Rachel Dunn
Lauderdale,TAS
Summary
Results-driven CEO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing operations.
Proud palawa woman from lutruwita Tasmania bringing over 30 years of expertise working in Aboriginal community within the health, family violence and child protection areas.
Led a small Aboriginal organisation into expediential growth over 17 years with a well respected reputation statewide that includes solid partnerships with many diverse stakeholders in the government and non government primary health, family violence and community sectors.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Karadi Aboriginal Corporation
06.2006 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Increased revenue by 400% in 6 years
- Increased staff and programs by 600% over 6 years
Consultant
Self Employed Services
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with peers across organizational levels, redesigning and implementing end-to-end activities impacting older Australian, First Nations and children
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate short- and long-term success.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Justice And Criminology
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS03.2026
Skills
- Strategic Direction
- Operational Oversight
- Public Relations Understanding
- Stakeholder Relations
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Policy Development and Optimization
- Policy Updates
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Partnership
- Health Programs
- Service Delivery
Board Representation
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisory Council
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan Implementation Subcommittee
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Peak
Tasmanian Family and Sexual Violence Liaison Project reference group
University of Tasmania Ethics Research Group
ROSA Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee
Palliative Care Yarning Circle
Timeline
Consultant
Self Employed Services
10.2021 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Karadi Aboriginal Corporation
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Justice And Criminology
University of Tasmania
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