• Prepare Monthly Financial and Management Statements for the Board of Directors
• Presentation to the Board and attend Board Meetings
• Preparation and Review Daily Cash flow and Reconciliation Reports
• Manage the IT department for three entities
• Preparation and Review of Bank covenants
• Preparing financials for Tax Returns
• Motor Vehicle fleet control
• Preparation of Budgets - Sales, Cost of Sales, Expenses and Cash flows by Business
• Prepare costing and documentations for Tenders
• Liaise with insurance company on such matters
• Positions Reporting to this position are:
• Staff supervision
• Cash flow Management for three businesses
• Development of detail Financial Reporting by Business Unit
• Development of Budget Models
• Detail variance report measuring actual performance against budgets for the three businesses

• Adept at leading a team and working as part of a team. 
• Able to train and empower others

• Able to liaise with staff at all levels and with non financial Managers and staff
• Proficient in tracking problems an a professional and efficient manner
• Ability to work as a team member
• Can work under pressure without supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate others
• Manufacturing integrated with financial systems

Personality:

• One of my key personality traits would have to be Conscientious and Hard Working; I really enjoy being a valued member of a team who takes pride in striving for the goals of the Company.
• I believe others see me as approachable, easy to talk to and hard working; they see me as driven and look to me for guidance.

Strengths:

• Self Starter
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Highly energetic and motivated
• Hard worker
• Believe in myself; self-confidence
• Love to learn new things
• Analysing data and problems
• Full commitment to my work

Computer Skills:

• Excel - Advanced
• Word - Advanced
• Outlook - Advanced
• PowerPoint - Advanced
• VMS (manufacturing Software) - Advanced
• Sage Pastel - Advanced
• MYOB - Advanced

Education:

• Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting)
• Payroll Tax for Monthly and Annual Returns
• WorkCover Annual Returns
• Understanding of Fringe Benefit Tax and Annual Returns
• Superannuation Requirements 

Referee comments: Punctuality and attendance spot-on, reliable and not a clock-watcher, honest, excellent work ethic, integrity, positive and reliable approach to his working life, personable, lively, polite, related really well to people at all levels including Bankers and external Auditors, "He is a great guy."

Allan is a polite mannered person with a broad skill base and working history.  He has worked in the manufacturing, importing and accounting industries. 

Experience:

• All accounting functions (with oversight of Debtors & Creditors staff)
• Weekly payroll process (MYOB)
• All compliance functions, including BAS, IAS, Superannuation, WorkCover, ABS Reporting, Payroll Tax
• End of Month Reporting
• Communication with external accountants and bankers
• Developing procedures to improve the accounting processes
• Cash flow management
• Reporting to company directors
• General Ledger Reconciliations
• Review Sales Invoices prepared by Accounts Receivable staff, prior to release
• Maintain Asset Register
• Ad-hoc Accounting duties
• Oversight of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff

Software:

• Various In house software - Advanced
• Passport - Intermediate
• CBA - Intermediate
• SAP - Basic
• Dataflex - Intermediate
• MYOB - Intermediate
• EXONET - Intermediate
• HandiSoft - Intermediate
• Quicken Elite Tax - Intermediate
• Excel - Intermediate to Advanced

Strengths:

• Technical experience/knowledge
• Business experience/knowledge
• Communication skills
• Time management/completing priorities
• Professional and friendly, willing to put-in the "extra" as required
• Family type person
• Strong belief in a co-operative work environment
• Loyal and dependable

Qualifications and Extra Curricular Courses:

• 1988: Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• CPA Australia - admitted as a Member in 2005
• Australian Computer Society - admitted as a Member in 1993
• Registered Tax Agent
• CPA Program. Completed units in Reporting & Professional Practice, Taxation, Strategic Management Accounting in 2008.  The units Financial Reporting & Disclosure Segment are currently in progress (Semester 2, 2009)
• ATO Tax Updates/Seminars
• Finance Broking - Attendance at seminars/product update sessions with lenders
• H&R Block Tax Course - Jan to May 2003 (Top score in district - final exam)
• Accreditation as Mortgage Originator - leading financial organisations, with on-going product update sessions.
• Australian Institute of Management - Project Management
• Significant number of technical courses in Microsoft products, programming/systems development over the course of my career

