AMANDA SKIPPER
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with over 20 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Drilling Field Supervisor
Primed Global / Sojitz Gregory
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
- Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
- Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
- Upheld company standards by enforcing strict adherence to policies and procedures during all field activities.
- Presented weekly and monthly performance reports to demonstrate team progress.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Ensured quality control through meticulous inspections of job sites, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved project efficiency by consistently monitoring work progress and providing timely feedback to team members.
- Facilitated collaboration between cross-functional teams to improve project outcomes and maintain a cohesive work environment.
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
- Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.
- Completed site checks and leveraged computerized applications to document or record findings.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through excellent customer service skills and attention to detail on projects.
- Minimized downtime on job sites by developing efficient schedules that accounted for potential obstacles or challenges.
- Increased worksite safety with detailed risk assessments and implementation of comprehensive safety measures.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
- Cultivated positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Played a pivotal role in winning new contracts by showcasing strong project management skills and delivering high-quality results on past projects.
- Built and nurtured relationships with customers and vendors to maximize profit potential.
- Negotiated contracts, rates and terms with vendors to achieve competitive pricing.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Geology Field Assistant
Primed Global / Sojitz Gregory
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Safeguarded team safety by adhering to strict health, safety, and environmental regulations during fieldwork activities.
- Assisted in identifying potential mineral deposits through thorough geochemical sampling and analysis.
- Improved team productivity through proactive collaboration with geologists, engineers, and other field personnel.
- Expedited project timelines with efficient management of multiple simultaneous tasks under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Streamlined sample processing for expedited analysis by organizing and cataloging specimens efficiently.
- Enhanced field data accuracy by meticulously collecting and recording geological samples.
- Enabled informed decision-making for project stakeholders through comprehensive reporting of field observations.
- Ensured quality control in laboratory analyses through careful sample preparation, labeling, and storage procedures followed consistently.
- Facilitated smooth communication between field teams and office staff by documenting findings clearly and concisely.
- Optimized drilling operations through accurate core logging and interpretation of subsurface conditions.
- Boosted efficiency in the field by maintaining and calibrating geological equipment regularly.
- Collected geological data with specialized equipment.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining sampling and testing activities and made recommendations for drilling based on available information.
- Maintained impeccable sample and testing logs for additional review and analysis by senior personnel.
- Operated testing equipment correctly to consistently obtain accurate results.
- Photographed site images and compiled images with reporting documentation for submission to the principal geologist.
Director
Little Goat Coffee
09.2015 - 12.2022
- Designed the coffee roastery and project managed the building works
- Stock ordering and management
- Machinery operations and maintenance
- Business procedures and operations
- Dispatch and deliveries
- Health and safety compliance
- Espresso machine and coffee extraction training
- Engage with personnel from coffee bean merchants to customer accounts across the supply chain.
Director
Kambed Group
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Project manage the building of four gelato bars over a two-year period within budget
- Operations
- Strategic and financial planning
- Recruitment and training
- Engage with key investors and stakeholders across supply chain.
Director
The Spotted Owl Cafe
01.2013 - 10.2019
- Designed café and project managed the building project
- Marketing
- Recruitment and training
- Operations
- Menu development
- Budgeting, stock control and waste management
- Rostering
- Health and safety compliance.
Café Manager
Roasting Warehouse
09.2006 - 12.2012
- Recruitment and training
- Operations
- Menu development
- Budgeting, stock control and waste management
- Rostering
- Health and safety compliance.
Manager & Outdoor Instructor
Action Kiwi
09.2001 - 08.2006
- Plan and coordinate adventure tours
- Health and safety compliance
- Recruitment and training instructors and tour guides
- Budget management and setting KPIs
- Marketing
- Equipment maintenance.
Field Supervisor
Perserverance Gold Pty Ltd
02.2001 - 08.2001
- Assisting Geologists with Drilling rig supervision
- Health and safety compliance
- Geochemical soil sampling
- Field camp preparation
- Food preparation
- Using marking coordinates with handheld GPS Theodolite.
Education
Diploma - Outdoor Recreation
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ08.2001
Skills
- STANDARD 11 (S11)
- S1, S2, S3 & G2
- FIRST AID (HLTAID 009,010, 011)
- Project Management
- Progress Reporting
- Environmental awareness
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Budget Development and Control
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Drilling Field Supervisor
Primed Global / Sojitz Gregory
01.2023 - Current
Geology Field Assistant
Primed Global / Sojitz Gregory
07.2022 - 12.2022
Director
Kambed Group
02.2019 - 07.2022
Director
Little Goat Coffee
09.2015 - 12.2022
Director
The Spotted Owl Cafe
01.2013 - 10.2019
Café Manager
Roasting Warehouse
09.2006 - 12.2012
Manager & Outdoor Instructor
Action Kiwi
09.2001 - 08.2006
Field Supervisor
Perserverance Gold Pty Ltd
02.2001 - 08.2001
Diploma - Outdoor Recreation
Auckland University of Technology
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