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Melbourne Cbd, Australia

Responsible for managing the day to day activities of the financial planning office. The role involves co-ordinating the activities between financial planners, administration staff and referral partners.Responsibility covers all facets of running the financial planning business including;* Lead Generation and Lead Management* Development of Referral Partners* Co-ordinating activities through the Advice Development and Implementation Process* Key Performance Metrics* Profit and Loss Responsibility

Sydney, Australia

In this contract role, I led a project to develop a strategic plan for the Corithian Doors Group (a division of JELD-WEN, Australia). This involved working with each of the individual state businesses and across the business functions of sales, marketing, manufacturing and finance to identify improvement opportunities. These opportunities were then analysed and prioritised to create a future "pipe-line" of activities across a medium (3-5 year) time horizon. These projects where then appropriately resourced to deliver the organisations expectations.

Wollongong, Australia

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing effective marketing strategies for BlueScope’s (CIPA) Manufacturing, Mining and Infrastructure Segments. The role involves managing 9 product categories across 56 discrete market segments. In aggregate, they represent $1.4bn in revenue and ~1.2m tonnes (~45% of the steelwork’s production)Key Achievements• Championed the introduction of new products in short timeframes; HRGal, TRUE-SPECTM• Led major projects including; Distribution Sales Strategy, Price List Simplification Project• Developed numerous product, market segment and end-application plans• Elected President of the Federation of Automotive Product Manufacturer’s Northern Region

Wollongong, Australia

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing effective marketing strategies within BlueScope’s (CIPA) Manufacturing Segments. The role involved managing 5 product categories in 23 discrete market segments. In aggregate, they represented $600m in revenue and ~600k tonnes.Key Achievements• Developed a strategic marketing plan which was endorsed and adopted by the National Sales Manager• Led major project; Review of 2nd Tier Pipe and Tube market offer• Acted as National Sales Manager Manufacturing (Executive Role) on interim four month basis• Promoted to role of Market Manager – Manufacturing, Mining and Infrastructure

Wollongong, Australia

Responsible for managing the commercial relationship between BlueScope (ACIM) and its NSW based distributors and a number of major manufacturers. The role was responsible for revenue of $400m and ~400k tonnesKey Achievements• Managed a number of key relationships through the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis• Negotiated numerous project volume and import competing parcels• Oversaw the preparation of Key Account Plans for major customers

Wollongong, Australia

This role is responsible for leading and maximising returns of BlueScope’s (ACIM) Automotive Segments including Automotive OEM and Automotive ComponentsKey Achievements• Developed volume and revenue budgets/forecasts• Stewardship of automotive products and service offers• Governance of price development and implementation methodologies. • Improved analytical processes to provide 25% faster responses to customers• Member of team that negotiated supply agreements with Toyota, GMH, Ford

Hastings, Vic, Australia

Led and championed service excellence whilst managing a team of 15 people who were responsible for the transactional relationships with BlueScope’s Southern Region (VIC, TAS, SA, WA) customers.Key Achievements• Recruited, trained, coached, mentored and performance managed individuals• Established and fostered critical business links eg. Logistics, Sales and Manufacturing • Managed customer supply recovery initiatives arising from supply disruptions

Braeside, Vic, Australia

Provide Business Improvement support to the BlueScope’s Service Center (SC) businesses located in each of the capital cities throughout Australia.Key Achievements• Facilitation of SceNaT Strategy Sessions and preparation of Service Centers National Business Plan • Led major projects including; Acquisition of Land for QLD SC, NSW SC Asset Plan• Conducted a review of the Service Center Competitive Environment• Introduced an improved pricing process ComXpress

Melbourne, Australia

Contributed to the development BlueScope Steel’s of long term strategies and business development activities designed to improve the competitive position of BlueScope Steel.Key Achievements• Conducted fact based analysis related to BlueScope’s Building and Construction Market Strategies • Managed the Independent Review of MCL and PL Brownfield Capacity• Modelled financial returns of BlueScope Steel’s proposed Vietnam investment• Conducted numerous Strategic Evaluations – including Project Silver i.e. Butler• Assist senior management implement strategy and business development recommendations

Hastings, Vic, Australia

Hastings, Vic, Australia

3 Separate Roles in the Organic Finishes Department Included: * Senior Process Leader, * Improvement Technologist, * Manufacturing Design Technologist

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General (Mba)

Bachelor'S Degree, Metallurgical Engineering, (Hon)

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the Mining and Metallurgy Students Association