Strengths:

• Knowing what is the best solutionfor theCompany in regards to meeting deadlines andproviding the best Customer Service which I can provide
• I have a high work ethic
• Punctual and committed to work place policies
• Enjoy a challenge and new tasks
• Knowledge of the industry, and a careful driver who looks after vehicles
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ilead by example

Experience:

• Manage and operate transport side of the business
• Coordinate store persons
• Customer service
• Structure run sheets
• Receiving and despatching stock
• Vehicle maintenance
• Open / Close Depot
• Manifest all incoming freight
• Pick & Pack Stock
• Deliver stock to sites in Metro & Country area's
• Booking in of freight and out turning, warehouse duties
• Unpacking of containers when required

My personality:

• Well presented and mature minded
• Disciplined
• Good listener
• I take pride in achieving goals bothpersonaland with work
• Trustworthy, loyal and have high integrity

Experience includes preparation of monthly Profit & Loss, Statutory Reporting, Cash Flow, BAS, Inventory, Fixed Assets, foreign exchange contracts, hedging and payment of Letters of Credit, Job Costing and Inventory, end to end accounts.

Computer Skills:

• Word
• Excel (Advanced spread sheeting and financial modelling)
• Outlook
• MYOB
• SAO
• Hyperon
• BAAN
• In-house software
• Internet

Strengths:

• Accurate
• Timely
• Proactive
• Team builder
• Hands-on
• Ability to problem solve and remain focused until a solution is found
• Can see the ‘bigger' picture

Qualifications and Affiliations:

• Master of Commerce - Accounting
• MBA - Marketing
• CPA (Associate)
• VECCI
• CEO Institute
• IIB ( Institute for Independent Business) Consultant

‘Professional, astute, easy going, polite and respectful.'  John is a talented, versatile, well qualified and experienced all-round business manager/ accountant with a wealth of marketing experience. 

For the last 13 years he has been running an export / local supplier business, managing every aspect of the day to day running of this business including international and local contract negotiations, accounting, budgeting and forecasting, marketing, shipping.  He has many years experience at the highest levels of business in Australia.

Attributes:

• Diverse background in executive management, accounting and international business development.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop and build an enterprise (within strict corporate procedures and business plans).
• Astute and commercially aware.
• Capacity to quickly understand and utilise technology.
• Expertise in complex export/import, systems and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Articulate, well presented, focused and energetic person.
• Excellent marketing and public relations skills.
• Skilled in change management introducing QA standards and computer systems.
• Analytically minded and task oriented.
• Demonstrated problem solving (solution based) and decision making skills.
• Total commitment to all obligations and responsibilities.
• Good organisation, strategic planning and implementation skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a demanding situation.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Excellent market research and promotion skills.
• Effective time and project management skills.
• Excellent human resource management.
  

Computer skills:

• MS Word - Advanced
• MS Excel - Advanced
• MS PowerPoint - Intermediate
• MS Access - Intermediate
• MYOB - Advanced
• QuickBooks - Advanced
• Various other software

A fantastic candidate who is down-to-earth, friendly, with an approachable demeanour.  9 years experience within the Logistics and Warehousing related field.

Key strengths:

• Good computer skills including Word, Excel, BAAN and Quicken
• High level written and verbal communication skills acquired via the need for reporting and relating tasks accurately
• Commitment to the Health and Safety of all employees
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to coordinate, schedule and prioritise
• Proven ability to motivate a team to consistently achieve and exceed targets
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team

Key Skills:

Training in BAAN WMS, Inventory control, implement change to procedures and processes, receipting, despatch, reporting, improve efficiencies, time management, people management, customer service, freight management, negotiations - freight and stock, DIFOT, meeting budgets, cost savings through better processes and procedures, prioritising, planning, coordinating and scheduling.

The person:

• Honest, reliable, ability to communicate at all levels of the business, can-do attitude, proactive, lead by example.

