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Nambour Resource Recovery Centre

CEO Excellence Award - Respect for Others 2017, • Extra Mile Award 2013, 2016Sunshine Coast Council is the 9th largest local government in Australia, serving a community of more than 320,000 residents across an area of 2,291 square kilometres. The Nambour Resource Recovery Centre has seen waste streams increase 200% in the last 6 years.As a Waste Facility Officer my role is multi-faceted processing 300-500 actions a day involving friendly and educational customer service to increase recycling, rapid and concise decision making, compliance of local and state government legislation, site security and adherence of traffic management plan.

Mooloolaba

Chimu Adventures is a fast paced, web based, wholesale travel company specialising in bespoke tours to Latin America and Antarctica with offices in five countries.Responsibilities• Consulted with clients and worked autonomously to custom design tour packages offering first hand advice to meet their travel wishes and budget.• Collaborated with suppliers in many countries and time zones requiring clear communication and excellent prioritisation of tasks and time management.• Responsible for airline reservations and ticketing using the Galileo system.Achievements• 2nd highest sales globally within my first year. OTE exceeding 100k.• Instrumental in adopting, testing and embracing a new computerised sales platform.

Cayman Islands

Island Supply is a wholesale supplier of equipment, food, chemicals and disposables to the hospitality industry with a turnover in excess CI$10 million (AUD$18 million)Responsibilities• Servicing multiple accounts over an island wide territory selling both perishable and non-perishable items direct to hotels and restaurants.• Assist chefs and managers in their ordering and liaise with warehouse for delivery.• Prepare quotes for individual pieces of equipment to entire restaurant fit-out.Achievements• Recognizing my aptitude for logistics I was awarded the responsibility of adding to my portfolio the entire operations of the sister islands and their unique challenges.• Working with the GM was the passion and driving force behind the launch of “Green Solutions” introducing ecofriendly chemicals and disposables to the island. • Identified potential areas where deficiencies in our ordering systems could be improved and floated solutions that once adopted had major benefits to the company.

Cayman Islands

Developed a business plan and set up all aspects of a start-up water sports company. Hired staff, immigration, negotiated contracts, developed accounting practices, designed logo’s, uniforms and product testing ready for operation inside 4 months. That's when Hurricane Ivan hit....

Cayman Islands

Conducted a thorough review of the business model. Presented my recommendations for major changes to the board, and then implemented a different style of fare and dining experience to target a different market. Salvaging a failed business to return to profitability in 3 months.

Bachelor'S Degree, Physical Education / Recreation

Activities and Societies: Residential Tutor 1990 Sporting Merit 1991 Squash Sports Association Executive 1991 Squash Club Treasurer 1989.

Bachelor'S Degree, Physical Education / Recreation

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Recreation Center Instructor - Dixon Recreation Center