Samuel Davis
Rose Bay,Sydney
Summary
Dedicated and organized event operations professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills. Enjoy the fast paced lifestyle that events bring and ready to tackle any challenge I am presented with to work through it for a positive outcome.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
The Event Space
Brookvale, Sydney
08.2024 - Current
- Manage project Logisitcs elements of events – End to End.
- Work with event team to manage bump ins and bump outs of multiple projects simultaneously, with consideration of event calendar and crew capacity.
- Meet with event leads for logistics and risk meetings for each project.
- Lead logistics and risk meetings for projects.
- Manage the development of the internal crew – Lead and mentor in staff in best practice and process.
- Manage all internal and external crew bookings around Australia and New Zealand.
- Logistics representative at onsite meetings for any required operational or pre-start purposes.
- Manage the booking of external freelance crew around Australia and New Zealand.
- Lead the recruitment of external crew freelancers, where required.
- Work with the director in recruitment of production rew, where required.
- Manage all bookings of vehicles & plant required for installs and bump outs
- Issuing of all crew, and supplier inductions (in collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator).
- Management of internal risk and compliance processes.
- Management of external portals for compliance documents.
- Manage all internal logistics templates, risk and compliance documentation.
- Manage team to efficiently and effectively prep all event equipment and production gear prior to each install.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained, kept in good working and repaired or replaced where applicable.
- Wholistic Management of warehouse and inventory
- Where necessary lead the recruitment for Logistics Pillar staff.
- Management of internal documentation of inventory upkeep and repair when required.
- Ensure storage spaces are always kept neat and tidy.
- Accept and manage the storage or disposal of inbound event equipment.
- Ensure vehicles are maintained e.g. Services, Adblu, upkeep
- Lead onsite installs and dismantles from logistics & production, when the project complexity warrants the LRC Manager to be onsite.
- Ensure all bump ins and outs are done in a timely manner
- Ensure all bump ins and outs are done safely
- Effectively utilise internal & external crew skillset to ensure efficent and effective installation& b/o.
- Work with logistics team & event manager to mitigate potential risks with event elements &onsite plan.
National Racing Operations Manager
Happy Hire
Canterbury, Christchurch
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Planning, managing, delivering and executing events on a national level.
- Managing up to 5 teams of 10-15 people to deliver quality events across New Zealand for Thoroughbred racing clubs.
- Liaising with suppliers, clients and stakeholders to ensure events are run on time and to a budget.
- Manage on site operations at events when applicable to ensure the event delivery runs smoothly.
- Plan and build a schedule aroudn the racing calander for a period of 4 months for our events (60+ events in that timeframe).
- Been involved in the planning and executing of building event infrastructure with other events outside of horse racing including National Field Days, V8 supercars Taupo, Super Rugby Matches, NRL matches, Blackcaps cricket, Weddings, Birthdays etc
National Racing Operations Manager
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
, Wellington
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Planning, managing, delivering and executing events on a national level.
- Managing up to 5 teams of 10-15 people to deliver quality events across New Zealand for Thoroughbred racing clubs.
- Liaising with suppliers, clients and stakeholders to ensure events are run on time and to a budget.
- Manage on site operations at events when applicable to ensure the event delivery runs smoothly.
- Plan and build a schedule aroudn the racing calander for a period of 4 months for our events (60+ events in that timeframe).
Warehouse and Team Supervisor
The Races Ltd Partnership
, Wellington
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed and assisted teams across the country in ensuring delivering a quality event for our clients.
- Responsible for vehicle and stock inspections, carrying out any urgent maintenance, and is responsible for in-season stock takes.
- Acted as back-up driver for trucks or vans, and installing event infrastructure as required.
- Managed any vehicle incidents, accidents, near misses, or property damage or loss, promptly as they occur, notifying appropriate parties and taking appropriate action.
- Monitored own work practices and driving hours.
- Identified and control all potential hazards in the workplace through hazard identification and risk analysis.
- Ensured that resources and equipment are used appropriately.
- Completed and file all Health and Safety forms (e.g. Accident and Near Miss forms) and other paperwork required promptly.
- Ensured that all equipment and resources are maintained and accounted for.
- Kept relevant stock take sheets and R & M sheets up to date.
