Achieve excellence in a Human Resources Department that has stewardship of a company goals and values
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER
AUTOLAC
09.2023 - 04.2025
At Autolac I have mentored new Branch Managers in unique aspects of the Wollongong Branch. I have also adapted my modus operandi to adapt to each Managers new requirements
At Autolac I designed reasonable adjustments for staff with cognitive disabilities. An example is colour coding despatch bays for staff with dislexia.This encouraged staff to be courageous in requests for inclusive workplace practices
At Autolac I have shown integrity by reporting and requesting mediation with staff that breached Company Policy
At Autolac I have used my integrity to lead all staff by example in applying Company values and Policies in all aspects of my performance
At Autolac I applied my communication skills to tailor my pitch to different customer expertise leading to directly to increased sales
At Autolac I developed time management strategies that led to me being able to better meet the needs of customers by increased efficiency when staffing was reduced
At Autolac I collaborate with the Manager to increase product knowledge and therefore sales of customers other staff and myself. Sales as a result have rose from $60 000 / month to $80 000 / month
HEAD TEACHER
NSW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
04.1996 - 11.2022
Proven ability to lead faculty programming with an aging staff fearful of change that incorporated students learning ICT skills including Bring Your Own Device (I have an AI Certificate)
I supervised the implementation and design of curriculum changes to the HSC English Syllabus. An example of this was the introduction of the Fundamentals option for senior students
I designed new Gifted and Talented English and History programs when Ryde Secondary College became a Selective High School. I have designed and implemented Individual Learning Programs for First Nations students at Picton High School
As First Nations coordinator I fostered family and AECG (Aborigine Education Community Group) involvement in whole school projects as well as contribute to the development of Individual Learning Programs. This preserved the integrity of cultural identity for First Nations Students
As a Peers Support and Peer mediation coordinator I was responsible for training students in mediation skills as well as supervise peer mediation
I have proven integrity in applying School values in student management. Often this meant resolving ethical dilemmas between punitive discipline versus support for disadvantaged students with behavioural difficulties
I developed and communicated complex and culturally significant learning Programs for First Nations that led to retention rates increasing by 15%
I was able to effectively communicate the need to target programs to meet the needs of individual students that led to raising literacy levels both in the English Faculty and Aboriginal.Education
As Head Teacher that led First Nations education I designed NAIDOC days that included feeder primary school that led to parents choosing to send their child to Picton High
ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN
TRITIUM
03.2022 - 07.2022
As LCPL I trained soldiers in changing weapon systems including introduction of Night Vision Goggles and new radios including personal communication devices
As LCPL I have operational experience which means I adapted and trained other soldiers to adapt skills to differing mission objectives that gave them confidence and courage whilst on overseas deployment
As LCPL I mentored soldiers in different aspects of performing their duties. I am a qualified Small Arms Coach
As LCPL I was a link person between the soldiers and the chain of command which meant fostering positive attitudes to the performance of soldiers' duties
As LCPL I developed strategies to maintain morale the led to successfully achieving objectives of the chain of command
As LCPL I collaboratively worked with the chain of command to ensure soldiers understood and implemented commanders intent
RIFLEMAN /LCPL
AUSTRALIAN ARMY RESERVE
12.1997 - 01.2011
As a Lance Corporal the smooth running of a Section / Squad meant informally mediating internal conflict before they escalated to more serious issues
As a Lance Corporal I was expected to epitomise the values of the Australian Army by leading by example. My integrity in doing this led to me being awarded the Soldiers Medallion
As a Lance Corporal I successfully communicated the value of joining the Reserves in recruitment drives that led to many people enlisting
Education
Mediation and Conflict Resolution -
ESSEC
Successful Negotiation Essentials - undefined
Michigan University
01.2025
Advanced Certificates - undefined
Excel, Word, Outlook
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts / Diploma of Education - undefined
UNSW
01.1995
Skills
Effective record-keeping and organization in retail operations
Effective communicator across multiple platforms
- highly proficient time management skills that means I can meet deadlines
-independent, able to work without supervision
Effective multi-tasking
Flexibility in dynamic environments
Certification
- Excel, Word, Outlook,(Essential)
- Negotiation In the Workplace (Michigan University)
- Introduction to AI (NSW TAFE)
Timeline
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER
AUTOLAC
09.2023 - 04.2025
ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN
TRITIUM
03.2022 - 07.2022
RIFLEMAN /LCPL
AUSTRALIAN ARMY RESERVE
12.1997 - 01.2011
HEAD TEACHER
NSW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
04.1996 - 11.2022
Successful Negotiation Essentials - undefined
Michigan University
Advanced Certificates - undefined
Excel, Word, Outlook
Bachelor of Arts / Diploma of Education - undefined