Andrew Hoskin
Morphett Vale,Australia
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with over 5 years in process improvement and cost reduction. Enhanced operational efficiency and exceeded business targets through team collaboration. Expertise in budget management and industry trends, driving growth opportunities while managing logistics and client relations in high-stress environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
TurftekSolutions
, South Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Managed daily business operations, overseeing staff, sales, inventory, and accounting to ensure smooth workflow.
- Developed innovative solutions that enhanced team performance and operational outcomes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through in-person and phone interactions.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining positive business reputation.
- Operated specialized equipment, including fumigation chambers and steamers, adhering to manufacturer instructions.
Irrigation Overseer Cotton /Almonds
Merrowie Station
Hillston, Australia
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Design and implement irrigation layout and watering plans for optimal crop growth.
- Manage /monitor irrigation run times and siphon changes with irrigation contractors, to ensure crops are watered fully while minimizing tail water run-off.
- Maintaining a consistent water supply network i.e. monitoring or reservoirs, rivers, and bores to ensure levels meet demands.
- Ensure Delivery systems, are maintained, including all pumps and channels and pipelines.
- Scheduled and delivered regular reports on irrigation activities to farm manager, ensuring alignment on operational needs.
- Provided insights for annual budget development, advising farm manager on adjustments to better meet irrigation operational requirements.
- Identified and documented capital work programs and necessary purchases for consideration in next annual budget.
Venue Operation Manager
West Adelaide Football Club
Adelaide, Australia
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support to achieve company objectives.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures that enhanced quality standards compliance.
- Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Created event budgets based on estimated costs of food, beverages, and staffing to ensure financial feasibility.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
Sales Agronomist, Equipment Specialist
Trical Australia
Adelaide, Australia
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented sales strategies for crop inputs, driving increased market penetration and customer engagement.
- Conducted research and evaluation of new technologies, facilitating grower adoption through effective extension methods.
- Researched new technologies related to agronomy and communicated findings to customers.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with farmers and industry groups at local events.
- Oversaw strategic deployment of new conservation approaches, monitored metrics and reported on findings to effectively adjust plans and attain targets.
- Attended trade shows and other industry events to promote the company's products.
- Planned, designed and reconfigured equipment and machinery.
- Provided training to operators and technicians to make sure equipment was being used properly.
- To provide customers safe and functional equipment.
Operations Manager
Swanport Harvest
Murray Bridge, Australia
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Led team of 56 employees, consistently achieving operational goals through effective management.
- Oversaw daily operations, identifying improvement opportunities and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Taught employees to problem-solve independently and meet targets through successful training programs.
- Tracked industry trends to implement innovative business strategies and technologies.
Fumigator
Trical Australia
Adelaide, Australia
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Executed soil fumigation for pre-planting of fruit and vegetables using chloropicrin and telone, ensuring compliance with agricultural standards.
- Container fumigation for imported and exported goods in and Australia with methyl bromide and profume.
- Managed paperwork for customers and AQIS, facilitating smooth communication and regulatory adherence.
- Collaborated with agronomist and SARDI on trial fumigations, contributing to research and development efforts.
Assistant Farm Manager
Mitolo Group
Adelaide, Australia
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Oversaw day-to-day operations and resolved challenges to minimize downtime.
- Coordinated maintenance and repairs of farm machinery, including pivots and pumps, to ensure operational readiness.
- Improved employee skills and increased team value with new training opportunities.
- Supported daily farm operations by operating equipment, feeding livestock, and tending crops to maintain productivity.
Farm Hand
Oakville Potatoes
Mallee, Australia
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Harvested, weeded, fertilized, and planted crops to enhance overall production.
- Operated tractors and tractor-drawn machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil or plants.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to guide appropriate pesticide and fertilizer application.
- Drove tractors and heavy equipment to efficiently transport materials across property.
Skills
- Project management
- Operations management
- Budget control
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Technical consulting
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving strategies
- Team collaboration
- Verbal communication skills
References
- Bryan Robertson, Owner Manager, Recourse AG, 0400808284
- Richard Dowsett, Farm Manager, Merrowie Station, 0433111788
Timeline
Irrigation Overseer Cotton /Almonds
Merrowie Station
09.2024 - 03.2025
Venue Operation Manager
West Adelaide Football Club
05.2023 - 08.2024
Owner/Operator
TurftekSolutions
01.2023 - Current
Sales Agronomist, Equipment Specialist
Trical Australia
10.2021 - 03.2023
Operations Manager
Swanport Harvest
10.2020 - 10.2021
Fumigator
Trical Australia
08.2019 - 10.2020
Assistant Farm Manager
Mitolo Group
04.2016 - 08.2019
Farm Hand
Oakville Potatoes
08.2013 - 03.2016