Simon Richards
Managing Director at Orkin Australia- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certificate III in Fumigation
Durack Institute of TechnologyApr, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
HBA Learning CentresSep, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Bird Management (Alpha-Chloralose)
Department of Health (WA Health)Aug, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Venomous Reptile Handler
Western Australian Department of Parks and WildlifeJul, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate III in Pest Management
Challenger Institute of TechnologyDec, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Department of Agriculture - DAFF Methyl Bromide Standard
Department of Agriculture and Food WA - DAFWA
Experience
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Orkin Australia
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Australia
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Feb 2019 - Present
Allpest WA Murray Pest Control Statewide Pest Control Scientific Pest & Vegetation Management Adams Pest Control Ausmic Pest Control Allpest WA Murray Pest Control Statewide Pest Control Scientific Pest & Vegetation Management Adams Pest Control Ausmic Pest Control
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Allpest
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Australia
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2019
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Operations Director
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Aug 2011 - Sep 2016
Manage the operations of Allpest group's major projects, fumigation, pre-construction, training, IT and support functions.Business development through opportunities with existing and new markets to ensure budgets and P&L meet targets.Plan and execute business growth through branch start ups and acquisitions.Develop, budget and schedule marketing and advertising to drive company growth.Recruitment of management staff and special projects technicians.
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Training Manager
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Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
Developed and delivered the 'Certificate III in Pest Management' training package to new technicians plus various other training courses to all staff. Implemented the digital pen system seamlessly into the business integrating it with our customised CRM software.
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Business Development Manager - Termguard Perth
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2009
Increased the size and profitability of the business by building on relationships with existing clients and creating new relationships with builders and architects.Expanded the reach of the business to include contracts across the entire state including the largest contract.Management of staff and processes to streamline the business to ensure sustainability and profitability.Sourced new product ranges (Trithor, Granitgard and Parging) to grow the market share and turnover.
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Technician Manager
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Mar 2006 - Mar 2007
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Education
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Curtin University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry -
Hale School