Jillian made the following statement:
I am an experienced Bookkeeper / Administrator; I have extensive experience in various roles which allows me to easily adapt to situations and "think outside the box."  I enjoy bookkeeping and always show enthusiasm towards my work. I am very loyal, dedicated, easy going and I get along with everyone I meet.

I managed all aspects of the accounts including debtor and creditor management, cash flow management, reconciliations of all general ledger accounts, monthly journals, payroll, superannuation, BAS and other statutory obligations plus much more.  I also have experience with importing/ exporting and foreign exchange.

Strengths:

• I am very outgoing with the ability to adapt easily to people and situations.
• I am loyal, hard working, honest and professional.
• I am professional and have a positive attitude which is an asset for any job.
• I work very well on my own or in a team and I am always willing to help out others when necessary.
• I am quick learning, organised and can multi-task.
• I am easy going and self motivated and don't need someone "holding my hand" to get the job done. 
• I am always looking for ways to improves processes. 

Computer Skills:

• MYOB - Advanced
• QuickBooks - Advanced
• Outlook - Advanced
• Word - Advanced
• Excel - Advanced

Referee comments:

This referee described Jillian as vibrant and bubbly to be around.  She has excellent interpersonal skills and her approach was always professional.  She said that Jillian was motivated by being given ownership and responsibility for her role; she stressed that Jillian does not need to be micro managed, "Her role was senior in nature, operating at a very high level and dealing with many stakeholders." 

She assessed Jillian's work quality as 'very high' and she showed excellent attention to detail.  She set up all of the accounts systems and procedures and managed all day to day issues.  She also managed the cash flow which was a tricky task at times.

Jillian's strengths include her strong ethics and morals and she was fun to work with.  This referee finished by saying that Jillian would be an asset to any employer.

A great lady who is down to earth, friendly and hard working.  She has an expansive career in Bookkeeping working as part of a team, and also autonomously running a small office doing ‘everything' from answering phones, through to accounts, BAS, Payroll, liaising with the Bank, organising international freight etc.

Overview:

Laura said she enjoys learning and will take on any challenge that presents itself.  She noted that she is highly experienced using QuickBooks Pro software, and is not fazed by learning new software. 

She has a confident, down to earth manner; she explained in detail many aspects of her previous employment.  Laura mentioned that she is prepared to 'role her sleeves up' to assist with any office tasks required of her including those outside her job duties, for example, she taught herself Website design so she could set up a Website for two of her pervious employers. Laura said that nothing goes in the 'too hard' basket and if work is slow she will always find something to do.

Personal statement:

I work well as part of a team or independently, I am keen to do a job well and enjoy learning new things. I like to be organised and enjoy being busy. I know QuickBooks Pro very well and I have good knowledge of Excel and Word.  I am self-taught at creating Web pages and am quick to learn new software. 

I believe an employer would find me an excellent choice for a Bookkeeping and Administration role as I love variety and enjoy being responsible for a range of tasks.

My employment history has given me exposure to manufacturing and service industries, freight, IT and a broad scope of all aspects of office administration from banking, quoting customers and taking customer's orders through to arranging sea freight and export of product.

Personality:

Quick thinking; Good sense of humour; Easy going; Friendly and approachable; Adaptable; Intelligent; Pro-active.

Abilities:

• A 'thinker' - Ability to think through problems to find a solution
• Customer liaison
• Assertive when required
• Diligent / Integrity
• Communication skills
• Take responsibility for my work
• Lateral thinking
• Use initiative
• Ability to look at the ‘big' picture

Comments from a former employer:

It was noted by this referee that Laura gets on extremely well with staff and customers. He mentioned that she fitted in well with the different (mostly) male characters (staff and customers), some of whom could be a bit grumpy or surly; she has the knack of getting a smile out of everybody.  He described her personality as 'bubbly.'

He said that she does much more than just accounts, and is very accommodating when asked to do anything outside her normal job role.  He assessed her Bookkeeping skills as 'very good,' adding, "Even our external Accountant mentioned how thorough her work is."  He said he would rate her as an 'advanced' level Bookkeeper, "She shows excellent attention to detail and is spot-on with figures."

