Wayne Smith
General Manager
AUK
Summary
Accomplished Managing Director at Wyz Waste Solutions, adept in operations management and strategic planning, demonstrated through consistent revenue growth and enhanced company performance. Cultivated a culture of integrity and teamwork, leading to high staff retention. Skilled in business development and organizational development, with a knack for fostering strong client relationships and streamlining operations for efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Director
Wyz Waste Solutions
Auckland, Auckland
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Cultivated a strong organisational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
- Enhanced workplace safety protocols proactively addressing potential hazards before they became critical incidents.
- Managing a small business of 15 staff and 2 Executives
General Manager
Miltech Advanced
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
Project Manager
Wise Management
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Senior Network Engineer
Code Blue
01.2011 - 11.2015
- Backed up support desk team to handle user problems and technical concerns.
- Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.
- Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
- Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in networking technologies, resulting in increased team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Reduced downtime for essential systems by proactively identifying and resolving network issues.
- Designed scalable WAN architectures to accommodate growing bandwidth requirements while minimizing costs.
- Spearheaded virtualization efforts across multiple platforms to consolidate resources and reduce overall operating expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - IT Networking
Ames
Auckland 01.2007 - 12.2009
Skills
Marketing Strategies
Operations Management
Fleet & Equipment Management
Business development
Financial Control
Strategic planning
Business planning
Organizational development
Budget management
Revenue growth
Timeline
Managing Director
Wyz Waste Solutions
01.2021 - 11.2024
General Manager
Miltech Advanced
09.2018 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Wise Management
09.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Network Engineer
Code Blue
01.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - IT Networking
Ames
01.2007 - 12.2009
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