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Mark McRae

Pimpama,QLD

Summary

Highly motivated leader with many years of experience in HVAC sales, service and project management. Originally military trained in the Navy and working overseas for many years has enabled me to adapt quickly and successfully to new environments and challenges. I have exceptional time management skills and adapt these to high pressure situations. I have spent many years as a HVAC service technician and installer so I understand the technologies and mechanics of the industry, I enjoy working in a motivated team environment and have many years of experience doing this. I excel in building and maintaining customer relationships, project sales, project management, quoting, managing service and installation teams and managing budgets.

I believe I would be an important asset to your company as I am honest, have high values, integrity, self-motivated, high work ethics and great communication skills. I work well in a team environment and I will always give 100% to my role.



Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Landscaping

Gold Coast Landscapes
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assistant to General Manager in the coordination and installation of complex commercial and residential landscaping projects.


Owner / Operator / Director

Custom Air Industries Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 04.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations in Commercial and Residential HVAC systems.
  • Implemented OHS policies and procedures to ensure safety on job sites;
  • Conducted monthly toolbox meetings with team members.
  • Responsible for all leads, sales, service sales and quoting within the business;
  • Project Management and customer support during all commercial and large residential installations;
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions:
  • Offerings within the business included:


Design and Engineering;

Installation, Maintenance & Repairs on all Commercial and Residential Systems;

Essential Services Testing & Certification;

Commissioning & De-Commissioning of HVAC Systems;

Building Management Systems;

Shop Fitouts & Air Balancing;

Car Park & Kitchen Exhaust Systems / Ventilation:

Duct Cleaning, Coil Cleaning; Rust Treatment;


  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers and pricing structures to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Trained and developed team members to build necessary skills sets.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across the business..
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.


Customer Account Manager

Dalkia Technical Services / Veolia Energy
07.2007 - 03.2015
  • Management of all commercial service contract sales, service project sales, profitability, customer support, accounts receivable and contract negotiation to all assigned accounts.
  • Management of a designated service team and allocation of apprentices.
  • Build and manage customer relationships and contracts
  • Management of all works associated with maintenance, repairs and service projects within assigned accounts.
  • Provide customers with technical support & direction, planning, quoting, equipment and tool purchasing, OHS and QA supervision to all works carried out.
  • Maintain and improve a safe working environment in line with Dalkia Technical Services / Veolia Energy's OHS Policies and Procedures.
  • Responsible for the review and analysis of all reports and documents related to assigned, contracted customers.



HVAC Field Service Technician

REMP AG
02.2000 - 03.2007
  • Provided high level service and support, including remote dial in, to local and international customers;
  • Planned, scheduled and carried out all HVAC servicing and repairs to local and international customer equipment;
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers in dual language (German and English).
  • Arranged spare parts, tools and equipment prior to travelling internationally to customers in the pharmaceutical industry, including USA, Germany, Japan, UK, Switzerland.
  • Assisted with technical design, construction and testing of new automated cold stores for the pharmaceutical industry.


Marine Technician / HVAC Specialist

Royal Australian Navy
09.1993 - 09.2000
  • Successfully completed Marine Technician trade qualification;
  • Successfully completed nationally recognised Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade qualification;
  • Carried out planned maintenance, repair and installation of HVAC equipment on various Navy Ships at sea and in dock;
  • (Dockmaster) - Responsible for lifting Patrol Boats into dry dock cradles to carry out Quarterly and Annual maintenance checks, equipment repairs and replacements on all HVAC equipment including refrigeration.

Education

Cert III UTE30999 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

    Experienced and licenced HVAC technician;

    Experience in sales and quoting both commercial and residential;

    Experience in project management and associated budgets;

    Experience in business management systems and OHS requirements;

    Experience in leadership and team management;

    Experience in customer support, developing and maintaining customer relationships;

Timeline

Structural Landscaping

Gold Coast Landscapes
03.2022 - 09.2023

Owner / Operator / Director

Custom Air Industries Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 04.2021

Customer Account Manager

Dalkia Technical Services / Veolia Energy
07.2007 - 03.2015

HVAC Field Service Technician

REMP AG
02.2000 - 03.2007

Marine Technician / HVAC Specialist

Royal Australian Navy
09.1993 - 09.2000

Cert III UTE30999 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

RMIT University
Mark McRae