Karen Luu
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Katie Jacklin (LLB, LLM)
It was my pleasure to work alongside Karen. Karen’s mastery for both her core role and the projects that extended beyond it were critical to the growth of the company and its people.
Darren Watkins
I had the opportunity to work with Karen on two Greenfield implementations: Toll/Kmart & Toll/adidas. In the role of Employee Relations Manager, Karen was a significant stakeholder in all aspects of recruitment, induction & training of a workforce at Kmart 200+ & adidas 100+. Through Karen guidance, it enabled the establishment of a successful,strong & sound workforce across all levels of the operation at both sites.This led to confidence in the relationships between Toll & Kmart, Toll & Adidas. In addition to the above, whist Karen performed the roles of Safety Manager - Southern Region and Regional Manager HSE - Melbourne, Karen assisted sites I was at, increasing the knowledge of multiple layers of the respective workforces in all aspects of Health Safety & Environment. Karen facilitated sessions with a sense of purpose & passion which led to the participants being highly engaged an inspired to raise their personal commitment to zero injuries. Karen has an enormous array of skills, though what stood out consistently over the 8 years we worked together at Toll where the characteristics of 1. Determination 2. Discipline. 3. Diligence
Sotheary Bryant
Karen and I work together at FCW Lawyers and apart from our respective roles we are both members of the Executive at the firm. Karen adds tremendous value to our business in both roles that she performs. As as our COO, Karen is a go-getter, efficient and innovative - no matter which specific function Karen is executing (which ranges from HR, marketing, business development and project management to name a mere few!) Karen develops effective solutions and implements these seamlessly into the business. Karen's role requires her to utilize a broad range of skills including the ability to consistently and quickly pivot between functions as needs arise. Strong and progressive leadership skills and attributes are required to perform effectively as a member of the firm's Executive - Karen possesses these skills and without her, the Executive would not be the high performing team that it is for the business. She demonstrates her commitment to support our business to succeed in everything that she does for us - big or small. Lastly, socially Karen is one of the funniest people i know - there is no such thing as a boring event when Karen is concerned
Katie Jacklin (LLB, LLM)
It was my pleasure to work alongside Karen. Karen’s mastery for both her core role and the projects that extended beyond it were critical to the growth of the company and its people.
Darren Watkins
I had the opportunity to work with Karen on two Greenfield implementations: Toll/Kmart & Toll/adidas. In the role of Employee Relations Manager, Karen was a significant stakeholder in all aspects of recruitment, induction & training of a workforce at Kmart 200+ & adidas 100+. Through Karen guidance, it enabled the establishment of a successful,strong & sound workforce across all levels of the operation at both sites.This led to confidence in the relationships between Toll & Kmart, Toll & Adidas. In addition to the above, whist Karen performed the roles of Safety Manager - Southern Region and Regional Manager HSE - Melbourne, Karen assisted sites I was at, increasing the knowledge of multiple layers of the respective workforces in all aspects of Health Safety & Environment. Karen facilitated sessions with a sense of purpose & passion which led to the participants being highly engaged an inspired to raise their personal commitment to zero injuries. Karen has an enormous array of skills, though what stood out consistently over the 8 years we worked together at Toll where the characteristics of 1. Determination 2. Discipline. 3. Diligence
Sotheary Bryant
Karen and I work together at FCW Lawyers and apart from our respective roles we are both members of the Executive at the firm. Karen adds tremendous value to our business in both roles that she performs. As as our COO, Karen is a go-getter, efficient and innovative - no matter which specific function Karen is executing (which ranges from HR, marketing, business development and project management to name a mere few!) Karen develops effective solutions and implements these seamlessly into the business. Karen's role requires her to utilize a broad range of skills including the ability to consistently and quickly pivot between functions as needs arise. Strong and progressive leadership skills and attributes are required to perform effectively as a member of the firm's Executive - Karen possesses these skills and without her, the Executive would not be the high performing team that it is for the business. She demonstrates her commitment to support our business to succeed in everything that she does for us - big or small. Lastly, socially Karen is one of the funniest people i know - there is no such thing as a boring event when Karen is concerned
Katie Jacklin (LLB, LLM)
It was my pleasure to work alongside Karen. Karen’s mastery for both her core role and the projects that extended beyond it were critical to the growth of the company and its people.
