Ivan Colledge
Cungulla,QLD
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Station Overseer
West Leichardt Station
Mount Isa, QLD
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring day to day station duties are carried out; such as bore and lick runs, machinery operating, fencing, inventory management and maintaining animal health and welfare.
- Geneal staff management to ensure daily tasks were completed in a timley manner
- General maintenance and cleanliness of all property infrastructure including fencing
- Mustering livestock for marking and sales in accordance with the mustering schedule
- Ensured the welfare of livestock, feeding ordering, vaccination, record keeping etc. were up to date
- Operated various farm equipment, tractor, graders, loaders, dozers, trucks and four wheel drives.
- Demonstrated a strong focus on health and safety, ensure all aspects of work were carried out safely and efficiently
Sales Manager
Nu-Edge Australia
Innisfail, QLD
12.2014 - 07.2022
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Researched competitors' activities and products to uncover new trends
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Maintained marketplace visibility marketplace by participating in industry-related and community activities.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Sales Representative
Nu-Edge Australia Pty Ltd
Atherton Tablelands, QLD
02.2010 - 12.2014
- Developed and delivered fertiliser sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Conducted soil and leaf testing to ensure accurate product yields
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Created strategic brand building events to promote current product portfolio.
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
- Managed territory budget to support development of regional and territory leads.
- Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
Trainee Sales Representative
Nu-Edge Australia Pty Ltd
Innisfail, QLD
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Helped sales professionals maintain customer relationships by making follow up calls to recent buyers
- Supported sales team with administrative assistance such as coordinating paperwork and responding to basic inquiries.
- Helped organize sales events and meetings and set up spaces
- Shadowed sales professionals to gain deeper insight into best practices and strategies for maximising sales revenue
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions
- Mixed product, conducted soil and leaf testing and delivered product to customers in a timely manner
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
Station Assistant
West Leichhardt Station
Mount Isa, QLD
12.2008 - 02.2009
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Carried out general station work operating tractors, loaders. dozers and trucks
- Lubricated, adjusted, and made minor repairs to farm equipment, using oilcans, grease guns, and hand tools.
- Drove trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
- Inspected, maintained, and repaired equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
- Participated in the general mustering of stock, branding and processing cattle
- Assisted with baling and transporting hay from one location to another
- Attended to all aspects of care for animals such as food and water supplies, and administrated vacations and assisted vets with injured animals
Mine and General Labourer
Skilled And Dawson Engineering
Townsville, QLD
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Sprayed materials such as water, sand and steam through hoses to clean, coat and seal surfaces.
- Shoveled cement and other materials into portable cement mixers to mix, pour and spread concrete on surfaces.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Practiced company policies to promote safety and compliance.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Operated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment.
Marketing Consultant
Self Employed
Townsville, QLD
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to enhance clarity and monitor compliance with requirements.
- Advised clients on mortgage, education and personal loans.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Townsville High
12.1975
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven leadership by strong decision making skills and the integrity involved with those decisions
- Good communication and supervisory skills
- Strong organizational, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Basic management skills (accounting, planning, people management)
- Flexible & Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing
- Exceeded sales quotas set by companies
- Excellent leadership and team building skills
- Computer Proficiency - Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
Certification
- Certificate of Tropical Agriculture, Burdekin Rural Education Centre - Two years
- Certificate of Real Estate - 2003
- Certificate of Finance Broker - 2004
- Certificate of Confined Space
- Certificate of Apply firs aid and CPR - 2013 - SJH - 172578
Additional Information
References on application
Timeline
Station Overseer
West Leichardt Station
08.2021 - Current
Sales Manager
Nu-Edge Australia
12.2014 - 07.2022
Sales Representative
Nu-Edge Australia Pty Ltd
02.2010 - 12.2014
Trainee Sales Representative
Nu-Edge Australia Pty Ltd
01.2009 - 02.2010
Station Assistant
West Leichhardt Station
12.2008 - 02.2009
Mine and General Labourer
Skilled And Dawson Engineering
01.2004 - 12.2007
Marketing Consultant
Self Employed
01.2001 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Townsville High
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