Brendan Finnin
Adelaide
Summary
I am a Military professional who throughout my adult working life have been fortunate enough to work across a broad range of industries alongside people from all walks of life. Having served in a combat role in Afghanistan as a part of Operation High Road, I understand the importance of teamwork better than most. I am extremely adept in communication strategies and logistical coordination and known for a collaborative approach to achieve various objectives. I am equipped with extensive leadership experience, strategic planning capabilities, strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing environments. A kind and compassionate person seeking to transition into a new field and leverage these transferable skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Retail Store Manager
Coles
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Human Resources Manager
Neurological Surgery Victoria
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Regularly analyzed workforce trends to proactively address potential skill gaps or staffing needs.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Led negotiations for employee benefits packages, securing cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality offerings.
- Streamlined HR reporting processes, enabling more efficient analysis and decision-making with improved data management practices.
- Led HR team in supporting company expansion efforts, ensuring seamless integration of new employees and preserving company culture.
- Supported business growth by aligning HR strategies with corporate objectives, fostering adaptable and high-performing workforce.
Military Officer
ADF
- Ensured compliance with regulations and policies through diligent oversight of daily activities and procedures.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff in unit and in other units.
- Supervised work of junior officers, evaluated performance and produced detailed reports.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting thorough training sessions and implementing strategic planning initiatives.
- Coordinated joint exercises with foreign military partners to strengthen alliances and improve interoperability.
- Organized morale-boosting events for unit members to promote camaraderie and foster a positive work environment.
- Implemented innovative tactics to achieve mission objectives under challenging conditions.
- Coordinated with personnel to develop strategic plans for unit actions.
- Led team of 50 personnel for successful completion of vital missions, ensuring safety and effectiveness in operations.
Infantry Rifleman
7RAR
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Maximized mission success with precise marksmanship skills and individual field craft.
- Selected as designated marksman and section commander for assigned platoon operations due to exceptional accuracy and proficiency with command techniques.
- Increased operational efficiency through meticulous planning and execution of missions in various environments.
- Managed sensitive classified information and maintained high standards of operational security to safeguard mission objectives.
- Conducted reconnaissance patrols to gather vital intelligence, enabling successful mission outcomes.
- Supported humanitarian relief efforts by providing aid, security, and logistical support to affected communities.
Arborist
North Tree Care
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing expert advice on tree care and maintenance best practices.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Business Management (Human Resources)
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC07-2013
Skills
- Intelligence analysis
- Executive team leadership
- Personnel management and logistics
- Communications specialist
- Strategic planning, risk identification and mitigation
- Training and development expertise
- Military discipline
- HR policies and procedures Employee relations, mediation and conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Military law
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workforce planning
Accomplishments
Commanders Commendation from the Board of Studies at the Royal Military College, Duntroon.
Awarded the 7RAR Regimental Sergeant Major's Medallion for exemplary conduct.
Awarded Australian Defence Medal
Awarded the Operational Service Medal (Afghanistan)
Awarded the NATO ISAF medal
Certification
Army First Aid Course (Advanced: Care of the battle casualty, All Corps)
ARA General Service Officer
MLO 1.1.4 Comply with the Conventions of Armed Conflict and Handling POW
MLO 1.1.9 Infantry Integrated Combat (IIC)
MLO 1.2.1 Basic Combat Communications Course (BCCC)
MLO 1.2.3 CBRN Course (Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear)
MLO 2.2.1 (2) Offensive & Defensive Operations Course
CLO 2.3 Security Operations
MLO 2.3.3 Vital Asset Protection
CLO 1.1 Communications Security (COMSEC) Course
MLO 1.1.2 Cryptographic Security Procedures
MOD 1 Army Sniper Course
Joint Leadership Course
SUB 1 & 2 Promotion Course for Corporal
Timeline
Army First Aid Course (Advanced: Care of the battle casualty, All Corps)
ARA General Service Officer
MLO 1.1.4 Comply with the Conventions of Armed Conflict and Handling POW
MLO 1.1.9 Infantry Integrated Combat (IIC)
MLO 1.2.1 Basic Combat Communications Course (BCCC)
MLO 1.2.3 CBRN Course (Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear)
MLO 2.2.1 (2) Offensive & Defensive Operations Course
CLO 2.3 Security Operations
MLO 2.3.3 Vital Asset Protection
CLO 1.1 Communications Security (COMSEC) Course
MLO 1.1.2 Cryptographic Security Procedures
MOD 1 Army Sniper Course
Joint Leadership Course
SUB 1 & 2 Promotion Course for Corporal
Retail Store Manager
Coles
Human Resources Manager
Neurological Surgery Victoria
Military Officer
ADF
Infantry Rifleman
7RAR
Arborist
North Tree Care
Advanced Diploma - Business Management (Human Resources)
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
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