Rebecca Kinniburgh
Project Manager
Newstead,QLD
Summary
I am a focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various clinical settings. I am experienced in directing healthcare representatives and keeping efficient workflows in accordance with Australian quality healthcare standards. I apply creative and analytical approaches to operations for continuous process improvements. I am skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. I excel and enjoy mentoring, training and empowering team collaboration in performance initiatives.
I am passionate about healthcare, and pursuing a position that allows me to innovate, work collectively, and build partnerships that will advance my place of work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Queensland Health
, QLD
02.2022 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organisational needs.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
- Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Queensland Health
, QLD
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to NATA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
- Perform routine diagnostic assays.
- Trouble-shooting diagnostic instrumentation.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Application of scientific judgement in the analysis of patient specimens.
- Provide input in the development of scientific practices, procedures and protocols within the work area.
- Participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient care.
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist
QML Pathology
Brisbane, QLD
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to NATA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Performed viral identification using reference reagents and prescribed techniques.
- Conduct PCR and extraction methodologies.
- Monitor, manage and interpret QC results and problems.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results.
- Monitor internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies.
- Perform a range of analytical, diagnostic, and technical investigations
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Participation in routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement and development of new assays and methodologies
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Trouble-shooting diagnostic instrumentation
- Conducting and recording of RCPA samples
- Participation in medical diagnostic presentations
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Sullivan Nicolaides
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Processing, preparation and distribution of specimens; biochemistry, haematology, blood bank and coagulation sectors
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with healthcare staff and patients
- Coordination and management of doctor services, patient in/out-flow, clinical trials specimens, ICON specimens
- Management of quality control
- Coordination of rapid result turn-around times
- Sensitive data retrieval, input and patient history log
- Experience in NATA audits and laboratory audit processes/preparation
- Clinical trial preparation and communication
- Smooth handling and preparation of specimen separation and storage procedures
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Cross-checking patient data to specimen
- Chain of custody processing
Aftersales Warranty Manager
Brisbane BMW
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Conduct resource planning and organisation of customer aftersales warranty initiatives
- Collaborate with regional warranty managers in the preparation of warranty processes, comparative analytics, recalls, field action completion and warranty expense control
- Managing and analysing warranty expense data, implementing and monitoring to control goodwill policy expenses
- Providing training and support to new employees within the aftersales sector
- Identifying and resolving warranty claim issues
- Developing budgets for monthly and annual reports
- Established internal and external business relationships for continued business growth
- Maintain thorough knowledge of product and service offerings to communicate effectively and offer relevant services
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Project Management
Southern Cross University
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
07.2016 - 03.2020
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
BluePrint Career Development
01.2020 - 02.2020
Certificate in Warranty Specialist Training - undefined
BMW
Certificate II Business - undefined
TAFE Queensland
Skills
Attention to detail
Project planning and development
Advanced problem solving
Change Control Processes
Contract Management
PRINCE2 Methodologies
PM Practitioner
Agile
Lean processing and design
Timeline
Project Manager
Queensland Health
02.2022 - Current
Postgraduate Certificate - Project Management
Southern Cross University
02.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Queensland Health
11.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist
QML Pathology
01.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
BluePrint Career Development
01.2020 - 02.2020
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Sullivan Nicolaides
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
07.2016 - 03.2020
Aftersales Warranty Manager
Brisbane BMW
01.2013 - 01.2017
Certificate in Warranty Specialist Training - undefined
BMW
Certificate II Business - undefined
TAFE Queensland