Greater Melbourne Area
Freelance creative copy writer and editor. - PREVIOUS My role as an Organisational Change Manager sees me working directly with the business partners to design and implement key programs that support strategic and cultural transformation change agendas. I work on tailored initiatives that are developed with the business to better its human resource engagement and general business outcomes. Working as a Personnel Development Manager in the construction industry has taught me how to motivate and inspire my team to succeed. I manage the training and strategic resource development initiatives throughout the organisation, with the responsibility to manage the junior team and the Graduate Program which I designed and implemented. Starting as a Project Coordinator Graduate and moving to a Project Manager, my current role is an extension of years working in the company and understanding its objectives and requirements. I was a former Graduate Architect professional who worked in a vast range of industry environments including small scale architectural firms, the City of Casey Council, and large scale commercial offices such as BHP Billiton. This array of experience gives me a strong basis for a high level of competency in the HR Management, Project Management and Coordination, Design and Architecture field as well as in the business development sector. Specialties include: - Excellent people skills, with a particular interest in building client relationships and networking. - Project Management and Organisation skills to ensure the smooth and issue free running of projects. - People and Resource Management, having strong abilities in motivating a team to support their future professional development
Responsible for the Project Management of Commercial, Industrial and Residential projects from inception through to post build. Major Projects include: - Associate Project Manager for Industrial Warehouse in Larapinta Queensland for major truck manufacturer. - Associate Project Manager (with a Senior PM) for 7600sqm Warehouse and 1700sqm Workshop for the Port of Melbourne Automotive Terminal at Webb Dock West. - Associate Project Manager for a 5000sqm Warehouse and Office Development in Derrimut. - Project Coordinator on the new 3 level Corplex Head Office and Warehouse complex in Port Melbourne, working directly under the Construction and Accounts Manager. - Project Coordinator for a 7000sqm Warehouse, Manufacturing and Office Facility in Chirnside Park - Project Coordinator for a 3000sqm extension to an existing warehouse and manufacturing facility - Project Coordinator on a boutique 25 Townhouse Development in Keilor Valley - Project Coordinator/Manager for a new office fitout/conversion including Designing and Developing the brief from the client. This role also includes high level experience in: - Project Tendering and Estimating - Project Marketing - Procurement and Purchasing Other non job specific responsibilities include building client relationships and continued client relationship development, negotiating with contractors on pricing, scope and issue resolution, aiding the Directors in Project Design Development, Contracts Administration and Planning submissions.
Project Planning, Management and Administration for the construction of high end internal fit-outs
Graduate Architect / Design Assistant Assistant to the Director with all aspects of Design Projects from Inception to Construction stage. Assistant to the Director in Retail Design Management Assistant to the Director in all Design administration works
Assistant to the Director in all aspects of the Design Process. MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Graduate Architect on a $2,000,000 High End residence: - Schematic Design Phase - Design Development - Construction Documentation- including liasing with all contractors, client and consultants to ensure smooth completion at all stages
Responsible for documentation of town planning permit drawings.