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NSW, ACT, Queensland Director of National Operations - ANZPAC Held 2 Executive Positions reporting directly to the CEO.Lead the Staging Connections ANZPAC offices in order to achieve business goals, revenue and profit targets - 2010 Revenue $90m, EBIT $13.5m.Direct, plan and control the operations of the group of offices to ensure the current and future plans and objectives of the company are met.Proactively set, review and agree the strategic business plan for resourcing with the CEO ensuring alignment to overall SC group objectives.Drive technology agenda across ANZPAC ensuring alignment between acquisition of new technology, market trends and SC skilled labour.Manage capital expenditure to ensure maximum return on investment on all rental technology - 2010 capex budget of $11.8m.

Staging Connections is powered across Asia Pacific by more than 750 dedicated event professionals working in over 100 locations. Our experience in delivering live event communications for over 25 years means we have the technical expertise and creative know-how to really understand what it takes to deliver great events. We have a unique service offering that combines technical, styling and design services with the latest in digital event media. From audio visual, lighting, technical production management and styling, theming, set design, multimedia screen content through to video production and live and on-demand webcasting. Staging Connections delivers across all event types, in any event space, on any size or scale. To make it easy for you to stage events and roadshows, no matter where you are, Staging Connections is in-house at over 70 hotels, leading venues and convention centres across Asia Pacific. When you partner with Staging Connections, you are part of a local team that sits on the world stage. Staging Connections Pty Limited is owned and operated by Staging Connections Group Limited (SCGL), a publicly listed international event services company recognised for its leading performance in event and staging services. SCGL's businesses provide a range of services as listed below.SpecialtiesIntegrated Events & AV Services, Specialised Event Services, Exhibitions, Produced Events

ACT & FijiResponsible for the management of the largest business unit in the group (turnover $35m per annum)Budgeted 15% EBITDA12 direct reports and 200 staff in 20 locations throughout NSW. Manager contractual relationships with corporate accounts i.e Telstra, Hewlett Packard, MicrosoftManage contractual relationships with major 5 Star hotel chains i.e. Hilton, Starwood, Four Seasons.Control $2.8m of capital expenditure annuallyPerformance managed key staff members and line managersAs the General Manager Mentor to the ACT & Fiji General Managers I am responsible for provide guidance to ensure both business units meet their targets for 2007.

Key Objectives:To increase profit and revenue in Sydney Venues.Responsible for 20 individual profit and loss statements.To deliver the highest possible profit to the Sydney business.To build and maintain excellent relationships with all Venue management and staff.To provide the highest level of service and consistency across all venues.To work within Contractual obligations of each venue.To nurture and develop the skills of all direct reports (Venue business unit managers and technical crew).To ensure profitable return on investment for all capital expenditure in venues.To be proactive in recruitment and training to meet the demands of the department. Achievements:negotiated and won 12 new contracts with 5 Star Hotels in NSW,Increased turnover from $8m to over $19m per annum, Interviewed, recruited and trained over 200 staffDeveloped and implemented a technical training program for venue business unit managers.

After migrating from England I decided to have a change in career and joined Fairchild to learn about technology and multi media.Responsible for the daily organization and execution of events. I left this position as the role was interesting but not challenging enough.Emigrated from the UK in 1994

Responsible for successfully running a large 4 Star Hotel, Sports Complex and Nighclub.Increased occupancy by introduction and promotion of Weekend Specialty Packages including Ballroom Dancing, Bowling, Arts and Craft Fair etc

Responsible for the smooth operation of the Hotel & Sports Complex. Customer and staff satisfaction

This was my father's company, which specialized in industrial insulation and asbestos removal. I worked originally as secretary after completing my A levels but my father passed away in 1986 and I successfully ran the company for 5 years after his death.