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Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

Planning and team coordination: Research, network, and consult with professional organisations, finding experts in relevant fields. Engaging the right professionals to support the project and ensure all aspects are addressed effectively (e.g. Ecology Consultants, Urban Planners, Regulatory Authorities).Project management: Coordinating land acquisition and urban development phases by monitoring timelines and adjusting resource allocation to ensure project milestones were delivered within budget and ahead of schedule.Integrate feedback into decision making: Regularly review input from experts and incorporate their recommendations into the land sourcing and development strategy, which relates to drafting and collating feedback on reports for milestones throughout the project, including final reporting.Client negotiation: Effectively conducted client and landholder negotiations by understanding the needs of both parties. Identifying common interests to negotiate mutually beneficial terms for acquisition deals, fostering satisfaction and long-term relationships.

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Critical thinking and innovative decision making: Led the evaluation of blockchain tender applications and managed projects across key portfolios, including digital agriculture, genetics, meat safety, traceability, adoption, and commercialisation.Processes and operating models for governance structures: Ensured timely compliance by diligently following up on action items and addressing them promptly, facilitating smooth project progression across all levels of governance.Implemented appropriate project management methodologies: Collaborated with an external company on the rehaul of the genetics database project, leveraging Agile methodology for efficient, iterative development, requiring teamwork and collaboration across multiple stakeholders.Time and financial budget management: Managed project milestones, timelines, budgets, and contracts using SAP Controlling (CO), Financial Accounting (FI), Project System (PS), and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM). Including planning and organising tasks to ensure smooth project execution and communicating effectively with stakeholders meeting agreed time frames.Supervising and managing staff performance, leading teams toward achieving key objectives: Led a high-performing team to meet operational targets, delegating tasks efficiently to ensure the timely delivery of critical summary indicators and external media deadlines. Managed quarterly KPI performance reviews for my team, setting professional development goals and conducting comprehensive mid-year and end of year evaluations.Client and supplier engagement: Consulted with stakeholders on blockchain applications in the red meat supply chain, negotiated tender outcomes, and managed technology delivery for the Red Meat 2019 event, ensuring solutions met farm owners' needs. Develop and communicate project charter: Facilitated communication of shared objectives and deliverables through presentations and reports.

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Workflow improvements: Proactively identified and implemented process improvements to enhance team efficiency, including leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) initiatives during organisational restructuring and technology upgrades.Collaborative and effective communication skills: Optimised team collaboration through strategic use of SharePoint for streamlined document sharing and access. Maintaining compliance with International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) requirements and delivered Excel expenditure reports to stakeholders and levy payers with strong organisational and planning skills.Compile and integrate feedback on project milestones: Developed comprehensive reports, integrating stakeholder feedback to ensure clarity and alignment with project objectives. Managed customer inquiries across various channels, delivering prompt, professional responses while coordinating and prioritising requests from internal and external Livestock Market Reporter (LMO) teams to enhance communication and collaboration throughout the reporting process.

Menangle Park, New South Wales, Australia

Demonstrated technical experience and logistical issues: Coordinated postmortem setups in biosecurity cabinets (BSC), applying advanced knowledge of zoonotic diseases and adhering to stringent safety protocols, while directing the meticulous intake and processing of specimens, unpacking, timestamping and coding complex virology, serology and genetics tests ensuring seamless integration into the 'Sample Manager' system for accurate tracking and data management.Managing diverse and critical stakeholders: Managed high-stakes phone inquiries, including emergency animal disease calls, using effective communication to facilitate swift resolutions. Dealt with difficult clients requiring communication and negotiation skills.Customer support: Delivered exceptional client service through effectively communicating solutions to customer inquiries providing step-by-step guidance on accessing resources through EMAI website, enhancing the client’s capabilities. Planning and organisation: Using Microsoft Project to prioritise and execute time-critical tasks meticulously to ensure public safety and compliance with biosecurity protocols.