Daniel Vlahek

Manager (Reporting & Projects) at Waste Ninja
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, AU
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Credentials

  • Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems
    University of Turin
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Disruptive Design Method & Circular Change Masterclass
    The UnSchool of Disruptive Design
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Food & Sustainability
    EIIS - European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Waste Ninja
    • Australia
    • Waste Collection
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager (Reporting & Projects)
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Responsible for the planning and management of projects within the organization. This also includes: - Monitoring and reporting on waste metrics with Waste Ninja clients and stakeholders - Business development and account management - Proposal writing and research Responsible for the planning and management of projects within the organization. This also includes: - Monitoring and reporting on waste metrics with Waste Ninja clients and stakeholders - Business development and account management - Proposal writing and research

  • Local Peoples
    • Australia
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Engagement Manager
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      Assisting the Placemaking team with Stakeholder Engagement on one of their ongoing projects. Other activities include: - Tender management and applications for local and state government RFQs - Reviewing internal policies and procedures - Operational support Projects: SRL Wollert Assisting the Placemaking team with Stakeholder Engagement on one of their ongoing projects. Other activities include: - Tender management and applications for local and state government RFQs - Reviewing internal policies and procedures - Operational support Projects: SRL Wollert

  • Closed Loop
    • Australia
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations and Administration Manager
      • Dec 2021 - May 2022

      Responsible for overseeing the National Calendar of Events which included client management and on-site operations from start to finish. Responsibilities included: - Supported in the pre-planning of infrastructure and coordination of suppliers at events. - Supported the Simply Cups program as well as growth of new technologies within the business. - Supervised staff during events to ensure maximum amount of waste is diverted and/or recovered from landfill as well as increasing recycling rates. - Assisted in post-event waste reports to debrief and highlight improvements for greater waste diversion rates at future events. Events: Elevate Sydney, Ironman 70.3 Geelong and Melbourne, Canberra Night Noodle Market, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, F1 Grand Prix

  • SecondBite
    • Australia
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Agency Coordinator
      • Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

      I am responsible for facilitating the redistribution of surplus food directly to local community groups through the management of SecondBite's two food donation models: Community Connect Program and Direct Delivery within the state of Victoria. Some highlights include: - Saving $80k in costs through the transfer of key infrastructure over to charities based in the Geelong region - Facilitated in the identification of food hubs as part of the Victorian operations response to COVID-19 and Bushfires to address food insecurity - Helped played a hand in the coordination of diverting 1.7M tonnes of surplus food from landfill in FY20-21 through SecondBite's Community Connect program

  • Freedom Australia
    • Australia
    • Retail
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Retail Consultant
      • Oct 2016 - Nov 2019

      Formally a part of the Northland sales team where we are tasked to assist in the daily running of the business which includes providing support to management as well as consulting clientele on furniture selection. I ensure that customers are provided with accurate information to make the best-informed purchase. Some highlights include: - Improve sales by implementing effective display fixtures for promotional and marketing purposes - Consistently meeting targets individually to contribute to store targets leading to Northland being one of Victoria’s top performing stores of 2016-2017 - Demonstrate on the job training/coaching of new staff members

  • Storage & Solar
    • Solar Consultant
      • Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

      Hired as a solar consultant for a growing team at Solar and Storage (S&S), I was responsible for consulting clients who were interested in owning their own power source. S&S have been able to successfully grow operations to meet Australia’s huge demand for solar, becoming one of the premier solar system and solar battery providers in Victoria, NSW and Brisbane. Hired as a solar consultant for a growing team at Solar and Storage (S&S), I was responsible for consulting clients who were interested in owning their own power source. S&S have been able to successfully grow operations to meet Australia’s huge demand for solar, becoming one of the premier solar system and solar battery providers in Victoria, NSW and Brisbane.

  • Two Birds One Scone Charity
    • Australia
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President
      • Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

      During my tenure as Vice President, I oversaw operations for the charity as well as collaborating on strategies with other committee members to meet both short and long-term objectives. This includes managing personnel as well as developing and mentoring new members for the organization.Some highlights include:- Helped facilitate a platform for TBOS to enter into an official partnership with La Trobe University so that operations could be upscaled and extended beyond campus- Led and won the Club of the Year award at La Trobe’s 2018 Club Awards Night for TBOS’s accomplishments and feats at university and its social impact on the wider community- Spearheaded TBOS’s submission for a place in La Trobe University’s acclaimed Accelerator Program. Edging out 89 entrants nationwide for a converted spot in the 12-week program to upscale the enterprise and receive a share of $20,000 of equity-free funding

    • Director Of Communications
      • Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

      A not-for-profit enterprise/initiative at La Trobe University which was created to address the issues of food wastage and hunger by inspiring action in our community. During my tenure, I held the positions of Vice President and Director of Communications.As Director of Communications, I focused on setting and guiding the strategy for all communications, website and public relations, which consistently articulated the charity’s mission.Some highlights include:- Helped the organization receive coverage from 3 local newspapers as well as airtime on 88.6 Plenty Valley FM after finishing runner-up in 2017's 'The Big Idea' social enterprise competition- Developed and implemented a communication and advertising strategy which helped lead TBOS to becoming the fastest growing organization at La Trobe University with 65 new volunteers signing up at the 2017 Open Day

  • Agrifood Technology
    • Australia
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Laboratory Assistant
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

      Hired as a Laboratory Assistant to assist in the increased testing schedule for the summer harvest. I conducted various protocols which tested samples procured from the Agribusiness industry, providing detailed information in its use and marketing quality. Hired as a Laboratory Assistant to assist in the increased testing schedule for the summer harvest. I conducted various protocols which tested samples procured from the Agribusiness industry, providing detailed information in its use and marketing quality.

  • Agrifood Technology
    • Australia
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Laboratory Assistant/Quality Analyst
      • Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

      3-month internship with Agrifood Technology Werribee Branch in conjunction with La Trobe’s Industry Cadetship Program. Contributed to the daily running of the lab that provided commercial analytical testing to the agribusiness/food manufacturing sector. Some highlights include: - Trained other Interns on how to properly run the Falling Number test - Sourced Laboratory Assistant role to help with testing demands (Summer 2017-2018) 3-month internship with Agrifood Technology Werribee Branch in conjunction with La Trobe’s Industry Cadetship Program. Contributed to the daily running of the lab that provided commercial analytical testing to the agribusiness/food manufacturing sector. Some highlights include: - Trained other Interns on how to properly run the Falling Number test - Sourced Laboratory Assistant role to help with testing demands (Summer 2017-2018)

Education

  • EIIS - European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability
    Certificate, Food & Sustainability
    2022 - 2030
  • Curtin University
    Graduate Diploma, Environment and Climate Emergency
    2021 - 2022
  • The UnSchool of Disruptive Design
    Disruptive Design Method & Circular Change Masterclass, Systems Thinking, Circular Economy, Cognitive Bias, Sustainability
    2020 - 2021
  • La Trobe University
    Bachelor of Biological Science, Microbiology, General
    2015 - 2018
  • RMIT University
    Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology), Biological and Biomedical Sciences
    2010 - 2012

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