Hi, I’m
Stephen Donohue
Lewisham,NSW
Summary
Customer-oriented Manager with 25 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational insight.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
PPC Moulding Services Pty Ltd
General Manager
2011.09 - Current (13 years)
Job overview
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning - sales increase from AU$15 million in 2011 to AU$165 million in 2023
- Project Managed launch of Malaysian manufacturing in 2016 - now with 4 factories and almost 600 staff
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Managed Quality Certification Programs to ISO13485 / ISO9001
- Managed Business Continuity and Risk Management programs
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
BLUEBIRD / DONORIG ENTERPRISES
DIRECTOR
2008.02 - 2011.09 (3 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Furniture Design / Overseas Manufacture and Import Business
- Wholesaling to Retail and Design Houses
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations
- National Logistics and Distribution of Products
- Environmental Management of Business including Trees4Trees program
Key Technology
GENERAL MANAGER / APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING
1995.10 - 2008.02 (12 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Management of 50 staff in Industrial Food Equipment Manufacturing
- Extensive Travel to International Client Sites in North and South America
- Management of Product Development and R & D
- ·Managed growth from $3 million to $22 million in sales from 1995 to 2006
- Facilitated Sale of Freshline Business to American NASDAQ listed Key Technology
- Continued to work for Key Technology in Applications Engineering Role for 12 months – main client Smiths Chips in Brisbane managing installations of value $1.5 million+
Education
University College Galway , Ireland
Diploma in Quality Assurance from Statistics And Process Controls
09.1989
University College Galway , Galway Ireland
Bachelor of Science from Physics And Mathematics
09.1987
Skills
- Risk Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Operations management
- Project Management
- Regulatory Affairs
- Budget administration
- Performance improvement
- Consistently meet goals
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Negotiation
Timeline
General Manager
PPC Moulding Services Pty Ltd
2011.09 - Current (13 years)
DIRECTOR
BLUEBIRD / DONORIG ENTERPRISES
2008.02 - 2011.09 (3 years & 7 months)
GENERAL MANAGER / APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING
Key Technology
1995.10 - 2008.02 (12 years & 4 months)
University College Galway
Diploma in Quality Assurance from Statistics And Process Controls
University College Galway
Bachelor of Science from Physics And Mathematics
Hobbies
· Follower of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC)
· Member of Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney
· Interested in Conservation and Protection of Lands
· Currently engaged in Diploma in Conservation and Environmental Management
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