Darren Watkins
I had the opportunity to work with Karen on two Greenfield implementations: Toll/Kmart & Toll/adidas. In the role of Employee Relations Manager, Karen was a significant stakeholder in all aspects of recruitment, induction & training of a workforce at Kmart 200+ & adidas 100+. Through Karen guidance, it enabled the establishment of a successful,strong & sound workforce across all levels of the operation at both sites.This led to confidence in the relationships between Toll & Kmart, Toll & Adidas. In addition to the above, whist Karen performed the roles of Safety Manager - Southern Region and Regional Manager HSE - Melbourne, Karen assisted sites I was at, increasing the knowledge of multiple layers of the respective workforces in all aspects of Health Safety & Environment. Karen facilitated sessions with a sense of purpose & passion which led to the participants being highly engaged an inspired to raise their personal commitment to zero injuries. Karen has an enormous array of skills, though what stood out consistently over the 8 years we worked together at Toll where the characteristics of 1. Determination 2. Discipline. 3. Diligence
Sotheary Bryant
Karen and I work together at FCW Lawyers and apart from our respective roles we are both members of the Executive at the firm. Karen adds tremendous value to our business in both roles that she performs. As as our COO, Karen is a go-getter, efficient and innovative - no matter which specific function Karen is executing (which ranges from HR, marketing, business development and project management to name a mere few!) Karen develops effective solutions and implements these seamlessly into the business. Karen's role requires her to utilize a broad range of skills including the ability to consistently and quickly pivot between functions as needs arise. Strong and progressive leadership skills and attributes are required to perform effectively as a member of the firm's Executive - Karen possesses these skills and without her, the Executive would not be the high performing team that it is for the business. She demonstrates her commitment to support our business to succeed in everything that she does for us - big or small. Lastly, socially Karen is one of the funniest people i know - there is no such thing as a boring event when Karen is concerned
Katie Jacklin (LLB, LLM)
It was my pleasure to work alongside Karen. Karen’s mastery for both her core role and the projects that extended beyond it were critical to the growth of the company and its people.
Darren Watkins
I had the opportunity to work with Karen on two Greenfield implementations: Toll/Kmart & Toll/adidas. In the role of Employee Relations Manager, Karen was a significant stakeholder in all aspects of recruitment, induction & training of a workforce at Kmart 200+ & adidas 100+. Through Karen guidance, it enabled the establishment of a successful,strong & sound workforce across all levels of the operation at both sites.This led to confidence in the relationships between Toll & Kmart, Toll & Adidas. In addition to the above, whist Karen performed the roles of Safety Manager - Southern Region and Regional Manager HSE - Melbourne, Karen assisted sites I was at, increasing the knowledge of multiple layers of the respective workforces in all aspects of Health Safety & Environment. Karen facilitated sessions with a sense of purpose & passion which led to the participants being highly engaged an inspired to raise their personal commitment to zero injuries. Karen has an enormous array of skills, though what stood out consistently over the 8 years we worked together at Toll where the characteristics of 1. Determination 2. Discipline. 3. Diligence
Sotheary Bryant
Karen and I work together at FCW Lawyers and apart from our respective roles we are both members of the Executive at the firm. Karen adds tremendous value to our business in both roles that she performs. As as our COO, Karen is a go-getter, efficient and innovative - no matter which specific function Karen is executing (which ranges from HR, marketing, business development and project management to name a mere few!) Karen develops effective solutions and implements these seamlessly into the business. Karen's role requires her to utilize a broad range of skills including the ability to consistently and quickly pivot between functions as needs arise. Strong and progressive leadership skills and attributes are required to perform effectively as a member of the firm's Executive - Karen possesses these skills and without her, the Executive would not be the high performing team that it is for the business. She demonstrates her commitment to support our business to succeed in everything that she does for us - big or small. Lastly, socially Karen is one of the funniest people i know - there is no such thing as a boring event when Karen is concerned
Experience
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Peninsula Grammar
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jul 2022 - Present
Peninsula Grammar is a coeducational independent school located on the Mornington Peninsula. Our school values the uniqueness of every child and celebrates this through a world class academic and co-curricular program. Peninsula Grammar is a coeducational independent school located on the Mornington Peninsula. Our school values the uniqueness of every child and celebrates this through a world class academic and co-curricular program.
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Found Consulting
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Principal
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Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
As the Managing Principal, I oversee all consulting projects and lead complex assignments to help organisations discover workplace opportunities and solutions that deliver value and success.Examples of consulting projects include:- Partnership arrangements for on-demand strategic human resources and safety advisory and support- Undertake industrial relations centred work, including award and agreement analysis and interpretation, industrial disputation and complex workplace investigations- Negotiate enterprise agreements to deliver material benefit and value to employers and employees - Develop corporate governance structures and reporting system to enable robust safety management - Craft and deliver customised training programs and workshops to build capability on workforce engagement, people management and leadership and safety leadership- Develop performance and appraisal frameworks to enable professional and progressive dialogue between managers and employees on performance, contribution and professional development- In partnership with employment lawyers, design and implement complex organisational restructures- Review workforce resourcing needs for workforce and role redesign- Conduct functional reviews to assess operational effectiveness, leadership and executive performance, stakeholder insight to identify organisational risks and opportunities for improvement Show less
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Principal Consultant
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Jul 2019 - Mar 2021
Found Consulting is a diverse team of workplace and business consultants. We partner with organisations to create and deliver valuable workplace solutions.
