Christine Paris
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
An enthusiastic professional with superior skills in working both in teams and independently. Exceptional abilities in project management, program development and delivery as well as unique skills and passion for sustainable and regenerative agriculture and urban foodscaping. Strong desire to help others through education and community engagement. A strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Real-estate Investor
Self-employed
01.1998 - Current
- Conduct property market analysis both for time to purchase and time to sell, determine financial returns (ROI), manage tenants, manage and improve properties.
Consultant, Business Analyst and Project Manager
Bay Of Plenty Regional Council
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided Project Management, Business Analyst and Testing support and Management for a variety of projects for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council in the areas of Regulatory Compliance, Inventory Management and Finance
Small Business and Sustainability Planning
Self-employed
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created a system for Developing a Personal Sustainability Plan and taught the system at the Plenty Permaculture Course
- Set up a demonstration temperate climate Food Forest and gave tours of my property as part of the Plenty Permaculture Course
- Developed a business plan for The Arty House alongside the owner
- Provided on-going strategic planning/visioning consulting to the owner
Consultant, Project Management
Kaiser Permanente
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Project managed several strategic initiatives for Kaiser Permanente's National Benefits department. Set up and managed project teams. Developed and managed project plans. Managed all project/program controls including risks and issues, tasks and dependencies, reporting, financials and communications (internal and external). Represented the department at a variety of project and steering committee forums.
Small Business Owner - Art Gecko Creative Studio
Self-employed
11.2005 - 09.2007
- Developed and managed company vision, business plan, concept and marketing plan. Identified, purchased and set up site. Hired day-to-day studio manager with studio staff. Member of Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Consultant, Project Management
Kaiser Permanente
01.2001 - 08.2005
- Project managed several strategic initiatives for Kaiser Permanente within various departments including Human Resources, Finance, IT and Facilities
- Set up Project Management Office (PMO) systems and processes for Kaiser Permanente
Education
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program - Gardening And Plant Problem Solving
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2023
Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) - Permaculture Design
Plenty Permaculture
Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand01.2014
FCE Facilitator - Facilitator Training
Foundation For Community Encouragement (FCE)
05.1998
MBA - Organizational Leadership
John F Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Science
Auckland University
Auckland, New Zealand01.1982
Skills
- Project and Team Management
- Program Development and Management
- Instructional Delivery, Direct and Online
- Educational materials
- Educational programs
- Public Speaking
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Community Building
- Business Strategy Planning and Feasibility Studies
Affiliations
- Community Emergency Response Team, Flagler County
- Master Gardener Volunteer, Flagler County
- TEDx Tauranga Sponsorship Team, 2018-2019
- President Tauranga Explorers Club, 2011-2012
- Board Member, Association Building Community 1999-2007
Timeline
Consultant, Business Analyst and Project Manager
Bay Of Plenty Regional Council
01.2017 - 12.2020
Small Business and Sustainability Planning
Self-employed
01.2015 - 01.2017
Consultant, Project Management
Kaiser Permanente
01.2008 - 12.2010
Small Business Owner - Art Gecko Creative Studio
Self-employed
11.2005 - 09.2007
Consultant, Project Management
Kaiser Permanente
01.2001 - 08.2005
Real-estate Investor
Self-employed
01.1998 - Current
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program - Gardening And Plant Problem Solving
University of Florida
Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) - Permaculture Design
Plenty Permaculture
FCE Facilitator - Facilitator Training
Foundation For Community Encouragement (FCE)
MBA - Organizational Leadership
John F Kennedy University
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Science
Auckland University
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