Cert. IV Training and Assessment Executive Member, Logan Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Logan Office of Economic Development
2009- current: Approved Consultant Jobs assist support DEEDI 2008-current: Approved business mentor – small business solutions (Mt Gravatt South Institute of TAFE) 2008 –current: Facilitator Logan Bizconnect Centre – (Logan Office of Economic Development) 2001-cuurent: Business Coach/Mentor 1990—2000: Managing Director and Marketing Manger Haigh Pty Ltd 10 years experience as State Manager - Building Business and Profitability - 1990 to July 2000 2 years experience as National Marketing Director and Member of the Board of Directors 1998- 2000
Wayne specialises in one-on-one business coaching with business owner clients across numerous industries from Legal firms, Medical Centres, Engineering businesses, IT companies to one man trades based businesses. His main focus is on developing the key personnel needed to successfully build and drive the business.
Wayne has had extensive experience in manufacturing, sales and distribution and assuming strategic roles within businesses. These included Haigh Australia; Sunland Automotive Products; K & D Plastics) from 1979 to July 2000. He has a proven track record in strategically formulating, implementing and evaluating business development initiatives specifically relating to growth and value adding assets(Marketing, Production, Warehousing, Sales, Operations, Branch Management).
His skills in the financial management include Financial Management Planning and Capital Growth in context of cost containment and stock controllables; Setting, Controlling and Working within Budgetary Guidelines/Accountability; Authorizing and Cost Effectively Managing Resources (Human, Physical, Financial); Forecasting Budgets and Needs Analysis Accountable within Contemporary Financial Management Practices and Contemporary Computer Applications (Excel; Word; Microsoft Project; Internet)
Other key areas of Wayne’s expertise include Strategic Change Management/Project Management at a Senior/Executive Level to Respond to Market Changes, Shifting Paradigms, Product Development, Strategic Marketing and Joint Ventures. His many senior roles in business and business management has led to highly developed skills and proven success in Leadership, Team Development and Setting Team Direction (Resource Management: Human, Physical and Financial; Operational Strategies; Strategic Industry Planning and Negotiations; Driving Corporate Direction; Production; Fit-Out and Refurbishment; Marketing and Promotions; Branch Re-Location) - 1974 to July 2000
Wayne also has over 20 years experience in Human Resource Management (Job Design, Skills Analysis, Performance Appraisals and Monitoring, Training, Staff Professional Development, Interviewing and Recruiting, Culture Change, Position Descriptions, Managing Diminished Performance, Industrial Relations, Staff Counselling and Guidance)
Some of Wayne’s many achievements include the following:
Pivotal role in achieving return on investment (25% annual turnover) and growth in profit as designer, manufacturer and distributor of the company's key product range - 1999
Project managed the development of new warehouse in Eagle Farm (whilst still managing Brisbane manufacturing) with a combined annual revenue of over $10 Million to successfully achieve desired outcomes of: integration of value-added quality concepts in all spheres of activities including manufacturing; introduce, establish and monitor specifically-designed internal systems, structures, policies and procedures; re-engineer internal tracking (Video Conferencing; Interstate Networking); with the final real outcome being reduction of production and distribution costs - 1995
Generated staff culture change and increased productivity through strategically aligning the team to "new ways of doing things" and managing shifting paradigms as State Manager - 1990 to July 2000
Nominated Director of Marketing and Member of Board of Directors (National) based on performance criteria; marketing strategies; revenue growth; vision; profit; Employee Opinion Surveys; and divisional audits - 1998
Special Recognition Award from the Australian Human Resource Institute for delivering a program session "Managing Cultural Change" contributing to the success and effectiveness of Human Resources Practices Days – 1996 & 1998
Instrumental in setting up new Townsville Warehouse including forging strategic alliances with contractors to mutually enjoy profitable outcomes - 1996
Strategic part of the business takeover where Haigh Australia "bought out" my business, Sunland Automotive Products - 1990
Introduced, established and maintained effective, contemporary value-added management strategies, programs and operational standards to be a national competitive force, achieve a real return on investment for shareholders and "lead the way" in an increasingly competitive market - 1990 to Present
Strategically identified and responded to external pressures impacting upon business and industries reflecting international and national trends and market developments (product expansion, costs, managing human resource, economic and financial indicators, market demand, profit margins, competitor analysis, corporate direction, the way business is done now and in the future) - 1990 to Present
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