David Calusinski
Karratha
Summary
Extensive professional experience in managing and overseeing workshop operations. Mainly in mechanical repairs and modification.
Expanding to Industrial and mining sector. Starting at the bottom and working my way up through to management, developing the skills needed and applying them to the jobs at hand. Quick learner, and keen to grow, expand and broaden my skills and experience.
Knowledgeable with also many years experience in managing branch operations and ensuring consistent customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively and implement strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. Proven expertise in problem-solving and financial management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Supervisor/ Maintenance coordinator/ Operations
KMH
05.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: KMH (Machinery hire), KMH Fleet (TruFleet) KMH Maintenance
- Managed daily operations, coordinating staff schedules and allocating resources to ensure timely completion of tasks., Managing repairs and maintenance scheduling and work on assets, Coordination of assets in and out of the yard, logistics and transport, customer liaison and all general branch operational jobs.
- Conducted float movements and deliveries as required.
- Improved workshop processes and overall yard operational efficiency, delivered higher quality product and improved customer experience for the business.
- Devised plans and systems to improve operations and returns within the business more than 40% during the first 12 months.
- Continuously evaluated yard operations for potential improvements, implementing changes as needed to maintain efficiency and meet business goals.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for supplies and equipment purchases.
- Addressed any conflicts or disputes among team members promptly, maintaining harmony within the workplace while ensuring swift resolution of issues.
Branch Manager/Operations Manager
Complete Tyre Solutions Karratha
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible for day to day operations, staff management, customer management.
- Problem solving, and quick thinking/action taking to resolve problems and place customer service first.
- Improve customer satisfaction, workshop flow, morale, and workmanship within the business.
- Improving business prospects, and also improving business financials.
Branch Manager/Operations Manager
Hunter Mechanical / TJM Karratha
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for day to day operations of multi faced business.
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded..
- Problem solving, and quick thinking/action taking to resolve problems and place customer service first.
- Improve customer interaction, streamline workshop activity and quality, increase business prospects, Improve business financials.
Workshop manager/operations
TJM O’connor
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for setting up and commencing workshop operations, setup of showroom, and commencement of new 4wd shop operations.
- Once setup, continued on with operations, including fitting, freight/warehousing, sales, bookings, customer liaison, fleet vehicle management, staff training program, and all other general operational jobs.
Workshop manager, Accessory fitter, Warehouse manager, Storman, 2IC
Essential 4wd (DVG Group/IDOM)
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Responsible for setting up and commencing workshop operations, setup of showroom, and commencement of new 4wd shop operations.
- Also commencement and setup of warehousing within the company.
- Once setup, continued on with operations, including fitting, freight/warehousing, sales, bookings, customer liaison, staff training program, and all other general operational jobs.
Workshop foreman/manager, 4wd accessory fitter, mechanical repairs, sales
Adventure 4x4 (Rockingham ARB)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Running workshop activities.
- Improving efficiency and quality.
- Problem solving, warehousing duties, sales responsibilities as well, vehicle bookings, customer liaison and all associated work.
Workshop foreman/manager, 4wd accessory fitter, mechanical repairs, sales
TJM 4WD MEGASTORE
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Responsible for overseeing and running workshop, including accessory and mechanical fitting and mechanical repairs.
- Problem solving, Quality control, all other associated duties.
- Freight management inwards and outwards, vehicle bookings and general workshop operation.
- Sales experience, regular showroom roles, and most 4x4 shows.
Part time business building camper trailers, and camper tops for utes and trailers
Bulleit Custom Campers and Offroad Fabrication
01.2010 - 01.2015
- (No longer registered business)
Workshop foreman/manager, 4wd accessory fitter, mechanical repairs, warehousing
TJM 4WD MEGASTORE
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for running workshop, including accessory and mechanical fitting and mechanical repairs.
- Freight inwards and outwards, vehicle bookings and general workshop operation.
- Customer service and sales as required.
Site Supervisor, General hand/ equipment operator (part time)
Environmental Industries
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Started as general hand in commercial landscape construction, moved onto driving bobcat/back hoe/ loaders/ graders etc.
- Promoted to 2nd in charge Site supervisor on projects in Kalgoorlie, Pt. Hedland, Pt. Coogee.
General hand (part time weekend)
Melville heights Meat
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Responsibilities included cleaning, preparing produce and stocking cabinets for retail meat supplier.
Floor staff/ Bar Manager
Red Herring Restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2006
- General floor and kitchen hand until 18th birthday when promoted to Bar Manager.
Education
B. Comm. - major in accounting and business finance
Notre Dame University
Fremantle, W.A.12-2007
Christian Brothers College
Fremantle, W.A.01.2004
St. Davids Catholic School
Fairview Park, S.A.01.1999
Skills
- Light vehicle modification
- Maintenance
- Repair
- Electrical
- HD maintenance
- Team leadership
- Workshop management
- Fleet management
- Sales
- Training management
- Site management
- Branch management
- Customer service
- Excellent time management skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building and management
- Staff management
- Operations management
Personal Information
Citizenship: Australian Citizen
Certificates Licenses
- High School Education
- PADI Advanced diving ticket
- BComm (Major Accounting, BF Management)
- Motor Vehicle Repairers Licence
- Light Vehicle Work
- BRW, CSW, EAF, HVS, LVS, MAF, MCS, MCW, TFW, UNW and WSS.
- MC Drivers licence
- LOAD and UNLOAD Certificate
- Fatigue Management Certificate
- Load Restraint Certificate
- DG Awareness Certificate
- High Risk WL – Forklift
Certification
Bachelor of Commerce -(Mj Acc)
Load and Unload
Restraint Compliance
Fatigue Management Certificate
Dangerous Goods Awareness
Motor Vehicle Repairers Licence
- Light Vehicle Work
BRW, CSW, EAF, HVS, LVS, MAF, MCS, MCW, TFW, UNW and WSS.
Timeline
Yard Supervisor/ Maintenance coordinator/ Operations
KMH
05.2023 - Current
Branch Manager/Operations Manager
Complete Tyre Solutions Karratha
09.2022 - 05.2023
Branch Manager/Operations Manager
Hunter Mechanical / TJM Karratha
01.2022 - 08.2022
Workshop manager/operations
TJM O’connor
10.2020 - 01.2022
Workshop manager, Accessory fitter, Warehouse manager, Storman, 2IC
Essential 4wd (DVG Group/IDOM)
02.2018 - 10.2020
Workshop foreman/manager, 4wd accessory fitter, mechanical repairs, sales
Adventure 4x4 (Rockingham ARB)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Workshop foreman/manager, 4wd accessory fitter, mechanical repairs, sales
TJM 4WD MEGASTORE
01.2010 - 01.2017
Part time business building camper trailers, and camper tops for utes and trailers
Bulleit Custom Campers and Offroad Fabrication
01.2010 - 01.2015
Workshop foreman/manager, 4wd accessory fitter, mechanical repairs, warehousing
TJM 4WD MEGASTORE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Site Supervisor, General hand/ equipment operator (part time)
Environmental Industries
01.2005 - 01.2008
Floor staff/ Bar Manager
Red Herring Restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2006
General hand (part time weekend)
Melville heights Meat
01.2002 - 01.2007
Christian Brothers College
St. Davids Catholic School
B. Comm. - major in accounting and business finance
Notre Dame University
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