Robert Bradford
Worongary,QLD
Summary
Goal-oriented Founder with fifteen years of extensive experience securing funding, locating resources and marketing brand. Polished in transferring ideas into actionable plans and developing budget and finance strategies. Ethical leader possessing innovative problem-solving skills and outstanding articulate communication abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CEO
Lake Maintenance
2013 - 05.2018
- Conducted regular performance reviews for senior management team.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Managed overall operations, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success.
- Implemented best practices in corporate governance standards.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Oversaw financial performance, reporting, and forecasting activities.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Collaborated with HR on talent acquisition and retention strategies.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure support.
- Led cross-functional teams towards achieving organizational goals.
- Actively participated in board meetings as an executive member.
- Identified new market opportunities and potential partnerships.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
- Represented organization at industry events and conferences.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Negotiated high-level contracts with suppliers and partners.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
- Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
- Reviewed current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
- Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
- Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
Self Employed
Cash Converters
Newcastle, NSW
1993 - 2014
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Cultivated a positive work environment promoting teamwork.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- Drove customer satisfaction by addressing concerns or feedback promptly.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Managed risk mitigation strategies across all operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Collaborated with sales team to drive revenue growth.
Education
Business Management - Business
Sydney Business College
Sydney, NSW05-2005
High School Diploma -
Belmont High
Newcastle, NSW12-1985
Skills
- Inspirational leadership
- Innovation management
- Crisis Management
- Talent Development
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Relations
- Contract Management
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Organizational Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Planning
- Fiscal Management
- Staff Management
- Policy Development
- Corporate leadership
- Financial Leadership
- Risk Assessments
- Data-driven decision-making
- Customer Relations
- Process Improvements
Certification
- Driver License
- Motor Bike License
- MR Truck License
- Boat License
- High School Certificate
- Business Diploma
Driving Experience
- I have raced speedway for 20 years. This task involved driving a truck fully loaded to race tracks throughout Australia. I have a good mechanical background as I was employed as a fitter when I left school and worked on the race cars also. I now do not race, however do caravanning.
Timeline
CEO
Lake Maintenance
2013 - 05.2018
Self Employed
Cash Converters
1993 - 2014
Business Management - Business
Sydney Business College
High School Diploma -
Belmont High
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