Tony

About me:

Candidate Info :
Professional , Trustworthy, Highly competent, Quality focus.

A depth of hands on management experience in Construction, Program Maintenance, Quality outcomes with a focus on numbers, risk and productivity.

Experience :
Worked As Chief Operating Officer at Luna Park Melbourne from April 2018 to till now
Overview of employer:
• An Iconic and historic theme park providing unique experiences to its guests.
Key responsibilities:
• Supervision of all external operations (maintenance and operations) of the theme park
• Management of OH&S
• Budget development, advice and control
• All aspects of staffing, resource planning, training and mentoring
• Configuration, deployment of ICT systems, review of ICT systems and processes for continuous improvement
• Extensive stakeholder and contract management
• Undertaking internal audits
• Ongoing maintenance of Quality Management System and drafting of relevant policy documentation
• Pricing and project management of IT, Operational and Contract initiatives.

Worked As General Manager Corporate Services at Transport Certification Australia Limited from September 2011 to March 2018
Overview of employer:
• TCA is a Commonwealth and state-funded organisation addressing public policy needs through the use of Telematics in the management of selected Transport systems throughout Australia.
Key responsibilities:
• Overall management of Corporate Initiatives within the organisation
• Management, including uplifts and expansions of scope of ISO9001:2015 and ISO27001:2013 accreditations, inclusive of internal audits and ongoing maintenance of Quality Management System and relevant documentation
• Management of all facets of an Office relocation from location search, all lease negotiations and legal documentation, fit out and the move, inclusive of ICT requirements
• Responsible for change management of all ICT projects
• Chair of an internal audit and certification committee
• OH&S Employer representative
• Responsible for individual projects (including ICT projects) (per annum) and overall project management systems within the business using PRINCE2 methodology
• Management and oversight of all financial and contractual affairs of the entity, including running annual retreat and Annual Business and Strategic Planning (Budgeting and forecasting)
• Member of Executive Management Team, reporting at Board and Board Sub Committee’s level
• Liaison with an extensive group of external stakeholders including government organisations
• Management of ICT infrastructure (onsite and cloud based)
• Development of Board papers, Government submissions and Presentations to External stakeholders

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (CONT’D)

Worked As Consultant / Commercial Analyst at A D Wells Consulting / Careers Plus from September 2007 to September 2011
Overview of employer:
• A D Wells Consulting / Careers Plus is an advisory business to service the ad-hoc commercial, project management and recruitment requirements of organisations.
Key responsibilities:
• Recruitment of key staff for clientele
• Hands on delivery of various ad-hoc commercial, project management & recruitment initiatives for client base within timelines set by clientele
• Project Management
• Support & guidance in commercial initiatives
• Management of key contracts and stakeholders during periods of change
• Due diligence and subsequent acquisition, inclusive of contract drafting / negotiation for a consortium.

Worked As General Manager at Mobilesoft Limited from May 2006 to September 2007
Overview of employer:
• Mobilesoft operated offices in Sydney, Melbourne & Perth. Developing unique IP, the business developed in-house software, hardware & maintenance contracts to third parties.

Key responsibilities:
• Overall management of the Melbourne & Perth offices
• Assistant Company Secretary role
• Nurture & develop stakeholder relationships with contracted clientele including TABCORP and BankWest, including contract extensions
• Assist with cash flow planning, strategy & commercial activities associated with the business
• Maintain grants & government assistance initiatives
• Responsible for infrastructure delivery projects such as the delivery of EFTPOS terminals (using PRINCE2 project management methodology).

Worked As Business Analyst / Consultant at Consortium of Linfox Group, Liberty Oil & Virtual from May 2005 to May 2006
Position: Business Analyst / Consultant

Overview of employer:
• Business consortium developed to examine the options to purchase one of Melbourne’s leading icons, Luna Park & participation in the St. Kilda Triangle Project.
Key responsibilities:
• To conduct the due diligence & contract negotiation for the consortium of the amusement park known as Luna Park Melbourne
• To ensure a smooth transition of the park to the new owner
• Co-ordination of the submission requirements for the St. Kilda Triangle project.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (CONT’D)

Worked As Financial Controller at Exodus Limited from December 2000 to March 2002
Overview of employer:
• Exodus was a North American based Internet company primarily offering services within the mission critical data centre industry. Growing by acquisition, the Australian operation maintained three high security commercial data centres in Melbourne & Sydney.

Key responsibilities:
• Maintained day to day running of Melbourne Data Centre
• Ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) were always delivered through efficient operations
• Delivery of Australian financial results on a monthly basis
• Supervision, mentoring & management of accounting staff / contractors / consultants
• Oversight of all procurement activities through building strategies
• Management of all tax obligations, compliance, cash flow activities & day to day finances
• Supervision of payroll, OH&S & HR components of the business.