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Vic Dawson

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Knowledgeable Strategy Director with over 10 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Strategic leader offering skills in Business Management and Human Resources. Innovative and enthusiastic Managing Director striving to create successes for organizations while building lasting relationships.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Axent Medical Pty Ltd
Five Dock, NSW
05.2014 - Current
  • Used expertise to cultivate relationships with existing clients, develop new client relationships and win business.
  • Formulated strategic vision to drive mission and goals while stimulating revenue, profitability and growth.
  • Fostered strong internal and external networks to achieve business objectives.
  • Developed product and service expertise across groups to deliver desired client experience.
  • Developed rapport and instilled confidence with clients to develop credibility and earn trust.
  • Evaluated performance management systems and devised improvements to strengthen controls and optimize results.
  • Leveraged monitoring and control reports to verify data, manage risk and minimize losses
  • Contributed to profitability through expense control and pricing practices for products and services.
  • Negotiated pricing using discretion to build profitable portfolio.
  • Conducted independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
  • Broke down strategic problems and analysis to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Liaised with senior leaders to recommend strategy and new initiatives based on in-depth understanding of business.
  • Maximized efficiency of operational systems by updating internal frameworks and controls.
  • Distilled market and internal data to negotiate solutions and terms and conditions.
  • Built collaborative and functional teams to create highest value for stakeholders.
  • Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.

Strategy Director

Centre for Digestive Diseases
Five Dock, NSW
11.2013 - 05.2024
  • Conducted performance reviews using key performance indicators to track efficiency and discover opportunities for additional training.
  • Oversaw operations management, executive leadership, and change management initiatives.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies, and company policies.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored managerial staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational, and departmental issues.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance the company's suite of products and services.
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste, and eliminating business bottlenecks.
  • Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging healthcare trends.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to a cohesive leadership structure.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
  • Evaluated existing processes, policies, procedures, and systems in order to make recommendations for improvements.
  • Designed innovative methods for improving operational efficiency while reducing costs.
  • Developed communication tools such as presentations and reports that effectively conveyed information about the company's strategic direction.
  • Coached team members on how best to utilize resources available in order to maximize results.
  • Built relationships with external partners including vendors, clients, suppliers in order to foster collaboration on projects related to strategy execution.
  • Assessed risk associated with various strategic initiatives and developed mitigation strategies accordingly.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulations impacting the organization's strategy implementation efforts.
  • Contributed towards developing an agile culture within the organization by introducing a continuous improvement mindset among employees at all levels.
  • Analyzed current market conditions, identified key competitors, and created plans to increase market share.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams from multiple departments to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.

Legal Clerk / Business Strategist

Centre for Digestive Diseases
Five Dock, NSW
10.2009 - 10.2013
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
  • Took detailed notes in meetings and disseminated information afterward.
  • Compiled meeting agendas and supportive materials ahead of meetings.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.

Childcare Assistant

Parramatta Preschool and Family Day Care
North Parramatta, NSW
05.2007 - 10.2009
  • Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
  • Maintained neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
  • Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
  • Supervised and cared for children ages [Number] to [Number].
  • Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
  • Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.

Private Nanny

Family with 2 boys in Artarmon NSW
Artarmon, NSW
07.2006 - 05.2007
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
  • Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.

Childcare Assistant

Workplacement - North Parramatta Childcare Centre
North Parramatta, NSW
05.2006 - 05.2006
  • Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
  • Maintained neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
  • Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
  • Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.

Family Nanny

Family with 3 children in Hong Kong
12.2002 - 12.2004
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Maintained organized and clean children's areas.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Supported household operations by completing laundry, cooking meals and performing light cleaning.
  • Helped with homework, studying and reading to enhance learning.
  • Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Bathed and dressed children, teaching grooming and hygiene.

Customer Service Assistant

Puyat Sports, Bowling Centre
Baguio City, Philippines
07.2000 - 08.2001
  • Collaborated closely with colleagues to meet customer needs.
  • Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Communicated information to customers about product quality, value and style.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Participated in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of company and position.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to feedback, comments and complaints.
  • Met or exceeded customer service metrics by providing excellent customer support.
  • Referred inquiries to supervisors where appropriate and kept customers updated throughout process.
  • Liaised between customers and various departments to resolve issues and satisfy inquiries and requests.
  • Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Utilized job-related software to prepare change of address records and issue service discontinuance orders.
  • Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.

Accounts Clerk

Saint Louis University
Baguio City , Philippines
05.1999 - 05.1999
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
  • Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
  • Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
  • Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
  • Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
  • Utilized automation system to process payments and invoices to streamline transactions.
  • Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
  • Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.

Education

Student At Law (deferred) - Law

Legal Profession Admission Board
University Of Sydney
03.2013

Diploma - Children's Services - Childcare

ECTARC
Sydney NSW
09.2009

Certificate III - Children's Services - Childcare

TAFE Meadowbank
Meadowbank, Sydney NSW
06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Commerce - Business Management

Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines
03.2001

High School Diploma -

BCNHS, Rizal Annex High School
Baguio City, Philippines
03.1997

Primary School Diploma -

Rizal Elementary School
Baguio City, Philippines
03.1993

Skills

  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Management Team Building
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Employee Motivation
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cost Reduction
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Process Improvements
  • Program Optimization
  • Resource Allocation
  • Business Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Administrative Management
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Performance Assessment
  • Customer Service Management
  • Staff Development
  • Supplier Monitoring
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Client Relationships
  • Mentoring and Training
  • Team Collaboration
  • Audit tracking
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Payroll Administration
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Profit and loss analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Payment Processing
  • Corporate Governance
  • Partnership Development
  • Brand strategy
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Performance Benchmarking
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Resource Utilization
  • Succession Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Media Relations
  • Brand Management
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • New Business Development
  • Business Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Revenue Growth
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Time management abilities
  • MIssion and Vision
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Team building
  • Planning and coordination
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Client Engagement
  • Problem-Solving
  • Executive Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Negotiation
  • Reliability
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Managing Director

Axent Medical Pty Ltd
05.2014 - Current

Strategy Director

Centre for Digestive Diseases
11.2013 - 05.2024

Legal Clerk / Business Strategist

Centre for Digestive Diseases
10.2009 - 10.2013

Childcare Assistant

Parramatta Preschool and Family Day Care
05.2007 - 10.2009

Private Nanny

Family with 2 boys in Artarmon NSW
07.2006 - 05.2007

Childcare Assistant

Workplacement - North Parramatta Childcare Centre
05.2006 - 05.2006

Family Nanny

Family with 3 children in Hong Kong
12.2002 - 12.2004

Customer Service Assistant

Puyat Sports, Bowling Centre
07.2000 - 08.2001

Accounts Clerk

Saint Louis University
05.1999 - 05.1999

Student At Law (deferred) - Law

Legal Profession Admission Board

Diploma - Children's Services - Childcare

ECTARC

Certificate III - Children's Services - Childcare

TAFE Meadowbank

Bachelor of Science - Commerce - Business Management

Saint Louis University

High School Diploma -

BCNHS, Rizal Annex High School

Primary School Diploma -

Rizal Elementary School

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