MS Office ensemble
Rob Karabeleski
Jannali,NSW
Summary
At Grays.com, I proposed, designed and led projects across the business championing efficiency improvements and fostering stakeholder satisfaction. With expertise in project management and exceptional communication, I streamlined operations, achieving significant cost reductions. My leadership not only enhanced team productivity but also aligned shared services with strategic business goals, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shared Services, Projects & Logistics Manager
Grays.com
Sydney, NSW
Jun.2009 - Current
- Mentored staff members, providing guidance on career development opportunities within the organization.
- Managed cross-functional teams for seamless execution of shared services objectives.
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas of inefficiency and developing targeted solutions.
- Delivered outstanding customer service by resolving complex issues and fostering client satisfaction.
- Reduced costs with strategic vendor negotiations and optimizing resource allocation.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation strategies.
- Implemented best practices in process management, ensuring consistency across functions.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to align shared services with business goals.
- Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation and growth.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategic plans for shared services expansion.
- Achieved service level agreements, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement, promoting open feedback loops among team members to drive ongoing progress towards excellence.
- Coordinated shared services projects from inception to completion, managing timelines and resources effectively.
- Introduced technology solutions that streamlined workflows and increased overall productivity levels.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries, accurate invoicing, and effective issue resolution.
- Streamlined logistics operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
- Identified areas of opportunity for process improvement, leading to increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain visibility and communication.
- Reduced transportation costs through strategic route planning and carrier negotiations.
- Led cross-departmental projects aimed at streamlining logistics processes from end-to-end for maximum efficiency gains.
- Developed key performance indicators to monitor and drive operational improvements.
- Trained and developed team members, fostering a positive work environment that promoted growth and development.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, driving increased efficiency throughout the organization.
- Streamlined operations, optimizing the use of technology for tracking and reporting performance metrics.
- Established a proactive maintenance program, extending the useful life of assets while minimizing unplanned repair costs.
- Participated in asset analysis, appraisals, rehabilitations and sales of foreclosed properties.
- Facilitated team collaboration to align asset management strategies with organizational goals.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous asset documentation and reporting.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing cutting-edge asset management software.
- Optimized asset performance with proactive maintenance and upgrade programs.
- Evaluated transactions and reporting for adherence to applicable regulatory guidelines and data integrity.
- Created key performance indicators to measure and assess investment performance.
- Investigated market changes and devised approaches to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
Education
Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner - Project Management
PM Partners
Sydney NSW2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Philosophy
University of Sydney
Sydney2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Project planning and development
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relations
- Stakeholder Communications
- Staff Management
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk Management
- Document Management
- Scope Management
- Project scope
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Contract Management
- Technical understanding
- Processes and procedures
- Conflict Management
- Data Analysis
- Productivity Improvement
- Agile Methodology
- Presentations
- Performance Improvements
- Logistics Management
- Resource Allocation
- Influencing skills
- Business Analysis
- Procedure Development
- Systems Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading
- Change Control Processes
- Functional & Business Requirements
- Team Leadership
- Documentation And Reporting
- Stakeholder Relations
- Operational Excellence
- Organizational Development
- Internal Controls
- Human Resources Management
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Self Motivation
- MS Office
- Schedule Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Project Planning
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Cost Control
- Revenue Forecasting
- Needs Assessment
- Analytical Skills
- Strategic Initiatives
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Logistics Processes
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Daily Operations Management
- Workload Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Web-based Logistics Information Systems
- Data Interpretation
- Logistics Systems
- Improvements Recommendations
Software
MS Visio
MS Project
MS Sharepoint
MS OneNote
Pipedrive
SAP
Timeline
Shared Services, Projects & Logistics Manager
Grays.com
Jun.2009 - Current
Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner - Project Management
PM Partners
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Philosophy
University of Sydney
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