Experience

Agtrack Cherry Pickers & Machinery Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Business Operations

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Management of all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of Agtrack Cherry Pickers & Machinery Pty Ltd, including financial forecasting, budgets, consolidation, reporting and providing recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.Leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives, including development, implementation and on-going maintenance of a comprehensive financial management system.Management of the Marketing Department, ensuring that the appropriate structures, systems, competencies and values are developed in order to meet and exceed the goals of the Marketing and Sales plan.Overall responsibility for developing the annual marketing plan for strategic market planning, market research programmes, field force activities and control of the marketing budget.Development and maintenance of ongoing liaison with key stakeholders to ensure that significant developments and opportunities in the industry are identified and utilized.Responsible for performance appraisal of marketing and sales team and for providing training and development opportunities including a national and international sales and service training and support program.



Carter & Spencer Group

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement & Sales

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Company Overview: Specialists in fresh produce procurement, marketing and logistics to Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, Costco, and Indepant Retailers. With more than 78 years experience C&S Group is one of the country's pre-eminent produce firms servicing major retailers in Australia and New Zealand.Procurement Officer – QLD and NT Sales, marketing, quotation and sourcing activities including supply negotiation, supply contracts, purchasing, distribution and reporting.Established new supply relationships with key suppliers and service providers to increase annual distribution volumes to meet increased consumer demand.Identified new product opportunities and developed marketing strategies to create consumer demand with vendors.Developed and maintained a quality assurance program, including operational protocols and procedures, approved suppliers and service providers, product tracking, data collection and reporting.



Hon. Bob Katter MP, Federal Member for Kennedy

• Principal Policy Officer (Part Time Staff Relief)

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2012

  Liaison with; Party Officials, General Party Secretary and Party Advisers, Government Departments, Organisations, Ministerial Representatives and Constituents.Research, development and implementation of policy, briefings and policy related media and correspondence. Liaison with; Party Officials, General Party Secretary and Party Advisers, Government Departments, Organisations, Ministerial Representatives and Constituents.Research, development and implementation of policy, briefings and policy related media and correspondence.



Dole Food Company

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Representative

  • 2010 - Aug 2012

  Business development, marketing and strategic planning for FMCG supply to international and domestic wholesalers and retailers, including and not limited to Coles, Woolworths, Thomas Dux, ALDI, Costco, IGA & Harris Farm Markets.Developed and maintained an import/export program for new international product lines and coordinated all aspects of supply, including; product development, financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting, purchasing, distribution and international/domestic quarantine clearance.Developed and maintained a Quality Assurance program, including; Operational Protocols and Procedures, Approved Suppliers and Service Providers, Cold Chain Monitoring and Traceability Records. Promoted in February 2011 to market representative from previous position of; Mareeba Processing Plant Manager and Administrator of Regional Operations including Lakeland, Mareeba, Walkamin, Emerald Creek and Daintree plantations. Achievements; Development and ongoing management of a consolidated processing plant in Mareeba, duties included; - Compliance Assurance and Certification for QLD Building Act, QFRS, OH&S, HACCP & ICA.- Administration, Quality Assurance Program, Asset Management, HR and Training. - Logistics, Distribution, Packaging and Stock Control.



B4B - Queensland State Government Funded Project

• Event Coordinator

  • 2008 - 2010

  Development and ongoing management of a QLD State Government funded Community Project, including the preparation and delivery of the following;- Feasibility Study and Report- Business Plan- Governance and Operational Manuals- Financial Management and Grant Acquittal- Community EventsAchievements; Successful development of a network with over 40 local businesses for the purpose of support and collaborative community events. Researched, designed and launched a strategic marketing plan, including website design and social media for community events.Guest Speaker at the 2009 North Queensland Development Conference on the topic of; Building Resilience within the Community, Local Potential and Local Support.Weekly radio spot on Hot FM with the Marty & Bec morning show – What’s in season and coming events. Regularly supplied community related editorials for local and state printed media. Regular TV interviews, including State Focus.Events coordinated include; - Farmgate Market - Festival Cairns Master Chef Event at The Pier- Showcase Luncheon Featuring Gary Mehigan in partnership with Stoneleigh and The Sebel - The 2009 TAFE Tropical Luncheon- Birds of Prey Educational Shows