I am a dynamic, experienced and committed Manager known for a combination of focused analytical skills, leadership capabilities and interpersonal strengths. I am fully trained as a Graphic Designer, Graphic Reproducer, Pre-Press Manager & Production Supervisor including Quality Assurance and Dispatch. As a business manager with extensive experience in various industries, including the printing, manufacturing and civil engineering sector, I command more than 25 years of employment history in various sectors. Delivering top-level service is my strength and I thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment. My experience and training, together with my passion for building a culture of innovation and quality, have all served to help make me a highly effective leader and strategist. I am able to develop and seamlessly implement policies and procedures and accurately identify areas for improvement. In an environment with constantly changing demands, I stand among professionals who drive the progress of continuous improvement by using excellent logic and effective organisational management. I am adept in delivering quality improvements to accelerate overall business success. I am a strategic thinker who thrives on being an integral part of planning and direction setting to improve processes; drive performance and growth, achieve positive results and ensure continued success. I am capable of managing manifold projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service in every undertaking. I have a talent for reputation management and stakeholder relations, with proven ability to successfully embed a culture of continuous improvement.I am commercially minded, articulate and solutions-focused, with an exceptional drive for excellence. I consistently exhibit a high level of success built on my desire to learn, initiative and pride in workmanship. My years of experience in collaborating with essential stakeholders at every level, have improved my natural interpersonal and leadership skills. This further enables me to successfully empower and inspire teams to achieve organisational objectives, generate ideas and implement them for continuous improvement.
Canberra Line Marking Services
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ManagerCanberra Line Marking Services Oct 2018 - PresentQueanbeyan, New South Wales, AustraliaIn this role I regularly engage in quoting and tendering, dealing with contract approval, purchasing, job scheduling, client liaison (both remotely and on-site) and effective policy implementation.I regularly hold responsibilities for staffing, safety and training. My task is to resolve conflicts or complaints from customers and employees. I ensure staff members strictly follow company policies and procedures.I closely monitor store activity and ensuring it is properly provisioned and staffed. I am also tasked with invoicing and accounts as well as research and planning activities. In the course of my duties, I generate reports and present information to upper-level managers or other parties, as required. I regularly analyse information and process and develop more effective or efficient processes and strategies.Finally, I effectively perform other duties, as required in order to ensure the overall success and viability of the business.Key Achievements:Researched how to be actively involved in becoming pre-qualified with ACT Government and consequently won multiple contracts ranging from $10k through to $80k with the most recent being from 20/07/2022. Successfully played a significant role in the new ‘Republic’ mixed residential/retail/office building development in the heart of Belconnen, ACT. Initial contracts awarded were $33k for stage 1 and $77k for stage 2; however, over the past 2 years, we have successfully completed multiple areas with a total value of approximately 150K for Geocon and D Group.
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Branch ManagerDeneefe Signs Jan 2014 - Sep 2018Queanbeyan, New South Wales, AustraliaIn this role I effectively developed forecasts, financial objectives and business plans.I delegated responsibilities and supervised business operations.I successfully demonstrated excellent skills, efforts and achievements every year. I addressed customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly, as required.My task was to engage in hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees so that they provide attentive, efficient service to customers; also assessing employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.I thoroughly assessed local market conditions and accurately identified current and prospective sales opportunities. Finally, I was engaged in bringing out the best of branch’s personnel by encouraging transparent communications between myself and staff.Key Achievements:Due to excellent performance offered a new opportunity to become Branch Manager for DeNeefe Signs and promptly accepted this challenging role, bringing its ups and downs constantly. Efficiently managed budget; allocated funds appropriately and successfully met set goals and metrics. -
Production ManagerDeneefe Signs Apr 2013 - Dec 2013Queanbeyan, New South Wales, AustraliaIn this role I regularly enforced health and safety procedures, as prescribed. My duty was to approve maintenance work and purchasing of equipment, as needed.I closely liaised with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements. I also estimated costs and prepared budgets while organising workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.My task was to closely monitor production in order to resolve issues; supervise and regularly evaluate performance of team members.Finally, I strictly and consistently followed applicable company’s quality standards and regularly reported to upper management, as required.Key Achievements:Moved back into design, digital print and signage and a few weeks after commencing this job was presented with the opportunity to step up to Production Manager and promptly accepted that proposal and successfully served in that role.
