Managing Director
Houseboat Concepts
Manage team of 34 staff, including overseeing all recruitment, training and mentoringPerform daily management of all construction stages for quality assurance and performance reviewLiaise with customers regarding houseboat specifications, coming up with designs that suit their lifestyle needsEnsure all projects comply with statutory regulations, with frequent liaison with industry bodies such as the Board Member of the Boating Industry Association, local members of Murraylands Regional Development Board, the Houseboat Hirers Association, Mid Murray Tourism, the Boating Industry Drought Forum and Tourism SAManage slipways, repairs, maintenance and refurbishments, reviewing for quality assuranceACHIEVEMENTSPurchased the assets of a company which was running at a loss and employed only 3 staff, and turned it into a $6m per annum business, employing 34 peopleCreated a business that was a front runner in its industry, with innovative designs never before seen in houseboats – for example, electric roll-back roofs, sunken spas, elevating swim platforms and compact fuel bowsers for refuelling ski boats and jet skisAwarded ‘National Houseboat Builder of the Year’ in 2008 by the Australian Marine Industry FederationReceived the Telstra South Australia ‘Great Regional Business’ award for innovation in manufacturing