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Sharon Cimarosti

Strathalbyn,Australia

Summary

Dynamic executive-level management professional with a proven track record of driving organizational growth, streamlining operations, and enhancing efficiency. Expertise in developing strategic initiatives that ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards. Recognized for exceptional leadership and critical thinking abilities, delivering successful outcomes while fostering teamwork and operational excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Consultant (Aged Care)
07.2023 - Current
  • Create advocacy strategies
  • Create submissions and presentations to the Chairman of the Board
  • Prepare operation and WH&S Manuals, position descriptions, workplace policies, financial, marketing and communication plans
  • Undertake staff and contractor reviews
  • Review practices to ensure alignment with the Aged Care Quality Standards

Consultant

Consultant (Legal)
08.2018 - Current
  • Assist legal practitioners in sporting disciplinary actions, including preparing and settling Appeals Notices
  • Preparing court documents
  • Facilitating disciplinary matters
  • Attending Supreme Court and Federal Courts

Executive Officer

Equestrian South Australia
01.2013 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: Managed operations of a multi-disciplined sport within a strategic framework which supported the National strategy for growth and development of equestrian sports within Australia
  • Improved the marketability of Equestrian sports within South Australia which in turn demonstrated a growth of 25% in junior membership figures
  • Written successful grant applications to obtain additional project funding
  • Gained a substantial increase in SA State Government funding
  • Secured additional resource assistance from the SA State Government to conduct corporate governance and financial seminars, to ensure all sub-committee members had an improved understanding of processes and the importance of budgeting and good financial management
  • Secured long-term investment from iconic equestrian brands for 8 discipline State Championship events
  • Significantly improved investment from sponsors ($20,000 +) for events such as Horse of the Year
  • Developed and coordinated the implementation of annual business plans and budgets to all sub-committees (9 in total)
  • Development of committee terms of reference and introduction of appropriate governance policies and structure
  • Management of policy framework including document control
  • Assisted the Board of Management in the development of 2 Strategic Plans
  • Introduced quarterly off horse seminars, to ensure both State and developing squad riders gained further education and an understanding of relevant life skills
  • Improved service provision to members including the reduction of waiting periods for registrations and performance issues
  • Provided mentoring leadership and support to all employees
  • Member of the National IT Steering Committee
  • Established and developed a Young Rider program and expo open to all junior equestrian and para riders
  • Worked collaboratively with several of SA leading Private and Public Schools to introduce equine studies, to the curriculum
  • Introduced and implemented new accounting package
  • Ensured branch was maintaining budget forecasts
  • Conducted needs assessment
  • Accountable for full cycle recruitment
  • Undertook yearly staff performance reviews
  • Delivery of club development seminars to affiliates, ensuring relevant resources provided to optimise participation
  • Managed operations of a multi-disciplined sport within a strategic framework which supported the National strategy for growth and development of equestrian sports within Australia

Executive Officer

Strathalbyn Racing Club
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Managed all facets of a large provincial racing and training facility, strengthening financial stability, sponsorship and marketing of venue and events as well as maintaining confidence with the governing body
  • Elevated Strathalbyn Racing Club to the largest provincial training and racing facility within South Australia, and the second largest club within South Australia
  • Developed Strathalbyn Racing Club and positioned as focal point to both the industry and the general racing public
  • Increased patronage by 59% on major race days
  • Increased patronage of mid-week race days by 32%
  • Refreshed function centre and bar facilities
  • Food and Beverage growth of restaurant and function facility improved over 50% in year one and 110% in year 2
  • Retained over 75% seating capacity on non-feature race days within restaurants
  • Attracted and continued to retain 100% seating capacity of restaurants on feature race days
  • Improved beverage facilities revenue in excess of 50%
  • Improved viability and profitability of function centre by 50%
  • Introduced Corporate Governance education, structures, policies and procedures
  • Prepared and introduced WH & S Policies for both employees, trainers and contractors
  • Assisted the Board of Management in the development of a Strategic Plan
  • Prepared and maintained all paper-based and electronic Board Agendas and Minutes
  • Repaid $300,000 loan to the Governing Body (TRSA) within a 5-year period
  • Improved financial position from a severe deficit position to over $200,000 profit
  • Development of 2 new sand tracks
  • Redevelopment of the Grandstand viewing area to a fully functional public bar
  • Managed all facets of a large provincial racing and training facility, strengthening financial stability, sponsorship and marketing of venue and events as well as maintaining confidence with the governing body

Consultant

Greyhound Racing SA
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Undertook and presented a study to assist Greyhound Racing SA and other relevant agencies in the planning of greyhound racing and training facilities including demographic trends, population projections, and location requirements

