DEREK JAMES BROWN – Curriculum Vitae

Personal Information

Location:25 Siroset Close, Dunlop ACT 2615

Phone:0415450500

Email:

DOB:18 Oct 1972

Interests:Family, individual and team development, golf and social gatherings.

Career Goal

To provide an executive business transformation serviceto anyorganization, supporting the development and delivery of business requirements that are on time, in full and in spec. This service is through collaborationand teamwork resulting in limitless potential to transform an organisation, exceeding existing and potentialcustomer’s expectations.

This goal is derived from my strong belief that any organisation can transform systems and processes, yet the one that learns to tap into and maximise the potential of their people, provides greater capacity for growth. My aim is to lead and role model this changing culture within organisations and communities.

Industry Exposure

  • Business Improvement Program, Portfolioand Project management / development
  • Management consulting
  • Process efficiency and improvement
  • Organisational strategic management
  • Cultural analysis
  • Project management
  • Operational Strategic and Business planning
  • Training development and delivery
  • Management of large teams, including multi cultural environments
  • International organisation management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management
  • Policy development

Skills & Qualifications

  • Public Sector Executive Management Program - Southern CrossUniversity.
  • Grad Cert Business Administration – Southern CrossUniversity.
  • Certificate of Vocational Education and Training - CharlesSturtUniversity.
  • Certificate III in Front line Management.
  • US AFSO21 (Smart Operations Management) Level II – University Tennessee, KnoxvilleUSA.
  • Aircraft Maintenance Avionics Engineering – I&CTC / AF.
  • Advanced Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing (Master Black Belt - Lean) – WSI.
  • Black Belt Six Sigma – ASQ.
  • Qantas Engineering Fast Track to Lean Course.
  • Advanced Diploma in Training and Assessment Systems - AF.
  • Certificate IV in Training Development.
  • Coaching Skills For Managers – AIM.
  • Accredited MBTI Facilitator.
  • Accredited Equity Adviser.
  • Australian Golf Teaching Professional.

Professional Experience

September 2014 - current

CI SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

Director

ExecutiveBusiness Improvement Services

CI Solutions, Chief Operations Officer is to ensure quality management and delivery of Executive requested Business Improvement Services through the development and execution of a situational approach and technique. By understanding the customer requirements, driving sustainable benefit realization and fostering up skilling through knowledge transfer.

Highlights

  • Business Develop through executive problem scoping.
  • Developing benefit focused methodologies in support of organisational needs.
  • Support different industries on a day to day basis.
  • Delivery of large scale Organisational Enhancement Programs

Deployments (to date)

  • ACBPS – Improved the Organisational Suitability Assessment process by increasing application throughput numbers (65%) and reduced average process time per application (66%)
  • Defence Force Recruitment
  • Business Improvement diagnostic
  • DFR Organisational wide enhancement program
  • DFR HQ cultural enhancement Program

August 2010 – August 2014

AIRSERVICES BUSINESS AND STRATEGIC SERVICES

Business Improvement Manager

Airservices - Executive Group

Airservices, Business Improvement Manager accountable to developing and driving an improvement culture through a systematic methodology that enhances Airservices capabilities, whilst delivering measurable and sustained improvements in organisational efficiencies and effectiveness.

Highlights

  • Delivered the organisation Cultural Plan.
  • Facilitated the Executive team in the development of an enhanced 2013 strategy map with targeted core outcomes.
  • Supported the rollout of the Business Performance function into the business.
  • Fostered the BI program decentralisation support Executive ownership.
  • Providing Executive support in the development of Portfolio, Program and Project Management.
  • Lead, develop and mentor a team of highly skilled BI Specialist to meeting changing and increasing requirements.

July 2009 –July 2010

MEDIUM AIR LIFT CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Continuous Improvement Program Manager

Department of Defence – Air Force Improvement Group

Air Force and Defence Material Organisation are initiating the Medium Air Lift Capability Improvement Project (MALCIP) to develop and drive a culture through a systematic methodology that enhances Medium Air Lift capabilities, whilst delivering measurable and sustained improvements in effectiveness, efficiency and a lower cost of ownership.

Highlights

  • Facilitated cultural transformational change within the MALCIP end to end system, across multiply organisations.
  • Providing Executive support in the development of Portfolio, Program and Project Management.
  • Lead, developed and mentored the local Richmond Air Force Improvement Team (10 FTE) in meeting changing and increasing requirements.
  • Facilitated the development MALCIP Strategic Direction aligned to the ADF Reform targets.
  • Reported directly to One Star and MOR, Chief of Air Force.

