♦ Brought on board by the request of the CEO.♦ Established the VIC arm of this newly formed business operation within 3 months♦ Delivered the short to long range (1,3, 5 year) sales plan♦ Established regional KPIs, continuously tracking P&L, Cashflow and Management Reports♦ Took corrective action on any deviance to budget and deviance to business plan ♦ Rolled out improved Financial Risk (Credit Scoring) models to mitigate financing risk♦ Managed over 1,000+ enquiries being received in the first 12 months♦ Formed a collaborative partners with the FC, Operations Manager and Collections Manager ♦ Managed supply, demand and forecast models to ensure correct inventory supply♦ Developed strong and effective relationships with all strategic partnerships♦ Grew channel partners relations with Cash Converters, Pickles Motor Auctions & Fowles.♦ Researched market trends & industry developments♦ Implemented a “client first” culture to develop relations within sub-prime market ♦ Focused the sale on client wants not what the industry wants to sell them.♦ Recruited and trained a team of 4 staff in Sales & Finance♦ Mentored Junior Sales Managers nationally.

♦ Focused on increasing the profitability of the business ♦ Delivered a more robust operational framework to support business growth♦ Established and maintained systems for measuring and tracking operational KPIs♦ Planned the rollout of each project/contract from conception to close-out♦ Monitored projects in terms of cost, profit and monthly financials♦ Prepared monthly reports (actual vs. target)♦ Reviewed budgets and ensured projects followed a set program and schedule♦ Rolled out standardised processes to be used as a model for each project♦ Ensured that all projects undertaken were profitable, and delivered to a superior level♦ Promoted a best in class HSE/Safety Management system♦ Chaired site meetings, conducted tool box meetings, and undertook site walkthroughs♦ Established a culture of Zero Harm♦ Led complex RFP/RFTs for major bids to $2Million+♦ Met with Building Inspectors to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations♦ Undertook detailed quality reviews during and post completion of works♦ Managed upwards of 30+ staff, overseeing recruitment, training and performance issues.

♦ Developed and executed the short and long term strategic, operational and business plan ♦ Ensured that the business achieved critical milestones in growth and profitability♦ Set up the Financing Arm of the business i.e. AutoCredit♦ Negotiated accreditations with banks and finance companies to be an accredited re seller ♦ Worked with wholesale lenders on floor plan facilities♦ Gained approval by the CEO of AutoCredit to adopt/implement relevant floor plan♦ Managed and secured approval for more than 200+ applications♦ Implemented Financial Scoring Models to profile customers♦ Managed client budget expectations♦ Directed, implemented and monitored policies & procedures♦ Ensured adherence to legal, regulatory, and compliance standards♦ Implemented proactive risk control to maintain operational integrity♦ Grew the team to 6 staff, overseeing HR, recruitment, training and performance.

♦ Established the Car Financing/AutoCredit Division of the business♦ Took AutoCredit from initial a side offering to rapidly becoming a key revenue source♦ Assessed and approved finance applications on behalf of AutoCredit finance♦ Continuously reviewed and analysed the subprime market♦ Built the Autocredit portfolio to be the most successful from a profit point of view ♦ Achieved a low recall and repossession rate. ♦ Used the low repossession rate gave the business more negotiation powers on commissions♦ Ensured all Veda checks were correctly administered♦ Negotiated wholesale funds for the floor plan ♦ Ensured the AutoCredit division had the correct accreditations with retail funders ♦ Trained and managed the finance support staff in all aspects of credit and finance processing.

• Business Locum Manager - Various Dealerships (BMW, Audi etc.), 2000 to 2006• Business Manager - RACV, 1996 to 2000• Business Manager/Used Car Consultant – President Ford, 1994 to 1996• Franchise Owner – Crazy Johns, 1993 to 1994• Bakery Manager / Regional Consultant – Safeway, 1986 to 1993