Drew Morrison Email & Phone Number

Queensland, Australia

Logan, Queensland, Australia

Firefighter in Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

Brisbane, Australia

• Working with the means tested grants team project managing applications for Queenslanders affected by natural disasters to aid where possible in their recovery as directed by the Disaster Recovery Funding Agreement.
• Working for Community Recovery on Tropical Cyclone Oswald 2013, Far North Queensland Monsoonal Trough (Townsville floods) 2019, Tropical Cyclone Trevor 2019 and Mareeba Bushfires 2019
• Manage and co-ordinate a remote team of 2 team mangers and 15 case managers based in Townsville, to administer over 300 Structural Assistance Grants (SAG) and Essential Services Safety Reconnection Scheme (ESSRS).
• Collaborate on the creation of the new online Customer Relations Management system for future events including modification of workflows, procedures and methodology
• Train staff on Department procedures, legislative requirements and customer interaction considering cultural sensitivity, disability and socio-economic challenges
• Re-write enhanced policies and procedures to streamline, clarify and improve effectiveness of the grant process for future improvement

Gold Coast

• Managed a cluster consisting of 3 competition venues, 14 training venues and 6 non-competition venues for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
• Interviewed, selected and managed a diverse, multi-national team of managers to deliver onsite operations with crews of up to 40 staff across multiple venues in high intensity environments
• Created and implemented contingency plans
• Trained, managed and motivated the Venue logistics teams coordinating individual work assignments, setting project goals, evaluating employee performance and determining training requirements, building a strong culture.
• Maintained a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with the Corporation’s health and safety policies, standard practices, as well as implementing health and safety legislation and regulation
• Created WH&S documents such as risk assessments and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) ensuring compliance with relevant legislation

135 Wellington Rd, East Brisbane

Customer service, providing product advice and recommendations. Undertake stock control, ordering, presentation, vehicle loading and unloading. An added benefit is constantly increasing timber and hardware product knowledge and exposure to trades and information exchange. This work is undertaken full time whilst also studying 4 subjects full time.

• Australia’s largest Event Hire Company, providing all aspects of event infrastructure. Project managed large scale events through all stages from the initial site inspection and fit out, through to final delivery and.
• Compiled all required occupational health and safety documentation relevant to the various states. Composed all relevant documents before and throughout the project such as building approvals, traffic management plans.
• Act as the conduit between clients, account managers and sponsors throughout the project life-cycle to advise the deliverability of a project. Analysed and identified possible ramifications on budgets and schedules to.
• Coordinated all aspects of a project including planning, logistics, infrastructure analysis, operations, materials sourcing, MHE management etc. Organisation of transport of all stock and staff to and from venue
• Liaised with Venue staff to ensure smooth onsite operations in all phases. Built strong stakeholder relationships enabling a strong working relationship
• Supervised construction and fit out of high spec, custom design structures with some over 2500 sqm. in size. Including theming, branding, electrical etc

London, United Kingdom

• Worked as the Venue Logistics Manager on the London 2012 Olympic Games at one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues, Wimbledon
• Responsible for identifying and implementing risk management strategies and reporting to senior management through frequent formal briefings
• Reporting current operational status including concerns, new requirements, and plans to be implemented to mitigate issues and maximise efficiency
• Minimised impairment to local community infrastructure and traffic flow in and around the venue and surrounding neighbourhood, through fully understanding entry and egress, spatial restrictions, resource requirements.
• Coordinated over 50 contractors and liaised with stakeholders to facilitate a concurrent bump out of the annual Wimbledon Championships and bump in of the London Olympics over a confined, immovable timeframe with.
• Integrated concepts and plans for the delivery and fit out of materials into site and distribution throughout the venue of construction materials, infrastructure, branding etc.

New Zealand based Craft Company, specialising in manufacturing and importing a variety of craft supplies for distribution to wholesale clients and exhibiting at the Craft and Quilt Fairs nationwide.Manage all Australian eventsHire, train and supervise casual staffCash management, settlement and bank show takingsInventory control and stock dispatch for each.

Working free-lance as a contract site supervisor for Harry the Hirer, Melbourne's largest Event Hire Company followed by Beachwave, a construction and Development Company based in Queensland as a Project Manager.Supervised teams for transitions during Melbourne Spring Racing CarnivalAssisted in the delivering and set up of equipment for large events and.

• Preparation and design of floor plans, stand designs, fit out, staging and workshop set-ups, electrical and lighting requirements and compiling relevant OH&S documentation and building regulations
• Assisted in the development and implementation of an effective operations program for allocated national exhibitions such as the ABC Garden Show, Craft & Quilt Fair, Getaway Travel Expo, Auto Equip Expo etc.
• Maintained continual contact with the sales team regarding floor plan additions or alterations, cancellations and changes of key information to ensure that sale objectives were achieved
• Supervised Build Managers/Contractors to ensure construction of the exhibition was to schedule, to a high quality and within Building Code Regulations and OH&S standards (up to 80 contractors)
• Managed all onsite operations including venue, security, logistics and spectator flow

Sydney's largest landscape product provider. Offering a massive selection of products and advice, also manufacturing a wide range of their own products for both wholesale and retail customers.Achieved the largest single retail sale in the company's history - over $50,000 AUDManagement of retail division including up to five staff members including staff.

Bachelor Of Urban Development, Construction Management, 6.5

Activities and Societies: President - QUT Construct University Guild Networking Events and site visits affiliated with Australian.

Diploma Of Project Management, Project Management

Senior Certificate