He noted that some days were quiet, whilst other days could be hectic; she coped very well with pressure, remaining focused, working head-down.  He noted that many different events could ‘throw' their daily schedule such and she coped with this added commotion with no fuss. 

When asked if she has the ability to learn easily, he replied, "Yes, she's very smart."

He noted that she was punctual and reliable.  He listed her main strengths as: Work ethic; Motivation; Attention to detail; Caring and courteous, especially toward stressed customers; Excellent financial skills, she keeps good records; "She is the whole package."

Linda is a gem; she is mature minded, reliable, easy to get on with, punctual and puts in an honest days work.  She enjoys a laugh and works equally as well in a mixed or male only environment.  Leonie has extensive experience in the manufacturing, construction and service repair industries.

Strengths:

• Trustworthy
• Versatile skills
• Flexible
• Honest
• Reliable
• Organisational and prioritising skills
• Ability to handle high pressure situations calmly and without confrontation

Experience includes:

• Debtors
• Creditors
• Invoicing
• Reconciliations
• General Ledger
• Payroll
• Superannuation
• WorkCover
• BAS
• Allocate jobs to service technicians
• Liaise with clients and follow through
• Job costing
• Prepare quotes
• Answer phones
• General office administrative tasks
• Organise couriers
• Mail
• Banking

A referee said he never saw Linda crumble, she retains a constant pleasant demeanour, is obliging, flexible and would help anyone in the business with any task; no job was beneath her.  He said her work was accurate and he has no hesitation in recommending her to a future employer.

Operations / Production Manager / Quality Manager / Warehouse Management:

A really likeable and confident person with excellent people skills, overseeing about 30 staff. Experienced in LEAN management principles. 15 years experience in the timber manufacturing industry, specialising in packaging for freight, pallets etc.  Also Quality Control and Warehouse Management / stock control. He gained his Advanced Certificate in Business Studies (Operations Management) in 1992, and in 1995 he undertook Auditing training.   He personally set up the quality systems and wrote the associated manuals. He was the Management representative of the QMS with the responsibility and authority for ensuring that the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 and AWPC were compliant to the standards.

The Person:

Respectful, reliable and hard working, trustworthy, loyal, down to earth, confident, approachable, honest, professional, focused, motivated, responsible, a leader.

Strengths:

• Strong procedural background
• Very experiencedwith QMS (Quality Management Systems)
• Overseeing production, planning and all associated issues
• Experience dealing with a customer who is a large corporation
• Have many years of experience in a management role
• Able to deal with all walks of life
• Experience with overseeing staff and the associated issues

Personal Statement:

I am a goal oriented person - I always strive to set and meet measurable goals, both personal and professional.  I like to have challenges.  My role models have come from people who were determined, focused, hard working, and strive to improve. Therefore as a person, I always strive to improve in all aspects of life.  

Referee comments:

Mark was through ‘the hard yards' first; he learned every aspect of the business ranging from operating and repairing machines through to dealing with their major clients.

This referee described Mark as a ‘gentleman' who received praise from their clients and also their staff.  He is not coarse, nor soft, "He gained total respect from the staff."  He said that Mark's job was high-pressure and he has the calmness and practical thought processes to manage it well, he would work through issues one step at a time.

When asked whether Mark shows attention to detail, this referee replied, "To the extreme!  He wrote our quality manuals and also did management reporting.  He is very particular with his paperwork and was always motivated to get things right."

In regards to work load, he said Mark exceeded expectations, "He had no choice.  There were always huge deadlines to meet.  He also had to take into account our operating costs, man hours etc.  A high workload was not an issue to him.  We had about 12 truck loads leaving the plant daily - it was a busy and big operation."

This referee listed Martin's main strengths as: Positive attitude and outlook; Respectful of people from all walks of life; Firm but fair with staff; Very professional manner.

