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In my 13 years in the industry, I have worked across all facets of transport and logistics, from operations through to board meetings. In 2002, I was awarded the New South Wales Government Transport and Logistics Professional Achiever Award and in 2006 became the New South Wales Business Woman of the Year. I was elected to the board of the Transport and Logistics Council in 2007.
Drive the financial and strategic development of the company
Coordinate branches in each state
Achievements
Developed new business unit
Created a 20 per cent increase in customer base
Drove a 15 per cent increase in profits since starting at the company
Apr 02 – Mar 07: Special Projects Manager
Sydney, NSW AU
Metrotravel
Responsibilities
Remotely oversee each business unit and report to executive management
Make recommendations on the financial and strategic direction of the company
Relief management of branches in other states
Advise on financial management issues
Manage and implement changes and updates in ERP software
Train administration and sales staff
Consult on human resources/payroll management
Consult on Industrial Relations and award requirements for all staff.
Set up new business unit in International Logistics
Achievements
Developed new offices in Northern Territory
Implemented new pay structures
Met all company financial budget requirements
Created in-house IT department – saving 20 per cent of costs
Jan 00 – Jan 02: Consultant
Sydney, NSW AU
K&T
Responsibilities
Coordinate the creation of a new office in Perth
Run group training sessions of sales personnel
Run one-on-one software training
Report to Ddirectors and senior managers of the national organisation
Market the program to the industry nationally
Achievements
Successfully set up and manage new office
Had new office running at a profit within 18 months of creation
Created a 500-strong client base from scratch
Sep 98 – Jan 00: Branch Manager
Sydney, NSW AU
Kall Transport and Logistics
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of the branch
Interact with customers to develop long-term client relationships
Build and lead a team of 150
Coordinate departments (import, export, finance and preparation)
Achievements
Achieved business development
Increased branch profits by 10 per cent
Introduction of training and retention programs – decreased staff turnover by 20 per cent and increased job satisfaction according to results of staff surveys
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