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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Compliance Consultant & Change Manager∙ RTO - carried out compliance audit and gap analysis, providing recommendations for solution.∙ Managed documentation for government contract tendering system submission∙ Oversaw release of automated accounts receivable debtors system, reduced risk by 36%. ∙ Increased sales by 88% in 3 months by provided recommendation for marketing and social media initiatives∙ Trained and mentored staff in the Philippines and Russia∙ Managed operational project training, national accounts receivables, payroll, invoicing and bookkeeping via MYOB.∙ Providing & present Senior Management reports∙ GAP reduction plan development and implementation∙ Personal review and tailor change management consultation with staff

Sydney, Australia

Construction Project Engineer - Assist/lead in design management, documentation and design controls- Assisted preparation of project mobilisation, start up and project planning - Liaising with subcontractors, mechanical / fire / hydraulic / designers, architects and structural engineers- Obtaining multi layer approvals and any required permits with PCA's / local councils- Managing sections of works- Developed scope of work documentation, led RFQ’s and contractor selection, negotiation and contract management- Prepared technical RFI’s, and technical plan mark-ups- Attended technical and progress meetings with architects and consultants- Prepared, submitted and tracked project NOD’s - Preparation of project EOT’s- Supported PM in PCG meetings/weekly clients meetings, issued client project related correspondence - Assisted site managementTenant Liaison Project Manager - Developed planning and construction forecasts- Negotiated and responded to live tenants - Preparation of project re-mobilisation and start up - Facilitated technical and progress meetings with clients, tenants, architects and consultants

North Sydney

Project Management- Running protect team budget reports, monitoring significant transactions, monthly accruals and liaising with the Finance team on month end processes.- Review and assess project costs and process payment requests, variations and claims, and invoices in line with regular budget forecasting and cost reporting to management- Project managed post handover project close out, including site managing rectification lists and client resolutionWHS Coordinator & Quality - Health and Safety Representative responsible for ensuring WHS site safety compliance- Implemented WHS project auditing system scoring project outcomes across both project managers and site managers. - Implementing control measures and ensuring legislation and regulations are met at all times.- Auditing all safety documentation and compliance ensuring compliant. - Instigated training schedules liaising with WHS / HSE consultants as necessary to ensure project personnel are compliant.- Managed performing quality management during and post construction.Office and HR Management - Arrange recruitment and onboarding of staff, reviews, and oversee contractor’s timesheets and invoicing- Monitored and maintained staff KIP’s, records and annual reviews- Assisted in setting up policies and procedures for the duties performed

Sydney & Dubbo

- Contract management, processing of program in line with government contract MRP08.- Repairing of broken client and vendor relationships, negotiating with subcontractors- Developing and cross training under performing regional office, mentoring and training of Project Manager, supervisors and office staff to assist in delivery of contract. - Reporting and communication, including reporting and directly liaising with all levels of FACS/LAHC management regionally.- Managing multiple project schedules, ensuring compliance by identifying and resolving risk, issues, and keeping projects on track.- Demonstrated ability to understand and make decisions based on business value, evaluate projects and assess results- Strong analytical skills to construct business cases; analysed and prepared client status and financial KPI reporting on project progress to successfully manage and influence stakeholder expectations.- Commercial acumen to translate business requirements into strategies; develop and implement processes to meet KPI’s.

Centenial Parklands Sydney

- Identify and pursue new businesses develop opportunities and generate new leads. - Increasing brand awareness, exposure and activation. - Strong commercial awareness and business development skills. Networking in a professional manner, cultivating and developing key relationships within local government and commerce. - Develop strategies to expand fundraising and support from key community and commercial relationships. - Respect for individual difference and dignity. - Develop and implement a more effective systems, improvements saving time and company resources. - Write communication, proofed and edited releases and other documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Sydney, Australia

∙ Moved interstate for start up, opening operations in Sydney∙ Cultivating client relationships, networking with clients and vendors to cultivate new business and expedite sales.∙ Collaborated with Marketing on standardisation, design and production of marketing materials.∙ Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends.∙ Defined strategy and business plan for State operations.∙ Coordinated with IT department for enhanced and automated data for construction estimating and reporting∙ Managing and hiring site managers and site managers and subcontractors to manage influx per client need ∙ Managing site quality and defective work.

Melbourne, Australia

∙ Managed catastrophe environmental events and disaster building restoration, managing and staffing increase of 100 jobs received p/week to over 1000 p/week∙ Multiple remedial contacts per month at typical turnover per month of $2-4mil ($50,000,000 p/FY)∙ Estimating scope and budget∙ Managing trades on site for the remedial construction work∙ Managing site quality and defective work∙ Managing and hiring site managers and site managers and subcontractors to manage influx per client need ∙ Managed 10-15 clients, developing, and maintaining long term relationships∙ Interfacing with engineers and clients on site, reporting and negotiation