Melbourne Manager for Pinnacle Safety and Training, a National company offering Industrial training qualifications including Fire training, Working at Heights, Confined Space, First Aid and Road Crash Rescue. Also offering consulting services in Industry shuts and risk consulting. Short term and long term ESO, FSO, ERT and rescue team work.In addition to management of the Melbourne Office I am also delivering and overseeing regular training sessions in CSE, WAH, BA, First Aid, LVR/CPR, HAZMAT, Fire Warden, Chief Warden and Fire Extinguishers.I am also the Project Manager for a major contract supplying an FSO (Fire Services Officer) team to a major manufacturing facility.The role sees me responsible for- major client interaction - major contract negotiation- budgeting management for Victoria- preparation of tenders and costing- logistics, rostering and operations- Capex and asset management- board level reporting- recruitment of all Victorian based staff in the areas of training, admin, fire and emergency rescue- payroll and salary negotiations- contractor management- project management of industrial shuts- co-ordination and supply of rescue teams- team development and qualification tracking- professional development plans for staff- undertaking trainer reviews and feedback- managing onsite OHS/WHS teams- undertaking major client on site risk audits- reviews of on site emergency planning- undertaking emergency drill training and scenariosHaving a multitude of qualifications in the safety industry, including WHS/OHS and a speciality in Fire and Emergency response, I am engaged as a specialist consultant within our industry. Having many years experience in Senior Management roles, I am also well skilled in all aspects of Senior and General Management.

Martyrs Bus Service is a medium sized transport entity offering public transport, school runs, private charters and winery tours.The role required stabilizing the workforce, setting clear scheduling guidelines, implementing efficient work practices and ensuring compliance with Government contractual obligations. Responsible for managing two major depots and two satellite depots, along with balancing a complex scheduling module. In addition, overseeing customer relations and maximising sales growth through the charter division. Monitored daily bus movements and driver scheduling, investigating accidents, monitoring government criteria and preparing statutory and management reports. Challenges included updating the business SOPs and implementing a professional development program for staff. The role involved full operational control of the company, along with:• Workforce management of 50 employees• Purchasing – including capital• Overseeing repairs and maintenance of rolling stock and facilities• Workshop management• Profit and loss reporting• Charter sales and customer relationships• Scheduling and asset utilization

Cost Less Bolts is a medium sized independent wholesale and retail industrial fastener business selling to construction, engineering and manufacturing enterprises throughout Australia. With a succession of managers, Cost Less Bolts required a change agent with a strong emphasis on sales growth and business expansion. Responsibilities included organizing the company systems and processes while developing sales growth. Oversaw all aspects of the business planning, management and implementation of agreed business strategies. Key achievements:• Prepared and implemented full budgeting across the business, previously only operating on sales performance with accountants overview annually• Increased stock turns by one due to improved purchasing control• Set up and implemented key financial ratio tracking• Structured sales and marketing plan along with formal budgets and KPI’s for sales reps• Introduced CRM reporting and online data entry systems• Revamped quoting and follow up systems• Restructured internal sales department• Investigated and implemented new ERP system Exonet for improved reporting• Changed incoming and outgoing goods procedures from paper based to electronic• Implemented stock identification to speed staff training and product identificationMajor achievement – Locked in Major customer for 2 year supply deal ($300,000)

Indigo Fashions was a manufacturer and importing company in the intimate apparel industry, with a workforce of 650 Melbourne based employees and an offshore division of 1600 employees. With sales for the group of $60,000,000 per annum, my role encompassed sales, distribution, importing, purchasing, IT, HR, QA, distribution, product development and facility management. The company distributed many products through major retailers such as Target and Kmart, with third party relationships working with Myer, David Jones and specialty stores. In addition, the company had a retail division with close to $3,500,000 annual sales. Key achievements and accountabilities; Directly responsible for major customer relationships ($35 million per annum) Designed and assembled documented policies across multiple departments Strategically maximized potential sales and collaborated with key production staff Liaised with suppliers to ensure all garments met testing standards Designed and applied landed costing system Prepared and monitored budgets and profit returns on a monthly and annual basis Negotiated rental leases and oversaw construction of a custom built head office facility Researched and secured major customers in both Australia and New Zealand Developed electronic order processing systems and installed accounting and ERP systems Redesigned processes from customer inquiry to delivery of sampling Dramatically improved company margins by sourcing new supply bases in Asia Instigated Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production social certification, resulting in greater international orders Investigated and installed ERP and management software operating in three languages Developed a strong base of customers within UK, Slovenia, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand Fostered strong relationships with key personnel in our customers organisations Established a sourcing and development team in China