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Kane Bassett

Brisbane (St Lucia)

Summary

Advanced operations & property manager offering over 18 years experience and proven success in remote property and hospitality management.

Highly skilled in streamlining operations and increasing GOP through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff and implementing positive workplace culture.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Resort Manager

Kingfisher Bay Resort
10.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the Operation and Property Management of a 256 room hotel with 106 privately owned villas with 7 body corporate and 157 team members, including a live on staff village of 106 employees
  • Managed operations within the frame work and corporate governance of a ASX listed Company - Kelsian Group Ltd (KLS)
  • Financial management, budgeting and planning
  • Streamlined operational process, budgets and procurement strategies, leading to increased bottom-line improvement.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results and engagement stratergies.

General Manager of Operations

Undara Experience
07.2011 - 07.2021
  • Management of a remote QLD Tourism facility, accommodating 350 guests, 56 staff live on staff, multiple accommodation options and restaurant and bars.
  • Managed tours of natural geological sites within the Gulf Savannah region
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations
  • Property/Site Improvements and Capital Works Project Management (total of 8.5mil 2011-2020)
  • Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Purchasing & Procurement for remote properties
  • Conflict & Dispute Resolution Management
  • Licensing Management and Compliance due-diligence

Head Chef

Kingfisher Bay Resort
07.2010 - 07.2011
  • Maintained a high performing team
  • Licensing and Environment Compliance Management
  • Menu Implementation and Costing
  • Rostering and Labour Management
  • Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare for demanding roles
  • Maintained well-organized operations
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff
  • Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output and increase reputation

Skills

  • Property and remote resort management
  • Body corporate management
  • Adhering to Corporate Governance and framework of an ASX listed Company
  • Capacity to effectively manage and cope with highly demanding work situations
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Managing large scale teams
  • Cost reductions & budget control management
  • Purchasing and procurement for remote properties
  • Staff scheduling
  • Employee engagement strategies & performance evaluations
  • Financial reporting
  • Staff training and development strategies

Licences and Qualifications

  • Qld Heavy Vehicle License (HC)
  • Qld Drivers Authority
  • Blue Card
  • White Card
  • RSA - RMLV
  • Remote First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • RIIMP0320F - Conduct Civil Construction and Excavator Operations

Professional Reference

Ivor Davis

Managing Director

Undara Experience

On Request


David Hay 

Group General Manager

Sealink K'gari (Fraser Island)

On Request

Hobbies

  • Competitive Target Archery
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching

Timeline

Resort Manager

Kingfisher Bay Resort
10.2021 - Current

General Manager of Operations

Undara Experience
07.2011 - 07.2021

Head Chef

Kingfisher Bay Resort
07.2010 - 07.2011

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