Biko Qaradakhi
Kings Park,Melbourne
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Johns Lyng Group
08.2023 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Online Department Manager
Woolworths Group
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Business Owner
Naan
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Administrator /Assistant Educator
Narmins Family Day Care
10.2019 - Current
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Organised parent inductions
- Filled out children's reports
- prepared invoices and purchase orders
- Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing and copying documents.
- Performed routine analysis and calculations to process data for internal reports.
Retail Assistant
Big W
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Field Umpire
Essendon District Football League
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained control of games, for safe, timely event running.
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
- Officiated games fairly and impartially using sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Retained knowledge of sporting rules and regulations for compliant adjudication.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Management
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC09.2023
Certificate II - Security Operations
International Security Training Academy
Melbourne, VIC12.2021
Diploma - Building And Construction
Builders Academy
Melbourne, VIC08.2021
VCE -
Copperfield College - Delahey Senior Campus
Delahey, VIC12.2019
Skills
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Operation Monitoring
- Project Development
- Data Review
- Staff Retention
- Business Intelligence
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- CBCM - Certified Building and Construction Manager (Commercial)
- Construction induction training (white card)
- Private Security Individual Licence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Kurdish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Johns Lyng Group
08.2023 - Current
Business Owner
Naan
11.2021 - Current
Online Department Manager
Woolworths Group
12.2020 - 08.2022
Administrator /Assistant Educator
Narmins Family Day Care
10.2019 - Current
Retail Assistant
Big W
04.2019 - 11.2020
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
01.2018 - 09.2018
Field Umpire
Essendon District Football League
02.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Management
Victoria University
Certificate II - Security Operations
International Security Training Academy
Diploma - Building And Construction
Builders Academy
VCE -
Copperfield College - Delahey Senior Campus
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