ROBERT POWELL
Perth,Western Australia
Summary
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT | HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT | OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Over 30 years’ experience in all facets of Administration, Operations, Human Resources and Health and Safety in both military and civilian environments. Expertise in working with diverse groups of personnel in all functions related to human resources to include staffing, benefits, employee relations, and training. Skilled at planning and implementing personnel activities to promote human resource directives and to enhance employee morale. Exhibits strong administrative and organization skills along with effective training and program development abilities. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing effective training programs for subordinate and upper-level personnel. Thrives working in high Operational Employment Overseas (OPTEMPO) environments. Strong multitasker.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Armored Vehicle Operator / Crew Leader, Health and Safety Rep
ACM
05.2021 - Current
- Managed teams of drivers, shift schedules and reservation calendars.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
Security Officer, Health and Safety Rep
Napier Port Security
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Operations Manager /Occupational Health and Safety Manager
First Security
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for Guards and Patrols
- Managing contracts
- Rostering for all Guards and Patrols
- Recruiting/ Inducting and Interviewing new Guards and Patrol Officers
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Dispatch and Stock Controller
San Smart
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for Dispatching and receiving hygiene chemicals and products
Truck Driver, Storeman, Patrol Officer, Security OfficerAdministrator
Various
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Took on various jobs whilst waiting for a full time appointment
Marine and Operations Manager/Health and Safety Manager
Spirit Of Adventure Trust
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Responsible for complete ship coordination and management
- This included arrival and departure of ship, coordinate ship provisions, refuse removal, review supply contracts for ship supplies, ship purchase control, scheduling and rostering for over 500+ volunteers and 16 permanent crew, organize travel and accommodation arrangements for crew and volunteers.
- Liaising with Ship Master regarding repairs, defects or equipment failures
- Arrangements are made to coordinate contractors to carry out maintenance within maintenance budget restrictions.
- Negotiate Contracts with Suppliers
- Health and Safety Officer for both Office Staff and Ship Staff
- Manage and Coordinate Licensing for Ships communications.
- Manage Annual and periodic checks for Stock take and Audits.
- Manage Ship Husbandry when Ship in a different port by liaising with other Port personnel including Security Management, Harbour Pilots and Port Authorities
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Co-coordinating provision of Human Resources and Administration functions including, debt Collection, monitor Creditors and Debtors, update data bases, raise monthly financial and Voyage reports, assist marketing on advertising, receive public bookings for voyages, achieved a reduction in outstanding debt from 75K to 15K in a three-month period and created a job description for Finance and Administration Coordinator position.
Regional Administration Manager
ABC Development Learning Centre’s
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Coach, mentor and manage a team of Area Administrators in their day-to-day tasks in supporting HR and Administration functions for various Centres’ throughout North Island of New Zealand
- Took over Area Administration Aged Debtors account and reduced it by up to 50%
- Created and implemented rules and procedures for Area Administrators to follow, as this is new appointment with no prior set procedures.
- Streamlined and improved administrative operations by identifying automation opportunities.
- Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on office expenses.
HR Manager/Operations Manager/Health and Safety Manager
Olive Group
10.2010 - 07.2011
- FIFO, 9/3-week rotation
- Responsible for complete service support package as HR and Admin Manager for administering 900 Afghan security guards and Expats.
- This included provision of human resource management, change management, procurement, Ministry of Interior Compliance, payroll, cashbook, payables/receivables, fleet management, front line customer service and establishing a rapport and working relationship with the US Army & Civilian contractors.
- Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Achieved 80% of guard force meeting, stringent rules for being authorized to carry weapons in Afghanistan within a 6-week period.
- Established Administration office, which included drafting rules and procedures to carry out individual jobs.
HR Manager, •Administration Manager, • Customer Services Manager•
Ministry Of Defence - Royal New Zealand Navy
01.2002 - 10.2010
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer
- Civilian Administration Manager
- Archives Manager
- Payroll facilitator and advisor
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Contributed to team goal-achievement by collaborating with staff to develop customer service improvement initiatives.
- Administered yearly budget to manage office requirements such as service contracts, postage costs and supply replenishment.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Completed forms and reports to facilitate admission, transfer or discharge.
- Application officer for loans
- Administration/ Reporting to Selection Boards
- Liaison with Personnel in Overseas Deployments
Owner/Operator
Green Acres Franchise
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Lawn mowing franchise included running small business completing GST, tax returns, issuing receipts, payments and other invoice.
Security Administration Manager
Armour Guard
05.1999 - 12.2000
- Responsible for 300 guards and 43 civilian staff ensuring all Administration functions were completed in timely manner.
- Created job descriptions processes and procedures for entire section.
- Achieved 98% recovery rate in Debt collection in six-month period.
- Client liaison – providing advice and solution.
- Coordinated Contract management.
- Managed account personnel
- Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on office expenses.
HR Manager | Administration Manager |
Ministry Of Defence New Zealand Army
10.1979 - 10.1999
- Accounting Officer
- Health and Safety Officer
- Security Manager
- Payroll Manager
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals with
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate [Type] workplace hazards.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
Education
Warrant Officer - Retired -
NZ Army
New Zealand1999
Chief Petty Officer | Retired -
Royal New Zealand Navy
Auckland2010
Certificate IV in Work Health And Safety -
Asset College
Queensland , Australia10.2022
NZIM Cert Tertiary Studies – -
NZIM
Auckland, NZ2007
Certificate in Management -
NZIM
Auckland, NZ2006
NZIM Cert in First Line Management -
NZIM
Auckland, NZ2006
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Change Management
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational and Strategic Planning
- Process development and Implementation
- Staff Contract Negotiation
- HR Legal Compliance
- Workforce Improvements
- Equal Opportunities Facilitation
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Accident Investigations
- Occupational Health and Safety
Accomplishments
- Commanding Officers Commendation - 2010
- Associate Institute of Management (ANZIM) – 1996
- Licenses held class 1, 2 and 4, plus Dangerous Goods and Forklift endorsements
- Certificate of Approval – Security for PSG, CC and PRG expires 18 Nov 2026+
- White Card WA
Timeline
Armored Vehicle Operator / Crew Leader, Health and Safety Rep
ACM
05.2021 - Current
Security Officer, Health and Safety Rep
Napier Port Security
07.2019 - 05.2021
Operations Manager /Occupational Health and Safety Manager
First Security
06.2018 - 06.2019
Dispatch and Stock Controller
San Smart
01.2017 - 06.2018
Truck Driver, Storeman, Patrol Officer, Security OfficerAdministrator
Various
06.2016 - 01.2017
Marine and Operations Manager/Health and Safety Manager
Spirit Of Adventure Trust
06.2012 - 06.2016
Regional Administration Manager
ABC Development Learning Centre’s
07.2011 - 04.2012
HR Manager/Operations Manager/Health and Safety Manager
Olive Group
10.2010 - 07.2011
HR Manager, •Administration Manager, • Customer Services Manager•
Ministry Of Defence - Royal New Zealand Navy
01.2002 - 10.2010
Owner/Operator
Green Acres Franchise
01.2001 - 12.2001
Security Administration Manager
Armour Guard
05.1999 - 12.2000
HR Manager | Administration Manager |
Ministry Of Defence New Zealand Army
10.1979 - 10.1999
Warrant Officer - Retired -
NZ Army
Chief Petty Officer | Retired -
Royal New Zealand Navy
Certificate IV in Work Health And Safety -
Asset College
NZIM Cert Tertiary Studies – -
NZIM
Certificate in Management -
NZIM
NZIM Cert in First Line Management -
NZIM
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