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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Recently promoted to this senior executive position to oversee R&D and business development of wind and solar technologies (renewable energy), my CORE RESPONSIBLITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS include:>> Contributing to strategic plans and resource management frameworks that assure viability and sustainability of existing/proposed wind and solar technologies (incl. budgets and resource allocations)>> Overseeing project management of both research and development and… Show more Recently promoted to this senior executive position to oversee R&D and business development of wind and solar technologies (renewable energy), my CORE RESPONSIBLITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS include:>> Contributing to strategic plans and resource management frameworks that assure viability and sustainability of existing/proposed wind and solar technologies (incl. budgets and resource allocations)>> Overseeing project management of both research and development and renewable energy installations, identifying and mitigating risks and disruptions across the portfolio (e.g. delay of contractors/suppliers)>> Leading the implementation of regulatory compliance standards and protocols, in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 – recognition from auditor for high-quality data/documentation (incl. processes and policies)>> Driving positive business developments, such as contemporary, reliable tools and systems (e.g. new CRM), and the on-boarding of clients interested in our wind and solar technologies (incl. via industry networks) Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Joining Aura Clean Energy as a project manager focused on both internal and external business developments, my CORE RESPONSIBLITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS included:>> Supporting senior executives in the growth and expansion of the business, from assisting with staff recruitment, to gaining in-depth knowledge to effectively promote renewable energy technologies>> Project managing multiple renewable energy installations around Australia, for clients in both the public and… Show more Joining Aura Clean Energy as a project manager focused on both internal and external business developments, my CORE RESPONSIBLITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS included:>> Supporting senior executives in the growth and expansion of the business, from assisting with staff recruitment, to gaining in-depth knowledge to effectively promote renewable energy technologies>> Project managing multiple renewable energy installations around Australia, for clients in both the public and private sectors, via high-level strategic planning, resource management and regulatory compliance>> Overseeing business developments that strengthened brand reputation (incl. among investors), including an updated website, a redesigned brand logo and company identity, and a streamlined tendering process>> Leading attainment of an ISO 9001 accreditation, involving new/updated systems and procedures to better align with industry standards (e.g. project management and research and development processes)>> Fostering a cohesive and collaborative working environment, including with external contractors, via work practices that encouraged brainstorming and information-sharing, and ensured centralised data records Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As one of the co-founders and long-term shareholders of this industrial engineering and construction service business, some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS have included:>> Ensuring high-level corporate governance across the operations, prioritising industrial design quality and safety to align with core customer needs and expectations>> Implementing policies and best-practices that strengthen client relations, leading to loyalty and advocacy, and that enable… Show more As one of the co-founders and long-term shareholders of this industrial engineering and construction service business, some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS have included:>> Ensuring high-level corporate governance across the operations, prioritising industrial design quality and safety to align with core customer needs and expectations>> Implementing policies and best-practices that strengthen client relations, leading to loyalty and advocacy, and that enable achievement of project management deliverables>> Contributing to strategic plans and business development proposals that enable product/service offerings to remain contemporary and competitive within a niche market>> Establishing industry-accreditation standards and criteria that minimise risks and maximise output, including inspection and approval protocols for re-leased equipment Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Establishing this unique business offering to meet target market needs/expectations, some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS included:>> Implementing standards, systems and protocols that ensured robust corporate governance while also facilitating growth in brand reach and awareness (incl. online bookings)>> Identifying optimal location, infrastructure and offerings for commercial viability, as a market-attuned operations manager – built both local and international client… Show more Establishing this unique business offering to meet target market needs/expectations, some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS included:>> Implementing standards, systems and protocols that ensured robust corporate governance while also facilitating growth in brand reach and awareness (incl. online bookings)>> Identifying optimal location, infrastructure and offerings for commercial viability, as a market-attuned operations manager – built both local and international client relations>> Project managing the expansion of the business into new areas, such as successfully tendering for a BMW contract that involved management of adventure bike-riding tour events>> Upholding safety, quality and best-practice across the operations, from conducting comprehensive safety inductions to implementing CRM and other high-tech digital platforms Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

After former business was acquired by a private equity firm, seized this new market entry opportunity in partnership with a China-based forklift manufacturer, as its importer and distributor. Some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS included:>> Assuring product offerings were aligned with Australian industry standards, via comprehensive reviews and checks of the industrial design (incl. technical interpretations) >> Establishing a reputation in the local nice market as a… Show more After former business was acquired by a private equity firm, seized this new market entry opportunity in partnership with a China-based forklift manufacturer, as its importer and distributor. Some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS included:>> Assuring product offerings were aligned with Australian industry standards, via comprehensive reviews and checks of the industrial design (incl. technical interpretations) >> Establishing a reputation in the local nice market as a cost-viable, safety and quality focused provider of engineering and construction equipment (with an alternative offering)>> On-boarding offshore technical support, such as a shipping agent that project managed the procurement and supply of products (upholding international corporate governance) Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

After an opportunity arose through a former customer, established this industrial equipment supply business, focused on the provision of EWP plant for local industry (incl. major clients like Westfield). Across its 10+ years of operation, it was expanded across additional cities and jurisdictions (incl. via a merger in 2006), and was subsequently purchased by a private equity firm in 2007.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

My operations management of this large-scale industrial equipment rental business (fleet of 10 all-terrain cranes up to 100-tonne capacity), which I co-established and co-owned, led to it becoming a leader within the local compact all-terrain crane market.