Darren Watson Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

World Sports Tours works closely with one of the best travel agents in Australia (Phil Hoffmann Travel) to create sporting tours (basketball, soccer, netball, cricket) for school and club teams to International destinations. These tours provide sporting and cultural memories that will last a lifetime to fantastic destinations including USA, England and New Zealand.World Sports Tours can tailor a sporting program, bespoke to your club or school’s requirements. We can offer guidance on the best months to travel, optimum duration and provide a balanced mix of games, tournaments, leisure time and touring possibilities in accordance with your budget and number of participants (both players and coaches).In addition, experience tours will be taking off in 2019 and beyond so keep an eye out for these exciting opportunities. Visit the website: https://www.worldsportstours.com.au/

Adelaide, Australia

• Covering a territory of Woolworths, Coles and Independent supermarkets in South Australia; liaising with store managers, key decision makers and stakeholders on a weekly basis.• Managing all marketing activities in pre-sale, over and above, weekly compliance, securing in the store real estate and execution.• Key merchandising activities and stock management.• Accountable to Territory and State Managers.• Successful at identifying areas of long-term and incremental growth by creative thinking with accounts at store level; exceeding sales expectations.• Building strong relationships and rapport with key decision makers in a short period of time.• Time management and prioritising.• An integral, contributing member of a team.• Successful roll out of seasonal promotions and speed to market on all new product lines.

Adelaide, Australia

Implement and manage the environment of junior and youth community football (under 8 to under 16.5’s) through the provision of support, direction, education, planning and competition management services to all clubs. Facilitate the management and servicing of club stakeholder relationships and to support the direction of the competition.The competition includes 34 Clubs, 240 teams and 120 games played each week. Provide support, advice, direction and approvals to Clubs on SANFL Juniors Competition Rules, Regulations and Policies.Conduct meetings with Club Presidents and Delegates to provide updates and reviews along with fortnightly email information, updates on new items, reminders and changes. Contact with Clubs regarding updates to Girls and Boys Competition Structures, Finals, Field of Play, Behaviours and Officials roles.

Various

2015 Active community member, contract based recruitment project and family support.Have undertaken a solutions based Project relating to volume recruitment (1200 staff).Provided career coaching and career support.Vice President at SMOSH West Lakes Junior Football Club, all aspects of (Sports) Football Administration.Committee and volunteer at Port Adelaide Athletics and Hudson Maher Foundation

Hilton, Sa

In this role I was responsible for the day to day running of the Office and Branch Manager for the Business Support and Industrial operations. The goal was to lead, train, support and motivate a productive team whilst providing a value added service to the company’s clients.Managing a team of up to 10 staff and working closely with local specialist division staff members along with internal divisions across all sites and states of Australia.During 2014 we implemented business improvement initiatives which led to improved business compliance along with completing several successful quality and WHS audits. The business and teams worked with commitment and enthusiasm to achieve operational compliance whilst increasing profitability. A key focus of the business at all times is for the ongoing improvements of Occupational Health and Safety for the workforce. Continued improvements in communication style and methods as well as creating return to work opportunities displayed the character of the operation to keep moving forward. Attention to identifying the key attributes of staff members and supporting their backgrounds as well as utilising the specific talents of individuals whilst working within the team structure led to improved operational compliance, efficiency and in particular time management practices. The casual workforce consisted of over 500 staff and included clients within FMCG, Warehousing, Trades and Services, Automotive, Commercial businesses and Call Centres.

Hindmarsh

Manage a team of temporary and permanent consultants, Business Development Managers and Business Managers. The team consisted of 10 -20 fulltime staff and internal contract staff as needed for special projects. The branches managed a casual workforce of between 300 and over 500 staff during seasonal peak periods. The site worked with major recruitment projects including Australia Post, GM Holden, ZF Lemforder, Hirotec, Bridgestone Australia and many others with our goal to provide exceptional customer service and delivery. Develop staff skills and experiences and ensure a friendly and enjoyable work environment for all.Yearly Budgets, Monthly Forecasts, Workplace Health and Safety, Workplace Safety Inspections, Client Reviews, Sales Visits, Performance Management, Industrial Relations, WorkCover, Return to Work and Rehabilitation, Implementation of Reward and Recognition for Employees Nationally, Mentoring and Succession Plans, Instigated Cross Selling initiatives locally and Nationally, Kelly Shared Services - Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with service departments including; IT, Accounts, Payroll, Human Resources, OHS &W, IR and Afterhours Service Centre.Kelly Services Golden Circle Asia Pacific Award Winner 2011 -In recognition of outstanding performance and contribution to Kelly Services.

Hindmarsh

Duties as above listed State Manager RoleOverview - The Industrial Division was performing below expectations and Kelly Services was best known in SA as a quality white collar recruitment provider of temporary and permanent recruitment. My goal was to transform the Industrial business into a well respected (by customers, candidates and employees), successful and profitable business. During 2004 significant inroads were made and by 2007 the Branch was ranked in the Top 3 Business Units for Kelly Services in Australia. This included all white collar, Scientific, Engineering, Professional and Technical and other branded services of Kelly Services. The Adelaide Industrial Team were acknowledged for their commitment and efforts to achieve high standards which included not only profitability but exceeded both customer service levels but also candidate placement and service satisfaction results. The flow on effect from the planning stage to achieving a successful business was acknowledged and respected across the Kelly Services organisation. By identifying business opportunities, turning them into sales, working with well respected companies from a SA, National and Global level we created a great workplace environment.The team were encouraged to make suggestions and add input at all stages. The branch were successful at implementing and sharing several new initiatives over the years which generated significant revenue.

Bolivar

Job Description, Duties & ResponsibilitiesRecruitment Co-ordinator Recruitment and Training for the plant at Bolivar, Farms and DCKPI's - Minimise turnover, improve OHS&W ltifr, adhere to company policy

Pirie Street Adelaide

During my 4 + years at Select Industrial I worked in various roles from Operations Manager, Business Development/Account Manager to Team Leader/Senior Consultant.Operations Manager -Provide support to Sales Manager and State Manager –including costing reviews and budget forecastingDevelop and Implement effective sales strategies for existing accounts Develop and implement cross selling opportunities for all Speakman and Select BrandsManagement of Staff (Adelaide) and provide support to Regional Offices Implement changes to the Business Management Recruitment Process to improve efficiencies for clientsFurther develop growth opportunities with existing and new business by offering new methods of recruitment The Industrial business provided services for over 200 small to large companies with over 1000 client contactsOur casual payroll reached over 1000 contractors per week during 2001 for all Industrial sitesOctober 1999 to July 2001Business Development Executive/Account Manager Government Services -Management and development of existing Accounts and targeting of new accountsBuild a sales platform of Buying, Working and Marketing AccountsEstablish and monitor customer service requirements in consultation with clients including reports and deliveryResolve account, quality or other issues in a timely manner ensuring prompt communication and positive outcomesPrepare and present proposals and tender documents to existing and potential clients Provide quarterly business plans, reports and forecasts to Sales ManagerReview profitability and usage of AccountsPrepare detailed costing and charge documents for all businesses Managed a territory consisting of 40 clients with 130 sites and over 400 client contactsI joined the Government Services Division in 2008 as a team Leader. In 1999 our billings increased by 150% and for the year 2000 our billings increased by a further 100%.