Managing Director of KlineFire.

In 2017 a distributorship between KlineFire and Kidde Technologies Inc. was announced, providing Australian bus companies with a fire suppression system that was tried and tested in America. Such was the success of the system in America it resulted in over 60% of all commercial ground vehicles (buses) being protected with the Kidde Technologies system. Understanding the Australian market was a key part in setting up the distributorship for Australia, KlineFire provided this understanding, with 50 years’ experience in the Australian fire industry. Kidde technologies soon realized the potential of the two companies working together and formed a distributorship with 150 years’ industry experience to protect Australia’s buses from fire. The technology behind the system was moulded from the UTC Aerospace & Defence industry, it is the most effective vehicle fire suppression system yet, tried and tested by independent testers throughout; the system has proven to be the most effective in the market time and time again.KlineFire – Exclusive Australian distributor for Kidde Technologies Inc.

Direct and provide executive guidance for operations, sales, marketing, finance, customer service, human resources, and IT. Manage day-to-day operations and set company values and objectives for both Equipment Sales division and Maintenance division. Held full authority and management of profit and loss through overseeing Accounts division. Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO9001:2005 and promote awareness of quality business practices through streamlining operations and through regular staff appraisals setting and assessing KPI’s. High level interpersonal and communication skills to lead, manage and motivate staff including; 35 Victorian based and 150 national contractors.Key Results:• Establish and implement new business plan including policy development• From 2008-2010 cash position went from -$250k to a surplus of $850k• Relocation of business from a shared small factory in Burwood (20+ years) to a large independent warehouse located in industrial sector in Noble Park.• Restructure divisions of operations, sales, marketing, finance, customer service, human resources, and IT • Implementation and Chairman of Occupational Health and Safety Committee including establishing relationships with Worksafe

Building market position by locating, developing, defining and maintaining business relationships with current customers and suppliers. Maximize all sales opportunities; proactively identify and develop new business including creating, directing and managing all marketing initiatives, establishing strong branding and achieving sales targets. A strong focus on developing and managing relationships including; exceeding customer expectations and delivering customer solutions.Key Results:• Budgeting for sales territories, setting price structures, analyzing and maintaining margins, maintaining budgeted sales growth.• Responsible for the implementation, planning, marketing and management of contracts for all customers (2000+) for maintenance and service division; thus securing a positive cashflow.• Develop and implement the interstate expansion strategy.• Obtain market intelligent on products, customers and competitors.• Overseeing of national contracts with larger corporations including; Spotlight, Goodman, RSEA and Melbourne Airport.• Establishing key relationships with Moores Legal (leading construction lawyers), Maddern financial advisors, Corporate Finance (leasing).• Service and signoff requirements for essential services including direct relationships with building surveyors and local councils.

Planning, management, supervision and evaluation of all golf course programs, activities and staff. Reviewing current business systems and develop a business plan; implementing new management procedures to maximize effectiveness and achieve forecasts. Working closely with Committees and providing detailed income and expenditure results. Establishing marketing strategies for golf course and clubhouse operations. Delivering exceptional customer service to existing, new and potential Members.Key Results:• Oversaw the design, development and construction of a brand new $7M clubhouse facility whilst managing the old Clubhouse• Established loan agreement with private investor • Increased income in membership sales from $1.45M to $1.8M• Increased corporate membership sales from $20K to $110K• Increased external and internal function sales from $20K to $300K• Increased overall income from $1.4M to $2.15M• Implementing External marketing plans to non-members including; corporate business and government departments• Development of new website

Assisting the CEO with planning, management, supervision and evaluation of all golf course programs, activities and staff throughout the daily operations of the Club.Key Results:• Implementation of marketing strategies and financial planning for membership & corporate customers including; signage, social events, corporate days• Responsible for club communications to Members; club syllabus, newsletters, E-News• Management of reciprocal arrangements including interstate and overseas guests• Management of all Clubhouse contractors • Minutes for all Committees