Gillian Swindells Mba, Gaicd, Faim Email & Phone Number

Perth, Australia

CSE Global commenced operations in Singapore in 1985 as the Projects Engineering Division of Chartered Electronics Industries, a division of the Singapore government’s wholly owned Singapore Technologies (ST) Group. As part of the Singapore government’s strategy of encouraging a higher level of management participation in selected companies, a management buyout was concluded in 1997 and CSE Global was formed. Initially providing electronic and instrumentation solutions to customers in Singapore, CSE Global embarked on a global growth program that focused on providing industrial technology, communications and integration solutions to customers operating in the resources, industrial, transportation, public utilities and healthcare industries.Today, CSE Global remains headquartered in Singapore and has a network of 60 offices operating in 20 countries around the world, with more than 90% of income being generated outside of Singapore.This position leads the Corporate Services Team and provides Commercial council and support to the six Business Units in Australia and New Zealand. This position reports to the CEO of CSE Australia. Key Accountabilities:• Contract Review, Administration and Management for the Group• Enterprise Risk Management• People and Culture Principleso Development of Group HR Strategy • Safety and Sustainabilityo Development of Group HSE Strategy• Quality and Improvemento Development of the Group Quality and Improvement Strategy • Leadership of the Corporate Services Team

Perth, Western Australia

Since its foundation in 1986, First 5 Minutes has established a formidable track record of success in the fire safety and emergency response training field and is now widely acknowledged as an industry leader. The substantial bank of knowledge, research and experience accrued over the years in the field of fire safety, is now used to offer a broad range of services aimed at reducing risk in premises ­ the risk of personal injury, the risk of property damage, the risk of public liability. This position looks after the West Region comprising Northern Territories, Western Australia and South Australia and reports to the CEO. The role implements and delivers strategies to support business development initiatives in the Western Region and is a member of the National Executive Team. Key deliverables are:- Effective leadership and management of the West Regional Team- Manage the efficient delivery of all services- Drive industry relationship building and business development focus of the business; including Key Account Management of National Accounts based in the West Region- Support of Executive Team leadership obligations including input into strategic planning and National initiatives- Development and dynamic implementation of the West Region's business plans and budgets - Implementation of all corporate policies, work instructions and protocols- Negotiation of all contractual arrangements with clients including National clients based in the West Region- Fiscal Management and West Region reporting; including delivery of EBIT- Monitor and report on market and competitor activities- Compile monthly reports for inclusion in CEO board papers- Performance management and reviews- Sales pipeline management- Tender preparation and submission for all tenders in the West Region; as well as contribution to tender preparation for National tenders

Perth, Australia

Industrial Recruitment Partners is a specialist in the rapid sourcing and management of skilled and semi-skilled personnel in the Industrial Sector across the Civil, Rail, Construction, Mining, Manufacturing & Processing and Warehousing & Distribution segments.This role combines a strong focus on strategic operational management and strategic sales management in a highly competitive and fast paced market. It reports to the Managing Director and has a function of reporting and attending quarterly business reviews with shareholders, board members, consultants and other members of the executive management team. It leads a team of dedicated Account Managers and Recruitment Support Officers driving the operational sales and account management functions. It oversees the Key Account business development and management. Functions include: - Board Reporting- Setting operational strategy- Driving and delivering on strategic themes- Driving Revenue and Growth- Setting Sales and GP forecasts- Setting, implementing and managing sales team KPI's- Key Account business development and management- Managing EBIT and financial deliverables- Operational Risk Management- Managing Branch Performance- Project Management - review project milestones and deliverables- Tender preparation, review and submission- Key Client Liaison and Relationship Management- Create and Develop a Zero Harm culture- Continuous Improvement and Change Management- Professional Development, Leadership and Mentoring of direct reports

