Experience

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  The hornery institute

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Office administrator
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  Disneytoon studios

  Mar 2005 - Mar 2006

  Hr assistant

  - Provision of HR services – contracts, benefits, support- Coordination of occupational health and safety policies and initiatives- Management of staff communications relating to benefits, policies & procedures and HR initiatives- Assisting in other departments as required - Payroll and Financial, Reception and Storeroom* while completing a Masters Degree full time

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  Disney theatrical group

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2006

  Production assistant - "the lion king"

  - Administrative support for the Senior Production Manager, Production Team and International Executives- Coordinate social endeavours and communications for maintenance of crew morale- Provision of support to 150 cast and orchestra members

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  Bain & company

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

  Hr & recruiting assistant

  - Management and coordination of recruitment efforts – primarily graduate but also other levels as required- Coordination and management of a 2 week training course for 13 people on multiple schedules- Management of relocation and repatriation efforts – business visa preparations and submissions, travel and accommodation coordination- Coordination and management of employee benefits - Private Health Fund, Corporate Credit Card

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  Google

  Jul 2007 - Nov 2007

  Recruiting coordinator

  - Coordination and support for 2 Recruiters in the review of applications, scheduling of interviews and direct reference checking- Candidate care – point of contact, meet and greet, travel arrangements reimbursements- Development and maintenance of relationships with Hiring Managers and their interview teams

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  Animal logic

  Nov 2007 - Jul 2010

  - Provision of HR services – contracts, benefits, support- Provision of HR support, knowledge and guidance to Artists Managers and Heads of Departments- Coordination of occupational health and safety policies and initiatives- Management of staff communications relating to benefits, policies & procedures and HR initiatives- Management of relocation and repatriation efforts – business visa preparations and submissions, travel and accommodation coordination- Training and supervision of HR Assistant Show less

  • Craft Head Coordinator

    Sept 2009 - Jul 2010

  • HR Coordinator

    Nov 2007 - Sept 2009
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  The scots college

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2010

  Hr/marketing assistant

  Contract role prior to moving to London- Management and coordination of recruitment and training efforts- Administrative assistance for Marketing events and communications

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  Framestore

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2017

  RECRUITMENT & STAFF ALLOCATION: - Identification of recruitment requirements within allocated team- Collaboration with Recruitment, Production, HODs, Key Creatives and Supervisors in the effective deployment of over 200 crew on shows and divisions across film (London and Montreal) and Commercials- Source candidates and interview as needed- Creation of job descriptions and skills matricesTRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: -Collaboration with HODs and Training Coordinator in the identification and delivery of training requirements and opportunities for crew – creative and technical. -Collaboration with other Crew Managers, HODs, Recruitment & Facility Managers in career development of junior crew- Management of Runner development - allocating mentors, gathering feedback, career progression plansEMPLOYEE RELATIONS:- First point of contact for crew in relevant departments- Conduct meetings and disciplinaries for poor performance and misconductPERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: - Conduct probation and annual reviews with relevant HOD or Supervisor- Identify objectives and course of action for development in the following yearREWARDS & BENEFITS: - Preparation of salary budget with relevant HODs, salary and contract negotiations of crew- Voluntarily lead and organise social and charitable endeavours for maintenance of crew morale i.e. Movember Bake Sales, Theatre and Bowling Nights, Artist GalleryDISMISSALS:- Gathering of feedback from relevant Supervisors and Production teams- Conduct meetings – HR presence will vary depending on service length and severity of conduct. REDUNDANCY: - Preparation of data and skills matrices for each department- Conduct individual meetings and/or consultations with HR presence, delivery of redundancy outcomes to crew with negotiations as required Show less * Management, scheduling, care and development of creative and technical crew in allocated departments* Performance management and development* Collaboration with Recruitment, Production, Heads of Departments, Key Creatives and Supervisors in the effective deployment of crew on all shows and divisions (Film, Commercials, Design, Previsualisation andVisual Development) across all international offices (London, NY, LAand Montreal)* Lead social and charitable endeavours for maintenance of crew morale Show less

  • Talent Development Manager, Film VFX (Maternity Cover)

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Senior Crew Manager, Film VFX

    Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Crew Manager - Art, Animation, Modelling, FX, Matte Paint, Texture & Rigging

    Oct 2010 - Oct 2014
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  Double negative

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2021

  Production technology department manager

  EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:- First point of contact for the team – 100+ people, regular 1:1’s with every team member- Creation of regular Employee Engagement SurveysPERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: - Conduct probation and annual reviews (with HOD or Supervisor as needed)- Working with Leads/Supervisors to create team development plans- Conduct meetings and disciplinaries for poor performance and misconduct- Working with HR on more complex people issuesTRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: - Creation of Onboarding process – working with Leads/Supes and Training to further develop content and curriculum- Identification of training requirements for the team - organising demos, training sessions and presentations for knowledge sharing- Guiding and coaching Leads and Supervisors in navigating people issuesREWARDS & BENEFITS: - Oversee film credits process, management of employment contracts- Work with Marketing and Employee Branding teams to highlight Department achievements- Management of department Hackathons (1-2 times a year)- Oversee weekly department newsletter, manage monthly recognition shout outs and write regular blog posts- Oversee organisation of social events Show less

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  Rising sun pictures

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

  - Recruitment searches and coordination of all interview activities for potential candidates on allocated roles, always ensuring the right cultural fit- Maintenance of the recruitment and candidate database with high quality information that supports timely and high-quality recruitment outcomes- Continual candidate relationship building for immediate and future employment- Hiring Manager relationship building to gain trust, provision of regular updates on candidates and their progression through the hiring process- Negotiation of salaries and special provisions with candidates, in line with budgetary expectations and employment law- Completion of reference checks Show less

  • Bidding Coordinator

    Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Recruiter

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Ics service solutions

  Aug 2023 - now

  Human resources coordinator

  Sole HR in NZ - reporting to EGM of P&C in Australia.Recruitment and Onboarding: End-to-end recruitment including job postings, screening resumes, interviewing, reference checks, and a seamless onboarding process for new hires.Employee Relations: Managing employee relations issues, including staff performance, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.Support and advice: Providing advice and support to employees and management on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.Compliance: Ensure all HR practices comply with current labour laws and company policies.Review, develop and implement HR policies: Reviewing, developing and implementing HR policies with the whole of HR Team.Training and Development: Planning and implementing training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Show less