Sonia Brown-Diaz

Experience

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  HP Enterprise Services

  Apr 1998 - Jan 2009

  Program Manager - Data Engineering Capability

  Various roles held in over 10 years of employment with EDS a HP company. Roles varied from administration through to Business Management, and Project/Program Management. These roles were predominantly internal-project related roles, although there were also handful of external-client facing roles.

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  Cannon Hill Anglican College

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Learning Support Teacher Aide (Years 4 – 12)

   Understanding the learning goals of assigned students and working within documented learning plans to support the delivery of meaningful, engaging and high quality lessons within the policies, frameworks and guidelines utilised by the college. Preparation of learning aides that assists students with learning disabilities and difficulties in their general learning and access to the curriculum, maintaining their interest and providing appropriate challenges. Within an inclusive environment, and under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher, on an individual or small group basis, provide support to students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties to access the curriculum in nominated subject areas. In conjunction with the Classroom Teacher, provide students with constructive and timely feedback on their learning, resourcing additional support if required. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, incorporate the use of information and communication technologies into lessons where appropriate and advantageous. Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of students with a learning disability. Provide some administrative support as directed by the Learning Support Teacher, including minute taking during parent/student meetings. Support and promote a professional culture characterised by a commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development. Participate in staff and team meetings as required Assist in facilitating approved Special Considerations for students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. Typically, in an exam setting, support is provided by way of reading and /or scribing or fulfilling supervisory requirements if extra time to complete an exam has been approved.  Report student progress to the Learning Support Teacher to enable accurate and complete feedback to parents, caregivers, certification authorities and other stakeholders through school reporting arrangements. Show less

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  NSW Government

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2013

  Administration/Office Manager – Devils Pulpit Upgrade (RMS Pacific Highway – Northern NSW)

   Managing the site records and filing system; Preparing agendas and recording of minutes for site meetings Organising workshops including catering, IT requirements, travel and accommodation Timely analysis and preparation of Contractor’s Progress Claims in accordance with RMS procedures (in line with CM21 guidelines) Processing of Contractor’s Progress Claims in RMS’ CM21 contract management system database Assisting the Authorised Delegate with the administration and analysis of Variation Claims as per GC21 Contract guidelines Maintenance of project management systems for Quality, Safety, Environment and Contract Administrationo Including database development and administration in line with RMS Project Pack requirements (e.g. Correspondence Registers, Non-Conformance Reporting, Incident Reporting, Corrective Action Reporting, Hold Points, Requests for Information, Witness Points, Risk and Issues Registers etc.) Entering WHS, Extension of Time, Contractors Performance Report, Waste Usage data, and other related Contract data into RMS’ CM21 contract management system database Compiling weekly progress photo reports Collating data and preparing project performance reports for Site Management Meetings Liaising and building working relationships with management and staff from RMS, the Contractor, and government agencies On-site printing and copying for site staff Procurement of site office goods and services (e.g. furniture, stationery, supplies, telecommunications, PPE etc.) Receptionist duties Monitoring of local media Show less

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  Aurecon

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

   Provide administrative duties to the Portion Team Coordination of meetings – Inc., agenda, minute taking, presentation preparation, distribution of minutes; follow-up on action items and maintain meeting rooms to ensure they are left clean and tidy after their use. Maintain Weekly Staff Registers relating to Leave and Training Maintain and File Visitor Register Maintain Employee Expense Claims and obtain sign off Maintain and facilitate communications with Contractor Manage and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence Monitor and purchase stationery/office supplier and ensure it is kept at an optimum level Provide professional customer service and ensure information provided to clients is accurate, timely and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Assist in the creation and preparation of publications (reports, correspondence, presentations etc.) Creation and maintenance of project register; eg. Hold Point and Witness Points, RFIs, Quantity Agreement Sheets, Issues, Risks, Variations; Drawings Register Drafting of Contractual Correspondence for Commercial or Snr Management review; eg. Variation Instructions/Orders; EOTs; Delegations Authorities etc Processing of Progress Claims from Contractors – inc use of RMS systems; eg. CM21, liaison with RMS Finance and Treasury Collating Progress Reporting information – for Pacific Complete and RMS) Maintenance of CM21 (RMS Contract Management System) – G22 WHS Monthly Reporting; Variations Register; Aboriginal Participation; Contractor Performance Reporting; and other mandatory requirements of this system Show less  Managing the site records and filing system; Preparing agendas and recording of minutes for site meetings Organising workshops including catering, IT requirements, travel and accommodation Timely analysis and preparation of Contractor’s Progress Claims in accordance with RMS procedures (in line with CM21 guidelines) Processing of Contractor’s Progress Claims in RMS’ CM21 contract management system database Assisting the Authorised Delegate with the administration and analysis of Variation Claims as per GC21 Contract guidelines Maintenance of project management systems for Quality, Safety, Environment and Contract Administration Including database development and administration in line with RMS Project Pack requirements (e.g. Correspondence Registers, Non-Conformance Reporting, Incident Reporting, Corrective Action Reporting, Hold Points, Requests for Information, Witness Points, Risk and Issues Registers etc.) Entering WHS, Extension of Time, Contractors Performance Report, Waste Usage data, and other related Contract data into RMS’ CM21 contract management system database Compiling weekly progress photo reports Collating data and preparing project performance reports for Site Management Meetings Liaising and building working relationships with management and staff from RMS, the Contractor, and government agencies On-site printing and copying for site staff Procurement of site office goods and services (e.g. furniture, stationery, supplies, telecommunications, PPE etc.) Receptionist duties Monitoring of local media Show less

  • Site Office Administrator/Office Manager – Woolgoolga to Ballina (Wave 1 Early Works )

    Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  • Site Office Administrator/Office Manager – Pimlico to Teven Enabling Works (RMS)

    Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
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  WSP in Australia

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2018

  Assistant Contract Administrator – Woolgoolga to Ballina (RMS Pacific Highway Upgrade)

   Responsible for assisting the commercial function including optimising margin while protecting the Project from commercial risk Prepare, submit and ensure timely payment of interim progress claims and final account Prepare, submit and agree variations Under supervision, prepare, submit and agree contractual claims for time and money Advise project management team on contractual issues and initiate correspondence Prepare, issue, adjudicate, recommend and award with detailed input from engineering and construction team Receive and process subcontract interim payment claims and final accounts in accordance with relevant Security of Payment legislation Process claims for variations and additional entitlement to time and money Initiate and respond to contractual correspondence Maintain correspondence registers Prepare monthly liability schedules for use in financial reports Notify insurance claims Under supervision prepare insurance claims Ensure subcontractors comply with insurance requirements Ensure subcontractors comply with bonding requirements Prepare, review and submit monthly financial reports to prescribed timescales Prepare, review and submit weekly cash flow forecasts Provide commercial input to the Project Report Participate in Project risk reviews and assist in evaluation of identified risks Collate and review site records for adequacy and accuracy for use in preparation of reports, variations and claims. Show less

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  Yoga on the Inside Pty Ltd

  Sept 2018 - now

  Founder & Director

  Yoga on the Inside - making yoga practice accessible for ALL individuals.

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  Prison Yoga Project

  Oct 2019 - now

  Australian Ambassador - Prison Yoga Project