Perth, Australia

Facilities Management is responsible for the University's physical environment.This role incorporates the management and direction of Corporate Services and Building Maintenance Services for the University. It is responsible for facilities maintenance program and annual budget, as well as the budget and financial reporting for all capital projects. It reports in to the Director Facilities Management Directorate and includes high level reporting to decision making committees such as the Facilities Development Committee and Senate. Functions include:- Directorate Support- Corporate Support- Contract Support- Tendering - receiving and review of all tenders and contractual obligations- Risk Management and Mitigation- Human Resources for the Facilities Management departments- Change Management and Continuous Improvement- Business Planning and Improvement- Media Marketing & Communication for the Facilities Management departments- Finance (Corporate & Operational Budget)- Capital Project Financial Management & Reporting- Project Management - review start-up of plans, charter and continuous review of project milestones and deliverables tied back to the financial reports and forecasting- Facilities Development Committee Executive Support- Procurement function and supply chain management for the Facilities Management departments- Legal Liaison for all capital projects, tenders, PSA's and other contracts- Administration Support (shared services) to the Facilities Management departments- Building Services - managing the annual maintenance program within budget and forecasting- Maintenance Planning - setting the annual maintenance program in-line with the annual budget allocation and managing projects through to completion and reporting- Cabinet Workshops - managing projects designed for the maintenance and capital projects together with the Cabinet Workshops Manager

Perth, Wa

Downer Australia is one of Australia’s largest multi-disciplined engineering services companies with an annual turnover of AUS$4.8 billion. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Downer Australia provides design and construct engineering services focused on the longer-term, high value-added engineering market, specialising in Telecommunications (Structured Cabling Systems), Fibre Optics, Security (CCTV & Access Control), Capital Works, Power and Process Engineering.Managing the Communications Infrastructure WA Business Unit comprising of the following capabilities:- Voice, Data & Fibre Structured Cablingincluding Air Blown Fibre.- Optical Fibre Cable Installation, Testing &Commissioning.- Electrical Installations and Maintenance.- PABX Installations & Telephone“Moves, Adds & Changes”.- Data Network Equipment, Servicing and Design.- Structured Cabling for Building Management Systemsand Devices.- CCTV, MATV, Access Control, IP Networking Solutions & Building AutomationThe role incorporates:- Lead and drive Zero Harm Policies and Principles- Strategic Business Planning for growth and development- Financial management budget targets and revenue streams- Risk Profiling and Mitigation for the division- Project Management - Review all stages of project milestones and WIP values- Collaborating with other business units to develop strategic business alliances on projects- Business development working on engaging existing and new clients for long term relationships- Preparation, review and submission of Tenders- Innovating capabilities to ensure we remain a market leader and ahead of market trends- Divisional Human Resource Management- Management and Performance reviews

Perth, Australia

Downer Australia is one of Australia’s largest multi-disciplined engineering services companies with an annual turnover of AUS$4.8 billion. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Downer Australia provides design and construct engineering services focused on the longer-term, high value-added engineering market, specialising in Telecommunications (Structured Cabling Systems), Fibre Optics, Security (CCTV & Access Control), Capital Works, Power and Process Engineering.Managing the Communications Infrastructure WA Business comprising of the following capabilities:- Voice, Data & Fibre Structured Cabling including Air Blown Fibre- Optical Fibre Cable Installation, Testing & Commissioning- Electrical Installation and Maintenance- PABX Installations & Telephone "Moves, Adds & Changes"- Data Network Equipment, Servicing and Design- Strucutred Cabling for Building Managment Systems and Devices- CCTV, MATV, Access Control, IP Networking Solutions & Building AutomationThe roles incorporates:- Strategic Business Planning for growth and development- Financial management budget targets and revenue streams- Risk Profiling and Mitigation across the business division- Project Management - review all stages of project milestones and WIP values- Collaborating with other business units to develop strategic business alliances on projects- Business development working on engaging existing and new clients for long term relationships- Preparation, review and submission of Tenders- Innovating capabilities to ensure we remain a market leader and ahead of market trends- Working Capital Management- Systems Management and Implementation- Divisional Human Resource Management- Management and Performance Reviews

