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Cairns, Qld, Au

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

✅ Selected by management to act as the GM of Coach & Operations for 12-months due to organisational restructure arising from COVID-19.✅ Planned and procured a 100-vehicle fleet for AAT Kings and Down Under Tours.✅ Optimised transportation logistics by developing a fleet plan covering the different company groups that aligned individually with acceptable capital risk and had flexibility for growth.✅ Managed 8 departments across Sydney, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, and Darwin, overseeing a diverse team of 15 direct reports and approx. 50 driving staff.✅ Held full Profit & Loss accountability for the $10M Coach Department budget, applying strong financial and strategic planning acumen.✅ Directed a major $3.7M depot redevelopment project in Ayers Rock, including working with builders and management, to deliver the project as planned, despite logistical challenges due to the pandemic.✅ Implemented a comprehensive vehicle maintenance, stock control, and reporting system for the Down Under Tours workshop from scratch.✅ Pivoted the business model in response to COVID-19 and developed innovative strategies to replace the international market income, such as extending mechanical services to 3rd-party vehicles.✅ Collaborated with transport logistic companies and state boards, such as Transport & Main Roads and NT Health.✅ Launched an aggressive sales strategy to right-size the fleet during and post-pandemic, leveraging market insights and targeting non-tourism-dependent businesses for sustained growth. Through the COVID period across the 3 main brands, 15 vehicles were sold in a tight market.

Cairns, Australia

✅ Led the resourcing of 5 workshops in Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, Darwin, Sydney, and Cairns with 10 skilled mechanics, enhancing service capabilities across regions.✅ Conducted comprehensive inventory and tooling assessments in each workshop, ensuring optimal tool availability for maximum productivity.✅ Identified key cost drivers, strategically negotiating with major suppliers, such as Scania, Beaurepairs, and Thermo King to secure better pricing and reduce operating costs, particularly in fuel and lubricants.✅ Reduced suppliers by 15% and saved on average 2.5% on costs, adding $187.5K to the bottom line.✅ Reduced the risk of injuries by establishing safety procedures for high-risk activities in the workshops.✅ Implemented a dual-shift system in each workshop, aligning 12 staff hours more closely with operational requirements and increasing efficiency.✅ Enhanced the servicing regime for an aging fleet, focusing on reliability and timely replacement of key components to maintain optimal performance.✅ Coordinated targeted training programs for workshop staff, particularly for handling Scania coaches.✅ Advised on vehicle procurement, providing critical input on the specifications of 11 new vehicles to ensure they were perfectly suited for the varied depot environments.✅ Reduced preventable breakdowns by 50% within 18 months through proactive and strategic maintenance.✅ Collaborated with 5 suppliers to develop a state-of-the-art PA/Entertainment system for 16 new coaches, setting a new industry standard in sound quality and reliability.

Cairns Qld

✅ Managed fleet maintenance and servicing for 35 vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.✅ Returned operations within budget in 18 months through staffing strategies and reduced operational hours.✅ Led the integration of a Vehicle Management System (VMS) in the workshop, overseeing its implementation and ensuring smooth transition and functionality.✅ Developed and executed maintenance strategies that significantly reduced breakdowns. This involved thorough investigations of each failure and applying insights across the entire fleet.✅ Collaborated with the fleet tracking provider to develop advanced reporting tools. These tools enhanced vehicle data collection, aiding in driver training and reducing repair and maintenance costs.

Certificate Iii In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mechanics And Repairers, General

Repairs to smaller vehicles, cars, small trucks, & buses

Certificate Iii In Engineering - Mechanical Trade Maintenance, Diesel Fitting

Specialised in heavy vehicle maintenance/repairs

Certificate Ii In Automotive - Mechanical - Air Conditioning, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (Hac, Hacr, Hvac, Hvacr)

Specialising in transport refrigeration & Coach Air conditioning

Level 2 Electrical License Up To 415 V - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Electrical engineering with a focus on controls for Air conditioning & Refrigeration

Refrigeration Mechanic, Transport Refrigeration & Airconditioning

Specialising in repairs/installs of Transport refrigeration & air conditioning units, with market leaders Thermo King & Carrier.