Jon Baker Email & Phone Number

Newcastle, Nsw, Au

Cardiff, New South Wales, Australia

Heatherbrae

Newcastle, Australia

Achievements linked to the role responsibilities: - I managed a significant, positive shift in the culture of the company. This decreased staff turnover and developed a more stable and harmonious team. - I developed, implemented and managed a HR system for the company, which improved record keeping & compliance and increased the effectiveness of recruiting & training staff. I was directly involved with recruiting over 50% of the staff.- I redeveloped, implemented and managed the WHSE system for the company, increasing compliance with WHS legislation.- I managed the development of a new training product to increase revenue for the business and help the company develop a ‘one-stop-shop’ for high-risk work licence and safety training. - I improved internal administrative processes to increase efficiency and compliance with third party standards- I introduced processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the Standards of Registered Training Organisations. This included undertaking an internal audit and identifying & rectifying gaps in compliance requirements.- I successfully developed and submitted a tender response for training with a Local Government Authority. - I made company policies and procedures known to staff through an online platform and through regular staff meetings.- I managed staff and operations on a day-to-day basis.- I developed and implemented business development and operational activities to ensure the business remained viable in the early & uncertain days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Darwin, Australia

My position provided overall strategic direction and leadership for the company in Australia. This includes the day-to-day management of all the company’s DG chemical handling and storage, freight forwarding, general warehousing, 3PL operations and supply chain management.Achievements linked to the role responsibilities:- I managed a team of nine staff members and numerous contractors, with branches in Perth and Brisbane.- I developed and managed the annual budget and business plans. This included managing and reporting against a $12-15 mllion budget. - I negotiated and managed a major contract to store, re-pack and provide chemicals to Shell Prelude, the world’s first floating LNG Plant and currently the world’s largest floating vessel. - As part of the above contract I managed the logistics of relocating the business into a larger facility. - The relocation required me to project manage the redevelopment of the larger facility. This was achieved on time, to specification and under budget ($1.5m). - I managed the ongoing operations of a 20,000m2 facility (3,600m2 under cover) and drove efficiency & quality improvements. This includes growing the business through utilising existing service lines and introducing new services and products.- I redeveloped, implement and managed the WHSE system for the company, increasing compliance with WHS Acts & Regulations and the stringent requirements of two major international oil & gas company.- I maintained relationships with existing stakeholders, whilst acquiring new clients. Over the period of my time at Altus, I never lost a major client.- I successfully managed a tender response to develop and operate a supply base in Dili, Timor-Leste. This led to establishing an offshore supply base in Dili for a major oil & gas company.- The supply base in Dili required me to establish and remotely manage the facility (with regular visits),form relationships with local service providers and recruit local staff.

Darwin, Australia

My position held responsibility for appropriate industrial practices and business systems within a highly regulated environment. My position was also responsible for the commercial success of the organisation.My role included Project Management, Business & Strategic Planning, Operational Planning & Management, Governance, HR Management, Compliance, Business Development and Training Development & Coordination.Achievements linked to the role responsibilities:- I managed a team of up to 25 staff members in order to meet the company’s operational requirements. Over the period of my tenure I grew the company from 5 full-time staff members to 25 full-time & casual staff members.- I developed strong customer relations with local, national and international companies to ensure business and safety standards met their requirements and the company’s obligations under regulatory frameworks.- I undertook the effective and efficient management of all company assets, including two training facilities.- I managed the development of new training products to increase revenue for the business. This enabled the company to increase revenue from $1m to $3m in less than 5 years and double the balance sheet over the same period.- I successfully managed external audits to achieve and maintain national and international training accreditation (ASQA, AMSA & OPITO). - I project managed two developments to introduce new products, which were completed on time, to audit requirements and on or under budget. - This included developing and implementing business and WHS procedures in order to maintain accreditation.- I developed and submitted numerous tender responses, which were all successful in their bid. This included tenders to provide leadership & management training to the NT Government and safety training to the local utilities provider.- I developed, monitored and reported against the company’s risk management strategy and plan, the annual budget and strategic plans.

Darwin, Australia

I was a Consultant and Project Manager appointed to establish the Darwin Australian Technical College. My responsibilities included contract negotiations with the Federal Government and participating stakeholders, finding and developing suitable premises, liaising with service providers & vendors and responsibility for the recruitment of key staff.I worked within $3 million budget to establish and fit-out a training facility and employ key staff, including the Principal and Industry Liaison Officer.

Darwin, Australia

I undertook a variety of roles including General Manager responsible for the commercial success of the Association through the development and delivery of member services.My role included industry advocacy for major issues affecting the building and construction industry.The position required me to sit on a number of boards and bodies including the NT Industry Capability Network, NT Business Council and the Construction Industry Reform Council.Achievements linked to the role responsibilities:- I managed the development and implementation of the Strategic and Business Plan.- I managed the corporate governance of the Association.- I undertook industry advocacy on relevant industry issues. This lead to the introduction of Builder’s Registration in the NT, a construction induction program, portable long service lead and builder’s indemnity insurance as a consumer protection product. - I liaised with proponents of major projects to establish local industry participation plans.- I represented the Association on a number of boards, committees and working groups including the Government Procurement Council, NT Industry Capability Network & Construction Training BoardI was also the Training Coordinator on Alice Springs to Darwin Railway, responsible for meeting training targets set against the Local Industry and Aboriginal Participation Plan.Achievements linked to the role:- I liaised with stakeholders to ensure that training on the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway project was undertaken in accordance with the Project Training Plan and the Local Industry and Aboriginal Participation Plan.- I engaged with training providers to provide training for over 1,000 employees. - I successfully worked with land councils to meet Indigenous training & employment KPIs, resulting in over 250 jobs.My initial role with the Association was as the Industrial Relations / Human Resources Project Coordinator, providing workplace related services to members.

Canberra, Australia

Responsible for the casual recruitment of staff to clients from various industries and businesses, including government services and major private organisations.

Canberra, Australia

Responsible for the casual recruitment of staff to clients from various industries and businesses, including government services and major private organisations.

Worcestershire, Uk

Business Development and Facilities Manager for regional wholesale nursery. Responsible for contract management, sales and client relations.

London, United Kingdom

Valuation Surveyor responsible for major investment and operational property portfolios.

Bsc, Surveying - Valuation And Estate Management

Activities and Societies: Squash BSc (Hons) Valuation and Estate Management

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