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Christchurch, Nz

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Farmlands Co-operative is New Zealand’s largest rural supplies co-operative with 82 retail stores nationally.Key responsibilities within this role include;• New Store Development including concept designs, architectural plans, resource and building consents and tender for construction/fit-out works.• Monitoring of construction with regular site visits and defects inspections before handover• Liaison with landlords regarding property leases, rents, and maintenance requirements• Liaison with contractors regarding planned and unplanned maintenance• Creation of preventative maintenance for all properties within the property portfolio• Investigation of potential new sites for stores and distribution centres.• Creation and monitoring of project budgets and programmes.• Regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders on project progressKey achievements within this role include;• Lead new store development projects from concept design through to practical completion, ensuring adherence to budgets, quality standards and timelines.• Identification, negotiation and securing of new locations nationwide including new-to-industry sites.• Successful delivery of Farmlands Ashburton concept store opening in October 2022• Overseeing concept plans/design for the refurbishment of existing stores• Delivered the successful rollout of a national alarm upgrade within the retail and operational network reducing ongoing maintenance costs and deployment of security guards.• Review and initiation of an annual pallet racking inspection program delivering significantly reduced risk to the business.• Conducted a thorough evaluation of current building compliance procedures and effectively managed the RFP process to consolidate from 12 vendors to a single national vendor. • Addressed 168 overdue leasing events including lease renewals and rent reviews, enabling timely negotiations and mitigating potential rent liabilities across the broader business.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Mid 2021 I was asked by senior management at CV Services if I would return to the business in the role of Senior Project Manager with a team of five project managers reporting directly to me with accountability for key clients. Upon returning to the business, I implemented regular reporting to all internal and external stakeholders that improved client communication. Retained a key client with over 350 retail stores across Australia and New Zealand who was at risk of leaving for another supplier through effective communication and a commitment to strong service delivery.

Brisbane, Australia

As a project manager at UAP Australia, a global leader in the curation, design, fabrication and installation of public artwork, my primary responsibility was to ensure the successful delivery of projects while keeping all stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. While working for UAP I was involved with projects being delivered in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, North America and China. This involved a range of key tasks, including:• Liaison with external and internal stakeholders• Creation and monitoring of project budgets and profit margins.• Creation and monitoring of project program.• Liaison with artists, architects, engineers, principal contractors, and sub-contractors as required.• Sourcing tenders and quotes from subcontractors as required.• Regular reporting to internal stakeholders and external stakeholders either written or verbal.• Quality assurance of project components• Conducting project reviews.

Brisbane, Australia

Senior Project Manager with a Junior Project Manager reporting directly to me.Key responsibilities included;• Liaison with external and internal stakeholders• Creation and monitoring of project budgets and profit margins• Creation and monitoring of project program• Sourcing tenders and quotes from subcontractors as required• Regular reporting to internal stakeholders and external stakeholders• Quality assurance of project components• Project review

Southport, Gold Coast

At Jump Swim Schools, a nationwide franchise specialising in the establishment of boutique swimming facilities for toddlers and infants.Key responsibilities within this role included;• Management of project co-ordinators and in-house muralist• Developing and overseeing construction budgets and schedules on a national scale.• Ensuring the successful establishment of new swim schools across the country.• Conducting site visits to assess the suitability of potential franchise locations and buildings.• Creating comprehensive scopes of work for subcontractor tendering, encompassing builders, painters, plumbers, and pool builders, while adhering to specified requirements and budget constraints.• Monitoring construction progress through regular site inspections and defect assessments before project handover.• Liaison with franchisees in the lead-up and during the construction of their swimming school• Coordinating drawing packages, building permits, structural engineering, and occupancy certificates for each site.

Brisbane, Australia

In June 2012, I founded Organix Imports as an importer and distributor specializing in gourmet organic food products. Starting from scratch, I successfully introduced Singing Dog Vanilla, Red Ape Cinnamon and Turmeric, Blue Lotus Chai, and Jade Leaf Matcha to the Australian market. These products became widely available, with over 400 health stores across the nation stocking them.As the sole proprietor of the business, I oversaw every aspect, including:• Researching and procuring new products from international suppliers.• Negotiating terms with suppliers to ensure favourable agreements.• Dealing with logistics agents and government agencies regarding product importation.• Business development initiatives to expand market reach• Implementing marketing strategies through various channels such as trade shows, brochures, sponsored articles, and blogs.• Handling basic accounting tasks, including invoicing and debt collection.• Managing inventory to ensure optimal stock levels and minimise shortages.• Securing and managing leases for storage facilitiesIn March 2017 I sold the distribution rights of the products so that I could concentrate on other ventures.

Brisbane, Australia

CV Services Group is a multi-disciplined building services company based in the Northern Suburbs of Brisbane. I started working for them when they were a team of 20 people and specialised in corporate signage for large format bulky goods retailers throughout Australia and New Zealand, As the company expanded over time, my role evolved in tandem with the evolving operational demands, encompassing various key positions:• Project Manager within the Signage division • General Manager of the Digital Print division • Commercial Manager of the Signage division • Senior Project Manager of the Signage division Throughout my employment, I led the implementation of new systems and processes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving communication between the business and customers. Notable initiatives included:• Establishing a central Project Register equipped with project tracking mechanisms and job sheets, resulting in heightened efficiency, minimized reworks, and improved communication between departments.• Introducing an archiving system to safeguard project information post-completion, ensuring critical data integrity and accessibility.• Implementing an online ordering system tailored for large multi-site retailers, enabling individual stores to directly place orders with oversight from their head office, thereby streamlining processes and mitigating potential confusion and delays.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Production Manager for the creative studio - specialising in corporate communications and annual reports.

Sydney, Australia

Cactus Imaging is one of the premier grand format print companies in the world. I started working for them in 1994 to get work experience and ended up holding multiple positions within the organisation until I left the business in February 2005 to relocate from Sydney to Brisbane. In my final role with the company as Production Manager, my primary responsibilities included:• Budget management and reporting to executive management and the board, addressing any budget irregularities, and delivering monthly reports on production department performance.• Recruitment of new personnel and resolution of staff matters, including overseeing up to 70 employees with the business at times operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week• Ensuring efficient scheduling, accurate production, and timely delivery of work.• Negotiating with suppliers, coordinating procurement of necessary supplies, and maintaining supplier relationships.• Developing comprehensive written standard operating procedures for all facets of the production facility, along with the company's standard policies and guidelines.• Strategic planning and establishment of a new prepress facility in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia and a new production facility in Auckland, New Zealand, including staff training initiatives and operational setup.

Bachelors Of Applied Management

Advanced Diploma, Building And Construction Management

Diploma, Project Management

Computer Science

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