Hello hello!
You are one of a handful of people I know who ‘know people’. You have an ear to the ground and an eye for opportunities…
Your help would be truly appreciated: who do you know in business who needs a hand?
Since completing my 2300km solo trek of New Zealand I have been figuring out ‘the next step’ (as well as writing a book about my journey). I now understand that a short-term project is required to set me up for my next adventure.
I’m looking for:
- 3-12 months of contract work.
- Administration, training, writing, teamwork, computer based, marketing, coaching, strategising, web, social media… I’m a jack of many trades and a master of a couple.
- Based anywhere – I will happily relocate for the right opportunity.
Below is my CV which details how I might solve the issues faced by an organisation you know of, and covers my previous successes.
Would you please take 30 seconds to consider who might benefit from bringing an opportunity-thinking and get-stuck-in-and-do-it guy into their team? And forward them the link to this page with a covering note? You could well make their day with the referral…
Thanks heaps for your help!
Smiles,
Stuart Fleming
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Telephone: 0274 874 331
Email: smiles@stuartfleming.com
The key skills and mindsets I bring to each of my professional projects are:
Relationship-building
I lead teams, coach/mentor individuals and participate in executive committees.
Verbal communication
I’m experienced as a professional speaker, trainer and Master of Ceremonies.
Written communication
I write regularly for magazines, newsletters, reports, books and blogs.
Global + Detail thinking
I break big projects into achievable pieces and have a knack of seeing the potential in a person or situation.
Sense of calm
Staying focused and positive during periods of high workload and looming deadlines – with a laugh or two – is usually appreciated.
Technology-savvy
Having advanced skills in Microsoft Office, plus experience with social networking and web-design, is made easier with a typing speed of 70+wpm.
How I can best help you
If these situations sound familiar, then we should talk:
“I only need a helping hand for a short time.”
That’s a good thing, because I’m searching for a short-term project: 3-12 months would be ideal.
“My to-do list is huge and doesn’t seem to get any smaller!”
How frustrating! In nearly every role I quickly turn into the ‘go-to guy’, renowned for my willingness to pitch in and help out. What lingering tasks can I take over to make your month smoother?
“I’m determined not to hire staff – I run a lean operation.”
Good! I have my own limited liability company so am happy to contract to you for as long as required. No PAYE hassles!
“Typical. Here’s a guy who could help me but he’s not in my town.”
I currently reside in Christchurch but I consider myself of ‘no fixed abode’. Thus I will relocate for the right project.
“I am tired of hiring muppets who need me to babysit them!”
I turn up on time. I take direction. I get on with it and comfortably work autonomously. I play well with others. I’m an asset, not a liability.
My most recent project (unpaid)
Walking the length of New Zealand
MyAdventurePlus.com Nov 10 – Apr 11
After the September Christchurch earthquake I decided to undertake a long-held dream: to trek solo from Cape Reinga to Bluff, following Te Araroa (“the long pathway” – TeAraroa.org.nz), our national hiking trail.
88 days of walking, 2300km and several impressive blisters later, winter and an injury forced me to end the adventure just past Lake Coleridge in the Southern Alps. Now I have a book to write about the trek, since I’ve already sold 150 copies!
What are the professional projects I’ve worked on?
Self-employed
Stride (NZ) Ltd Jul 02 – present
Trained and became skilled as a personal coach, then a Certified Parent-Coach. Developed the Money Mindset Mob, a financial literacy model to help young adults learn about money. Continue to use the Stride banner for any coaching, speaking or training I undertake on a contract basis today.
Responsible for all facets of the business, including:
- Delivery of individual coaching / mentoring / teaching
- Staging workshops and presentations
- Marketing and promotion
- Product creation
- Website and blog management
- Finance and administration
Financial Services Consultant
New Zealand Home Loans Oct 09 – Sep 10
Assisted home owners structure their managed loans and hazard management plans. Then Christchurch had an earthquake…
Sales & Marketing Director
Spectrum Education Ltd Nov 06 – Jul 08
- Responsible for the promotion and marketing of this education company.
- Instrumental in the selection and implementation of a new website and CRM system.
- Decision-maker for an image re-brand and communication strategy.
- Founding editor of a quarterly professional development magazine.
Customer Service / Administration
A. Verkerk Ltd Dec 01 – Dec 04
- Commenced as Customer Service Team Leader, managing a team of ten in a smallgoods chiller, dispatch area and factory shop. Then took a part-time position in administration (specialising in data entry and customer complaints) so as to develop my coaching practice.
Project Team Leader
Adecco Personnel Feb 01 – Nov 01
- Responsible for staffing Statistics New Zealand’s Census 2001 processing, a six-month, two-shifts-per-day project.
- Recruited and rostered over 300 data processors and storespeople.
- Bettered the contracted performance figures, resulting in an early project completion.
- Payrolled over $2.5million, using fingerscan technology for employee timekeeping.
- Liaised closely with both Shift Supervisors, monitoring staffing levels, performance and attendance.
Overseas Experience Apr 99 – Nov 00
- Drove across Canada from Vancouver to Halifax. Worked several temping assignments in Canada and the United Kingdom, then traveled around Scotland and Europe, before returning to New Zealand.
The early years:
Operations Manager – relocating and modernizing a suburban pharmacy
Copy Centre Manager – leading a team of six and looking after key accounts
Production Manager / Desktop Publisher
How do I stay fit and healthy?
Yoga
Ceroc dancing
Tennis
Walking / Tramping
Where have I directed my voluntary efforts?
SCOUTS New Zealand
National Commissioner 2007 – present
This role is the senior-most uniformed volunteer position in the organisation. As such, I am the ‘voice of the volunteer’ and sit on both the National Board and National Council. I also act as Deputy to the Chief Scout, His Excellency the Governor General.
Head New Zealand Delegate
22nd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference, Japan 2007
New Zealand Contingent Leader (responsible for 40 teenagers)
13th Australian Venture, Sydney 2006
Youth Services Team Leader (responsible for 150 teenagers)
17th New Zealand Jamboree, Feilding 2005
National Training Team member 2004 – present
Assistant National Venturer Commissioner 2004 – 2006
North Canterbury Venturer Unit Leader 2002 – 2006
Queen’s Scout Award recipient 1988
National Speakers Association of New Zealand
Member of the National Executive 2009 – 2011
Vice-President of the Christchurch Chapter 2004
Accredited Speaking Member 2002 – present
International Coach Federation
Founding President of the Canterbury Chapter 2005
Member 2003 – 2008
What formal education have I completed?
The Parent As Coach Academy (USA) 2006
Advanced Coaching Course
TetraMap International 2005
Certified TetraMap Facilitator
SCOUTS New Zealand
Scouts Advanced Personal Development (Woodbadge) 2004
Hart Life Coaching (Australia) 2002
Diploma in Life Coaching
New Zealand Institute of Management 1998
Diploma in Management
What do others think of my efforts?
“I really enjoyed working with Stuart. His warmth, sincerity and commitment to assisting others to make changes in their lives made the process easy!”
Miss J.
“Stuart captures the audience’s attention! Whether he speaks to 20 or 200, you can see how focused and tuned-in both students and parents are. The feedback from our parents is very positive and they want more of his material.”
Jane Dickie, Counsellor, Villa Maria College
“Fantastic! Stuart’s key messages were clear and emphasized with humour, real life examples and reinforced throughout the presentation.”
Workshop participant
“Stuart designed and delivered a presentation at our RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) residential Leadership programme. Stuart is passionate about his subjects. He impressed me with his energy and ability to connect with the group of 18-25 year olds who were feeling tired.”
Annie Whitley, Programme Director, RYLA District 9910
