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Work History
Education
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Family
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Andrew De Pyle

Summary

Dynamic and enthusiastic professional with a proven track record across multiple roles in my professional career. Developed strong communication, critical thinking and management skills, honed across roles as an Assistant Sales Manager at Ballarat Mazda and also a sworn Police Officer with Victoria Police. Excelled in high pressure situations, demonstrating composure and resilience whilst also using advanced problem solving and multi-tasking ability under time constraints. I take great pride in continually working to develop my skill set, both personally and professionally. I welcome new challenges and I always strive to be the best I can possibly be every day, at whatever job or task I am undertaking.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Sales Manager

Ballarat Mazda
12.2020 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with clients that balanced profitability with excellent customer service standards.
  • Worked to achieve monthly targets, which includes the volume of vehicles sold, but also a level of customer satisfaction measured by customer surveys returned to Mazda Australia following the collection of their new vehicle.
  • Trained new sales consultants on product knowledge, enhancing their ability to sell confidently and successfully close deals.
  • Performed the role of the Sales Manager on days he was off, or during periods where he was on annual leave.
  • Proactively canvased local businesses to create new fleet partnerships, working to tailor vehicle options to their individual needs.
  • Voluntarily took on additional responsibilities & training, including First Aid (CPR) and Fire Warden (Emergency Management) training.

Police Officer

Victoria Police
08.2014 - 05.2020
  • Graduated from the Victoria Police Academy with a Diploma of Policing.
  • Worked as a first-responder to any reportable crime, traffic incident or public need as required.
  • Performed "Watch House" (Police Station front of house) administrative duties, answering phone calls to a range of public enquiries and triaging / managing them as appropriate.
  • Conducted thorough investigations when criminal offences detected, gathering evidence and compiling briefs of evidence to a high standard in order to give the best possible chance of a conviction at court.
  • Trained in, and attended multiple "critical incidents" requiring a high level of resilience, team work, communication (including radio communications) and critical thinking to achieve the best possible outcome.
  • Handled domestic disputes respectfully & tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Trained in and developed skills in a number of other areas including but not limited too: Leadership, ethics, communication & negotiation skills and emergency management.

Basketball Referee

Victorian Basketball Referees Association (VBRA)
06.2008 - 08.2014
  • Refereed basketball across a variety of age and skill levels for approximately 6 years.
  • Managed games in a high paced and often pressured situations whilst maintaining poise, decision making ability & integrity.
  • Developed strong communication and conflict resolution skills by proactively speaking with coaches & players to maintain game control.
  • Assisted in the development and mentoring of trainee referees through within my local associations (Blackburn & Nunawading).
  • Officiated at major junior tournaments including the Eltham-Dandenong tournament and National Junior Classic.

Education

Diploma of Policing

Victoria Police Academy
Glen Waverley, VIC
05.2015

VCE -

Blackburn High School
Blackburn, VIC
2011

Skills

  • Goals and performance
  • Team building and development
  • Typing Reports
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Relationship building and management
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Community Engagement
  • Planning and coordination
  • Emergency Management
  • Mental Resilience

Accomplishments

Victoria Police - Formal Commendation:

(29/08/2016)

"Commended for displaying compassion, dignity and resilience whilst responding to an incident involving an unresponsive male in Stawell on 24th January 2016. The teamwork and professionalism displayed by administering CPR for 45 minutes to preserve life, resulted in the resuscitation of the male who was then able to be medically treated by professionals."

(Superintendent Paul Margetts - Divisional Commander)

Family

I was born in Melbourne in 1993 and lived there until 2015 when I moved to regional Victoria. I have lived and worked in Stawell, Mildura and now in Ballarat where we have lived since 2020. I am married with 2 young children (aged 4 and 0). My wife is a serving member with Victoria Police.

References

Craig Howe

PH: 0488 789 849

(Sergeant - Victoria Police)


Mitch Coppick

PH: 0447 933 753

(Ballarat Mazda)


Emma Conn

PH: 0447 482 042

(Business Manager - Ballarat Mazda)


Additional references can be provided upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Sales Manager

Ballarat Mazda
12.2020 - Current

Police Officer

Victoria Police
08.2014 - 05.2020

Basketball Referee

Victorian Basketball Referees Association (VBRA)
06.2008 - 08.2014

Diploma of Policing

Victoria Police Academy

VCE -

Blackburn High School

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