www.absolutebuildingsupplies.com.auAbsolute Building Supplies is a privately owned and operated company who specialise in sourcing, supplying and marketing a full range of quality building products used through the residential, retail and commercial building industry, such as> Insulation Products - batts/polyester/foam/air-pocket/builders blanket.> Insulated Roofing Products.> Cladding, Decking, Screening, Facades, Balustrades, Shutters.> Sheds, Carports, Patios & Awnings.> Fencing & Timber Products.> Steel & Roofing Supplies.> Knotwood - timber look aluminium products.> Modwood - composite wood products.> Modular Panel Building / Retaining Wall / Acoustic Barrier Systems.> Portable Power Systems / Fixed & Portable Solar Panels.We also source, provide QA & import products for our customers. By doing this we reduce the cost of goods which enables us to provide quality products as a reduced price - a ‘less out of pocket’ experience for our customers.We have successfully delivered high-value projects for clients in both the private and public sectors from residential housing builds; DIY projects; commercial and industrial builds; property renovations and upgrades. We have also delivered product into the aquaculture, mining and agriculture industries.We hold mutually beneficial & successful relationships with suppliers, contractors, government bodies, & indigenous organisations and community members. This is done through open lines of communication, ‘hands on’ operations by the owners, and maintaining professional business standards and application of our product and services each and every time.We are constantly working on continual process improvement and providing the latest cutting-edge solutions in the building industry.The entire product range we supply & distribute, and our services, meet Australian Standards requirements. SolairForce Insulation products, Kit Sheds and ABS Modular Panel Systems are all engineered to Australia Standards.

Approached by former business client to manage his Pest Prevention and Carpet Cleaning business, a well established local business for over 20years. I have complete control & responsibility of all business operations, including And not limited to, business operational procedures, staff recruitment & development, business development and retention, and the communications & reporting to key stakeholders.SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONSStrategy & Management• Have recently fully completed the expansion into a 2nd office whilst continue to oversee and monitor business performance, and provide operational & administrational support.• Successfully implemented a new marketing strategy which compliments existing income streams and has increased sales volume.• In depth analysis of business performance and provide feedback & solutions to key stakeholders.• Review financial position and business operations to devise solutions and improvements.• Improve activities, personnel & resources necessary to deliver product.• Develop marketing & advertising campaigns.• Prospect and establish quality and value adding relationships to help deliver product.Operational• Manage the business financial operations and apply reporting systems.• Present cashflow, risk analysis and management reports.• Apply principles of professional practice to work within the industry.• Manage personal work priorities and professional development.• Align staff, procedures, internal & external style of operations to best fit & compliment the business.Education & Talent Development.• Review staffing, policy & procedures, business style & placement within the industry & community.• Provide education to clients & stakeholders regarding business segmentations.• Conduct staff presentations & workshop sessions.• Train staff on operating policies & procedures.• Up skill staff to achieve core competency within their role to compliment performance.

• Successfully oversee a team of fifteen staff members by effectively applying management and support skills in the business operations, sales & service, HR, and compliance sectors.• Continuously had to realign staffing and operational procedures to best accomodate business growth and a changing business environment.• Dealing with the financial needs of business and self employed clients, has provided the financial management and analytical skills required to sustain a successful business, and provide client solutions.• Control the financial operations of the business, working alongside Accountant, Bookkeeper, Solicitor, and the Bank’s support and governing departments.• Oversee the adherence to policy and procedures, and implement reporting to governing bodies.• Worked closely with corporate management to align business strategies, planning, KPI’s, business operations and activities to meet objectives.• Through effective client relationship and needs management, the branch became one of the largest branches within the network - portfolio value under management and client base (11,500 customers).• Develop and implement an ongoing marketing and advertising strategy, to support networking activities, and in turn provide a healthy and constant sales pipeline.• Establish client relationship and analyse needs.• Built strong relationships with business and commercial clients and maintained a value added network.

• Managed and developed relationships with Equipment & Retail Mortgage Brokers.• Further development in business relationship and communication skills.• Manage all operations and business activities of a sales support and processing department.• Educate and train mortgage brokers, and their staff, to Bank policy and procedures, loan and account products, and other bank services.• Manage loan transactions in their entirety consisting of the initial broker contact and quotation, application inputting, assessment and approval, document preparation and execution, and settlement.• Develop marketing and advertising campaigns.• Establish client relationship and analyse needs.• Report regularly to regional and general manager.

• Approached by Suncorp and accepted the Branch Manager position for the company’s third largest branch.• Managed thirteen staff and worked in conjunction with both the financial advisor and the commercial loans manager.• Regular meetings with regional and state management helped gain the understanding of the operational and support systems of a much larger organisation.• Large staffing levels further enhanced my people management and time management skills.

• Established and managed the largest business referral network outside Brisbane.• My network consisted of business professionals within the legal, accounting, real estate, governing bodies, and the retail & commercial building and property development industries.• This occupancy would further enhance my management abilities – operational, sales and financial management.• Build strong business relationship and communication skills with all internal and external business parties, including business professionals, key business partners and stakeholders.• Build a deep knowledge and understanding of the markets and industry.• Effectively and efficiently implement operational strategies to meet objectives. • Strengthening of communication skills.• Set, monitor and report on budgets and KPI’s.• Understand, implement and comply with policy and procedures (a heavily regulated industry).• Establish and oversee a strong sales ability and culture within my team.

• Approached by Queensland Country Credit Union and accepted a Loans Management Position.• Managed a consumer loan and equipment finance portfolio.• My main role consisted of, but was not limited to, loan assessment with approval authority, and asset management duties (working closely with a private investigator).• The challenges and requirements of this role were beneficial for reporting, resourcing, and activity performance as I worked closely with my General Manager and reported regularly to the Credit Union Board of Directors.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with key partners, and developed ‘high end’ customer contact skills.