Experience

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  Activate Management Group Ltd

  • Australasia, Auckland based

  • Director | Senior Management Consultant

    • Nov 2004 - Present
    • Australasia, Auckland based

    Activate help managers achieve improved business performance by providing innovative management consulting and training to develop their management capability. All our services are practical and deliver proven, measurable results.Activate specialise in equipping leaders and managers with the str...

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  Logicom Management Limited

  • Auckland

  • Director | Business Management Consultant

    • Jul 1997 - Jan 2004
    • Auckland

    Provided business consulting services to SME's to achieve manageable, profitable growth.Developed and presented management training courses through Massey University and the Employers and Manufacturers Association in areas of profitability, strategy, KPI's and systems.

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  Moore Business Forms & Systems

  • Auckland

  • Company Management Accountant

    • Feb 1996 - Nov 1996
    • Auckland

    Assessed performance of manufacturing operations and identified future key business requirements including core systems replacement, and stock valuation programme.Accounting of manufacturing operation, plus monthly profit reporting, quarterly forecasting and annual budget preparation.Liaised with...

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  Wormald NZ / Tyco International

  • Business Analyst

    • Feb 1993 - Feb 1995

    Worked with staff in non-performing business units to identify and assess problems experienced and implement action plans to improve efficiency, service and profitability.Designed and conducted financial administration training for staff of 150 in Australia and New Zealand.

  • Finance & Contract Administration Manager

    • Feb 1993 - Jan 1994

    Was promoted internally within Tyco group to audit and improve financial management systems in region experiencing challenges. Managed and reported on financial performance of business units. Set up zero based budgeting for annual budget preparation.As a member of the senior management team was involved in strategic planning and implementation for the company.

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  O'Donnell Griffin / Tyco International

  • Perth, Australia

  • Project Administration Manager

    • Dec 1987 - Jan 1993
    • Perth, Australia

    Responsible for administration management of all projects throughout Western Australia. Included:* project terms & conditions review* develop project management systems* overseeing project cost to complete and profitability reporting* workload and profitability forecasting* annual budget pre...