Experience

Ideal Fasteners Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Queensland Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Managing the Queensland business operations and supply of fasteners into the domestic and commercial roofing industries along with the building, construction and steel house frame manufacturing industries. Offering product expertise and support to the aligned industries and clients we service. Sales management and P&L responsibility for Queensland operation. Implementation of new systems for pricing and operational procedures. WHS management, reviews and reporting. Ensuring exceptional service levels and customer support. > When dealing with Ideal Fasteners you will be supplied our own branded product fully supported by Ideal Fasteners product warranty and we will service your needs at the highest standard with proven quality products. > Ideal Fasteners private painting facility in Brisbane can produce any special painted products in a fraction of the time against other fastening suppliers who rely on interstate painters to supply their needs. Show less



The Haggarty Group

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager Commercial Roofing

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  Haggarty Commercial Roofing Division Developed and maintained business relationships with major commercial building contractors for the supply and installation of the projects metal roofing and cladding components. Liaised with major builders and managed project contracts and estimates, site visits and works commencement, Work Health Safety co-coordinator, WHS Plans and supply of materials to sites for the roof construction process. In conjunction with the estimates team, preparing and presenting quotations. Prepared and maintained construction work health safety plans and the coordination and dissemination of all documents. Reviewed awarded contracts and managed the processing of all associated documents until project completion. Forever grateful to Scott Haggarty for allowing the opportunity to fulfil this dynamic role within his organisation and get valuable insights into the commercial roofing supply space. Show less



Bremick

• Australia
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager - Roofing Division

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Managed sales force in the newly developed Bremick Roofing Division. Utilised contacts within the building industry to start up new division. Developed sales opportunities within the Roofing and Construction markets. Introduced new product ranges into the business and customer base. Assisted in the development of new products, particularly the new Z Point screws for commercial heavy purlin applications. Arranged purchasing agreements with local suppliers for supply into these markets. Integrated new product into inventory in conjunction with head office data base and warehouse. Responsible for ensuring service and supply was maintained at the highest levels with customer satisfaction the priority. Rapid growth in sales. 12 Month Contract. Show less



Aerofast Australia Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Mar 1996 - Dec 2014

  General Management of the business since 2007. Aerofast was sold and changed hands in early 2015 and was restructured when the previous business owners personal and marital circumstances changed and needed to sell and exit the business quickly. My senior management role within Aerofast ceased with the pending change of ownership. General Management of two branch operations with 20+ staff, Brisbane and Gold Coast. Involved with business's development from start up in 1996 as Sales Manager with zero customer base and with a hands on approach developed buisness into a multi million dollar enterprise. Specialist fastener supplier to the Roofing, Plastering and Construction industries. Established original customer base of Roofing and Plasterers to the business. Responsible for rapid growth of customer base. Sales/Marketing control and business development. Set up of warehouse, merchandising and point of sale material. P&L responsibilities. Management of computer programs including MYOB and ongoing development of systems and programming. Customer service and technical support on all fastener applications.. Purchasing and supply agreements with key suppliers. Implementation of cost controls within the business by continual negotiation with suppliers of telecommunications, security, waste management, advertising and freight arrangements. Duty of care to clients and responsibility of ensuring premium products continually supplied. Human resource management, mentoring, training and development of staff education programs. OHS company implementation. Website development and maintenance. Formerly Metal Alloys Australia Pty - principally the Qld Distributor of Huck Rivets until movement into Building and Construction Fasteners as introduced my me. Show less



Action Fasteners / ITW Construction Products / ITW Buildex

• Branch Manager

  • Jan 1990 - Feb 1996

  Fastening supplier to Roofing, Building and Construction industries. Manage external sales team, Internal Sales and customer service. Purchasing agreements with key suppliers. National deals with major accounts. EDP and national computer set up. Set up of warehouse, merchandising and point of sale material. Warehouse management. Inventory forecasting and control. Personnel management and OHS. Freight contract negotiations. Marketing and document production. Managed merges with sister companies and transition of new trading entities. Show less