Marks Experience:

• Oversee daily operations of the factory.
• Set performance and production targets.
• Ensured that customer requirements were clearly specified and that the company had the resources and capacity to meet contractual obligations.
• Performed detailed monthly stocktakes.
• Analysed cost and prepared budgets.
• Conducted Contract presentations with customers.
• Ensured production requirements, safety targets and quality standards were achieved on a daily basis whilst minimising labour and material cost.
• Ordered a variety of raw materials or items as required by production demand.
• Ensured that regular maintenance operations were performed.
• Liaised with customers, suppliers and independent certification body.
• Developed, implemented and maintained all procedures in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001: 2000 and the Australian Wood packaging certification scheme (AWPCS).
• Setting measurable goals/objectives.
• Performed internal audits of the quality management system to ensure compliance to both standards (ISO 9001 and AWPCS) were maintained, and retained certification annually.
• Assessed and evaluated suppliers.
• Recruited, trained and managed staff members (around 30).
• Documented new processes for the inclusion in the quality management system.
• Provided safe working environment in accordance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985.
• Developed, implemented and maintained all safety procedures, ranging from reporting injury procedure, investigation into accident, induction training, emergency procedure, forklift procedure, lock out procedure, hazards, manual handling, noise, etc. Also identified and assessed all safety aspects on a regular basis.
• Conducted all safety related audits.
• Part of the OH&S committee.

Quality Manager:

• Management representative responsible for maintaining compliance to the standard and liaising with independent certification body.
• Developed, implemented and maintained all procedures in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9002:1994.
• Attained certification of AS/NZS IS0 9002:1994 annually.
• Performed internal audits of the quality management system to ensure conformity was maintained.
• Control over inspection and testing inwards goods, and despatching goods.
• Ensured that all documents deemed as controlled documents remain in a state of control, fully documented QA system.
• Trained new staff members, (in operating, quality procedures, QA standards, Work instructions) provided guidance and instruction to ensure staff are fully aware of their responsibilities and tasks, and ensured training needs were addressed.
• Part of the OH&S committee.
• Developed, implemented and maintained the safety procedures.

Skills:

• Office Administration (including updating and formalising policies and procedures / writing procedure manuals)
• Occupational Health & Safety (Certificate in OH&S for Reps, Managers & Supervisors / Committee Membership)
• Customer Service
• Bookkeeping to BAS level using various packages - MYOB, Sybiz, Attache, ACCPAC
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Advanced MYOB skills (Certificates in 4 modules)

The person:

• I am an analytical and realistic individual who thinks through a problem and weighs the pros& cons
• I am work oriented and results driven, inclined to look at things with a critical eye, often finding the weakness and therefore saving errors
• Practical and logical -I prefer decisionsbased on facts, not smooth talking
• I am loyal, reliable and patient
• Iperform well with routine work, preferring to pace myself. I like to set goals for myself and strive to achieve them. Ilike to be prepared for contingencies and like to follow through until I get results

Computer skills:

• MS Word - Advanced
• MS Excel - Advanced
• MYOB - Advanced
• MS Windows - Advanced
• MS Publisher - Basic
• MS Outlook - Advanced

Strengths:

Honest and reliable, patient, analytical and clear thinking, avid learner, can work well without supervision.

Referee comments:
This referee described Michelle as a pleasant employee who was always courteous, interacted with other staff, but was also happy working autonomously. 

He observed that one of her key motivators was the pride she took in her work; she liked to ‘get things done' and wasn't afraid to roll her sleeves up and get to the bottom of any issue.  When questioned about her work quality, he said it was superb, "She was an excellent worker and was always very thorough."   During times of pressure, she coped very well and was always keen to alleviate any pressure.

This referee was keen to mention that Michelle is very intelligent and switched-on.  Her strengths were listed as: Fantastic work ethics; No job was ever too hard; Her work was very detailed.  He enjoyed working with Michelle and would definitely recommend her to any employer.

Murray is currently employed as a National Service and Technical Manager; their product is sold through hardware stores.  Murray is a professionally presented professional, he answers questions in detail and he portrays a likeable demeanour; he is very easy to converse with.

Murray said that he deals with technical, service and warranty issues and liaises with installers Australia wide and has State Service Managers who report to him on a regular basis, whilst he in turn reports to the Directors.  He noted that he liaises directly with the head Production Manager overseas resolving issues regarding products, faults or information provided with the product.

