Personnel Manager, Administrator,

Trainer, Electronics Technician,

Communications Systems Engineer,

Aeronautical Engineer, General

Manager and Chief Executive

Officer

Ross McFarlane, BE(Aerospace)

32 Shelley Road MORUYA NSW 2537 Phone: 61 414 648 903 Email: ross@bbck.com.au

CAREER PROFILE

An accomplished General Manager with a background in Aeronautical Engineering, and the electronics and glazing trades. I have spent many years in general, personnel and project management fields of both the Australian Defence Force and with small, medium and large businesses. I have a proven business acumen fostered in the challenging field of management of human resources, administration and financial activities in simultaneous multitasked projects for both the Government and private sectors. I have a proven track record in operational and general management, having achieved sustained strategic and tactical outcomes within the fields of hospitality management, resort management, personnel management and training, logistics, communications and engineering.

I am a progressive business developer and innovative team leader. I am motivated towards building successful business networks to maximise human and facility resource potential. I am also an experienced IT professional whose leadership capability is underpinned by multi-skilled technical expertise with the ability to train and impart knowledge to others. KEY COMPETENCIES

Leadership and General Management

Ten years of experience running hospitality focused businesses including: the general management of a 700+ bed, 4.5 star, environmentally focused resort within an Australian National Park setting, a bakery/café franchise business, and a hospitality, wholesale supply and repair business.

Ten years of experience leading and managing diverse teams, facilities, projects and businesses both within the military and private sector environments, including: training, logistics, engineering, trades and facilities / base support operations.

Ten years within trade employment, training and development encompassing: electronics, radio and encrypted communications and glazing

Relationship Building and Communication

Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, stake holders and within internal management structures

Developer and implementer of business strategies to create additional income streams for managed, owned, and client’s businesses

Well-developed written and oral communication skills including experience in conduct briefing from the military field environment through to the setup, maintenance and use of some of the country’s most modern theatre facilities.

Sound history of briefing managers at all levels on the progress and development of issues relating to the operation of the business including logistics, maintenance, manufacturing construction and engineering and operational orders

Experience in the development of training packages using both technologically advanced and limited techniques

Expertise and experience in the use of presentation software and multimedia devices and applications including development of internet based media incorporating the latest smart phone and palm / pad technologies into business practice

Ross Philip McFarlane – Résumé 2

Business Management

Experience in hospitality management including bakery operations, front of house, kitchen, bar operations and resort management. Experience in both the Private and Public Sectors with exposure to Tri-Service Defence and Public Service environment within Defence. I have experience in both technical and management disciplines within the: communications, training, operations, maintenance and aviation environments including experience in operating at strategic, and tactical levels. As well as extensive hospitality resort and small business management experience. This has included ownership and directorship of businesses and company structures within Australia.

Representational, Training and Presentation

Extensive study and experience in the field of vocational training and instruction with experience preforming and managing the delivery of training to many levels of defence personnel including: recruit, soldier, trade and officer training and development

Responsibility for the training and development of staff ranging from apprentices to qualified tradespeople involved in catering, housekeeping, grounds maintenance, generalised hospitality industries.

Provision of training and training packages to hospitality businesses serviced by my business, Batemans Bay Commercial Kitchens

Technical Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace) granted by University of New South Wales

Prince II Practitioner’s Course (Project Management)

Associate Diploma in Personnel Administration

NSW OHS White Card for Construction Industry

AGGA-NSW Accredited Glazier - C3614

Trade Certificate Electronics - 326588

Trade Certificate Electronics - Radio Communications - 326588

Certificate in Telecommunications Systems Engineering

Certificate in Radio Frequency Management

Certificate in Vocational Instruction

CAREER HISTORY (the last ten years)

August 07 to Current

General Manager ‘Batemans Bay Commercial Kitchens’ and ‘Tailored Property Maintenance’

April 07 to August 09

Manager at Murramarang Resort.

July 05 to August 07

Owner, Developer and General Manager of the bakery franchise ‘Matilda’s the Australian Bakehouse’.

Sep 04 to Jun 05

Project Engineer (aerospace) - Amphibious Afloat Support Systems Program Office Maritime Systems Division, Defence Material Organisation

Ross Philip McFarlane – Résumé 3

June 03 to Sep 04

Logistics Engineer – Logistics Preparedness Cell, Headquarters 16th Brigade, Australian Army

Aviation PERSONAL DETAILS

Education

2004 Prince 2 Practitioners Course

Tanner James Management Consultants

2004 1/04 Engineer Officers Aeronautical Course

RAAF School of Technical Training

2003 5/03 Engineer Officer Basic Course

RAAF School of Technical Training

2003 Intermediate Staff Officer’s Course

Command, Staff and Operations Wing - Headquarters Regional Training Centres

2003 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace)

University of New South Wales, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

1998 Logistic Officer’s Intermediate Course

Army Logistics Training Centre

1998 Army Resource Manager Course

Army Logistics Training Centre

1997 Non Public Monies Accounting Workshop

Finance Section 1 RTB Kapooka

1995 No 60 Army Basic Flying Training Course

Australian Air Academy Tamworth

1994 Certificate in Vocational Training

Royal Military College Duntroon

1994 Associate Diploma in Personnel Administration

Royal Military College Duntroon

Pre 1992 Trade Qualifications: Electronics Technician, Electronics Radio Tradesman and various electronic and electrical trade practice courses certificates and qualifications

Licences

NSW RSA and RCG Australian Heavy Vehicle Drivers Licence - Heavy Rigid and Motorcycle Classes (with extensive off-road, vehicle recovery operations, and driver training experience) Private Aeroplane Pilot Licence Flight Radio Operator Licence NSW Maritime Boat Driver’s Licence

Personal Interests

I am an active scuba and snorkel diver having owner my own small retail dive equipment business. I am a fully qualified scuba equipment technician with Oceanic Australia / Australian Underwater Products I am an accredited glazier with the Glass and Glazing Association of NSW and enjoy glass design and construction as both a business activity and hobby

Ross Philip McFarlane – Résumé 4

I was until recently an active committee member of Bay Theatre Players where I headed up their technical production department (light and sound). At Bay theatre Paalyers taught courses on light and sound production electrical handling and theatre health and safety. I also represented the committee in relation to all technical, OHS and compliance issues. I am an avid landscape photographer with photographs available for purchase on Istock and Bigstock photos. I also utilise remotely piloted vehicles for photography and videography including: photographic portraiture, site and safety inspections and real estate promotion. I am a part time sign writer and enjoy the artistic outlet sign design and manufacture affords me.