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Collin Peebles

Geelong,VIC

Summary

Experienced and results orientated senior executive adept at forming a collaborative and empowering work culture. A highly motivated professional equipped with natural leadership talents and proven business acumen. Specializes in effectively running and continuously optimizing large scale Victorian based operations. Proven talents in building strategic partnerships with stakeholders and driving necessary change.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

retail Operations Manager

Lifeline
01.2023
  • Promoted a social enterprise retail model providing commercial revenue to support frontline mental health services in Victoria
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
  • Developed and executed annual budgets allowing VIC retail to support life-saving services
  • Delivered strategies for selling and procuring products allowing the Lifeline retail network to expand throughout Victoria
  • Cultivated a positive rapport with direct reports, employees and volunteers to boost morale and promote retention.

Chief Executive Officer

GFRC
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Established & officially launched Regional Victoria's first Emergency Food Distribution facility
  • (May 2021) Large scale multisite exposure, overseeing the provision of emergency food to 52,000 individuals and 60 regional food relief agencies
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners to support strategic business objectives within a large- scale multisite operation
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial growth within the welfare sector
  • Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry innovation
  • Coached and guided team members to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved job satisfaction
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes
  • Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.

Senior Auditor

Peppers Resorts - Handbury Group
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase occupancy
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations
  • Analyzed and evaluated business data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

ASM - Store Manager

Woolworths, BI LO, Supa IGA
01.1993 - 01.2007
  • Leading and coaching a team of 600+ team members in all aspects of supermarket retail operations
  • Developing team members skills in people management, rostering, visual merchandising, understanding, and delivering commercial results, regulatory compliance, people, and product safety
  • Built relationships both internally and externally with suppliers, contractors, union delegates and government bodies to ensure the safe and legal operation of the business
  • Developed effective business strategies to capitalize on emerging market trends
  • Consistently achieved business targets in sales, profit and loss
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • People & Culture
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Operational & Financial Leadership
  • Risk and Mitigation Analysis
  • Budgetary Oversight
  • Resource Utilization
  • State Govt Project Management
  • Multisite Exposure

References

  • Helen Nihill, 0413-040-081
  • John Loughnan, 0418-522-347
  • Graeme Musty, 0493-060-852

Timeline

retail Operations Manager

Lifeline
01.2023

Chief Executive Officer

GFRC
01.2015 - 01.2022

Senior Auditor

Peppers Resorts - Handbury Group
01.2007 - 01.2015

ASM - Store Manager

Woolworths, BI LO, Supa IGA
01.1993 - 01.2007

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