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Work History
Education
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Colin Cliff

Griffith,NSW

Summary

Hardworking Fire Safety Specialist devoted to promoting, improving and implementing fire, life and safety codes. Well-versed in maintaining current knowledge of industry trends and code updates by completing training and networking with professionals. Prepared to apply 33 years of field experience to dynamic, growth-oriented position. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Safety Specialist

Eacom
11.2019 - Current
  • Completed in-depth building inspections to assess safety and check compliance with codes.
  • Developed fire suppression plans and systems for residential, educational and commercial buildings.
  • Serviced fire extinguishers and building suppression systems on regular schedule to maintain occupant and structural safety.
  • Develop evacuation plans & procedures for clients
  • Maintain service technicians

Director of Operations

Advanced New Technology
02.1998 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organisational growth and productivity.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Sub Contracted to Wormalds for 15 years assist with Telstra contract
  • Developed Client Base
  • Maintained and service customers with Fire Protection Service and maintenance
  • Rolled out barcoding systems to clients

Manager of Operations Fire Service

Wormald Australia
02.1994 - 11.1997

Responsibilities

Responsible for running and training of staff servicing of fire protection equipment

Responsible for Telstra contract

Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.

Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.

Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.

Manager-in-Training

National Fire & Security
05.1991 - 02.1994
  • Was trained in fire protection servicing and application internally
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Sales Executive

North Shore Locksmiths
01.1983 - 02.1991
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Set up dealers around the world, Asia, Middle East, Europe, United Kingdom, USA.

Consultant Project Manager

North Shore Locksmiths
11.1979 - 11.1982
  • Employed to do research & Development grant for BI Lock


  • Was successful and obtained grant from the government of $930,000
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

Senior Bank Officer

Commercial Banking Company
01.1969 - 10.1979
  • Supervised branch operations and made continuous improvements in each area.
  • Utilized up-to-date information to make effective decisions governing bank operations.
  • Managed and opened over [Number] checking, saving and line of credit accounts.


Education

High School Diploma -

Canberra High School Canberra ACT
Canberra, ACT
09.1968

Skills

  • Item Transport
  • Training Procedures
  • Power Tools
  • New Employee Orientation

Accomplishments

  • Set Up Dealers around the world for BiLock (High Security lock Australian invention)
  • Achieved Telstra Contract by introducing Barcoding Software for monitoring Fire Servicing tasks.
  • Supervised team of 48 service staff members at Wormald both in service & workshop this was the maximum number at any one place I worked at
  • Sold Barcoding to loyyang Power in Victoria who used the software to monitor contractors comming on site to do work, this software saved them when a employee was killed on site and the barcode system proved that the contractor was at fault

Timeline

Fire Safety Specialist

Eacom
11.2019 - Current

Director of Operations

Advanced New Technology
02.1998 - 12.2018

Manager of Operations Fire Service

Wormald Australia
02.1994 - 11.1997

Manager-in-Training

National Fire & Security
05.1991 - 02.1994

Sales Executive

North Shore Locksmiths
01.1983 - 02.1991

Consultant Project Manager

North Shore Locksmiths
11.1979 - 11.1982

High School Diploma -

Canberra High School Canberra ACT

Senior Bank Officer

Commercial Banking Company
01.1969 - 10.1979
Colin Cliff