Wes Bruce
Main Beach,QLD
Summary
Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of training, production writing, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
TW Group Europe SRL
03.2023 - Current
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Director
Tactical Gear Distributors PTY LTD
08.2017 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Director
SRBM Consulting PTY LTD
12.2009 - Current
- Created and wrote company policies and procedures.
- Created assessment tools and subject matter for Registered Training Organisations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
COLLEGE DIRECTOR
TAFE QLD (HILLCREST CAMPUS)
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Develop and write assessment tools
- Develop and write all course reading material.
- Develop and write campus policies for the high risk use of firearms.
FITTER ARMOURER
AUSTRALIAN ARMY
10.2003 - 10.2008
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Service and Maintain weapons.
- Service and maintain small engines.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
PROGRAM MANAGER
TAFE QUEENSLAND (MAROOCHYDORE CAMPUS)
12.2000 - 05.2008
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate students.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Delivered programs across Queensland to over 2000 students with positive outcomes.
- Developed and wrote training material.
Education
Graduate Diploma - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
ASSET COLLEGE
Brisbane, QLD03.2024
Advanced Diploma - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
THE RTO SHOP COLLEGE
Melbourne, VIC09.2018
DIPOLMA - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TBS CONSULTING PTY LTD
Brisbane, QLD07.2014
DIPLOMA - TRAINING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
TBS CONSULTING PTY LTD
Brisbane, QLD07.2014
DIPLOMA - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TBS CONSULTING PTY LTD
Brisbane, QLD06.2014
DIPLOMA - WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFTEY
TBS CONSULTING PTY LTD
Brisbane, QLD07.2013
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICE - FITTER AND TURNER
DEVET
Brisbane, QLD07.1989
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Project Coordination
- Creativity and Innovation
Timeline
Director
TW Group Europe SRL
03.2023 - Current
Director
Tactical Gear Distributors PTY LTD
08.2017 - Current
Director
SRBM Consulting PTY LTD
12.2009 - Current
COLLEGE DIRECTOR
TAFE QLD (HILLCREST CAMPUS)
05.2008 - 06.2010
FITTER ARMOURER
AUSTRALIAN ARMY
10.2003 - 10.2008
PROGRAM MANAGER
TAFE QUEENSLAND (MAROOCHYDORE CAMPUS)
12.2000 - 05.2008
Graduate Diploma - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
ASSET COLLEGE
Advanced Diploma - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
THE RTO SHOP COLLEGE
DIPOLMA - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TBS CONSULTING PTY LTD
DIPLOMA - TRAINING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
TBS CONSULTING PTY LTD
DIPLOMA - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TBS CONSULTING PTY LTD
DIPLOMA - WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFTEY
TBS CONSULTING PTY LTD
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICE - FITTER AND TURNER
DEVET
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