- Responsible for the fleet management and the maintenance programme for all vehicles (trucks, vans)
- Responsible for event equipment, (marquees, event infrastructure, franchise theming and signage), including undertaking cleaning, repairs and maintenance as required.
- Responsible for the annual stocktake of all event equipment, reporting losses,and ensuring the financial asset register is reviewed and updated.
- Responsible for the organising of stock and maintain stock systems within the warehouse for ease of use by the team.
- Receive, pack and dispatch goods.
- Assisted with pre-event event season, packed and loaded the event vehicles ready for events, and receiving goods and vehicles back post-season.
- Conducted day to day tasks with the customer as the key priority.
Event Infrastructure and Fleet Specialist
The Races Ltd Partnership
, Wellington
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for vehicle and stock inspections, carrying out any urgent maintenance, and is responsible for in-season stock takes.
- Acted as back-up driver for trucks or vans, and installing event infrastructure as required.
- Managed any vehicle incidents, accidents, near misses, or property damage or loss, promptly as they occur, notifying appropriate parties and taking appropriate action.
- Monitored own work practices and driving hours.
- Identified and control all potential hazards in the workplace through hazard identification and risk analysis.
- Ensured that resources and equipment are used appropriately.
- Completed and file all Health and Safety forms (e.g. Accident and Near Miss forms) and other paperwork required promptly.
- Ensured that all equipment and resources are maintained and accounted for.
- Kept relevant stock take sheets and R & M sheets up to date.
- Responsible for the fleet management and the maintenance programme for all vehicles (trucks, vans)
- Responsible for event equipment, (marquees, event infrastructure, franchise theming and signage), including undertaking cleaning, repairs and maintenance as required.
- Responsible for the annual stocktake of all event equipment, reporting losses,and ensuring the financial asset register is reviewed and updated.
- Responsible for the organising of stock and maintain stock systems within the warehouse for ease of use by the team.
- Receive, pack and dispatch goods.
- Assisted with pre-event event season, packed and loaded the event vehicles ready for events, and receiving goods and vehicles back post-season.
- Conducted day to day tasks with the customer as the key priority.
Onsite Team Leader
The Races Ltd Partnership
, Nationwide
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Managing a team of 5 people to plan and execute event delivery of a race meeting
- Liaise and communicate with racing clubs to work in partnership and deliver the best event possible
- Interacting with the public to ensure they are having the best experience possible at the event
- Planning and managing time, equipment, vehicles and safety to ensure everything is done on time and to the best standard whilst also maintaining safety as the first priority
- Financial aspects such as time sheets for employees, receipts and documents for the office, charge sheets and balances for the clubs and operations
Event Delivery Team Member
The Races Ltd Partnership
, Nationwide
10.2017 - 04.2018
- I worked for The Races since October 2017 as an event delivery team member and truck driver where my main roles were to ensure infrastructure is installed safely and on time, have an eye for detail when decorating and theming racecourses, working in a team environment whilst setting up and packing down and also having a professional and friendly manner when working on race day delivering on course promotions and events.
- The job required great teamwork as you are traveling, working and living with a small group of 5-10 people over a certain time period.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Tourism And Hospitality
University of Otagio
Dunedin07-2019
University Entrance -
Christchurch Boys High School
Christchurch, NZ12-2014
Skills
- Logistics Oversight
- Health and safety compliance
- Incidents management
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Organizational Management
- Planning and Implementation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Problem-Solving
- Goal Setting
- Decision-Making
- Business and Operations Management
- Team Building/Leadership
Certification
- First Aid Qualified
- Class 1 and Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Licence
Timeline
Logistics Manager
The Event Space
08.2024 - Current
National Racing Operations Manager
Happy Hire
05.2022 - 07.2024
National Racing Operations Manager
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
12.2021 - 05.2022
Warehouse and Team Supervisor
The Races Ltd Partnership
08.2020 - 12.2021
Event Infrastructure and Fleet Specialist
The Races Ltd Partnership
08.2019 - 08.2020
Onsite Team Leader
The Races Ltd Partnership
10.2018 - 08.2019
Event Delivery Team Member
The Races Ltd Partnership
10.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Tourism And Hospitality
University of Otagio
University Entrance -
Christchurch Boys High School
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