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Australia

The Big Timber Shed is the retail/recycle division of Speedy Demolitions, specialising in the resale of all types of Hardwood Timbers, Windows, Doors and other building products including Kitchens, Bathrooms & Laundry.Our specialty is supply of heritage items for the renovation of older style Queenslander Homes and others styles of the era.

Australia

Speedy Bins is a family owned business operating for almost 30 years. We are passionate about providing comprehensive and efficient waste removal services throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.Our ‘can do’ approach means we remain flexible and ensures our customers receive first rate assistance throughout the entire waste management process.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

When it comes to your temperature-controlled supply chain, you think about three things – storing your products, preparing your products and efficiently moving your products from origin to destination. Whether you need one or perhaps all three, Lineage is your trusted, innovative partner dedicated to providing the right combination of store, prepare, and.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Holy Cross Services have been providing high-quality, professional laundry and hire linen services for the aged and personal care, commercial and medical industries for over 130-years. The passionate and dedicated team here at HCS provides world-leading linen hire and laundry service, Brisbane and broader Queensland communities. Our clients, contractors.

Narangba, North Brisbane

Proudly Queensland-based liquor wholesaler, our goal is to satisfy our customers, every time. To do this, we strive to understand what your business requires. We don’t act like a big corporation where “one-size fits all”. Rather, our Account Managers and Customer Service team adopt a personalised approach, helping you select the right products for your.

Morningside, Queensland, Australia

• Managed a busy logistics company with massive warehouse facilities maintained at ambient and chilled temperatures and responsibilities included picking, despatch, and delivery with a fleet of vans and trucks from Noosa.
• Implemented a skills matrix for recruitment of all required talent pool while managing a workforce of 42 staff at any given time, updated OH&S policies/procedures, and completed incident investigations and.
• Acted as the subject matter expert for all logistics issues and facilitated the timely accomplishment of targets against set KPIs.
• Supported financial management through expenditure verification and purchasing of consumables required for warehouse operations and directed the preparation of reports and data analysis.Conducted rolling and annual.
• Delivered transformation and overhaul strategies that aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Developed high-end strategies to govern communication of policies, news, issues, and general employee relations, leading to a 95% improvement in employee engagement.

Brisbane, Australia

ExpoNet is Australia’s leading Exhibition and Event supplier delivering events at Convention Centres and large venues. The role covers the delivery/installation/bumpout of exhibitions across South East Queendsland.Involved in the full rental cycle (picking / Despatch / Delivery / Installation / Dismantle and Collection of temporary Internal Floor.

Brisbane, Australia

• Founded a consultancy firm dedicated to providing clients with solutions on B2B sales and marketing, event production, HR/risk/change management, venue contracting, social media, and communications strategy. Key.
• Provided consultancy services to clients comprising of Staging Dimensions on contract sales and digital media, NW Group on sales, Con-Sol AV and Avcom AV on Human Resources, and Parley Presentations on OH&S regulations.
• Supported Con-Sol AV to source a new Operations Manager whom the company had identified within the industry but had been unable to recruit previously.
• Assessed and reviewed policies/procedures and implemented new standards to enhance operational efficiency and ensure a safe, cost-effective, fast, and reliable turn-around of manufactured products and systems to the.

Southbank Brisbane

• Instructed Diploma students pursuing Event and Business subjects throughout TAFE Brisbane sites and corporate offices with modules consisting of risk and safety, venues, logistics, operations, supervising, and.
• Oversaw the successful completion of curricula and graduation of 35 Technical staff at QLD Performing Arts Complex on Mentoring and Supervising coursework including personality, learning, and effective employee.
• Applied previous experience with students to offer real-life examples when presenting the curriculum, resulting in 99% students’ success during tenure in the position.

Kedron, Queensland, Australia

• Providing B2B Marketing & Sales Solutions and Management Services to Queensland's largest event styling warehouse.Key Achievements:
• Developed and populated new website with imagery, stock descriptions and specifications.

Nerang, Queensland, Australia

• Held accountability for 12 staff mandated to deliver 17 conferences and committees in 12 months with subject matter covering mental health, city design, disaster response, regional development, and satellite.
• Followed-up for timely receipt of agenda, marketing content, and registration documents via online and social media platforms.
• Championed the staging of Australia's first stakeholder-based conference on developing Northern Australia with 350 delegates from three tiers of government, across three states, defence, industry, indigenous.
• Achieved an average of 15%+ in delegate registrations and improved profitability for all staged conferences and committees.

Brisbane, Australia

• Ensured course content met accreditation standards, motivated and mentored students for top performance, and monitored development and progression to achieve students’ personal goals and objectives.Key Achievements:
• Delivered 20 x three hour lessons on conference logistics and production, risk management, sustainability, and public relations to adult students each semester intake.

South East Queensland

• Guided the preparation of customised quotations on client events production and planning, as well as coordination and delivery of the same.Key Achievements:
• Led prospective initiatives and grew QLD business through securing a major contract for all events hosted at the Surfers Paradise Marriott and Royal International Convention Centre which was a three years’ contract.
• Successfully undertook secondary role as General Manager, Technical Services at the Brisbane Showgrounds as part of contract requirements.

Sydney, Australia

Production & Technical Manager for 8 MIAA National Conferences including Sydney Hilton, Tasmania, Darwin, Townsville Sheraton & Hong Kong. Presenter at numerous Professional Development courses on Event Production, Emerging Technologies and Trends

Sydney, Australia

State & National Executive committee member for several years.

Brisbane

Chapter President for International Special Events Society - Queensland Chapter, providing educational and networking opportunities to event professionals and suppliers in the industry.

Queensland, Australia

• Spearheaded renegotiation of 120 staff contacts and promoted a stimulant work environment via change delivery across the state for employees had lost trust in the state and national management.Key Achievements:
• Reorganised the FNQ and merged SEQ operations into a new Logan facility, resulting in reduced costs, optimised staff schedules, and efficient equipment/resource allocation.
• Improved the company reputation within the region and also fostered a positive relationship with existing high-value venue contracts.

Kedron, Brisbane

Responsible for all facets of the business from Daily Operations, Sales and Marketing, Event Management and a healthy bottom line. I instigated OH&S policies and procedures, developed marketing and sales strategy including the website. New business development and client relationship management, Mentoring of the owner, financial planning and budgeting, HR.

National Director of Marketing for 13 group operations including AV Hire, Theme, Lighting and Broadcast companies. Initiated rebranding of Australian operations and sales and marketing collateral, direct marketing and setup of a customer service call centre and implementation of a national CRM system - all leading to a doubling of the national business.

Queensland & New South Wales

National audio visual event staging company

Woolloongabba Brisbane Qld

Technical staging of events from the multimedia slide shows (for those born after 1980 it was what was used before video projection:-). Staging various corporate events, product launches, incentives and gala dinners.

Brisbane, Australia

Set construction and merchandising displays

Trade Studies, Trade Studies

Activities and Societies: Building And Construction Trades Building Construction and Electrical

High School

Education record

Primary School