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Robert Owen

Newcastle ,NSW

Summary

Experienced educator and former Business Owner, also Retail Area Manager, skilled in coordinating AMP30815 Certificate III in Australian Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) delivery across diverse settings. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective training programs and strong stakeholder relationships. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - Meat & Trade Allied

TAFE NSW
10.2023 - Current
  • Providing appropriate variety and flexibility in educational practices
  • Undertaking assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes of Students
  • Record keeping of Student results
  • Lesson Planning - Classroom, Remote in the workplace, Online classes
  • Contributing to decision-making that affects the learning environment to meet regulatory requirements
  • Liaising with local industry, other educational providers, and the community to ensure that education and training are relevant and responsive to industry needs
  • Complying with appropriate legislative requirements, organisational policies, and promoting the principles of occupational health and safety, ethical practice, and equal opportunity in a culturally diverse society
  • Participating cooperatively in the development and implementation of agreed quality improvement processes by reflecting on my own experience, my performance, and the evaluation of processes and program outcomes.
  • Contributing to decision-making that affects the learning environment
  • Liaising with local industry, other educational providers, An the community to ensure that education and training are relevant and responsive to needs
  • Complying with appropriate legislative requirements, organisational policies, and promoting the principles of occupational health and safety, ethical practice, and equal opportunity in a culturally diverse society
  • Participating cooperatively in the development and implementation of agreed quality improvement processes by reflecting on experience, my performance, Also evaluation of processes and program outcomes.
  • Maintaining and developing professional relevance and expertise in educational and technical disciplines;
  • Provide support to students to carry out tasks and facilitate their understanding of the learning materials and concepts.
  • Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices and strategies.

Small Business Owner

Butchery - Retail / Ecommerce
06.2017 - 11.2023
  • Trained staff on operational procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and business policies.
  • Developed Training tools for the team - Computer-based systems - E-commerce business
  • Developed Training tools - For product production
  • Delivering training tools across multiple sites
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth business functionality and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and attract new customers.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize supply chain efficiency.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making for growth initiatives.
  • Established vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and maintain product quality standards.
  • Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
  • Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and establishing strong customer relationships.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that motivated employees towards achieving their potential while contributing significantly towards overall company success.

Retail Area Manager

Woolworths Group
10.1994 - 03.2017
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple retail locations, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
  • Leading teams of over 200 team members
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving strategic initiatives for revenue growth and market expansion.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management and reduce stock discrepancies.
  • Led performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional development among staff members.
  • Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor store performance, aligning objectives with company goals.
  • Managed budget allocations for operational expenditures, ensuring effective resource utilization across all locations.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired talented individuals bringing dynamic sales expertise to organization.
  • Conducted ongoing staff development to help employees achieve growth within their job roles.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the retail area.

Education

Certificate IV Training & Assessment TAE40122 - Training & Assessing

International Teacher Training Academy
Coffs Harbour, NSW
11-2023

Trade Certificate - Meat Processing - Updated - Butchery

TAFE NSW
NSW
03-2025

Food Safety Supervisor -

NSW Government
Online
05-2022

Smallgoods Manufacturing -

TAFE NSW
NSW
06-1991

Trade Certificate - Butchery -

TAFE NSW
12-1990

Skills

  • Coordinating AMP30815 Certificate III delivery in classroom, online, and workplace settings
  • Delivering also proven ability to follow Safe Work Policies in the workplace, also in a training environment
  • Time Management to meet Workplace & Student timelines
  • Working Remotely - Across large geographic areas
  • Record keeping to meet the requirements of the workplace and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Ability to communicate with large groups from Culturally diverse groups
  • Ability to meet students' & workplace learning needs

Timeline

Teacher - Meat & Trade Allied

TAFE NSW
10.2023 - Current

Small Business Owner

Butchery - Retail / Ecommerce
06.2017 - 11.2023

Retail Area Manager

Woolworths Group
10.1994 - 03.2017

Certificate IV Training & Assessment TAE40122 - Training & Assessing

International Teacher Training Academy

Trade Certificate - Meat Processing - Updated - Butchery

TAFE NSW

Food Safety Supervisor -

NSW Government

Smallgoods Manufacturing -

TAFE NSW

Trade Certificate - Butchery -

TAFE NSW

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