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Frame & Truss Detailer / Estimator / Builders LabourerStatewide Frames & Trusses Jun 2011 - Mar 2013Hume, Act, AustraliaIn this role I effectively used software-based design experience to detail wall frames and roof trusses through specialised engineering software, as needed. I regularly provided assistance with accounts and administrative duties. In the course of my duties, I proactively participated in the manufacturing process through to delivery and installation. Assisted with general maintenance and general reception duties. Finally, I quickly gained the ability to seamlessly and efficiently compile all quotations for the company, as required. Key Achievements:Attained excellent field knowledge and experience and consequently assisted in the on-site manufacture and installation of wall frames, roof trusses and windows, directly assisting the site foreman and efficiently overseeing progress in his absence.
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Print Finisher / Sign Writer / Sign InstallerLc Digital May 2010 - May 2011Fyshwick, Act, AustraliaIn this role I utilised a broad range of digital print and print finishing equipment. I often worked unsupervised including when on-site and in overtime hours.I was tasked with setting up and running of various machines.My duty was to use and maintain equipment daily and regularly engage in packaging and delivering, as instructed. I stopped the machine if a problem arose and either dealt with the problem or asked for help, as required. Sorted material ready for distribution.Finally, I effectively learned signwriting and onsite installation techniques, including the use of hand/power tools and elevated work platforms.
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Design & Pre-PressUltraprint (Nsw) Feb 2006 - Apr 2010Griffith, New South Wales, AustraliaTasked with filing and assisting with accounts, formal presentation of work to clients, requesting estimates and ordering jobs from third-party producers.Worked mostly unsupervised and acted independently, as needed. Consistently kept the printing factory fed with an ongoing flow of work to produce. Demonstrated excellent organisational skills as well as engaged in sales, receiving and processing of client orders, producing quotes, assisting with general clerical duties such as taking phone calls, as needed. Successfully performed general production duties, ordered supplies and maintained all office computers and machinery, as required.
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Production SupervisorPhoenix Labels Oct 2001 - Jan 2006Griffith, New South Wales, AustraliaIn this role I checked on, followed and updated job info and progress, monitored all factory and office supplies and engaged in ordering, as necessary. I effectively demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the complete process of the company and regularly worked overtime to get work completed and despatched by its deadline.I utilised excellent communication and time management skills at all times. I also regularly compared prices and organised test samples of competitors’ products and attended production meetings with sales/office/production staff & management. My duty was to take customer orders and update them with the progress of their work. I ran and maintained machinery, performed troubleshooting and took required action to address breakdowns and keep equipment working.Finally, I carried out monthly stock-take, catalogue and filing paperwork/production material for future use or reference. Helped long distance customers to successfully place an order and organise their work to be produced and delivered on time.
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Graphic Reproducer / Designer / Despatch / Qa ManagerEver Redi Press Pty Ltd Aug 1996 - Oct 2001Griffith, New South Wales, AustraliaI started with this company after leaving school and was first trained as a Graphic Reproducer/Designer.Promoted to a Despatch/Quality Assurance Manager which involved the quality control of final product, packaging and organising delivery of completed work.Consistently kept clients informed on ETAs of their work, ran and maintained production/finishing machinery, generated delivery dockets and proof of delivery, ordered supplies, loaded and unloaded trucks and effectively dealt with the commissioning of a multi-million-dollar printing press.Tasked with proofing work to client, maintaining and servicing pre-press machinery. Engaged in setting up wine labels, flyers, booklets, posters, business stationery and more ready for production. Conducted general clerical work and demonstrated high level organisational skills and worked overtime, as required.
Lloyd Laruffa Education Details
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Project Management (Construction)
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Lloyd Laruffa works for Canberra Line Marking Services
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Lloyd Laruffa's current role is Manager at Canberra Line Marking.
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Lloyd Laruffa attended The College For Adult Learning.
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