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I am Felicity Ferrari, a hardworking professional based in Wellington, New Zealand. I am widely trusted, I embrace responsibility, and I thrive on a good challenge. I am enthusiastic, proactive and dedicated to delivering my very best in every undertaking, whether working autonomously or as part of a collaborative team. I value building effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve tangible results.
With a methodical and curious mindset, I maintain strong self-awareness and patience when learning and teaching others, always looking for practical solutions to problems. My background spans education, government, and non-profit sectors, where I have led portfolio and project coordination, PMO governance, and cross-functional collaboration. I am passionate about culturally responsive learning, continuous process improvement, and using data to inform decisions.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Bilingual Support Worker (English / Spanish) at Porirua College
March 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Provided in-class bilingual support, assisted with successful adjustment to schooling, and supported bilingual communication with āko ngā, whānau and staff. Delivered in-class and small-group support across curriculum areas, supported learners to see themselves as capable and successful in their own culture, and contributed feedback to monitor progress. Helped identify barriers to learning, arranged provisions, supported bilingual assessments, and assisted with culturally responsive resources. Translated newsletters/reports and supported whānau/kaia ko interviews, IEPs, goal-setting hui and school-wide events, including transitions to NZ curriculum for English speakers and āko ngā whānau.
Administrator (part-time contract) at FASD-CAN (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network)
June 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Provided secretarial support for Governance Board meetings and AGM, and for the CEO. Managed travel bookings, in-house IT support, survey management, webinar and event administration, and training administration. Handled file management and in-house IT knowledge, supported online support groups, and provided general admin support for the team.
Group Facilitator (Ongoing contract) at Mother’s Network
October 1, 2023 - PresentPrepared and facilitated six 2-hour sessions over six weeks, planned and sourced activities and materials on life aspects, and supported and connected women navigating changes and challenges of motherhood.
Portfolio Analyst (Full-time to end of 2021; 0.6 FTE from Jan 2023; 3 days/week) at MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment)
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2024Developed project management induction material, provided subject-matter expertise on Microsoft Project Server and Portfolio, mapped and analysed business processes to improve efficiency, managed governance groups, collected and summarized large data sets for portfolio, programme and project reporting (KPIs, gaps, health checks). Led portfolio/programme/project reporting, maintained dashboards, and supported governance processes; mentored junior staff.
Portfolio Analyst at Inland Revenue
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2017Managed governance/PMO artefacts, maintained schedules and budgets, analyzed data for forecasts, and supported project/programme reporting; coordinated inputs from team members and stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery.
Project Coordinator at Inland Revenue
July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017Led governance groups, tracked budgets, and produced project/programme management outputs; ensured consistency across documentation and dashboards; supported IR methodology alignment.
Project Coordinator at SPARK DIGITAL
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015Prepared change control documentation, managed change requests and implementation plans; led project streams for technology deployments; documented processes with diagrams; identified gaps and recommended streamlined workflows; liaised with internal and external stakeholders; prepared project/programme reports and tender documentation.
Project Coordinator / Administrator at MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
June 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013Managed budget administration including invoicing, monthly accruals and variance reporting; tracked schedules; organised meetings and travel; managed Devolution Support Mailbox; produced graphics and diagrams to illustrate processes.
Project Coordinator at MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & TRADE
October 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014Supported monthly reporting, collated information, drafted status reports; tracked schedules, organised meetings and travel; managed the Development Support Mailbox; helped develop information systems and create graphics/diagrams; supported knowledge assets and stakeholder communication.
Bilingual Support Worker (English/Spanish) at Porirua College
March 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Provided in-class bilingual support; assisted with reducing barriers to meet āko nga needs; supported successful adjustment to schooling; contributed to improved school/kaia ko and whanau communication, with in-class, small group withdrawal, and one-to-one support across curriculum areas; facilitated opportunities for āko nga to view themselves as capable learners and supported progress toward learning objectives.
Administrator at FA SD-CAN (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network)
June 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Responded to inquiries; provided secretarial support for Governance Board meetings and AGM; arranged travel; in-house IT support; survey management; webinar and event administration; file management; general administrative support for the FA SD-CAN team.
Group Facilitator at Mother’s Network
October 1, 2023 - PresentPlanned and facilitated discussion groups; sourced activities and materials on all aspects of life, including relationships, care, and sense of well-being; supported and connected women facing changes and challenges of motherhood.
Portfolio Analyst at MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment)
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2024Developed project management induction material and delivery; subject matter expert in Microsoft Project Server and Project Online; mapped and analyzed business processes; facilitated the development of more efficient ways of working; managed governance groups; analyzed, collated, and summarized large data sets and reports (portfolio dashboards, OA I requests, Investor Conference Rating); led portfolio, programme and project reporting (KPIs, gaps, health checks) and identified future trends; built and maintained governance relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Senior PMO/Infr a structure Programme Coordinator at Inland Revenue
July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017Managed Executive Working Committees, steering groups and governance bodies related to ICT Infrastructure Programme; monitored current project/programme resources and skill gaps; developed PMO artefacts, tools and templates; maintained schedules, dashboards and registers; ensured consistency of reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Project Coordinator/Administrator at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
October 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014Supported monthly reporting; tracked schedules; prepared status reports; organized meetings, travel planning, and logistics; documented and managed change; maintained records and communications.
Project Coordinator/Administrator (Temp role) at Ministry of Justice
June 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013Budget administration including invoicing, monthly accruals, variance reporting; assisted with monthly reporting and governance; organized meetings and travel; prepared documentation and ensured processes complied with required methodologies.
Education
BA in Spanish, Marketing & International Business at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Project Management 101 at Non-Such Consulting
January 1, 2022 - February 15, 2026Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundation and Practitioner at MoP Foundation
January 1, 2018 - February 15, 2026DevOps Foundation Certificate at DevOps Institute
January 1, 2017 - February 15, 2026Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) at Cambridge University
January 1, 2012 - February 15, 2026PRINCE2 Foundation at APM/PRINCE2
January 1, 2010 - February 15, 2026Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) at Project Management Institute
January 1, 2008 - February 15, 2026BA at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005BCA at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
Project Management 101
January 1, 2022 - February 15, 2026Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundation and Practitioner
January 1, 2018 - February 15, 2026DevOps Foundation Certificate
January 1, 2017 - February 15, 2026CELTA (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
January 1, 2012 - February 15, 2026PRINCE2 Foundation
January 1, 2010 - February 15, 2026Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
January 1, 2008 - February 15, 2026Project Management 101
January 1, 2022 - February 15, 2026MoP Foundation and Practitioner
January 1, 2018 - February 15, 2026DevOps Foundation Certificate
January 1, 2017 - February 15, 2026CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
January 1, 2012 - February 15, 2026PRINCE2 Foundation
January 1, 2010 - February 15, 2026CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
January 1, 2008 - February 15, 2026BA in Spanish
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005BCA in Marketing and International Business
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Industry Experience
Government, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare
Skills
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