Tam Burke
Executive Manager
Melbourne
Summary
Executive manager offering a strong knowledge of budget administration, business development and key decision-making.
Analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Manager- Contracted Delivery
Boxhill Institute & Justice Department Victoria
07.2023 - Current
- I ensure appropriate program delivery in respect to budgets, funding, and contracts with an emphasis on program development and maintaining RTO & Contractual standards.
- Increased productivity within 3 months
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds towards educational programs and activities.
- Supported admissions process through application review and student registration.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
Education Manager
Education Access Australia
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Manage all aspects of the RTO and report directly to the CEO
- Optimised contract management processes by maintaining organised databases tracking key milestones throughout negotiations.
- Increased productivity by 30% in 12 months
- Enhanced company reputation with clients by consistently delivering high-quality contract management services.
- Streamlined internal processes by assisting with implementing new contract management software tools.
- Developed training materials for the procurement team, enhancing their knowledge and skills in contract management.
- Streamlined internal processes for greater efficiency in order processing, quotation generation, and contract management tasks.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and practices in contract management procedures.
- Led cost-saving efforts through strategic vendor negotiations and contract management.
RTO Manager
(REIV) Real Estate Institute of Victoria; Not for Profit (NFP)
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversee all funded contract delivery (Federal & State)
- It worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Increased revenue by $850K in first 12 months
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimise negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Negotiated favourable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, researching, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster the achievement of revenue goals.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Negotiated prices and services with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity, cultural programs, and a robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
General Manager - Contracts
ABEX Institute Of Training
02.2010 - 05.2020
- ABEX Institute of Training is a National Registered Training Organisation with over 1500 students
- Overseen all contract delivery State & Federal
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with effective communication and regular progress updates.
- Facilitated clear communication among team members by organizing regular meetings and providing detailed documentation.
- Delivered high-quality results by adhering strictly to established industry best practices.
- Led change management initiatives to support organizational growth and maintain alignment with evolving priorities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favourable terms and pricing for necessary materials and services.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Teachers Aid - Education Support
Bayside Secondary College (2 campuses)
- The Teacher's Aide position is office administration & student-focused
Skills
- Policy Implementation
- Reporting
- Recruiting / interviewing
- E-Learning
- LMS & SMS
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder management
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Statistical Data
Previouscoursesonscope
- Nursing
- Counselling
- Leadership & Management
- Dental
- Counselling & Mental Health
- Business Administration
- First Aid/Mental Health
- Civil Construction
- Project Management
- Business/Administration
References
Adrian Lea
Associate Director- Commercial Contracts - Box Hill Institute
03 9286 9053
0410 522 224
Michelle Tester
Operations Manager (Line Manager) Box Hill Institute
03 9286 9255
0403 223 519
Education
- TAE40116 Certificate IV Training & Assessment
- Advanced Diploma of Management
- Diploma of Management
- Diploma of Business
- Teachers Aid/Education Support
- MYOB & Xero Advanced Accounting College Melbourne Vic
- Bachelor of Tourism Management - NYC Victoria University Footscray, VIC
- Black Belt (2nd Dan)- Taekwondo
- Current Police Check (within 3 months)
- Current Working with Children check
- Victorian Drivers Licence
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceTimeline
Education Manager- Contracted Delivery
Boxhill Institute & Justice Department Victoria
07.2023 - Current
Education Manager
Education Access Australia
01.2022 - 07.2023
RTO Manager
(REIV) Real Estate Institute of Victoria; Not for Profit (NFP)
06.2020 - 06.2022
General Manager - Contracts
ABEX Institute Of Training
02.2010 - 05.2020
Teachers Aid - Education Support
Bayside Secondary College (2 campuses)
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