Brianna Ashford
Somerville,VIC
Summary
Work coordination professional with track record of efficiently managing schedules and resources to ensure smooth operations. Valued for strong team collaboration and results-driven mindset, consistently adapting to changing needs. Recognized for exceptional organizational and communication skills, ensuring reliability and effectiveness in every task.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area of Work Coordinator Visitor Experience Historic Heritage
Parks Victoria
05.2022 - Current
- Navigated complex situations involving multiple stakeholders with diplomacy and tact, resulting in successful outcomes even under challenging circumstances.
- Played a pivotal role in meeting project deadlines by closely monitoring progress, addressing potential setbacks, and adjusting plans as needed for optimal efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of efforts towards achieving common objectives.
Regional Program Coordinator – Melbourne Region and Southern & Maritime Region
Parks Victoria
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Led Regional coordination and delivery of Economic Stimulus Projects including Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program ($21 Million), Corben Oval ($1.6 Million) Jells Park Shared User Path ($5.9 Million) and Olinda Stage One ($7.6 Million) and Two ($3.4 Million)
- Negotiated with stakeholders to reassign them Committee of Management for multiple land parcels following works.
- Project managed delivery of asset infrastructure works including playgrounds, park furniture and signage across Melbourne which were all on time and under budget.
District Operations Coordinator – South East Melbourne
Parks Victoria
03.2015 - 06.2021
- Successfully streamlined essential audits ensuring improved safety, compliance and significant financial savings.
- Improved training outcomes across the business through development of a skills matrix and gap analysis.
- Improved business process through the centralisation of communications and information sharing.
- Coordinated and delivered a number of safety initiatives including Site Waste Management Plans.
- Delivered and coordinated operational training for staff across Melbourne Division
- Implemented innovative systems to track and monitor external agreements and ensure delivery and compliance.
District Manager – South East Melbourne
Parks Victoria
03.2015 - 04.2019
- Represented Parks Victoria on the Technical Reference Group for the Mordialloc Freeway Project and developed the Parks Victoria response key reports include Flora and Fauna, Noise and Vibration, Landscaping
- Developed and delivered the Parks Victoria response to the Mordialloc Freeway Environmental Effects Statement
- Wrote the EMT briefing paper for the Mordialloc Freeway and the Braeside Office relocation options
- Managed complex and confidential conflicts between staff with the support of the People and Culture Branch
- Developed and delivered major structural budget adjustments for the district as part of the 19/20 budget
District Program Manager – Northern Melbourne District
Parks Victoria
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Negotiated funding and transition of assets from Linking Melbourne Authority as part of the Dandenong Creek Wetlands Project
- Coordinated and delivered the transfer of private property across to Crown land
- Project Management delivery of the Mullum Mullum shared user path project
- Delivered demolition works and integration of land parcels into the Parks Victoria estate
District Manager – Northern Melbourne District
Parks Victoria
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Coordinated the Northern Melbourne budgetary response during 14/15
- Delivered the Parks Victoria Culture Reform Program to the Northern Melbourne District
- Generated an official Parks Victoria Licence to facilitate urgent works within the Yarra Valley Parklands at Birrarung Park
- Produced high level responses to stakeholders including delegated and Ministerial responses and briefing notes
- Provided effective leadership and staff management to resolve a developing area of conflict between two managers in the district
Flood Recovery Coordinator
Parks Victoria
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Delivered the Melbourne Region flood recovery program of more than 500 damaged assets valued at more than $3.5 million dollars on budget and on time in less than 18 months
- Oversee the management and delivery of a number of complex projects for asset repair and risk across 13 RIC areas in Melbourne Region ($390,000)
- Coordinated the governance of insured works including loss assessment, the specification and documentation of repairs, and preparation of appropriate insurance claim information
- Compiled and coordinated the processing of the March 2010 insurance claim for Melbourne Region ($132,000)
Community Engagement Officer – Melbourne Bushfire Protection Program
Parks Victoria
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Working with key stakeholders to implement the Melbourne Bushfire Protection Program Community Engagement Plan throughout The Dandenongs, Warrandyte and greater Melbourne area
- Tendering for 2011/12 Melbourne Bushfire Protection Program works
- Planning, support and delivery in association with the Department of Sustainability and Environment, on information, community engagement opportunities and events regarding fire preparedness, including fuelbreak works, planned burning and future fire operations planning
- Development and implementation signage and printed materials ($200,000) within the Melbourne Bushfire Protection Program area to alert the public of fire prevention works and other key messages such as closures affecting parks and works being undertaken
Education
Certificate IV in Conservation & Land Management -
Swinburne University of Technology
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Melbourne
01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Zoology and Environmental Studies
The University of Melbourne
01.2004
Skills
- Workload balancing
- Task Delegation
- Scheduling Coordination
- Assertiveness
- Interpersonal Communication
- Project Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/13/81
References
Provided upon request
Mobile
0437 942 487, 0403 174 674
Certification
- White Card Construction Industry, Cove Training, July 2021
Timeline
Area of Work Coordinator Visitor Experience Historic Heritage
Parks Victoria
05.2022 - Current
Regional Program Coordinator – Melbourne Region and Southern & Maritime Region
Parks Victoria
06.2021 - 05.2022
District Operations Coordinator – South East Melbourne
Parks Victoria
03.2015 - 06.2021
District Manager – South East Melbourne
Parks Victoria
03.2015 - 04.2019
District Manager – Northern Melbourne District
Parks Victoria
05.2014 - 08.2014
District Program Manager – Northern Melbourne District
Parks Victoria
05.2013 - 01.2015
Flood Recovery Coordinator
Parks Victoria
07.2012 - 06.2013
Community Engagement Officer – Melbourne Bushfire Protection Program
Parks Victoria
10.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Zoology and Environmental Studies
The University of Melbourne
Certificate IV in Conservation & Land Management -
Swinburne University of Technology
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