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Risuf Amzad

Wagga Wagga,NSW

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.

Overview

Work History

Owner / Operator Courier Driver

Nadia Couriers Ltd, contracted to NZ Couriers Ltd
  • Sorting and delivering freight, Business administration, record keeping and management skills, Effective time management, working to deadlines and under pressure, Communicating with clients and involved parties, Adhering to Health and Safety compliances
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Manager Painter Decorator and Project Manager

Self-employed, Subcontractor To Spotless Services
  • Managing and supervising painters, Ordering and purchasing supplies, Quoting jobs and invoicing on Xero, Mixing and painting (painting at heights and spray painting), Business administration and management tasks, Observing health and safety procedures
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

Project Manager

Self-employed, Canterbury Decorations Ltd
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Foreman / Leading hand Painter/Plasterer

Canterbury Property Repairs Ltd
  • Painting and plastering residential properties, Working to deadlines, Pricing and purchasing jobs, Effecting health and safety procedures
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.

Civil Servant

Fijian Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade
  • Administration at a senior level, Answering customer enquiries, assessing and resolving complaints, Installed Change Management systems, Operated inventory control systems, Implementing policy and procedures, including Auditing, Ensured compliance with health and safety
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Lecturer in Commerce

Sigatoka Education Centre, Fiji
  • Lesson preparation, teaching, tutoring, Marking and reporting, Student management
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Assistant Complex Manager and Duty Manager

Village Force Cinemas, Fiji
  • Managing day to day operations, Staff training, System analysis and administrator of computers, Writing daily, weekly and monthly reports, Marketing and advertising, Balancing and banking daily cash sales, Customer liaison
  • Conducted move-out and move-in inspections to determine charges for damages and market readiness.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Education

Diploma - Small Business And Project Management

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Christchurch, New Zealand
03.2022

Certificate in Business Accounting -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)
01.2003

Advance Certificate in Information Technology -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)
01.2002

Certificate in Restaurant Services -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)
01.2001

Certificate in Banking and Finance -

Lautoka Computer Training Centre
01.2000

Certificate in Japanese Language -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)
01.2000

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)
01.1999

Diploma in Business Studies -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)
01.1998

Diploma in Computer Studies -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)
01.1998

Skills

  • Strong planning, organising, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Honest, hardworking and reliable
  • Ability to follow process, procedures and maintain documentation
  • Excellent communication skills including very good verbal ability to provide clear and concise information
  • The ability to work to deadlines with effective time management skills
  • Able to demonstrate high levels of understanding of and adherence to the Health and Safety practices and regulations of operations
  • Bilingual
  • Business Management
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Budget Administration
  • Labor Relations
  • Consulting
  • Product Branding
  • Marketing
  • Contract Management

References


Zida Khan

Wagga Wagga, NSW

Phone: +61422231106


Ravneet Deo

Sydney, NSW

Phone: +61425551228



Hobbies and Interests

  • Karate (Black Belt)
  • Music
  • Family
  • Travel
  • Cooking
  • Fishing

Timeline

Owner / Operator Courier Driver

Nadia Couriers Ltd, contracted to NZ Couriers Ltd

Manager Painter Decorator and Project Manager

Self-employed, Subcontractor To Spotless Services

Project Manager

Self-employed, Canterbury Decorations Ltd

Foreman / Leading hand Painter/Plasterer

Canterbury Property Repairs Ltd

Civil Servant

Fijian Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade

Lecturer in Commerce

Sigatoka Education Centre, Fiji

Assistant Complex Manager and Duty Manager

Village Force Cinemas, Fiji

Diploma - Small Business And Project Management

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Certificate in Business Accounting -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)

Advance Certificate in Information Technology -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)

Certificate in Restaurant Services -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)

Certificate in Banking and Finance -

Lautoka Computer Training Centre

Certificate in Japanese Language -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)

Diploma in Business Studies -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)

Diploma in Computer Studies -

Fiji National Training Council (FNTC)

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