“Never heard of Star? That's just the way we like it. We are the brand behind your brand. Our mission is to make it easier for you to do what you do best.At Star, we recognise that every business is unique, so we’ll work closely with you as a true partner to truly understand your vision. That's why we've been around for over 40 years - We've provided thousands of Australian businesses with custom and sustainable supply solutions tailored to their brand with the high quality service experience that Star is known for.Our one stop shop approach means that we can help you design and create unique packaging and promotional products, source your everyday consumables, and warehouse and deliver your products which saves you time and money.In fact, we've done this for thousands of customers. From Glenorchy through to Karratha, each year we deliver a massive one and a half million products around the country and internationally too. From packaging products to cleaning to hygiene to PP&E, your merchandising needs, and everything in between, Star ethically sources the best products from all around the globe so that your business can focus on what it does best.

• Plan, direct, and drive the overall business operations in Australia/New Zealand to ensure the Company is meeting/exceeding financial and strategic goals while also exceeding customer service expectations in quality, on-time delivery, flexibility, and responsiveness.• Oversee the financial, legal, and operational affairs of the organization.• Drive continuous improvement programs and compliance to company policies. throughout the business to enhance organizational effectiveness.• Lead all operations associated with planning, budgeting, and P/L performance at a country level.• Engage, motivate, and develop a highly effective team.• Manage the interface between sales, logistics, finance, and customer service across the company.• Act as the face of International Hotel Supply-Australia/New Zealand for all Australian/New Zealand partnerships and represent the company with strategic customers and suppliers.• As a member of the Asia-Pac leadership team, contribute to the development and implementation of the regional strategy, support growth, and improve processes, while developing strong internal relationships.

Bunzl Outsourcing Services Limited is a specialist distribution group with customers in the hotel and catering, health and retail industries. I am responsible for leading a team of six business development managers in the hotel, restaurants and catering sector with annualised revenue of $180 million. Responsibilities:● Drive sales within key accounts and achieve aggressive monthly sales targets● Mentor, coach and motivate staff to achieve organisational objectives● Develop and deliver business development strategies for each sector ● Manage and develop accounts across each sector including managing key relationships● Develop and execute strategies that extend business partnerships into key areas● Responsible for new product development and strategy● Develop commercial and promotional opportunities across customer base● Report to Board on financials, budget and staffing issuesAchievements:● Successfully negotiated 10+ multimillion contracts that resulted in 15% sales growth year on year● Successfully mentored three National Business Development managers over a period of 3 years● Responsible for over $2 million in margin improvement initiatives ● Successfully led a team of six who achieved all targets with annualised revenue of $180 million Strategic business development ♦ Innovation ♦ Strategic thinking ♦ Client relationship management ♦ International logistics ♦ Team building ♦ Business development management ♦ Profit enhancement ♦ Budget management ♦ Stakeholder engagement ♦ Indigenous engagement ♦ Supply chain optimisation

In my role as Business Development Manager, I was responsible for managing a portfolio of trans-Tasman customers that generated $40 million in annual revenue.Achievements:● Achieved revenue growth of 15% per annum with a margin improvement of .5% per annum● Successfully identified areas of category and supplier development resulting in multiple new business wins and new 3PL programs being established ● Improved PBIT return and secured Islands of Profit resulting in long term contract extensions ● Developed and implemented a successful Indigenous program that led to a partnership between a national mining company and an Indigenous association Strategic business development ♦ Innovation ♦ Strategic thinking ♦ Client relationship management ♦ International logistics ♦ Team building ♦ Business development management ♦ Profit enhancement ♦ Budget management ♦ Stakeholder engagement ♦ Indigenous engagement ♦ Supply chain optimisation

In this role I was responsible for developing new business opportunities with both new and existing customers.Responsibilities:● Conducted site visits and made recommendations● Built and maintained relationships with customers● Analysed and supervised inventoryAchievements:● Doubled revenue from $3.8 million to $8 million in 12 monthsInnovation ♦ Strategic thinking ♦ Client relationship management ♦ International logistics ♦ Profit enhancement ♦ Budget management ♦ Stakeholder engagement ♦ Supply chain optimisation ♦ Forecasting ♦ Sales analysis

In this role I was responsible for managing forecasting, replenishment planning, sales and operations planning for all business units.Responsibilities:● Managed stock and inventory● Liaised with suppliers and completed relevant documentation● Responsible for forecasting and sales analysis● Involved in establishing bonded logistics solutions for China consolidation projects ● Managed transport and cost module benchmarkingInnovation ♦ Strategic thinking ♦ Client relationship management ♦ International logistics ♦ Profit enhancement ♦ Budget management ♦ Stakeholder engagement ♦ Supply chain optimisation