2008 – July 2009

AIR FORCE IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

Continuous Improvement Program Developer and lead Facilitator/Coach

Department of Defence - Air Force Improvement Group

Air Force has established an Improvement Team to develop a system of continuous improvement which will identify and implement initiatives that reduce the overtasking of our people, optimise available resources and create the capacity to introduce new capabilities in the Defence Capability Plan.

Highlights

  • Engagement and partnership development with external stakeholders (Royal Air Force and Navy, USAir Force and Army, BMA,Flinders Medical Centre and Qantas continuous improvement/transformation programs).
  • Identification of bench marking, lessons learnt and methodologies utilised in the development and alignment of a fit for purpose approach that supports the Defence culture.
  • Development of risk, communication, change and stakeholder plans.
  • Development of a Business Performance function.
  • Development and delivery of Air Force Level 1 (Green Belt) and Level 2 (Black Belt) training course to be delivered by University of South Australia.
  • Presented program development and pilot site outcomes to both the Air Force Senior Leadership Team and Defence Material Organisation Senior Leadership Group.

2003 – 2007

NATIONAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Senior Business Improvement Manager and Consultant

Department of Defence - Air Force, Management Services Agency

The Management Services Agency was established to provide senior and line managers through out Australia with internal consultancy services to improve the efficiency of their operations, identify more effective ways of achieving capability requirements, and define and set strategic direction.

Highlights

  • Manager of a team of internal and external consultants engaged by senior Defence Executives to provide expertise and advice in:
  • Financial, project management and system enhancement,
  • Developing, managing and reporting organisational performance measures, and
  • Consolidating improvements through business and strategic planning benefit realisation framework.
  • Mapped existing organisational structures, processes and plans to develop an enterprise level picture of the business.
  • Authored and prioritised project plans and managed all client liaisons, including working at General Manager, Managing Director, Board and Chairman Levelson a regular basis.

1999 – 2003

TRAINING MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Training and Development Manager and Facilitator

Department of Defence - Air Force, FA/A18 Hornet Aircraft Technical Training Squadron, Newcastle

The FA/A18 Hornet Aircraft Technical Training Squadron was established to provide Aircrew and ground crew at all levels with the training and development services to improve the systematic skills and knowledge to support Defence Capability requirement.

Highlights

  • Development and facilitation of training programs and assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of training.
  • Responsible for training, staff, resource and facility management, workplace safety and business planning.
  • Responsible for the management, coordination and development of Operational Capability requirements.
  • Designed and implemented scenario-based training activities and managed workplace assessment in an operational environment.

2002 WIMBLEDON TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

Area Manager / Consultant of the Wimbledon Court One Stadium

Cleanevent UK

Area Management / Consultant over an eight week period. The position was to manage and coordinate service providers (42 FTE), process efficiency, emergency response support, HR and financial management whilst meeting the contracting requirements (on time, in spec, within budget) for the Customer, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Association.

2002 SALTLAKECITY WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES

Area Manager / Consultant of the Salt Lake City Ice Hockey Arena

Cleanevent USA

Area Management / Consultant over a six week period. The position was to manage and coordinate services providers, multi-cultural management and workforce (80 FTE), process efficiency and level loading, harsh environmental and weather conditionals, HR and financial management whilst meeting the contracting requirements (on time, in spec, within budget) for the Customer, the Salt Lake City Olympic Games Committee.

2000 SYDNEY OLYMPIC GAMES

Area Manager / Consultant of the Sponsor Hospitality Marquees located on Australia Ave

Cleanevent Australia

Area Management / Consultant over a six week period. The position was to manage and coordinate services providers, process efficiency, HR and financial management whilst meeting the five star contracting requirements (on time, in spec, high quality, within budget) for the Customer,the Sydney Olympic Games Committee.

Cultural Fit

Strengths

  • High level interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Ability to identify and articulate the bigger picture
  • Proven networking, relationship and collaboration skills
  • Strong planning, execution and communication skills
  • Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills and negotiation skills
  • Ability to detail plans into documents and influence their implementation

Personal Values

  • Maximise people’s potential
  • Stretch and develop talent
  • Encourage initiative and develop new ideas
  • Strong planning and governance control

Thank you for taking the time to review this CV.

Regards,

Derek Brown