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FCW Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2021
FCW Lawyers is a workplace and commercial law practice that acts only for employers. We practice restorative workplace law - solving problems, not waiting for them to break. Our national team of skilled and talented lawyers work closely with our clients, to deliver legal and commercial solutions that have a demonstrative return on investment. As the Chief Operating Officer, I am responsible for operationalising the firm's business strategy, oversee functions including people, finance, marketing, infrastructure and risk. I also head continuous improvement and change initiatives to enable consistent service excellence to clients, and sustain an operating framework and culture that actively supports our people to thrive. Show less
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Toll Group
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Australia
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional HSE Manager - Victoria
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Sep 2017 - Jul 2018
Toll's commitment to build a workplace where safety is paramount and where employees are inspired every day, required our managers and leaders to own the belief and goal that workplaces injuries are preventable and that everyone has the right to go home safely. In executing Toll's vision and safety strategy, my role was to engage with Managers and Leaders across Victorian worksites. I was responsible for building their safety management and leadership capabilities, and provided advisory support and coaching to materially improve the local safety culture, performance and compliance. Show less
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HR Business Partner (Transformation Project)
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
As part of the specialised HR Team for the Toll Transformation Project, we provided the HR support to execute the largest restructure and organisational change in the business’s 129-year history. The change was to driven by the need to rethink the way we work to help us transform into a customer-focused growth company, where safety comes first and where employees are inspired to have rewarding careers.
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Safety Manager - Southern Region
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
At Toll, we believe that all injuries are preventable and that no task is so important that it can’t be done safely. Our global "Think safe. Act Safe. Be Safe" strategy was our systematic approach to leading and managing health and safety across our business. My role was to engage, equip and coach the managers and leaders to improve and sustain a strong and shared safety performance and culture.
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Senior Employee Relations Manager
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Feb 2010 - Jul 2015
Toll Group, operates an extensive global logistics network across 1,200 locations in more than 50 countries. Our 40,000 employees provide a diverse range of transport and logistics solutions covering road, air, sea and rail to help our customers best meet their global supply chain needs. In this newly created role, I was responsible for executing the people and culture blueprint for a dynamic third-party logistics business unit and its rapidly expanding portfolio of greenfield and brownfield distribution centres. I supported major DCs, their leadership and workforce with end-to-end HR/IR advisory, operational assistance and intervention, and was the people lead for large implementation projects and clients including Cadbury/Mondelez, Nike, Kmart, Newell-Rubbermaid, Target, adidas, Mars, Unilever, Pernod Ricard and Coles. Show less
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The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia
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Australia
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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Chair (Victoria)
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
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National Director
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
The Duke of Edinburgh Award programs operate in over 130 countries worldwide, offering a creative and dynamic framework for young people to develop their capacity and build the foundation for a bright future.
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Awards Victoria
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Australia
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Construction
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Director
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Jul 2012 - Dec 2016
Awards Victoria is a leading youth development organisation and registered charity. We work with over 50,000 young people and 350 educational institutions and community organisations to deliver programs which create experiences that change lives as young people connect with their communities and are recognised for their achievements. Awards Victoria is a leading youth development organisation and registered charity. We work with over 50,000 young people and 350 educational institutions and community organisations to deliver programs which create experiences that change lives as young people connect with their communities and are recognised for their achievements.
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Victoria Import
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Established in 1984, Victoria Import is a wholesaler and distributor of watchwares, gifts, toys and novelties. Established in 1984, Victoria Import is a wholesaler and distributor of watchwares, gifts, toys and novelties.
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Industrial Officer
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Jun 2008 - Feb 2010
The National Union of Workers (NUW) was a large and progressive labour Union, representing 90,000 members across diverse industries including warehousing, pharmaceuticals, dairy, plastics, market research and manufacturing. In November 2019, the NUW amalgamated with United Voice (Union) and became the United Workers Union. It is currently the largest blue-collar Union in Australia. The National Union of Workers (NUW) was a large and progressive labour Union, representing 90,000 members across diverse industries including warehousing, pharmaceuticals, dairy, plastics, market research and manufacturing. In November 2019, the NUW amalgamated with United Voice (Union) and became the United Workers Union. It is currently the largest blue-collar Union in Australia.
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National Union of Workers
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1 - 100 Employee
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OHS & Workers Compensation Officer
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Sep 2005 - Jun 2008
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Union Organiser
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Feb 2003 - Sep 2005
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Education
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2022 - 2023
Melbourne Business School
Executive MBA -
Monash University
Masters of Workplace & Employment Law -
Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma of Work, Health & Safety -
Vative
Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices -
ACTU
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment -
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts, Politics & International Studies -
Monash University
Bachelor of Tourism -
Monash University
Bachelor of Business, Management & HR
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