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Andrew Carey

BENDIGO,Australia (+61)

Summary

Accomplished Site Commander and Soldier with a proven track record at the Department of Defence, excelling in team leadership and strategic planning. Expert in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering stakeholder collaboration, significantly reducing safety incidents and delivering projects within budget. Skilled in complex problem-solving and staff development, ensuring mission success and continuous improvement. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organisational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Commander

Department Of Defence
04.1998 - 07.2018
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and contractors through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
  • Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
  • Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 40 employees [30 civilian and 10 military. Oversaw a maintenance, warehousing and distribution contracted workforce of 120 personnel
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for senior management team.
  • Maintained detailed records of all site activities, providing valuable data for future planning efforts and analysis of best practices in site management techniques.
  • Established clear lines of communication among various stakeholders involved in the delivery of maintenance and logistical outcomes to ensure seamless collaboration toward common objectives.
  • Oversaw budget management, consistently delivering outputs/projects within allocated financial resources.
  • Cultivated team-oriented environment, encouraging open communication and collaboration among staff.
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration between stakeholders, enhancing overall output/project efficiency.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives with business goals, ensuring expectations were met or exceeded.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement by implementing feedback mechanisms from staff and stakeholders.

Soldier

Department Of Defence - Army
08.1980 - 04.1998
  • Served in a number of regimental and specific to Corp positions throughout my career.
  • Utilised critical thinking skills to solve complex problems while working under pressure in dynamic environments.
  • Ensured mission success with diligent planning, coordination, and execution of various tasks.
  • Increased unit readiness by regularly assessing personnel performance and providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
  • Conducted regular maintenance of equipment and vehicles, ensuring maximum reliability and readiness for mission-critical tasks.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining thorough records of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
  • Optimized resource allocation for missions by continuously evaluating and adjusting supply needs.

Education

Advanced Diploma Leadership

University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
09.2005

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Contract Management
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Development

Timeline

Site Commander

Department Of Defence
04.1998 - 07.2018

Soldier

Department Of Defence - Army
08.1980 - 04.1998

Advanced Diploma Leadership

University of Ballarat

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