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Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

United Arab Emirates

Global Strategies & Business Development for ISMs Global.ISMs Global deals specifically in software management solutions and consultancy for remote site and offshore operations. Understanding the global needs in the oil, gas and mining industries and the perceived need to continually deliver a higher level of service through cost saving initiatives and innovative concepts, ISMs Global can add value to your business - globally. It is no secret that Workforce and Village management software has become a critical addition to any on-site managers’ tool kit, streamlining workforce co-ordination, rotational rostering, travel and accommodation assignment during all phases of mobilization and operation.

Al-Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Mongolia

As Country Manager my position requires a proven ability to safely manage and grow a complex Multi-Service contract in a Remote location. My responsibilities include providing strategic direction and management of multiple client relationships, long range planning, new business development, finance and the day to day management of the Corporate Services team and strategic direction of the Operations Team on a regular basis. I am also required to express expertise and experience in market research, strategic planning, and change management practices with a solid understanding of the Oil & gas and mining industry.

Russian Federation

Key roles include conducting market research, ascertaining client needs, deliver commercial solutions and pursue the sales process through to a successful completion. ‘After sales’ Account management is also fundamental to a positive reinforcement of the product sold and further sales development.

United Arab Emirates

Australian-based CorpSec International, was established in April 2005 with the sole purpose of providing expert services to companies and individuals, who aim to develop specialised skills in security risk management, emergency response training and asset protection. Our core competencies as an agency lie in the areas of security management and training and asset protection – with a particular emphasis on the select fields of operational training, crisis response management and site assessment, in addition to senior manpower supply. Our range of specialist solutions has expanded since our foundation, and we currently offer clients:  Security crisis management Personal protection training Emergency response planning Risks, systems and auditing Learning and development Asset protection Tactical solutions

United Arab Emirates & Qatar

Business Development Manager – ADNH Compass (Abu Dhabi, UAE)- Key roles are to conduct market research, qualify sales potential, write and deliver tender proposals and pursue the sales process through to a successful completion. ‘After sales’ Account management is also fundamental to a positive reinforcement of the product sold and further sales development.- One of my new business contracts included the largest workers village ever constructed on Saadiyat Island (40,000 man camp). I was the lead BDM on the project for 14 months acting as liaise between client – contractor – civil/ local agencies. The project value over a 5 year contract was USD$500+ million and represented the largest single contract for ADNH Compass ever secured. - During 2008 I was called upon to act as the BDM for both Abu Dhabi and Qatar which involved me travelling between the two capitals, using synergy and business relationship skills to manage accounts and clients across the two borders. I was successful in closing out deals in both countries during my period of acting BDM in Qatar.

Kazakhstan

Whilst employed in this position I worked both operations in Kazakhstan, Nigeria & Azerbaijan as well as in a BD role in the UAE and Qatar.Through this experience I have come to understand the complexity and dynamics of working remote site projects and recognizing the diversity of the number cultures I became engaged with.

Kazakhstan

Strategic Change Manager - ESS Support Services (Kazakhstan);- Primary functions centered on the plan, design, and schedule and organization of a number of Company initiated ‘change projects’ resulting in improvements across; customer service delivery, HSE, efficiency & productivity and/ or bottom line profit, innovation, system defined management and business continuity through continuous improvement.A need for a strong focus on QA/QC, Business processes and Operational Readiness Assurance is essential in aligning key objectives and managing multiple projects. Relationship development between all stakeholders and clear direction were a necessary attribute to delivery projects on time and in a safe and sustainable way.- During this time I was also enlisted by ESS Compass as part of a 4 person team to write, compile and submit the contract renewal tender for the multi-million project. The proposal was the first every successful re-bid in the long history of the contract; directly reflecting my ability to development and articulate large scale documents.

Year 12 -Vce, General Studies

Primary Education