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Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Powerlink is the transmission services provider for Queensland which owns and operates 15,000kms of network from North Queensland to the New South Wales border. Powerlink provides electricity to almost four million customers including large scale generators and major industrial businesses in transport and resources.My direct accountabilities involve operational and strategic management of the Powerlink fleet including contract management, procurement and implementation of key projects to support business direction.As the Fleet Services Manager at Powerlink, my contribution in strategy development to enhance life time value of assets has provided cost efficiencies, risk management and operational effectiveness to the business.A contemporary focus on customers has helped me to drive change and infuse energy to business directions. Having the ability to work in teams, with customers and individually has added to my success in delivering valued outcomes to Powerlink.Development of solutions between stakeholders including customers, vehicle manufacturers, service providers and Powerlink. Part of the role is to analyse emerging trends to enable the development of principles and implementation of methodology to balance safety, efficiency,operational effectiveness and the environment. Through consistent customer engagement, identifying areas of focus has enabled the roll out of systems, reporting and training to assist customers to enhance the safe and efficient use of fleet. Improving technologies in vehicles has provided new levels of safety and performance however, my consistent focus in shaping user behaviour has continued to ensure improved driver skills.

Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Provided strategic advisory and consulting services, including cost modelling, fleet profiling, fleet policy development and implementation, relationship management at strategic and operational level and reporting at whole-of-Government and agency level. Established and maintained effective high level communication and consultation with key senior stakeholders across government on issues associated with fleet management.Managed a team of senior account managers, fleet consultants and administrator team. Led the branch's best practice activities and coordination and provision of high level strategic advice to the Senior Leadership Team on Queensland Government fleet initiatives to actively contribute to business decision making. Communication of initiatives improved practices across the business unit. A multifaceted understanding of asset management, life-cycle costing, end of life disposal / vehicle remarketing, and portfolio management contributed to maintaining quality management principles within the branch.

Brisbane, Australia

Contributed to developing market growth and profitability strategies to acquire medium to large commercial & industrial customers, building and maintaining effective customer relationships and customer loyalty, preparation and presentation of proposals / tenders, development and management of sales campaigns lead conversion, liaison with key stakeholders including Managing Directors, CEO’s & CFO’s, network and other government departments to deliver a fully rounded customer experience, specialising in energy efficiency, sustainability, green energy, carbon offset products.

Brisbane, Australia