Murray also noted that he liaises closely with the Purchasing Department, Spare parts, and the Warehouse & Distribution staff.  All products are Barcoded and he assists with stock taking.  During the interview, it became obvious that he has strong product knowledge; this was confirmed by his referees.  Murray said that he feels that one of his strengths is his knowledge of the industry.

Murray was asked to comment on an achievement, and quantify it, what strategies he implemented to improve performance in the service area - the following is his response:

One of the things that I have implemented in my current role is a warranty and service department that operates nationally and covers as many associated costs by charging clients for any non warranty service work that may be required. This system directly deposits money into a company account which off sets costs that are incurred for the running operation and any goods that are required.

Prior to my arrival at the company, customers were not charged for non warranty issues and technical information was not as readily available.  All technical information is either faxed or emailed when required and staff are updated as soon as information is gained for positive and informative purposes.

Constant revision of procedures and operational policies is important so that we can operate with a good business plan to cover and make money in the warranty and service department and to offer a service that is responsive and helpful. 

Sam said he can offer a future employer his cabinet making skills, dedication, honesty, proactive attitude, openness to new ideas and team spirit.

Experience includes:

• Reading technical drawings
• Liaising with middle management
• Technical problem solving
• Design and manufacture of a range of furniture and accessories
• My skills as a senior cabinet maker with many years of experience

Qualifications:

• Certificate III in Furnishing (Trade Certificate in Cabinet Making)
• Certificate 3 in Process Manufacturing

Strengths:

• "Easy going" personality, able to work with others as a productive team member
• My work experience - I havegained a vast range of cabinet making skills
• Problem solving skills - I have demonstrated on many occasions the ability analyse a problem and arrive at a workable solution
• Open and honest with a proactive attitude
• Loyal
• Good communication skills

Brief summary of job skills:

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciling, Financial Reporting, high volume and small volume Payroll, OH&S, BAS, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and all areas of Accounting and Administration, including Foreign currency purchasing and payments. All ATO obligations including Superannuation. Manage fuel cards, vehicle registrations and insurances.

Software:

MYOB, QuickBooks, AccPac, Timberline, Word, Excel, Online Banking

Strengths:

• Working autonomously or part of a small team
• Managing the day to day running of an office
• Hard working
• Confident
• Dedicated
• Efficient

• Honest
• Reliable

• Hardworking
• No request is beneath me or above me

Referee comments:

This referee said that Sarah related to people really well, is respectful, has a great sense of humour, works 'by the book', is straight forward, says what needs to be said and does her work.  She added that Sarah takes ownership and responsibility for what she does. 

In regards to work quality, this referee made the following comment, ''Of all the people that I have ever worked with, she would have to be one of the best; accounts and payroll procedures in the building industry are very tricky.'' Sarah's attention to detail was described as, "Unbelievable. I was always happy with her.''  

She said that Sarah handled a large work load and the pressure that came with that really well, staying back if needed, ''She made sure the work was done.  She put-in over and above what was expected.'' 

When asked if Sarah had the ability to learn easily, the referee replied, ''Yes, and she instinctively knew how to do it anyway.  I would put her right at the top of her arena.''  She said that she 'absolutely' considers Sarah recommendable to another company.

This referee listed Sarah's strengths as: Takes a high level of responsibility for her work; Respectful of others; Willing to help anyone: Flexible attitude; Attention to detail; Brilliant work ethic; Very methodical and thorough in her work. 

Shaun isn't big on titles!  He has worked in a range of position with titles such as Production Manager, Project Sales Engineer, Mechanical Fitter / Installations, but he is best known for his engineering knowledge, problem solving and people management.

Shaun has worked in both the manufacturing and construction industries.  He has a very stable employment history and worked for one manufacturer between 1992 and 2008.

