Robert West
Darwin,NT
Summary
Training Facilitator adept at working with management to prepare and deliver training courses targeted on specific business needs. Evaluates and optimizes current courses to improve effectiveness. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks and Xero accounting software..
Knowledgeable Head Coach with experience developing and leading high-quality programs dedicated to Swimmers achievements in the pool. Focused on improving skills, instilling discipline and building winning teams. Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities developed throughout career.
Queensland Police Officer for in excess of 30 years. Performed duties throughout Queensland in Regional and Remote centres. Attained the Rank of Sergeant OIC (Officer In Charge). Responsible for budgets, equipment and staffing relating to a large Government organization. Responsible for Implementing and designing Risk Management procedures, Standing Orders and Policies and procedures. Also performed duties delivering Training and Assessment of In-Service Courses.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Casuarina Swimming Club
Darwin, NT
09.2021 - Current
- Contracted to Casuarina Swimming Club as Head Coach. Responsible for employment and supervision of junior coaches and staff. Currently training in excess of 60 squad members. Employing 4 junior coaches / staff.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Helped run in-house required mock drills and monthly in-house training.
- Detailed factors such as weather, incidents and aid rendered in daily reports to management.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Informed site director of concerns regarding health and safety of swim students.
Trainer and Assessor
Self Employed Services
Darwin, NT
09.2021 - Current
- Cert IV qualified Trainer and Assessor. Currently delivering ASCTA (RTO 20948) courses in Darwin area. Courses include all facets of aquatic industry including First Aid and CPR.
- Previous experience as Queensland Police Officer for 30 years. During service up until 2018, I held previous Trainer and Assessor qualification BSZ98 and delivered in service training for Queensland Police Service officers
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Assessed student needs to develop effective training plans.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities
Facility Manager
B N Nolan Systems Pty Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Maximized profitability through revenue development, cash control and expense reviews.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Supervised staff of 23 in day-to-day activities.
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform analysis of performance and costs.
- Oversaw facility space leasing and kept peace among units.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
Owner Director
R J RM WEST PTY LTD
Sunshine Coast, Qld
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Founded and managed Property Maintenance business, growing revenue to $120,000 in first year.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Education
Cert IV TAE - Training And Assessing
Plenty Training
Varsity Lakes, QLD01.2022
Skills
- Individualized Coaching
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Training and deployment assistance
- Training courses
- Provider training
- Assessing training needs
- Training administration
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Seasonal Planning
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Equipment Use Monitoring
- Competition Preparation
- Parent Relations
Additional Information
I currently hold numerous qualifications in the Aquatic Industry. I am able to deliver these courses to members of the community seeking to start a career in Aquatics.
My previous experience as an Owner / Director of a successful Sunshine Coast Property Maintenance Company employing four staff, highlights my staff management experience. This business was running completely under staff management when ownership was transferred.
Timeline
Head Coach
Casuarina Swimming Club
09.2021 - Current
Trainer and Assessor
Self Employed Services
09.2021 - Current
Facility Manager
B N Nolan Systems Pty Ltd
09.2020 - 09.2021
Owner Director
R J RM WEST PTY LTD
03.2018 - 09.2021
Cert IV TAE - Training And Assessing
Plenty Training
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