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Toby Richardson

Summary


I am a highly motivated and performance-focused candidate with a history of outstanding achievements in Teaching, Safety, and Operations roles. Throughout the course of my career, I have constantly sought to improve myself and those around me, and see this as an opportunity to continue to develop my professional skills and have a positive effect on and with those I work with. I am a hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating processes to adhere to legislation, company policy, and its goals. Growth-oriented team player possessing excellent manual, technical, and managerial abilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations, Work Health and Safety Manager

Apex Steel Supplies
12.2015 - Current
  • Identify any potential hazards to ensure people, product and plant were always working safely and effectively.
  • Planned, implemented, and evaluated safety and production goals for the entire warehouse
  • Delivered and coordinated work health and safety training for over 120 employees, ensuring all staff, contractors, and visitors complied with regulations, our workplace policies, and procedures.
  • Directed workplace investigations and reported to all levels of staff of necessary outcomes.
  • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
  • Implemented and maintained alcohol and other drug testing to ensure the workplace complied with company policies.
  • Regularly conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Responsible for inducting all staff and contractors to ensure they knew and understood company emergency evacuation procedures and safe work practices and policies.
  • Devised and monitored all employees' safety and productivity to assess and seek to improve performance.
  • Responsible for resolving staff conflicts, ensuring thorough and professional investigation was always conducted and appropriate action taken
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring staff.
  • Monitored and analyzed performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed strategies to achieve company goals and stay competitive.
  • Established priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated performance and regularly provided feedback to reward and or improve individual performance.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote a positive experience.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives to all staff
  • Cultivated positive rapport within the company, and ensured employee retention and reward.
  • Introduced quality assurance practices within all aspects of the business from sales to production and delivery.

Labourer

Flinders Ports And Semaphore Containers
12.2014 - 12.2016
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organised and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across the night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues and provided solutions to problems.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Construction Site Supervisor

Westfield Group
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Read plans, interpret drawings, and instructed workers accordingly
  • Supervised contractors to ensure projects were completed on time and to specification.
  • Review project specifications to completely understand all job requirements.
  • Managed subcontractor's safety and productivity.
  • Communicate with all stakeholders and responded effectively, building a safe and positive working environment for all.
  • Provide safety information at inductions and regular toolbox meetings.
  • Remained vigilant about people and plant safety to mitigate chances of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
  • Attended daily on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of work performed and materials/equipment used.
  • Provided regular reports to senior management of the project's progress.
  • Prioritised and delegated workloads effectively.
  • Identified and eliminated hazards or risks through additional training.


Lecturer Art, Architecture and Design

UniSA
01.2000 - 01.2014
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in industry.
  • Initiated award-winning projects that improved student learning and provided benefits to the wider community.
  • Regularly revised program content to help achieve student-centred learning.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
  • Implemented technologies in course delivery to improve student engagement.
  • Supervise student performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate the application of course concepts.
  • Taught a diverse range of students employing various learning methodologies to suit individual needs.
  • Assessed research and course projects with the program.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts (Photography)

UniSA
Adelaide, SA
03.1992

Skills

  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Assessment
  • Time Management
  • Accident Investigation
  • Training Coordination
  • Safety Policy and Protocols
  • Microsoft Office
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Organisational Management
  • Production Management

Accomplishments

    Whilst at UniSA I had a extremely successful and rewarding teaching career with the School of Art, Architecture, and Design.

    2013 UniSA Supported Researcher Award & UniSA Supported Teacher Award.

    2012 UniSA Supported Researcher Award & UniSA Supported Teacher Award.

    2011 UniSA Supported Researcher Award & UniSA Supported Teacher Award.

    2010 Coupe Design In Book Award, Coupe Magazine Design Annual, Canada. Buyers, Sellers & Dealers.

    UniSA Supported Researcher Award & UniSA Supported Teacher Award.

    2009 Gold Pencil Award for best in Book Design awarded by One Show Design Awards New York for More Singles Couples and Queens.

    UniSA Supported Researcher Award & UniSA Supported Teacher Award.

    Australian Graphic Design Associations Judges Choice and Distinction Awards for catalogue More Singles Couples and Queens.

    2008 UniSA Supported Researcher Award & UniSA Supported Teacher Award.

    UniSA Chancellor's Award for Community Engagement for project entitled ArtWest.

    Coupe Design In Book Award, Coupe Magazine Design Annual, Canada. More Singles Couples and Queens.

    New York Type Director's Club Awards More Singles Couples and Queens. and Finsbury Green Sustainability Report. Communications Arts Design Award of Excellence 49th Annual Communications Arts Design, USA. More Singles Couples and Queens.

    STEP Design Award for More Singles, Couples and Queens, awarded by STEP Design Top 100 showcase.

    Australian Graphic Design Association Judges Choice and Distinction Awards for More Singles Couples and Queens

    Hong Kong Designers Association Merit Award Singles, Couples and Queens.

    2007 UniSA Supported Researcher Award & UniSA Supported Teacher Award.

    2006 The Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association Finalist Award Singles, Couples and Queens

    Australian Graphic Design Association Judges Choice and Distinction Award.

    8th AGDA National Biennial Awards. Publications category. Singles, Couples and Queens Design Institute of Australia Commendation Award for Daycorp Property Development publication.

    Design Institute of Australia Award of Merit for Adelaide Symphony Orchestra's Season brochure Design Institute of Australia Award of Merit for the publication Singles, Couples and Queens D&AD's 'In-Book' Award for Publication Singles, Couples and Queens D&AD Global Awards (United Kingdom).

    UniSA Supported Researcher Award & UniSA Quality Teaching Award.

    2005 Adelaide Advertising & Design Awards Finalist and 'Bronze' Award for Singles, Couples & Queens UniSA Supported Teacher Award.

    UniSA Chancellor's Award for Community Service 'Snapshots of a New Life'.

Certification

White Card No. 0647-0000109695-01

Drivers Licence Class MR Licence E63415

Current Senior First Aid Officer Certification (FOA)

Licence to Perform High Risk Work 394739

Classes: Dogman, Vehicle Loading Crane, Gantry Crane Forklift and Elevated Work Platform Licence

Statement of Attainment 11943

Classes Skid Steer, Wheel Loader and Roller/compactor with Integrated tool carrier

TSH Gold Card Operator Licence GC103028

Return to Work Coordinator Certification 40206/2301

Flinders Ports & Maritime Security Identification Card CLV034681

Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Tester Alchlizer Australia

Timeline

Operations, Work Health and Safety Manager

Apex Steel Supplies
12.2015 - Current

Construction Site Supervisor

Westfield Group
10.2015 - 10.2016

Labourer

Flinders Ports And Semaphore Containers
12.2014 - 12.2016

Lecturer Art, Architecture and Design

UniSA
01.2000 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts (Photography)

UniSA
Toby Richardson