Qualifications and training:

• Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 year course in Fluid Power (Maintenance Stream)

Experience includes:

• Ensure all production targets are met and deliveries achieved on time.
• Supervise an average of15 to 20 staff.
• Provide a detailed production schedule of all projects on a weekly basis.
• Manage the purchasing department to ensure timely flow of materials and proprietary items were delivered on time to meet target dates.
• Process and check all drawings issued from engineering are acceptable for manufacturability.
• Keep and maintain all quality requirements and records to comply with ISO 9001. (Audits done every 6 months).
• Build and maintain a very strong and positive employee relations environment.
• Contribute in regular design review meetings with engineers and project leaders during the design stages of complex BMU's.
• Conduct regular meetings regarding manufacturing processes with shop floor personnel.
• Implementation of hazard identification and risk assessment procedures.
• Identify problems and implement changes.
• Determine and organise all required training for office and shop floor personnel.
• Liaise with all overseas and interstate departments regarding job specific issues.

Strengths:

• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
• Honest, reliable, dedicated, committed and multi skilled.

• A diverse background within the engineering and design manufacturing trade, with years of extensive experience in factory management and supervision with a successful manufacturing company.
• High level of professionalism, discipline and achieving tasks on time to a high standard.
• Ability to accept and apply creativity to overcome challenges.
• Familiar with procedures and terminology and present with a wide range of skills.
• A high ability to absorb new concepts and adapt well to highly demanding situations.

Referee comments:
This referee stated that Shaun could relate really well to people at all levels from the factory floor to senior management, "He had excellent relations with everyone.  He was straight forward and you always knew where you stood with Shaun, without him being too coarse.  It was a pleasure to work with him."

A major motivating factor for Shaun was to get the job done efficiently and timely - he has very good organisational skills and is a lateral thinker.  Amongst his versatile skill set, he said much of Shaun 's role was heavily involved in reporting back to management for the monthly group meetings; this included production, OH&S and shop floor meetings, and reporting these back to management.

In regards to work load, it was stated that Shaun easily exceeded expectations - he was very hard working and had high expectations of himself and from his staff.  One of Shaun's main strengths was his ability to remain totally calm when under pressure, "He had the ability to absorb / protect pressure from the shop floor staff and not pass it on - no one would ever know when he was under pressure."

This referee confirmed that Shaun supervised staff in three areas - the Boilermakers, the Fitting Shop and the Machine Shop.  He was extremely knowledgeable in all areas. 

He listed Shaun's other strengths as: Bringing the staff together to work as a combined team; Managing the work flow between each department and meeting deadlines; Punctual and reliable; Desire to get things done efficiently; Excellent people skills.

When asked to comment on any weaknesses, he gave the question much thought, then replied, "To be quite honest, there is nothing obvious, I didn't really see anything in all the years I worked with him."

A studious and reliable worker who has a passion with working with timber.

He has been working mostly as a furniture maker for about eight years and finished his Apprenticeship in 2005.

He has also worked for a residential construction company and a company who made and installed commercial/retail display units.

Skills include:

• Furniture design, planning, machining, construction, fitting, finishing, polishing.
• Reading/understanding plans, complete kitchen construction/fit out, general carpentry.

• Other experience includes despatch and general labouring.

Personal statement:

I am calm natured and have a good sense of humour.  I am hard working, a quick learner, responsible and trustworthy.

I am a dedicated and knowledgeable timber tradesperson when it comes to working with timber.  I am passionate about working with my hands and using tools and equipment.

Strengths:

• Methodical worker
• Detailed and fussy with my work
• Problem solving - I can think outside the box
• I'm good at planning - I can form an overview of a job and know where to start and what steps I need to work through 

• Ability to think in an innovative manner
  
  

Referee comments:

This referee said that Tim is a likeable young bloke, a very skilled tradesman who shows attention to detail and is very fussy with his work.

He seems to be motivated by always doing a really good job and he has a passion for working with timber.  This referee noted that Tim is totally reliable and honest, "If I leave the workshop, he can competently work unsupervised, he keeps on top of the work and he doesn't need micro-managing."

He listed Tim's main strengths as: Technically very sound; Strong work ethic; Friendly and easy to get along with.  He said that no weaknesses were exposed over the period of their working relationship.