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Keled Kochardy

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Highly driven General Manager with 7 years experience successful at implementing strategic approaches ensure high staff productivity and quality of work, to drive business profitability. Recognised for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment. Coordinates resources to meet expected business and customer demands. Organised decision-maker and strategic planner with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager - Operations

FIT Maintenance and Cleaning
Brisbane, QLD
02.2017 - 03.2024

Supervised 50 employees across NSW and QLD, ensuring optimal productivity and business profitability.

Supervision and Training:

  • Oversee and train casual, full time and contractor cleaning staff, ensuring they understand company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implement training and coaching for staff on best practices for enhanced profitability and client satisfaction.

Client Relations:

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, addressing any concerns or special requests promptly to ensure satisfaction.

Scheduling and Coordination:

  • Complete the weekly staffing roster ensuring coverage of all commercial facilities.
  • Assigning tasks to staff and ensuring adequate coverage for all contracted locations.
  • Exceptional time management and coordination skills.

Quality Control:

  • Conduct regular inspections and audits of cleaned areas to ensure compliance with regulations and high standards are maintained, addressing any issues promptly.

Inventory Management:

  • Monitor and order cleaning supplies and equipment as needed to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

  • Manage budgets for each client account, striving to optimise efficiency and minimize expenses without compromising quality.

Performance Evaluation:

  • Conduct performance reviews for cleaning staff, providing feedback and implementing training or disciplinary actions as necessary.
  • Performance management of staff including exiting the business if/where required to ensure highest operational standards are maintained.
  • Liaise with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.

Health and Safety Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular safety meetings and training sessions for cleaning staff.

Problem Solving:

  • Address any operational challenges or issues that arise, finding effective solutions to ensure smooth service delivery.
  • Align procedures and protocols with changing business demands.
  • Change management - Implemented new processes and procedures tactfully and passionately to ensure success.

Business Development:

  • Identify opportunities for business growth, such as expanding services to new locations or securing contracts with additional clients.
  • Implement effective strategies to build and retain customer loyalty in each location.

Reporting:

  • Prepare and submit reports on key performance indicators, such as client satisfaction, staff productivity, and financial performance, to senior management.

Staff Motivation:

  • Implement incentive programs or recognition initiatives to boost morale and encourage productivity among cleaning staff.

Recruitment:

  • Review staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
  • Manage and coordinate the recruitment process for new staff members including interviewing and training
  • Streamline operational efficiencies by hiring new staff with the best fit and work ethic, thereby driving productivity and business profitability.

Managing interpersonal relationships/communication:

  • Resolve conflicts between employees or customers in a professional manner.
  • Assist to manage client relationships and promote positive customer service experiences by promptly resolving conflicts.
  • Collaborating with other departments such as HR/Marketing
  • Coordinate with Supervisors and Team Leaders to develop plans for improving operational efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ipswich HIgh
Ipswich, QLD
01-2008

Skills

Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate teams, set clear expectations, and provide direction to achieve company goals

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees, clients, and stakeholders effectively

Operations Management: Proficiency in overseeing day-to-day operations, including scheduling, supply chain management, and quality control

Client Relationship Management: Skill in building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, and ensuring satisfaction

Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues, developing solutions, and making timely decisions to resolve challenges that arise

Financial Management: Understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and cost management to ensure profitability and financial sustainability

Human Resources: Knowledge of HR principles, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution

Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with industry regulations, safety standards, and legal requirements related to commercial cleaning services

Technology Proficiency: Ability to use cleaning management software, scheduling tools, and other technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency

Quality Assurance: Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, implementing quality assurance measures, and conducting inspections

Time Management: Skill in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Marketing and Sales: Understanding of marketing strategies, sales techniques, and client acquisition to grow the business and increase revenue

Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, industry trends, and client needs

Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to the required standards and specifications

Conflict Resolution: Ability to handle conflicts and difficult situations diplomatically, both internally among staff and externally with clients

Affiliations

Latin Dance instructor: Over the past 7 years

Owner of successful luxury Rainforest Air BnB property at the Sunshine Coast

Investment Property with ongoing interest in property investment.

Timeline

General Manager - Operations

FIT Maintenance and Cleaning
02.2017 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Ipswich HIgh
Keled Kochardy