Perth, Australia

Downer Australia is one of Australia’s largest multi-disciplined engineering services companies with an annual turnover of AUS$4.8 billion. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Downer Australia provides design and construct engineering services focused on the longer-term, high value-added engineering market, specialising in Telecommunications (Structured Cabling Systems), Fibre Optics, Security (CCTV & Access Control), Capital Works, Power and Process Engineering.Contract Administration and management of financial cost accounting for all projects. The role includes:• Financial Risk Management• Organisational Alignment to National Body• Operational and Financial Management through cost accounting and reporting exceptions• Tender Preparation, Reviews and Submissions• Contract Review, Negotiation, Management and Administration• Monthly Financial Analysis and Modelling• Financial Variance Analysis and Reporting• Systems Management and Implementation• Forecasting and Budgeting• Cash Position and Management (Work in Progress, Work in Hand and Forward Order Book)• Working Capital Management• Continuous Improvement Management

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

This position was an honorary role that balanced and maintained the Society's financial postion and reported this to the committee and members. It maintained the minutes of all meetings and managed all correspondence. It controlled policies, procedures and governance as well as maintained the book of rules.

The Zimbabwe Herd Book was incorporated in Zimbabwe through an act of parliament with the purpose of managing the integrity of pedigree livestock in Zimbabwe. The organisation is divided into all the various livestock divisions. My representation was to the Dairy Livestock Division with specific focus on the Holstein Breed.As a board member we ensured that all pedigree registered livestock carried the correct genetic lines and that breeders conducted their breeding programs in an ethical way. Specific focus was put on donated semen and embryos in the form of aid from countries such as Britian, America and Canada. The purpose to ensure that bloodlines coming into the country further enhanced and improved the local bloodlines.The board also monitored all agricultural shows where cattle were being exhibitied to ensure that the quality and bloodlines were true and represented the breed in the best light.Importaion of semen and embryos for private breeders were registered and monitored through the Herd Book.It was a very interesting and dymanic role to behold and as a registered pedigree breeder of Holstein Cattle was one that I thoroughly enjoyed.

The Zimbabwe Dairy Herd Improvement Association was an advisory commission that acted as a conduit and consulting faciitation body between commerical dairy farmers and Dairy Services. Dairy Services was a division of Dairy Marketing Board conducting milk hygene testing programs from all dairies that supplied milk. The Dairy Marketing Board was a Government Parastatal and durying my time on this board all milk produced in Zimbabwe could only be sold to the Dairy Marketing Board through government policy. The price of milk to the farmer was governed by the hygene and quality of milk.The purpose of the Association was to communicate Dairy Services obligations and testing regimes to Commercial Farmers and facilitate group forums to discuss and implement improvements to both testing facilities and on-farm parlour cleaning procedures and refridgeration to ensure that the cold chain is not compromised and farmers have the best possible information and adopt best practice principles.The Association dealt with many controvertial concerns considering the testing facility that governed the price paid for milk was owned and managed by the government parastatal. As a result, very careful governance, monitoring and measuring performance as well as strong and considered negotiation between all bodies was a required in this position.

The Holstein Association of Zimbabwe was an affiliation of the Zimbabwe Herd Book with the principle purpose of managing the Holstein Breed in Zimbabwe. Its function was to monitor all registered pedigree breeders and provide it's members with advice and information on the Holstein Breed; both from within Zimbabwe and on a global platform. The Association conducted quarterly field days on nominated member's farms as well as represented breeders at other national and internaltional councils and associations.Part of its role was to promote the breed nationally and develop international interest amongst breeders from a global perspective. Specificaly organising and partaking in Agricultural Shows, nominating judging panels and providing advice and council.

My responsibilities included the Strategic Management of the business in setting annual strategies to grow the business line and diversify in other diary and dairy related products. I had a strong focus on the financial delivery of business and ensured that each business unit and product line was financially profitable and sustainable.From a dairy perspective, I had full control of the parlour and milk production. I placed a great emphasis on high producing cows with good conformation and ability to breed annually for a minimum of 6 years. I ensured the parlour maintained a milk production average of 9,500 kg milk per lactation per cow within a 365 day cycle annually.

Mba, Masters Of Business Administration (Commerce & Leadership)

Gdba, Business Administration (Commerce)

I attended the University of Western Australia to undergo my Master of Business Administration. I completed my Masters in three and a half.

Gcba, Business Management (Commerce)