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LINDSAY ADDIE
BAppMgt (ProjMgt) • GradDip (Ops & Prod Mgt) • Microsoft Certified Professional
Christchurch - Ph. 027 414 8743 • lindsay.addie@gmail.com • http://nz.linkedin.com/in/lindsayaddie/
SUMMARY
Objective
A permanent or contract position as a Business Analyst, in Project Management or Business Planning.
Willing to relocate.
Profile
 Proven ability to see the big picture and also able to develop clear sighted strategic frameworks,
highly functional processes and performance measurement systems.
 A tenacious researcher with high level analytical skills. Also a confident communicator with a clear
report writing style.
 Over 15 years’ experience in the management of multiple successful manufacturing businesses. Not
afraid to advocate change whilst working with people in a positive and constructive manner.
 Multiple qualifications and certifications in ICT and am passionate its role in modern organisations.
 Pursued full time studies in business management and ICT as part of a positive and carefully
thought out professional development plan.
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
2014 – Present: Project Management Institute of NZ (PMINZ)
Partnership Relationship Management Program
Relationship Co-ordinator (voluntary): the goal of the program is to, plan, implementation and manage
a nationwide corporate outreach program to enable PMINZ to promote good project management
practices in the public and private sectors. Also work with the tertiary sector to promote project
management qualifications.
 Conducted requirements analysis and extensive research into partnership relationship
management best practices.
 Co-developed an overall program framework and a medium term strategic plan.
 Implemented processes for governance and management of the program.
 Developed rules, policies and a code of practice.
 Monitoring and reporting: On two levels, the first is for the oversight of the whole program the
second is a review procedure to be jointly conducted by parties to any strategic partnership or
collaborative agreement.
 Implementation of continuous improvement processes.
Outcome: PMINZ will be able to achieve their goal of developing strategic partnerships with key sectors
as well as retain proper oversight of their outreach program.
2013: Environment Canterbury
Co-management Planning Project (went towards fulfilling the requirements of passing the Graduate
Diploma and Bachelor of Applied Management at CPIT)
For the Programme Manager: Strategic Policy, conducted extensive research and analysis of the key
concepts and issues when planning and implementing co-management of natural resources between
ECAN and Ngai Tahu.
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Research and Analysis
 Regulatory and policy: Analysed New Zealand Government and local government strategies, the
RMA, the Local Government Act, the ECan Regional Policy Statement 2013, and the Canterbury
Water Management Strategy. Undertook stakeholder analysis.
 Research and Interviews: Compared the principles as espoused by academics to real world
implementations. Identified nine key characteristics which included power sharing, governance,
organisational learning, innovation, and knowledge. Conducted in-depth interviews with specialist
practitioners.
 Organisational modelling: Evaluated the characteristics of various types of virtual organisational
structures to effectively involve key stakeholders in managerial processes. Analysed leadership
styles.
Solutions
Developed a comprehensive framework detailing the processes to be used when implementing
collaborative arrangements.
 Governance: Developed provisions for implementation of governance infrastructure, stakeholder
management and engagement.
 Knowledge management: Created guidelines for the establishment of a customised information
repository within Environment Canterbury’s existing SharePoint infrastructure. Compiled a detailed
list of the information and metadata to be included in the repository to facilitate high quality data
analysis.
 Project planning: Applied best practices relating to complex public projects. Key principles applied
included: governance, risk management, project reviews (based on State Services Commission
guidelines). The plan includes scope management, costings, change management procedures, work
breakdown structures, and gateway reviews at each step of the project.
 Business case: A customised model was created based on the Better Business Cases (BBC)
framework developed by the NZ Treasury and has five categories: Strategic, economic,
social/cultural, environmental, and management.
 Process modelling: Developed a detailed framework to allow for the development of a
management plan for the natural resource. Takes into account regulatory, environmental, cultural,
commercial factors, and public infrastructure issues.
 Monitoring and performance measurement: Analysed New Zealand public sector models including
those from the State Services Commission. Formulated procedures for monitoring of project
management practices and conducting risk analysis. Created principles for the on-going
development of custom KPI’s.
Outcome: ECan now has a deeper understanding on how to implement collaborative management of
natural resources by using best project management practices.
2011 – 2013: Business Studies - CPIT
Qualifications:
 Graduate Diploma (GradDip) in Operations and Production Management
 Bachelor of Applied Management (BAppMgt): Major - Project Management
Key Skills and Knowledge:
Business Management
 The role of legislation and regulation in New Zealand business.
 Developing frameworks for conducting research, analysis and problem solving.
 Key principles in the planning and implementing of performance improvement systems.

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 Understanding how Government economic policy influences the New Zealand business
environment and the business cycle.
 Working knowledge of marketing concepts.
 Analysing the key factors (cultural, social, and political) that relate to business management in
New Zealand.
Project management
 Methodology and maturity model development.
 New Zealand public sector project management models and practices.
 Integrating project management practices within other organisational and management
structures.
Key Research Topics:
Project failure in the NZ public sector • Operations strategy of Intel Corporation • Leadership in the
public and corporate sectors.
2009 – 2011: ICT Studies - Avonmore Tertiary Institute
Qualifications:
 Diploma in Computer Network Engineering (NZQA level 5)
 Diploma in Computer Systems Network Engineering (NZQA level 6)
Certifications
 Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server
 Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator (MCITP: EA) Windows Server
 Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2008: Implementation and
Maintenance.
1996 – 2009: Production Manager - Fresha Donuts-Windmill Products Ltd
 Production and operations: Exhibited high level planning skills in meeting production targets in
high pressure situations. Maintained high standards in quality control.
 Actively participated in the ongoing monitoring and continuous development of improved
production methods and other processes.
 Training: Exhibited the ability to both develop a rapport when training staff and impart the
necessary technical information. Frequently training took place of long periods.
 Accounting system: Fully developed a customised software program enabling full financial
management of company finances replacing old paper based management system.
 Reduced costs by efficient inventory control.
 Assumed full management of business when required during superior’s absence.
Reason for leaving: To pursue full time tertiary studies in ICT and business management.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & VOLUNTEERING
 Member of the Project Management Institute of New Zealand.
 Relationship Coordinator for the Southern Branch of the Project Management Institute of New
Zealand. (September 2014 – Present).
 Member of the organising committee who planned the Project Management Institute of New
Zealand national annual conference held in Christchurch in September 2014. (November 2013 –
September 2014).
 Student representative CPIT School of Business.
 Mentored CPIT project management students.

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REFEREES
Steve Gibling
Position: Programme Manager: Strategic Policy
Organisation: Environment Canterbury
Ph. 027 511 9072 | Email: steve.gibling@ecan.govt.nz
Dr Teresa Schwellnus
Position: Academic Manager – Department of Business
Organisation: Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Ph. (03) 940 7502 or 021 271 7502 | Email: teresa.schwellnus@cpit.ac.nz
Craig Nowlan
Position: Management Consultant
Organisation: Independent in association with Millpond Ltd
Ph. 021 241 5131 | Email: craig@millpond.co.nz
Tattianna Picoaga
Position: Director of Relationships
Organisation: Project Management Institute of New Zealand
Ph. 021 138 5119 | Email: tpicoaga@gmail.com