Tom CORNELIUS
London
Summary
Organised and dependable Project and Programme Coordinator with 2+ years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Has provided trainings on programmes and processes to new staff. Skilled in conflict resolution, fostering productive working environments and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project/Programme Coordinator
New Zealand Defence Force
Wellington
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Drafted Monthly project reports detailing progress and potential roadblocks.
- Monitored financial budget constraints on projects run by project managers.
- Facilitated training sessions, enhancing staff skill sets.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings, facilitating better collaboration.
- Coordinated calendar schedules of upwards of 20 stakeholders and executives to schedule board meetings.
- Handled document management tasks including version control and archiving effectively.
- Organised team-building activities, fostering a collaborative work culture.
Store manager
Compass Liquor Wellington
Wellington
03.2016 - 05.2022
- Boosted store's reputation for excellence through meticulous upkeep, product presentation and customer service.
- Collaborated with upper management in strategic planning, contributing valuable insights from ground level operations.
- Managed staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
- Coached underperforming employees improving their job performance significantly.
- Negotiated with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of merchandise.
- Developed a team-oriented environment by implementing effective leadership strategies.
- Led training sessions for new employees, equipping them with necessary skills and knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels consistently to avoid stock shortages or overages.
- Created detailed reports, facilitating knowledge sharing.
- Put together project documents and reports.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, protecting the store's image and consumer relationships.
- Conducted performance appraisals for staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
Volunteer
Edgewood Charity Trust
Nelson
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management and Commercial Law
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand 02.2016 - 12.2019
Skills
- Task coordination
- Project coordinating
- Knowledge of prince2 principles
- MSP methodology
- Training and Development
- Budget administration
- Risk mitigation
- Programme evaluation
- Innovative thinking
- Strategic planning
- Inventory control
Affiliations
- Design and animation
- Football and Tennis
- Cooking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project/Programme Coordinator
New Zealand Defence Force
06.2022 - 12.2024
Store manager
Compass Liquor Wellington
03.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Management and Commercial Law
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2016 - 12.2019
Volunteer
Edgewood Charity Trust
02.2014 - 02.2017
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