Owner:- Business Consultant - Business Performance Improvement Specialists, Change Management.
As an example the last two projects I have worked on required extensive research and national & international contractual negotiations, in which I was successful in acquiring territorial operational licenses for both product ranges. The businesses are based in Mining Services and new technologies for the Solar Collector / Panels industry.
As Owner and Managing Director I established a company within the mining services that focused on:
- Secured funding of $10M and leverage this out to $100M for mining services start-up
- Secured access to dormant leases and assets to re-process current holdings
- Imported new technology equipment to handle and re-process tailings
- Secured exclusive territorial rights to this equipment
- Negotiated contracts in the order of $3.5M with very beneficial payment terms
Contracted as a business consultant I turned around an underperforming company operation. (Secured a major share holding)
- In May 2011 I secured funding of $1M to fund the turnaround and expansion.
- Equipment secured accessing new technology introducing Nano Technology Inks and Ultra Violet Light Emitting Diodes’
- Secured exclusive territorial rights to this equipment
- Negotiated international and national contracts with attractive payment terms
- Other new technologies included sustainable Solar Panel Technology
PoolWerx:- State Operations Manager, Queensland
January 2008 – December 2008
PoolWerx is the world’s largest service provider to domestic and commercial swimming pool owners and operators.
- Multi site responsibility, further develop and expand areas of Sales & Operations Excellence.
- Franchisee development through business coaching and personal mentoring
- Provided leadership, direction and inspiration to the regional business owners
- Grew sales across the state by 30%
- Specific areas of responsibilities included Sales, Operations & Franchise code of conduct compliance.
Mscape:- Furniture Retailer California USA, Business Performance Consultant
June 2007 – November 2007
Mscape had branches in San Francisco & Sacramento, California. The brief was to undertake a holistic review of all business systems and procedures. Then to submit recommendations for improvements, and implement recommendations.
- Operational procedures streamlined
- IT systems upgraded implementation of software covering inventory and accounts & VOIP
- CRM implemented, Trained Management & Staff
- Leases to buildings were revised with more favourable conditions negotiated
- The “project” was very successful with a testimonial from the business owner available upon request
Information Communication & Technology, Industry Training Advisory Body Board Member (ICT ITAB):- Vice Chairman
(Now “The Board of Vocational Education and Training”)
January 2003 – December 2004
Information Communication & Technology Industry Training Advisory Body Board Member (ICT ITAB)
- Management of Federal and State Government funding
- Active participant in Federal & State Ministerial briefings
- Strategic planning, Finance and budgeting, Marketing
- AQTF, VTAB, DET,
Fuji Xerox Australia Senior Learning & Development Facilitator
June 1996 – March 2004
Key results & achievements:
- Product launch training
- Development and delivery train-the-trainer for advanced networked devices
- Development of needs analysis, assessment criteria & skills matrix for high end colour products ($100K+)
- Reduced course delivery times and costs through transferring existing content to web deliverable programmes
- Received Presidents award for superior and outstanding customer service
Williamson Manufacturing Services:- Owner / Director
February 1994 – June 1996
Contracted to the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority as Senior Technical Officer.
Key results & achievements:
- Operate, maintain and calibrate advanced automated skid test analysis system, non-destructive foundation pavement testing, Manage staff, planning and operation in remote localities Responsible for all computer systems, data acquisition and calibration to NARTA standards
- Complete tests for the Coroner on several Coronial inquiries
Collins Data Systems Pty Ltd:- General Manager
January 1993 – January 1994
Achieved immediate performance objectives for Operations delivered significant improvements. Accomplished through (1) redefining performance standards and job functions for all operators and staff, (2) establishing key measurements for process times and inventory requirements, and (3) establishing lean manufacturing practices.
Key results & achievements:
- Achieved inventory reductions of 58% ($1.2 million).
- Achieved ISO certification for manufacturing.
- Reduced scrap 50% ($0.7 million)
- Improved first time throughput 15%
- Reduced Dock-to-Dock times by 60%
- Reduced labour cost in key areas 30%
- Improved the re-manufacture increase in output 300%
- Increased sales from re-manufacture department 300%
