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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Heard Financial is a boutique financial advice firm that works with high net worth families, executives and couples on their journey from accumulation phase to retirement and beyond.We assist people with identifying and achieving their goals, investments (direct equities, SMA, managed funds, index funds), insurance and estate planning needs.We build lasting relationships, underpinned by trust to help clients on their journey over many years.

Norwood, South Australia

Hub39 is a group of integrated financial services businesses whose purpose is to improve people's lives by helping them identify and achieve their lifetime goals.Responsible to the CEO and member of the Executive Leadership Team, my role encompasses working with General Managers and fulfilment teams to deliver a memorable experience for our clients and achieve organisational and shareholder objectives. I manage strategic projects that drive our organisation toward its 3 year… Show more Hub39 is a group of integrated financial services businesses whose purpose is to improve people's lives by helping them identify and achieve their lifetime goals.Responsible to the CEO and member of the Executive Leadership Team, my role encompasses working with General Managers and fulfilment teams to deliver a memorable experience for our clients and achieve organisational and shareholder objectives. I manage strategic projects that drive our organisation toward its 3 year plan, improve operational performance and increase business value for our shareholders. I have been involved in the implementation of an enterprise CRM system, a mulit-million dollar client acquisition, establishment of our Emerging Leaders Program, rollout of an employee engagement system and implementation of a number of workflow management systems and processes.I am responsible for driving up client and team satisfaction while driving down the cost of doing business across multiple channels. I am a coach and mentor to our team members and a facilitator of planning and execution meetings. Show less

Norwood South, South Australia, Australia

Gillman, South Australia

Responsible for the Group manufacturing activities across 3 businesses operating within the Defence, Medical, Mining, Rail and Military industries within Australia and Internationally.Specific Business Challenges;• Work with the CEO to achieve sales growth target of 25% in FY2017 & 20% in FY2018.• Work with the CEO to Increase Net Profit by at least 10% pa in FY2017 & 2018.• Rebuild and implement the Quality Assurance system to achieve ISO 9001 in… Show more Responsible for the Group manufacturing activities across 3 businesses operating within the Defence, Medical, Mining, Rail and Military industries within Australia and Internationally.Specific Business Challenges;• Work with the CEO to achieve sales growth target of 25% in FY2017 & 20% in FY2018.• Work with the CEO to Increase Net Profit by at least 10% pa in FY2017 & 2018.• Rebuild and implement the Quality Assurance system to achieve ISO 9001 in 2017.Outcomes• Successfully tendered and won a contract to the value of $190k from the Federal Government.• Successfully achieved an increase of manufacturing margin to 15% for orders received from new business in 2017.• Achieved ISO 9001 certification with zero major or minor non-conformances or areas of concern.Management of precision machining shop, project management of tooling for supply into the United States of America and manufacture and supply to the US Military. Show less

Fair Price Home Improvements is the fastest growing home improvement business in the industry, growing sales revenue by a million dollars per year. Reported to the Managing Director.Specific Business Challenges;• Work with the Sales team to achieve budgeted growth target of $1m annually.• Increase profitability of the business by at least 10% per year.• Reduce overall lead times to be the quickest in the industry.Outcomes• Reduced admin lead time from 7 to 4 days… Show more Fair Price Home Improvements is the fastest growing home improvement business in the industry, growing sales revenue by a million dollars per year. Reported to the Managing Director.Specific Business Challenges;• Work with the Sales team to achieve budgeted growth target of $1m annually.• Increase profitability of the business by at least 10% per year.• Reduce overall lead times to be the quickest in the industry.Outcomes• Reduced admin lead time from 7 to 4 days using Lean tools such as continuous flow & FIFO and developed electronic product ordering system for purchasing.• Increased Gross Profit margin by 4% points through close monitoring of sell price, COGS & installation costs. Introduced accountability for Gross Profit margin to Sales team.• Achieved 84% Right First Time installations by implementing a robust process of check-measure, purchasing & goods inwards inspection. Introduced Installer performance review & management system. Responsible for all projects from deposit to installation and collection of final accounts. Manage Contract Administration, Check-measure, Procurement, Warehousing, Installations, HR & finance functions. Show less

Sustainable Operations Management was a management consultancy that worked with small to medium businesses to strive towards world’s best practice in their operations. Specific Business Challenges;• Develop, implement and monitor business plans that deliver business results.• Develop products and services that add value to clients’ businesses and assist them to achieve their personal and business goals and objectives.• Ensure all plans and initiatives are actually… Show more Sustainable Operations Management was a management consultancy that worked with small to medium businesses to strive towards world’s best practice in their operations. Specific Business Challenges;• Develop, implement and monitor business plans that deliver business results.• Develop products and services that add value to clients’ businesses and assist them to achieve their personal and business goals and objectives.• Ensure all plans and initiatives are actually implemented in client’s business & sustained to deliver results.Outcomes• Developed & implemented business and financial plans for 5 SA businesses increasing profitability.• Delivered the 6P Green program to 12 companies for Innovate SA.• Delivered Lean Manufacturing programs that achieved promised results on time and budget.• Worked with iconic brands including Bickfords, Des’ Minibus, Weeks Group, Beerenberg Farm, Sarah Constructions, Mossop Construction.Responsible for Strategic Management, Marketing, Execution and Financial Management of the business. Show less

Australian Office (paper) was part of the PaperlinX Group, a top 200 ASX listed company operating in 28 countries and turning over $8bn annually. Reported to the General Manager – Operations.Responsible for all manufacturing, warehousing & distribution activities for South Australia. Manage the Procurement, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety & Warehousing functions.Specific Business Challenges;• Develop, implement and manage a continuous improvement program to… Show more Australian Office (paper) was part of the PaperlinX Group, a top 200 ASX listed company operating in 28 countries and turning over $8bn annually. Reported to the General Manager – Operations.Responsible for all manufacturing, warehousing & distribution activities for South Australia. Manage the Procurement, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety & Warehousing functions.Specific Business Challenges;• Develop, implement and manage a continuous improvement program to reduce the cost of manufacture.• Manage the implementation of all safety upgrade programs and projects to continuously improve the safety of the site.• Negotiate the terms of the Enterprise Agreement and operate the site in accordance with it.Outcomes• Achieved favourable financial variance in excess of $520k over 3 year term by negotiating favourable purchase prices on materials, identified substitute raw materials & increased productivity. • Reduced site LTIFR from 15.6 to 10.3 through proactive injury management & safety upgrade program.• Successfully implemented SAP Enterprise Management System in SA.• Implemented major management reforms in costing, OH&S, WorkCover and systems increasing transparency & accountability. Improved buy/sell decisions through a more accurate standard costing system. Show less

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma, Project Management

Diploma of Project Management (PMBOK)