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Darralyn Duffy
Millbridge,WA
Summary
A high-achieving manager and director, with extensive executive-level experience and proven vision to organizations and their people, toward continuous growth & profitability, while maximizing an excellent work culture.
- Passionate about spearheading revolutionary innovations to keep businesses growing and systems scalable for changing demands.
- Strong history of streamlining operations, budget development and cost reduction, whilst maximizing client outcomes and employee engagement.
- Development of outreach programs & projects with government and businesses to solve problems not attainable within a government budget.
- Transformational leader with demonstrated track record of success in both the health and real estate industries.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Justice of the Peace
Government Of Western Australia
07.2021 - Current
- Assess and approve surety applications for the release of an accused individual under bail conditions, under Bail Act 1982 & Bail Regulations 1988.
- Assess and approve warrants for searching premises, forensic procedure warrants and produce business documents, under the Criminal Investigations Act 2006.
- Witness documents such as POA, POG, Affidavits, and Declarations, under Oaths Affidavits and Statutory Declarations Act 2005.
Principal & Operational Manager
Century 21 Advance Realty
07.2013 - Current
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress, such as a new HR Suite and performance management algorithm.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and local businesses to support strategic business objectives in Sales, Property Management & HR.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts optimizing my position on REEFWA board.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth, such as strategic business planning.
- Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations, through effective human resource management.
- Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning, included in annual business reviews.
- Met dynamic needs by keeping internal systems scalable and highly responsive, identified in capacity leakage and value chain assessment.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels through inter-industry networking.
- Transformational leadership development to other industry leaders through training and speaking engagements, such as speaking at 2019 REEFWA conference.
Director & Principal, LJ Hooker Bunbury
Self-Employed
04.2004 - 06.2013
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Collaborated with co-directors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Conduct financial management of business to ensure profitability through budget development and ongoing management of finances.
- Trust account management and collaboration with government-endorsed auditors to meet legislative requirements of Real Estate & Business Agents Act 1978
Podiatrist & Director of Podiatry Plus
Self-Employed
03.1994 - 03.2004
- Senior Podiatrist, Developed first full-time Podiatry Practice in Central Australia
- Implemented Multi-Disciplinary Diabetic Foot Clinic at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Health Care Division
- NT Representative for National Diabetic Foot Education Program
- Podiatric Diabetes Trainer for Central Australia
- Facilitator of Free Footwear Program for Central Australia
- Specialist Consultant at Alice Springs Regional Hospital
- Podiatrist in Medical Team at Sydney 2000 Olympics
- Specialist in Podiatric Sports Medicine and Biomechanics
- Facilitate public education seminars on foot health - Senior, Diabetic & Sports Groups
- Speaker at Sydney 2000 National Diabetic Conference
- Speaker at International Business Professional Women's Conference Melbourne 2001
- Winner of Chief Ministers Innovation Award 2000 Finalist Telstra Business Women's Awards 2000
- Winner Young Business Professional Women's Awards NT 2001
- Finalist Young Business Professional Women's Awards Aust. 2002
Education
MBA - Strategic Management
Australian Institute of Business
Melbourne11.2017
Post Graduate Certificate in Management - Management
Australian Institute of Business
Melbourne07.2016
Justice of The Peace - Justice of The Peace
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA01.2021
Diploma of Applied Science (Podiatry) - Podiatry
Curtin University
Perth, WA12.1989
Diploma of Real Estate - Real Estate
Aspire Performance Training
Perth, WA06.2021
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Executive Leadership
- Financial Operations Management
- Change and Growth Management
- Innovator & Problem Solver
- Human Resources Management
- Integrity & Transparency
- Business Administration
Accomplishments
Innovation of Human Resources Suite for the Real Estate Industry
2017. Development of a suite of HR tools including competencies selection, recruitment processes, a new compensation & reward package for sales consultants, a performance management suite including a BOS tool (behaviour observation scale), JDF’s with focused Key Reward Areas & KPI’s and a training platform for business owners to implement the program into their businesses.
Awarded WA Excellence Award for Innovation - REIWA 2018
Strategic planning - Business Building
2016 - 2021. Overhaul of strategic planning for Real Estate companies, including revised mission & vision statements & company values, SWOT analysis utilising PESTEL factors, strategic and financial objectives (including Key financial ratio comparisons), value chain analysis, business unit review, benchmarking for industry standards, projections and future planning for immediate change, within 2 years and 2-5 years.
Awarded C21 State Managers Principal Award 2019, 2020, 2021
Podiatrist at the Medical Clinic for the Sydney Olympic Games 2000
I was one of only 2 Female Podiatrists to be chosen to be a part of the Podiatry team at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Working at the Polyclinic at Homebush within the Olympic Village with the worlds leading Olympians. I have made orthotics for GOLD Medallists and World Champions - Sprinters, long distance runners, basketballers, cyclists, judo & rowers! Problem solving when no one else can for sports medicine internationally - now that is awesome!
Free Footwear Project - Central Australia
January 2002 to March 2004
Members: Initiated by Darralyn Duffy, collaborating with Gadean Footwear, Regina Seller, Central Australian Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, Various Other
Orthopaedic Footwear Suppliers.
An innovative collaborative approach with Australia's leading orthopaedic footwear manufacturers, such as Gadean, to distribute unwanted extra depth and width
footwear to indigenous and high risk people in Central Australia. This was done by way of pro bono screening and education clinics throughout the territory and then with follow up reviews to monitor success. An incredibly rewarding part of my life.
State Judge for Telstra Business Awards 2022
NT Chief Ministers Innovation Award 2000
Finalist Alcatel Young Business Women's Award (Telstra Awards) 2000
Young Business Professional Women's Award NT 2000
Board Positions
Real Estate Employers Federation of Western Australia
Vice President Committee Member 2022 to present
Ordinary Committee Member 2016-2022
Marketing Subcommittee 2021to present
Membership subcommittee 2016-2021
Agents Advisory Council - C21
Secretary 2015 to 2023
WA Regiondal JP Association
President 2023
Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Interests
Timeline
Justice of the Peace
Government Of Western Australia
07.2021 - Current
Principal & Operational Manager
Century 21 Advance Realty
07.2013 - Current
Director & Principal, LJ Hooker Bunbury
Self-Employed
04.2004 - 06.2013
Podiatrist & Director of Podiatry Plus
Self-Employed
03.1994 - 03.2004
MBA - Strategic Management
Australian Institute of Business
Post Graduate Certificate in Management - Management
Australian Institute of Business
Justice of The Peace - Justice of The Peace
North Metropolitan TAFE
Diploma of Applied Science (Podiatry) - Podiatry
Curtin University
Diploma of Real Estate - Real Estate
Aspire Performance Training
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