Shaun Simmonds
Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, operational management, and people leadership. Proven track record in project management, profitability initiatives, budget oversight, P&L management and implementing innovative service strategies. Skilled in leading teams to deliver exceptional customer service while ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and a culture of self-improvement. Adept at cultivating strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and drive long-term business growth. Emphasizing inclusive leadership, talent development, and fostering high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals and exceed key performance indicators. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, health, and safety with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Crown Events & Conferences
03.2022 - Current
Core Responsibilities:
- Cultivation of strong and lasting client and supplier relationships.
- Facilitation of smooth collaboration between departments to ensure the delivery of exceptional events.
- Development and empowerment of direct and in-direct reports.
- Issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Management and reduction of budgetary expenditures by effectively reviewing processes, procedures and offerings.
Achievements:
- Spearhead the workforce reduction innovation in January 2025, resulting in a significant payroll saving of $175k
- Engineered numerous digitisation initiatives, resulting in a yearly saving of $45k
- Consumables Initiative - $30k
- Redevelopment proposal
- Successful development of teams including the uniting and increased contributions from the E&C Bar group.
- Overhaul of HS&W management with the broad E&C function including: Kitchens, IDs, Event Management and Operations
Various Positions
Crown Events & Conferences
03.2015 - 03.2022
Education
Thrive Leadership Program -
Crown College
01.2024
Risk Management for Events -
Crown College
01.2023
Leadership & Development Program -
Crown College
01.2019
Skills
- Employee Engagement Techniques
- Service Enhancement
- Monitoring and Development of Efficiency
- Advanced Problem Analysis
- P&L Management
- Project Management
- Risk Management and Analysis Expertise
Timeline
Operations Manager
Crown Events & Conferences
03.2022 - Current
Various Positions
Crown Events & Conferences
03.2015 - 03.2022
Risk Management for Events -
Crown College
Leadership & Development Program -
Crown College
Thrive Leadership Program -
Crown College
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