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DANIELA PITARRESI

DANIELA PITARRESI

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Resourceful Assistant Program Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialise in project planning, team leadership, and process improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless program execution and team synergy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Program Manager NPS

Cushman & Wakefield
Melbourne, VIC
03.2024 - Current

The function of Assistant Program Manager is to provide Program Management assistance to the Senior Program Manager for the Defence Estate Works Program (EWP) as part of the National Program Services (NPS) Team. Day to Day activities include;

· Program management of approximately 250 projects per annum with a capital works value circa $200 million per annum.

· Allocation of new projects to the PDS and EMOS.

· Project approvals and governance.

· Stakeholder consultation for development and delivery of the EWP.

· Responding to queries within Defence higher management.

· Deconflicting other Defence Programs with the Estate Works Program.

· Communications & reporting.

· Risk management.

· Governance management.

Project Coordinator PDS

Cushman & Wakefield
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022 - 03.2024

The core function of a Project Coordinator is to provide administrative support for the PDS Project Services team.

The role includes

• Provide project financial support for the project team including.

- Assist with preparation of project forecast revenue (Project Agreement Forms.

- Assist with requesting Purchase Orders (Request for Purchase Order)

- Assist with requesting Invoices (Invoice Request Forms).

• Provide guidance and training to new team members on business processes and operations.

• Assist with preparation of fee proposals and client presentations.

• Support PMs and SPMs with the delivery of projects.

• Delivery of assigned projects with support of Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

Senior Scheduler Trades

Cushman & Wakefield
Melbourne, VIC
06.2021 - 08.2022

Responsibilities and daily tasks of a Senior Scheduler within the Trades Services department at Cushman & Wakefield:

· Daily scheduling for ADG/IVE Group account

· Consistent liaising between clients, internal stake holders and third-party vendors

· Manage Team Inbox

· Management of work orders and applicable KPIs

· Preparation of quotes

· Processing invoices

· Financial outgoings

· Management and maintenance of SharePoint both internal and client related

· Building and maintaining professional relationships with third party vendors

· Managing third party vendor performance

· Working with internal trades daily – including liaising with State schedulers, State leads and all technicians

· Daily morning innovative meetings with team members and management, brainstorm, and build.

· Assisting with Trades Services administration

· Assisting with Administration for multiple sectors within Cushman & Wakefield

Workplace/Office Coordinator IFM

Cushman & Wakefield
Melbourne, VIC
01.2017 - 06.2021

Reporting directly to the Head of Customer Experience Nationally the Workplace/Office Coordinator is responsible for the daily management of workplace operations. This includes:

· Manage, coordinate, create and facilitate Knowledge hub directory (SharePoint) AUS/NZ.

· Manage meeting room delegations; and priority scheduling for the Management team and staff.

· Implement effective record management through database systems and filling, now maintained daily.

· Implement, Coordinate and Chair projects and programs within the department.

· Drive and Coordinate functions; fundraisers and events onsite for Cushman & Wakefield.

· Contributing to the planning, developing and implementation of Operations Centre projects and initiatives.

Customer Experience IFM

Cushman & Wakefield
Melbourne, VIC
08.2013 - 01.2017

· Provide full facilities and maintenance support to designated properties Nationally.

· Coordinate/ delegate/ job allocations between contractors and clients.

· Lead facilities contact for national client portfolio: Australia Post, Victoria Prisons, GPNSW, Royal Woman’s Hospital, Caltex, Australian Red Cross Blood, Bupa, TWE and BHP.

· Ensuring jobs are completed to OH&S Standards nationally while adhering delegations to financial year budgets and KPI’s.

National Account Manager

Salmat
Melbourne, VIC
01.2010 - 08.2013

· Manage, drive & excel in sales nationally within the Industrial & Safety industry.

· Maintain a professional relationship with clients building sales and promotion for company.

Education

Certificate IV Nursing - Nursing

Holmesglen Institute
Moorabbin, VIC
11-2008

Diploma Performing Arts - Voice - Music Performance

Melba Conservatorium Music
Richmond, VIC
10-2007

High School Diploma -

Avila College
Mount Waverley, VIC
11-2005

Skills

  • Project Documentation
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Scope Definition
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Strong financial acumen and attention to detail
  • Budget Administration
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Proficient in oral and written communication
  • Effective time management
  • Effective organisational management
  • Adaptability / Collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Industry specific contract management
  • Solid understanding of corporate systems

Affiliations

  • Early Childhood Classroom Educator - Mini Maestros - 2017-2020
  • Vocal Coach - Various Locations - 2008-2020
  • Alexander Technique Vocal Course - Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London - 2016
  • The Compostela - Camino De Santiago - Six Week Pilgrimage France-Spain - September-October 2016
  • Acting Short Course - National Theatre, St Kilda - 2014-2015

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Program Manager NPS

Cushman & Wakefield
03.2024 - Current

Project Coordinator PDS

Cushman & Wakefield
08.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Scheduler Trades

Cushman & Wakefield
06.2021 - 08.2022

Workplace/Office Coordinator IFM

Cushman & Wakefield
01.2017 - 06.2021

Customer Experience IFM

Cushman & Wakefield
08.2013 - 01.2017

National Account Manager

Salmat
01.2010 - 08.2013

Certificate IV Nursing - Nursing

Holmesglen Institute

Diploma Performing Arts - Voice - Music Performance

Melba Conservatorium Music

High School Diploma -

Avila College
DANIELA PITARRESI