Shane Baker Email & Phone Number

Australia

South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Independent, specialist seed technology researcher, developer and provider. Responsible for business improvement measures through implementation of strategic change management initiatives, market diversification and streamlining production to increase profit. Provide effective management of daily business operations including financial, personnel, stock and inventory, asset management and sales. Ensured overall safe work practices in all aspects of the business. Responsible for global… Show more Independent, specialist seed technology researcher, developer and provider. Responsible for business improvement measures through implementation of strategic change management initiatives, market diversification and streamlining production to increase profit. Provide effective management of daily business operations including financial, personnel, stock and inventory, asset management and sales. Ensured overall safe work practices in all aspects of the business. Responsible for global investments and opportunities.• A key member of forming the Centor Group of companies, aligning our business with those in the USA, SE Asia and Europe.• Increased overseas business development activities through collaboration with Centor Oceania/iPECO global sister companies, increasing sales and developing strong relationships for future business opportunities and expansion into the Asian market.• Delivered presentations and lectures to industry representatives both domestically and internationally, at training seminars and conferences• Implemented key staffing management initiatives including: retaining casual staff as permanent increasing personal stability and security in the workforce leading to increased loyalty and engagement; promoting professional development to increase the expertise and competency levels of staff in their specific areas of the business; ensuring robustness of recruitment and performance management processes.• Implemented a risk management strategy to diversify client base by conducting analysis on current client base and revenue stream identifying 70% of revenue was achieved from a single client. Generated new business reducing reliance on the particular client and introduced measures to ensure no single client was responsible for significant revenue proportions. • Successfully presented strategies, initiatives and results to the Board securing support for the new business direction. Show less

Mulgrave

Market leader in research, development marketing and sales of pasture and turf seed to the agricultural industry, retail market and professional sports turf industry. Responsibility for the effective operation of facilities in the Southern region including managing customer service and warehouse operations, stock management, procurement and all aspects of workplace health and safety.• Successfully coordinated the full product cycle from grower through to end user for all… Show more Market leader in research, development marketing and sales of pasture and turf seed to the agricultural industry, retail market and professional sports turf industry. Responsibility for the effective operation of facilities in the Southern region including managing customer service and warehouse operations, stock management, procurement and all aspects of workplace health and safety.• Successfully coordinated the full product cycle from grower through to end user for all products, including international and domestic procurement, quoting and managing specialised client orders, distribution, customer service and stock management.• Provided supportive leadership and management to staff; taking responsibility for all staff matters including recruitment, professional development strategies, staff restructuring and associated training requirements. • Implemented Just In Time (JIT) strategy to reduce stock holdings and storage costs and maintain product integrity of particular products being distributed to clients ensuring the most recent production.• Managed the successful introduction of palletised seed containers for International imports reducing the size and cost of the company pallet account, delivering a more economical and efficient solution for distribution to the freight forwarding company and reducing OH&S risks within the business. Show less