Kerrie Myers
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Results-driven Managing Director at EZee Industries, specializing in strategic planning and contract negotiation. Successfully increased revenue streams while maintaining stringent regulatory compliance. Demonstrates expertise in performance measurement and team management, creating a collaborative environment that boosts employee satisfaction and overall productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
EZee Industries
Clontarf, QLD
07.2013 - Current
- Created strategies for increasing revenue streams by leveraging existing customer relationships.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to business operations.
- Established performance standards and monitored progress towards achieving them.
- Provided guidance to team members on project management principles and best practices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to maximize cost savings for the organization.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss issues and resolve conflicts effectively.
HR Manager
Caboolture RSL
Caboolture, QLD
01.2006 - 06.2013
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
- Prepared reports summarizing recruitment activities, turnover rates, absenteeism trends.
- Reviewed applications for positions within the company according to pre-determined criteria.
- Analyzed employee surveys to identify areas of improvement in workforce productivity.
- Maintained relationships with external stakeholders regarding employment issues or concerns.
- Collaborated with other departments to create a positive work environment that promotes collaboration among teams.
- Developed processes for onboarding new hires into the organization's culture.
- Advised managers on how best to motivate employees and increase their satisfaction levels.
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Drafted job descriptions based on current roles within the organization.
- Assisted in the development of policies related to human resources management.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal employment laws including wage and hour regulations.
- Provided guidance on labor law regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Organized and facilitated team-building activities, including monthly staff meetings.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees and existing staff members.
- Coordinated workers' compensation insurance and managed claims.
- Created and updated personnel files by entering information in HRIS.
- Administered employee benefits and led open enrollment process, informing and coaching employees.
- Communicated with supervisors to plan and review employee evaluations.
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
- Recruited applicants for vacancies to fill open positions with qualified staff.
- Advised leadership on vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
Edgeworth12-1972
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial analysis
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract negotiation
- Performance measurement
- Account management
- Staff management
- Budget management
- Workers' compensation
- Business intelligence
- Sound judgment
- Time management
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Keen Gardener
- Hobbies include Baking and Sewing
- Enjoy family time
Accomplishments
- 2024 Women in Industry Award winner from Australian Fencing Industry
- Selected for mentor program for School students in 2023
- Represented Moreton Bay Region in Melbourne for the Advanced Manufacturing showcase.
- Regular volunteer at the EKKA
Timeline
Managing Director
EZee Industries
07.2013 - Current
HR Manager
Caboolture RSL
01.2006 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School