Oscar Carre
Loganlea,QLD
Summary
I am actively pursuing a new and challenging career opportunity in the mining industry where I can utilize my extensive experience working on various projects spanning 25 years. I am confident I will be an asset to your team with my ability to stay focused on the goal and identifying and resolving whatever faults might arise.
I am a hands-on kind of person by nature, and the ability to work in remote areas and challenging conditions. Flexible and adaptable to work various rosters on a FIFO basis with a proven track record of achievement promoting a zero harm environment with added expertise in risk management and hazard prevention in the workplace. A results-orientated, hard-working, professional, with a positive can-do attitude. I am confident that my broad experience, in not-for-profit organizations, and farming, coupled with professional and corporate experiences in Australia would make me an excellent candidate for employment within your integral organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Carre Migration Australia
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Carremigration.com.au
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and co-director to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address budget-specific metrics.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Drafted and oversaw the migration of the business format from front office to cloud based.
- Procured and Introduced innovative software (Zoho.com, Trello.com) to better manage virtual operations.
- Conducted interviews and onboarding of new staff
- Conducted sales and networking with corporate clients with the aim to place overseas skilled clients on 457 visas.
Employment Consultant
Nortec
08.2007 - 10.2012
- Managed caseloads of up to 40 monthly clients in search of gainful employment.
- Proofread and edited clients' resumes to improve interview chances.
- Interviewed clients and administered skills assessments to determine employability.
- Enhanced candidates' potential to find employment by teaching job search skills and holding mock interviews.
- Reviewed, tracked and coordinated employment referrals.
- Tracked clients' progress in Government database to provide monthly reports.
- Developed job leads in order to increase placements.
- Increased job availability for clients through local business relationships.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
- Devised and implemented individualized employment plans to support client goals.
Relationships Coordinator
World Vision Australia
05.2005 - 01.2007
- Coached volunteers through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with volunteers and external stakeholders.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Trainee Manager, Customer Service Representative
BP Australia
08.2004 - 09.2007
- Supervise and direct staff to ensure effective presentation of stock, customer service standards, POS procedures, cash handling, safe working and retail food safety practices, stock rotation and store cleanliness standards are met at all times
- Maintain and update staff and financial files and records using BP’s integrated computer system
- Train new staff members in BP’s integrated computer software program for customer service management
- Duties as detailed below together with all aspects of day to day business operations, reporting to and working closely with Store Manager, meeting targets and budgets whilst overseeing staff performance
- Key Duties, : Provide and promote helpful, professional customer service in a retail environment Point of sale procedures, cash handling and shift reconciliation
- Meet retail food safety and general safe working practices
- Visual merchandising, stock management and store cleanliness
- Financial management, reporting and analysis
- Maximise sales opportunities and establish positive relationships with customers and team members.
- Explained services and products to customers in friendly and engaging way.
- Resolved escalated concerns using professionalism and understanding of facets of issue.
Country Operations Manager
Sumaritan's Purse International Relief
02.2000 - 08.2002
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of programs
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill organization's requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with Government departments and external donors
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize legal compliance with UN organizations and local Government.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, culture or overall policy to adhere with local cultural and workplace rules.
- Submitted project proposals to major donors
- Managed purchasing and expenses for projects for operations efficiently.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Financial Planning
RMIT
Bachelor of Law - Legal Studies
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD2012
Bachelor of International Business - undefined
Griffith University
2008
Diploma of International Business - undefined
Adelaide Institute of TAFE
2003
Skills
- Autonomous and Self-Directed
- Deliverables Coordination
- Coordinating with Supervisors
- Team Oversight
- Microsoft Office
- Project Support
- Coordinate Schedules
- Business Development
- Critical Thinking
- Project Deadlines
- Creative Solutions
- Safety Instruction
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Xhosa
Professional Working
References
Shane Breen - 0419278560 Team Leader - Nortec
Aaron Irvine - 0499721451 Personal reference
Timeline
Director
Carre Migration Australia
01.2009 - 01.2023
Employment Consultant
Nortec
08.2007 - 10.2012
Relationships Coordinator
World Vision Australia
05.2005 - 01.2007
Trainee Manager, Customer Service Representative
BP Australia
08.2004 - 09.2007
Country Operations Manager
Sumaritan's Purse International Relief
02.2000 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Business - Financial Planning
RMIT
Bachelor of Law - Legal Studies
Bond University
Bachelor of International Business - undefined
Griffith University
Diploma of International Business - undefined
Adelaide Institute of TAFE
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