State Sales Manager, South Australia, Western Australian, Northern Territory

Ingham’s Enterprises Stock Feed Division
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Re invigorated neglected territory, reinstated confidence in the company and regained market share
  • Introduced a new product into the New Zealand marketplace
  • Negotiated product exposure with high end rural merchandisers Landmark, Elders, CRT and Norco
  • Liaised closely with the National Marketing Manager to devise marketing activities and strategies
  • Train and evaluate staff members in New Zealand
  • Hosted information seminars with Staff, Retailers and End-Users
  • Increased sales within the first 12 months by 15%;
  • Obtained projected 3-year growth within the first 12 months

State Sales Manager

Vetsearch International
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Increased SA sales by 25% in year one and a further 30% the following year
  • Increased Tasmanian & Northern Territory sales by 50% in under two years

Skills

  • Organizational management
  • Policy development and optimization
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Process improvements
  • Relationship management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Budget planning
  • Change management
  • Strategic visioning
  • Organizational growth
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management
  • Policy development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Corporate governance
  • Human resources management
  • Consulting

Status

Australian Citizenship

Education And Training

  • Professional Development
  • Internal Programs
  • Governance
  • Strategic Management
  • Policies
  • Working with Difficult People
  • All Abilities Sport & Recreation Training Program
  • Racial Vilification Training
  • Drug Awareness Program
  • Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Finance for Directors
  • Strategy and Risk for Directors

It Skills

  • Microsoft Office: High level
  • Industry Programs: EA Online
  • Xero: High level of proficiency
  • MYOB: High level of proficiency
  • Quicken: Proficient

Board Positions

Harness Racing South Australia

Personal Information

Driving License: South Australian A Class License

Career Path And Key Experience

  • Consultant (Aged Care), 07/01/23, Present, Create advocacy strategies., Create submissions and presentations to the Chairman of the Board., Prepare operation and WH&S Manuals, position descriptions, workplace policies, financial, marketing and communication plans., Undertake staff and contractor reviews., Review practices to ensure alignment with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
  • Consultant (Legal), 08/01/18, Present, Assist legal practitioners in sporting disciplinary actions, including preparing and settling Appeals Notices., Preparing court documents., Facilitating disciplinary matters., Attending Supreme Court and Federal Courts.
  • Executive Officer – Equestrian South Australia, 01/01/13, 07/31/18, Managed operations of a multi-disciplined sport within a strategic framework which supported the National strategy for growth and development of equestrian sports within Australia., Improved the marketability of Equestrian sports within South Australia which in turn demonstrated a growth of 25% in junior membership figures., Written successful grant applications to obtain additional project funding., Gained a substantial increase in SA State Government funding., Secured additional resource assistance from the SA State Government to conduct corporate governance and financial seminars.
  • Executive Officer – Strathalbyn Racing Club, 01/01/08, 12/31/13, Managed all facets of a large provincial racing and training facility, strengthening financial stability, sponsorship and marketing of venue and events., Elevated Strathalbyn Racing Club to the largest provincial training and racing facility within South Australia., Increased patronage by 59% on major race days., Improved financial position from a severe deficit position to over $200,000 profit.
  • Consultant - Greyhound Racing SA, 01/01/11, 12/31/11, Undertook and presented a study to assist Greyhound Racing SA and other relevant agencies in the planning of greyhound racing and training facilities.
  • State Sales Manager, South Australia, Western Australian, Northern Territory – Ingham’s Enterprises Stock Feed Division, 01/01/03, 12/31/08, Re invigorated neglected territory, reinstated confidence in the company and regained market share., Increased sales within the first 12 months by 15%.
  • State Sales Manager, Vetsearch International, 01/01/99, 12/31/02, Increased SA sales by 25% in year one and a further 30% the following year.

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years in leadership
  • Finance, Strategy and Risk training
  • Develop plans and strategies
  • Versatile communicator
  • Innovative problem-solver
  • Ambitious and driven

Timeline

Consultant

Consultant (Aged Care)
07.2023 - Current

Consultant

Consultant (Legal)
08.2018 - Current

Executive Officer

Equestrian South Australia
01.2013 - 07.2018

Consultant

Greyhound Racing SA
01.2011 - 12.2011

Executive Officer

Strathalbyn Racing Club
01.2008 - 01.2013

State Sales Manager, South Australia, Western Australian, Northern Territory

Ingham’s Enterprises Stock Feed Division
01.2003 - 01.2008

State Sales Manager

Vetsearch International
01.1999 - 01.2002

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