Russell

About me:

Candidate Info :
I have established a reputation as a transformational-leader who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and commi;ed to furthering standards of excellence.
My expertise encompasses all aspects of strategic planning, operations warehouse/logistic management, HR and capacity building, contract negotiations , bidding/tendering, continuous improvements, budget/cost control, and harnessing teams’ strength to improve companywide performance.
Further, my ability to build consensus among teams and stakeholders to promote transparency and influence positive change has been repeatedly proven. I look forward to bringing these strengths and more to the team.
Please consider the following highlights of my qualifications (or achievements):
Dedicated team player with a collaborative leadership style that fosters long-term partnerships with clients, stakeholders, senior leaders, and teams.
I step in when necessary to cover Truck Driving and Forklift roles to minimise delays.

Experience :
Worked As OWNER at NW Group from December 2014
Founded a consultancy firm dedicated to providing clients with solutions on B2B sales and marketing, event production, HR/risk/change management, venue contracting, social media, and communications strategy.
Key Achievements:
* Provided consultancy services to clients comprising of Staging Dimensions on contract sales and digital media, NW Group on sales, Con-Sol AV and Avcom AV on Human Resources, and Parley Presentations on OH&S regulations.
* Supported Con-Sol AV to source a new Operations Manager whom the company had identified within the industry but had been unable to recruit previously.
* Assessed and reviewed policies/procedures and implemented new standards to enhance operational efficiency and ensure a safe, cost-effective, fast, and reliable turn-around of manufactured products and systems to the market.

Worked As GENERAL MANAGER at Outrayjus Pty Ltd from January 2019 to July 2020
Managed a busy Boutique Beer & Fine Wines logistics company with massive warehouse facilities maintained at ambient and chilled temperatures and responsibilities included picking, despatch, and delivery with a fleet of vans and trucks from Noosa to Byron Bay.
Key Achievements:
* Implemented a skills matrix for recruitment of all required talent pool while managing a workforce of 42 staff at any given time, updated OH&S policies/procedures, and completed incident investigations and record-keeping tasks.
* Acted as the subject matter expert for all logistics issues and facilitated the timely accomplishment of targets against set KPIs.
* Supported financial management through expenditure verification and purchasing of consumables required for warehouse operations and directed the preparation of reports and data analysis.
* Conducted rolling and annual stocktakes and optimised inventory stock holding, order processing workflows, and storage capacity.
* Delivered transformation and overhaul strategies that aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
* Developed high-end strategies to govern communication of policies, news, issues, and general employee relations, leading to a 95% improvement in employee engagement.

Worked As HR Truck Driver at Exponet, Various Locations QLD from February 2017 to November 2019
Delivery of event rental equipment across South-East Queensland including 6 months of Commonwealth Games venues doing up to 6 return trips to Gold Coast daily. Worked shifts anytime day/night/7 days

Worked As TEACHER at TAFE Brisbane from April 2016 to November 2019
Instructed Diploma students pursuing Event and Business subjects throughout TAFE Brisbane sites and corporate offices with modules consisting of risk and safety, venues, logistics, operations, supervising, and mentoring.
Key Achievements:
* Oversaw the successful completion of curricula and graduation of 35 Technical staff at QLD Performing Arts Complex on Mentoring and Supervising coursework including personality, learning, and effective employee engagement.
* Applied previous experience with students to offer real-life examples when presenting the curriculum, resulting in 99% students’ success during tenure in the position.

Worked As GENERAL MANAGER at AST Management Pty Ltd Management from November 2014 to November 2015
Held accountability for 12 staff mandated to deliver 17 conferences and committees in 12 months with subject matter covering mental health, city design, disaster response, regional development, and satellite communication.
Key Achievements:
* Followed-up for timely receipt of agenda, marketing content, and registration documents via online and social media platforms.
* Championed the staging of Australia’s first stakeholder-based conference on developing Northern Australia with 350 delegates from three tiers of government, across three states, defence, industry, indigenous, scientific, business, and community leaders.
* Achieved an average of 15%+ in delegate registrations and improved profitability for all staged conferences and committees.

Worked As TEACHER – Event Management Evenings at Fitzwilliam Institute Ltd from April 2009 to February 2015
Ensured course content met accreditation standards, motivated and mentored students for top performance, and monitored development and progression to achieve students’ personal goals and objectives.
Key Achievements:
* Delivered three hours’ lessons on conference logistics and production, risk management, sustainability, and public relations to adult students.

Worked As REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER at Staging Dimensions Pty Ltd from April 2008 to August 2011
Spearheaded renegotiation of 120 staff contacts and promoted a stimulant work environment via change delivery across the state for employees had lost trust in the state and national management.
Key Achievements:
* Reorganised the FNQ and merged SEQ operations into a new Logan facility, resulting in reduced costs, optimised staff schedules, and efficient equipment/resource allocation.
* Improved the company reputation within the region and also fostered a positive relationship with existing high-value venue contracts.