Dean Podger
Charmhaven,NSW
Summary
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
JT Turf Pty Ltd
01.2015 - Current
- Organise and direct the Day to day operations of all areas of the companies operations
- Identifying and leading the company into future opportunities
- Excellence in customer service delivery
- Lead & manage the financial reporting
- Board reporting
- Managing and nurturing my teams to continued success
- Communications professionally with suppliers, customers, stakeholders and Board
State Sales Manager, NSW & ACT
Complete Turf Management
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Proven sales management skills and demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and exceed my sales objectives across the entire states of NSW and ACT
- Results driven focus with excellent communication and presentation skills
- High energy levels and a sound mechanical aptitude, with the ability to adequately identify mechanical and operational aspects of equipment
- Ability to work successfully and co-operatively in a dynamic and competitive market.
Youth Worker
Youth off the Streets
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Saturday Stand-up shift
Sales / Warehouse- Distribution
Maxwell And Kemp Pty Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2012
- Involved in all aspects of the day to day operations of the business including Sales, warehouse, distribution, office administration, soil testing, Agsafe and OH&S procedures.
Assistant Superintendent
Riverlands Golf Club
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Responsible for providing education and training for Apprentices individual development and ensuring a safe and productive maintenance crew managing Golf course operations
- Budgeting and office procedures and communicating with club members and course management.
Education
Cert IV in Greenkeeping (Credit Level) -
Ryde TAFE
Business Management Cert IV -
BTM- Business Management and Training
01.2000
Business Management Cert IV -
BTM- Business Management and Training
01.2000
Diploma in Agriculture -
Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture, Yanco
01.1992
Diploma in Agriculture -
Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture, Yanco
01.1992
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Training and coaching
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
Accomplishments
I have had the opportunity to work and be involved in two Australian Golf Opens, NSW Golf Club and Concord Golf Club. Both were the experience of a life time, I will never forget the effort and dedication of the team involved to prepare for both productions. My current position has allowed me to travel the entire states of the east coast of Australia meeting all the great people involved in the Turf Industry.
Driverslicence
67485A
Accreditations
- MR Truck Drivers Licence
- Forklift Licence
- Frontend Loader Licence
- Agsafe Chemical Accreditation
- Dangerous Goods Accreditation
- OH&S Certificate Accreditation
Personal
Boxing Coach and Trainer
Contactph
0428 114 281
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/25/74
References
- Bruce Kemp, Maxwell and Kemp, Managing Director, 0419 646 023
- John Woodham, Power Turf Pty Ltd, Owner Principle, +64 27 434 6265, john@powerturf.co.nz
Timeline
General Manager
JT Turf Pty Ltd
01.2015 - Current
State Sales Manager, NSW & ACT
Complete Turf Management
01.2012 - 01.2015
Youth Worker
Youth off the Streets
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sales / Warehouse- Distribution
Maxwell And Kemp Pty Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2012
Assistant Superintendent
Riverlands Golf Club
01.1993 - 01.1998
Cert IV in Greenkeeping (Credit Level) -
Ryde TAFE
Business Management Cert IV -
BTM- Business Management and Training
Business Management Cert IV -
BTM- Business Management and Training
Diploma in Agriculture -
Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture, Yanco
Diploma in Agriculture -
Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture, Yanco
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