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Michael Duffy

Perth,Australia
Michael Duffy

Summary

High achieving Recruitment/Consultant with over 7 years' experience in recruitment. My experience is broad and my understanding of where the positions I recruit for fit into the project .This is often the edge that delivers the results.

High end executive search firm Maxwell Drummond International was my first position in Recruitment. Held to a very high standard recruiting the best oil and gas All discipline engineers.

Also sub surface Geology and Geophysics high achievers and project Management/Mechanical Chemical/Process engineers Construction Managers Electrical Engineering Principal Leads Project Management Directors CEO CIO CFO. Geologists Geophysicists Reservoir/ petroleum Engineers Subsea Engineering ROV Operators. In oil and gas I worked on big projects for operators like Chevron Woodside Inpex.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Expanse Engineering
Perth, W.A

Fabrication Welder
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Contributed to the assembly and installation of fabricated items at various customer sites.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
  • Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
  • Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
  • Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
  • Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.

GLC Electrical
Perth, Perth

Business Development Manager / Operations Manager
10.2015 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • GLC Electrical is a small electrical contracting business specializing in providing electrical installation solutions in domestic applications.
  • My role was Business Development, as well as all client support functions.
  • This included dealing with general enquiries, dealing with suppliers, handling any staffing problems or supplier issues, as well as general management.
  • Created presentations to attract new business opportunities.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in products and services offered.
  • Collaborated with internal teams for successful execution of projects.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost efficiency.
  • Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
  • Organized meetings between senior management and prospective customers.
  • Attended tradeshows and conferences to network with potential clients.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, partners, and customers.

Fluor Corporation Australia
Perth, Perth

Senior Recruitment Adviser
01.2010 - 11.2013

Job overview

  • My position within the team was to focus on project execution critical positions.
  • Some of these positions included Project Directors, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering and Maintenance Managers.
  • Also, all discipline engineers, mainly mechanical, electrical, structural, process, and chemical.

Worked on big projects with BHP, Woodside. Rio Tinto also took a lead role on many teams put together to win new greenfields and brownfield contracts. My role was to fill in the gaps where we were weak with strong candidates that would make our position stronger in the eyes of the Operator. This was fast-paced work, and I excelled under the pressure, producing excellent results.

Worked on big projects with BHP, Woodside. Rio Tinto also took a lead role on many teams put together to win new greenfields and brownfield contracts. My role was to fill in the gaps where we were weak with strong candidates that would make our position stronger in the eyes of the Operator. This was fast-paced work, and I excelled under the pressure, producing excellent results.

  • Screened resumes, conducted phone screens and scheduled in-person interviews.
  • Developed creative sourcing strategies such as social media campaigns and networking groups.
  • Created reports related to recruitment activity and provided updates on status of searches and hires.
  • Screened resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates for open positions.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
  • Coordinated participation in job fairs and recruitment events to promote the company and attract talent.

The Futures Group HR Consultancy
West Perth, Perth

Account Manager- Energy & Resources
12.2012 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • The Futures Group helps clients solve complex human capital issues by developing an understanding of their unique corporate cultures and delivering tailored solutions that enhance an organization's value through its people.
  • My role at the Futures Group was to start a permanent and contract recruitment division from the ground up.
  • This new division would be focused on the Energy & Resource-based industries.
  • My role was to manage the creation and execution of the new Energy & Resources business unit, with full profit and loss responsibility.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients to maximize revenue potential.
  • Provided product training and support to clients, enhancing their understanding and utilization of the company's offerings.

Tecside Personel
South Perth, Labouchere Rd

Senior Consultant Oil & Gas 360 Degree Role
09.2010 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • TECSIDE recruits all Professional and Technical personnel from project admin support, Design and Drafting to Discipline Engineers, Project Managers/Directors and Construction/Site Personnel.

Maxwell Drummond International
Perth, Perth

Recruitment Consultant
01.2008 - 08.2011

Job overview

  • My key function at Maxwell Drummond is to execute executive search and headhunting for senior management and technical leaders in the Oil & Gas Industry.
  • Screening candidates for a global talent reservoir, which is being put in place to service a global agreement with Schlumberger.
  • This is a major global contract, which covers all Schlumpberger mid-career hires internationally.
  • Also, I'm to present a report identifying suitable business development leads on a weekly basis.
  • Clients that I have worked for range from junior to the largest operating exploration and production companies, to small and large service companies, subsea, as well as EPCM, government, and consultancies.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Managed applicant tracking systems including inputting candidate data into the system.
  • Sourced suitable external recruiters or agencies when necessary.
  • Drafted job postings for clients, posted them on various online platforms, and screened resumes.
  • Regularly monitored progress of active searches against set timelines.
  • Coordinated interview schedules between hiring managers and applicants.
  • Analyzed labor market trends to identify potential sources of talent.
  • Assisted in onboarding activities such as background checks, orientation sessions.
  • Participated in team meetings providing updates on recruitment activity status.
  • Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.

The Furniture Spot

Assistant Manager
05.2004 - 12.2007

Job overview

  • The Furniture Spot has been servicing Australia for over 20 years providing an affordable, value for money range of home furniture
  • My main accountability was to manage and lead sales office and warehouse staff to achieve monthly sales and business targets for a 5-million-dollar business.

Education

North Metropolitan Tafe

Certificate III Business
01.2018

Tafe
Perth, WA

Diploma from Marketing Management And Research
01-1999

Hampton Senior High School

01.1997

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Skills

  • Recruitment
  • Consulting
  • Oil and Gas
  • Subsurface Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Project Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Principal Leads
  • Project Management Directors
  • CEO
  • CIO
  • CFO
  • Geology
  • Reservoir Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Subsea Engineering
  • ROV Operators
  • Sales
  • Business Management
  • Team Management
  • Retail
  • Profit and Loss Accountability
  • Plastering
  • Fabrication
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Account Management
  • Energy and Resources
  • Recruitment Advising
  • Research Consulting
  • Assistant Management
  • MIG welding
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Grinders
  • Hand tool safety
  • Equipment management

References

References upon Request.

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Expanse Engineering
01.2022 - Current

Business Development Manager / Operations Manager

GLC Electrical
10.2015 - 10.2021

Account Manager- Energy & Resources

The Futures Group HR Consultancy
12.2012 - 04.2013

Senior Consultant Oil & Gas 360 Degree Role

Tecside Personel
09.2010 - 01.2011

Senior Recruitment Adviser

Fluor Corporation Australia
01.2010 - 11.2013

Recruitment Consultant

Maxwell Drummond International
01.2008 - 08.2011

Assistant Manager

The Furniture Spot
05.2004 - 12.2007

North Metropolitan Tafe

Certificate III Business

Tafe

Diploma from Marketing Management And Research

Hampton Senior High School

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Michael Duffy