Heather Tomason has experience and abilities that see her playing a key part in many of Griffiths processes. Her roles include office management, education sector communications and financial control.
It’s the diversity of projects and clients that keeps Heather inspired at Griffiths; being surrounded by a great team and being presented with new, interesting and exciting opportunities at every turn. Watching these projects move from inception to life - this is what keeps her passionate about construction project management! It’s also true that Heather’s friendly, calm, hardworking nature keeps the business well on track, and when paired with boundless energy and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail, and a penchant for adventure, you have someone who can truly achieve the extraordinary.
Out of office hours, Heather enjoys the company of family and friends, time on the beach and anything associated with the sea, music concerts, dance, gym, patchwork quilting, art in any form, great architecture and travel – in fact, Heather is interested in pretty much everything! Originally from Whangarei, Heather has tried living in other places, but has always found herself coming back: this is definitely her place.
Heather is highly experienced in a number of areas, including:
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10 Year Property Planning for the education sector (30+ plans)
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Administering over $500m worth of work in the last 12 years
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30 plus years’ experience in office administration and management systems
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Managing a pilot programme in school property assessment for the Ministry of Education, Wellington
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Former Director / shareholder of local construction company (15 years) employing up to 15 staff
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Former owner / co-owner of 2 other businesses
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Former secretary of the Northland Chamber of Commerce
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Elected Board Member of the Northland Chamber of Commerce in 2008