Accomplished Manager with 25+ years of professional experience, demonstrated by consistently delivering safe, as promised, below-budget multi-million dollar operations and projects. Proven performance in increasing personnel and equipment productivity, reducing operating costs and increasing the reliability of plant and equipment. Talented leader in personnel management, building and managing relationships with an interactive, motivational and decisive management style. Solid history of developing out-of-the-box strategic approaches for major operational and maintenance projects. Strong technical knowledge of engineering principles, problem solving and dedication to continuous improvements. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Delivered 20% increase in quarry productivity through strategic changes and effective personnel management. Delivered major projects at 30% below market value through strategic negotiation of goods and services, on-site productivity and minimisation of overhead costs. Improved equipment availability by 20% through developing operational management strategies for major plant. Recognised worldwide for securing a 40% improvement in equipment fleet availability by executing major fleet overhaul, transforming what had been considered one of the lowest fleet availabilities into one of the highest.