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Matthew Carew

Banyo,QLD

Summary

Seasoned and professional General Manager experienced across varied industries, including but not limited to Transport and Logistics, Communications, Construction and Property Services. I am a passionate and motivated individual who thrives on challenges. Managing teams through process and project management has played an important role in previous successes. Outgoing volunteer providing experience helping non- for- profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause, to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Emmanuel City Mission
07.2023 - Current
  • Prepare and serve meals on a Saturday for up to 150 homeless and vulnerable visitors
  • Offer a friendly conversation to the less fortunate residents of Brisbane
  • Assist with the delegation of staff to ensure all food is prepared and served.
  • Help co-ordinate the laundry and shower facilities to ensure all visitors have accessibility.
  • Distribution of takeaway food and clothing to the brothers and sisters.

General Manager, National

Nicisa Valuers
08.2021 - Current
  • Manage a diverse team of professionals around Australia, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Maximize operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Formulate policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance across all departments
  • Project lead in the implementation of an I.T solution

General Manager

Ganeson Communications
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budgets, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Manage ISO compliance and audit schedule
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 2011 and codes of practice.
  • Recruitment, hiring and training of team members.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Perform annual staff performance reviews, ensure staff skill competencies are current and identify skill shortage for upskilling or recruitment.
  • Interpret civil and communication plans and implement schedules to allocate physical resources required.

Director/Owner Machla Pty Ltd

Own Business
01.2009 - 06.2018
  • Procurement of fit-for-purpose equipment including financial loans.
  • Creation of an annual budget and comprehensive action plan to accomplish company objectives and goals within budget.
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting a professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Managed day-to- day transport operations to service customers.
  • Organise and monitor repairs and maintenance to operational machinery to ensure working equipment.

Shift Manager

Patrick Bulk And General Stevedoring
01.2008 - 11.2009
  • Manged MUA labour to achieve operational effectiveness and optimal resource utilisation.
  • Assisted in negotiating labour enterprise agreements with staff and unions.
  • Followed order of works for the discharge of freight from container, car carrier and Lift on Lift off (Lolo) vessels.
  • Problem solved issues on shift to maintain workflow and achieve the planned departure of vessels.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 2011 and codes of practice.
  • Collaboration with OH&S managers to implement safety initiatives

Terminal Operations Manager

P&O Intermodal Rail Terminal
06.2003 - 01.2008
  • Plan, control and coordinate daily operations (rail and road operation, equipment availability and maintenance, labour planning).
  • Manage operational performance, labour, materials and equipment cost against agreed targets and budget.
  • Create and maintain successful customer relationships with rail operators and their customers.
  • Liaise with other terminal stakeholders to achieve operational effectiveness through the Terminal.
  • Lead the execution of safe work practices and ensure the continual identification and management of hazards to avoid accidents and incidents.

Education

Registered Training Organisation CSTC Pty Ltd
04.2009

Intermodal Systems Management

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
11.2003

Business Management

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2000

Padua College
Kedron, QLD
11.1989

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Safety Management
  • Financial Management
  • Operations Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Relationship building
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Staff Management
  • Mentoring and training
  • Team building

Accomplishments

  • Blue belt Karate
  • Volunteer 'Growing Good Men' weekend

Timeline

Volunteer

Emmanuel City Mission
07.2023 - Current

General Manager, National

Nicisa Valuers
08.2021 - Current

General Manager

Ganeson Communications
08.2018 - 08.2021

Director/Owner Machla Pty Ltd

Own Business
01.2009 - 06.2018

Shift Manager

Patrick Bulk And General Stevedoring
01.2008 - 11.2009

Terminal Operations Manager

P&O Intermodal Rail Terminal
06.2003 - 01.2008

Registered Training Organisation CSTC Pty Ltd

Intermodal Systems Management

Macquarie University

Business Management

Deakin University

Padua College

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