PHILIP DONATO
Moncrieff,Australia
Summary
Goal-oriented and dynamic leader with extensive experience in the Retail and Sporting Industries. Seeking a leadership position in a people-focused organisation that offers opportunities for career growth. Known for strong interpersonal skills, effective team collaboration, and a proactive approach to achieving company goals. Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, enhance productivity, and drive efficiency in fast-paced environments. Key strengths include: Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams to achieve high performance and exceed organisational targets. Effective Communication: Strong communicator with the ability to build customer loyalty and ensure team alignment with company objectives. Organisational Skills: Detail-oriented and highly organised, with a focus on optimising workflow and meeting deadlines in demanding environments. Self-Management & Time Efficiency: Skilled in prioritising tasks and managing time effectively to meet both customer expectations and business needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Manager (Various Department)
Costco Wholesale Canberra Airport
02.2015 - 11.2024
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimising waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to ensure employee development.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
- Advised upper management on key decisions based on thorough analysis of sales trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
- Implemented quality control measures that resulted in improved products or services within the department offerings.
Youth Football Coach
Radford College
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Boosted player confidence through personalised training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
- Increased athlete''s skills development through individualised training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing athletes with constructive feedback and setting clear goals for improvement.
- Fostered leadership among players, by creating mentorship programs that paired experienced athletes with newcomers.
Assistant Coach (Junior)
Barca Academy (Holiday Clinics) Australia
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in maintaining discipline among team members both on the field off the field.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration among players through group exercises and team-building activities.
- Evaluated individual player strengths and weaknesses to create customised training plans for improvement areas.
- Assisted head coach with organising practice sessions, ensuring a smooth team operation.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
Education
Diploma - Leadership And Management
Jigsaw Consulting Group
Southport, QLD11.2018
Skills
- Proven leadership abilities, fostering team engagement and performance
- Strong work ethic with a results-driven mindset
- Dynamic, adaptable approach to problem-solving and decision-making
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
- Skilled in analysing challenges and implementing effective solutions
- Expertise in staff development, coaching, and performance evaluation
- Excellent communication skills, fostering collaboration and clear dialogue
- Self-motivated with a continuous drive for personal and professional growth
- Dependable and consistently delivers high-quality results
- Experienced in staff management, training, and mentoring
- Proficient in recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention strategies
- Strong vendor relationship management and negotiation skills
Certification
- Football Coach: AFC/FC C-Diploma (in progress)
- Community Coach Training Program
- Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP)
- Provide First Aid/CPR
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence
- Ride-On Electric Pallet Jack
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Timeline
Assistant Coach (Junior)
Barca Academy (Holiday Clinics) Australia
07.2024 - 07.2024
Youth Football Coach
Radford College
03.2023 - 09.2024
Department Manager (Various Department)
Costco Wholesale Canberra Airport
02.2015 - 11.2024
- Football Coach: AFC/FC C-Diploma (in progress)
- Community Coach Training Program
- Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP)
- Provide First Aid/CPR
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence
- Ride-On Electric Pallet Jack
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Diploma - Leadership And Management
Jigsaw Consulting Group
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