Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
8 Years 9 Months
Caviar Negro - Chile | 02.2014 - 11.2022
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
Built and deployed operational procedures, training programs and administrative systems to handle needs.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
Modular Building Advisor
1 Year 8 Months
Chevron - Perth, WA | 06.2012 - 02.2014
Advised clients on various elements of project and offered support to quickly resolve issues.
Identified issues of special importance in need of extra attention and escalated to correct personnel.
Consulted with team members to address issues and implement effective solutions.
Followed up with case individuals to check on satisfaction and progress.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Corporate Manager
1 Year 7 Months
TR Homes - Perth, WA | 11.2010 - 06.2012
Major Account Manager
4 Years 3 Months
Nomad Building Solutions - Perth, WA | 08.2006 - 11.2010
Business Consultant
1 Year 9 Months
Nomad Building Solutions - Perth, WA | 11.2004 - 08.2006
Key Account Manager
3 Years 5 Months
Ausco Building Systems - Perth, WA | 06.2001 - 11.2004
Sales Consultant Manager
4 Years 5 Months
Ausco Building Systems - Perth, WA | 01.1997 - 06.2001
Sales Representative
5 Years
Supalux Paints - Welshpool, WA | 01.1992 - 01.1997
Sales Agent
6 Years 6 Months
Sport Vision - Canberra, ACT | 07.1985 - 01.1992
Education
Year 12 Certificate
Copeland College - Canberra, ACT
Certificate IV - Business Management
Australian Institude of Management (AIM) - Wemberley, WA
Certificate - Business Proposals
Peter Rogen & Associates - Sydney, NSW
Certificate - Workplace Safety
Chevron - Perth, WA
Certificate - Operate A Commercial Vehicle - Road Safety
Road Safety - Perth, WA
Certificate - First Aid
Just Careers Training - Malaga, WA
No Degree - Construction White Card
Just Careers Training - Malaga, WA
Skills
Department Oversight
Policy Development and Enforcement
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Maintaining Compliance
Management Training
Business Leadership
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Onboarding and Orientation
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Caviar Negro
02.2014 - 11.2022Read more
Modular Building Advisor
Chevron
06.2012 - 02.2014Read more
Corporate Manager
TR Homes
11.2010 - 06.2012Read more
Major Account Manager
Nomad Building Solutions
08.2006 - 11.2010Read more
Business Consultant
Nomad Building Solutions
11.2004 - 08.2006Read more
Key Account Manager
Ausco Building Systems
06.2001 - 11.2004Read more
Sales Consultant Manager
Ausco Building Systems
01.1997 - 06.2001Read more
Sales Representative
Supalux Paints
01.1992 - 01.1997Read more
Sales Agent
Sport Vision
07.1985 - 01.1992Read more
Copeland College - Year 12 Certificate,
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Australian Institude of Management (AIM) - Certificate IV, Business Management
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Peter Rogen & Associates - Certificate, Business Proposals