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General
About
Highly experienced, senior manager with extensive and diverse experience gained predominantly in leadership roles within a Government Business Enterprise. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams in values driven organisations. A powerful communicator with the ability to develop strong relationships within complex organisations and with external stakeholders at all levels.
Competencies:
- Highly developed interpersonal and political skills as highlighted through successful negotiations with government. Private and academic sector partners.
- Effective use of extensive networks in government, community and business sectors to raise organisational profile and to influence public policy initiatives
- Ability to drive organisational growth through the integration of core Mission and Values with sound business strategies and quality system processes
- Proven commercial acumen with sound experience in financial management of assets and complex operating budgets
- Ability to manage and
Competencies:
- Highly developed interpersonal and political skills as highlighted through successful negotiations with government. Private and academic sector partners.
- Effective use of extensive networks in government, community and business sectors to raise organisational profile and to influence public policy initiatives
- Ability to drive organisational growth through the integration of core Mission and Values with sound business strategies and quality system processes
- Proven commercial acumen with sound experience in financial management of assets and complex operating budgets
- Ability to manage and
Haves
Recent Engagements
- Port of Singapore Connectivity (for Raptour Institute) and it’s relevance to the Melbourne Port portal development.
- Port of Shenzhen (for Raptour Institute) - Collaborative e-logistics platform for a multi-user system environment.
- National ICT Strategy for Software as a Service for the Australian Logistics Industry (NTC))
- City of Wodonga – together with my business partner business case for Bi-Modal (rail/road) Terminal at Logic Park Wodonga.
- Port of Singapore Connectivity (for Raptour Institute) and it’s relevance to the Melbourne Port portal development.
- Port of Shenzhen (for Raptour Institute) - Collaborative e-logistics platform for a multi-user system environment.
- National ICT Strategy for Software as a Service for the Australian Logistics Industry (NTC))
- City of Wodonga – together with my business partner business case for Bi-Modal (rail/road) Terminal at Logic Park Wodonga.
Professional Experience
Oct 2007 - Present
Director
Industrial Logistics Institute
Logistics and Supply Chain
Industrial Logistics Institute
Logistics and Supply Chain
Recent Engagements: - Port of Singapore Connectivity (for Raptour Institute) assess the technology used within the Port of Singapore and it's relevance to the Melbourne Port e-Business and IT portal development. - Port of Shenzhen (for Raptour Institute) - Collaborative e-logistics platform for a multi-user system environment. - National ICT Strategy for Software as a Service for the Australian Logistics Industry (the National Transport Commission Australia)
May 2011 - Present
General Manager
Printatape
Printing
Printatape
Printing
Business Transformation Project involving:
Review of existing processes with a view to growing the business.
Design and implement on-line ordering, and CRM Review and Update existing website.
Introduce commercial practices with a view to turning an SME into an ME. Mentor the Sales Team in consultative selling methodologies.
Respond and grow the business via sales leads and tender responses.
Review of existing processes with a view to growing the business.
Design and implement on-line ordering, and CRM Review and Update existing website.
Introduce commercial practices with a view to turning an SME into an ME. Mentor the Sales Team in consultative selling methodologies.
Respond and grow the business via sales leads and tender responses.
May 2002 - Aug 2005
(3 years, 3 Months)
(3 years, 3 Months)
National Product Manager
corProcure Pty Ltd
Executive Office
corProcure Pty Ltd
Executive Office
Manage the strategic and operational leadership of the Commercial team consisting of strategic procurement, business development and marketing. Leading the product development and marketing of “open collective acquisitions” and the “Private Marketplace” on-line service offerings. Full responsibility to drive the identification and development of new business opportunities and management of strategic procurement contracts collectively worth $30M in spend belonging to the former founding shareholders. As required deputy the General Manager of corProcure. Key Achievements
- Managed the successful transition and transformation of the commercial activities of corProcure from the former founding shareholder group to Australia Post. - Established a new offering of Open Collective Acquisitions targeted for the SME. - Re-designed the web-site to reflect the new identity of corProcure and promote the service solutions - Successfully project managed the review and amendments to existing technical contracts under new management. - Developed and established marketing material and collateral for complex solution. - Successful participation in Trade events promoting the benefits of electronic commerce to industries. - Pioneered the introduction of ISO 4065 standard for electronic messaging and accreditation. . - Successfully gained board endorsement for the Product, Business and Strategic Plans for the business over three consecutive years by simplifying the message from a technical to business language. - Successfully managed the strategic sourcing, marketing and the business development areas in a time of uncertainty.
- Managed the successful transition and transformation of the commercial activities of corProcure from the former founding shareholder group to Australia Post. - Established a new offering of Open Collective Acquisitions targeted for the SME. - Re-designed the web-site to reflect the new identity of corProcure and promote the service solutions - Successfully project managed the review and amendments to existing technical contracts under new management. - Developed and established marketing material and collateral for complex solution. - Successful participation in Trade events promoting the benefits of electronic commerce to industries. - Pioneered the introduction of ISO 4065 standard for electronic messaging and accreditation. . - Successfully gained board endorsement for the Product, Business and Strategic Plans for the business over three consecutive years by simplifying the message from a technical to business language. - Successfully managed the strategic sourcing, marketing and the business development areas in a time of uncertainty.
Oct 2005 - Mar 2006
(1 years)
(1 years)
Solutions Delivery Analyst
Australia Post
Public Relations and Communications
Australia Post
Public Relations and Communications
Develop and implement system changes to the work streams of the Corporate Services of Australia Post. Develop and maintain sound working relationships providing high-level expert/strategic change advice and support whilst clarifying specifications and system changes. This role was key role in the research, analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of the technical support area’s existing capability and the organisational requirements for the next twelve months in regards to servers and memory for current and future applications. Key Achievements - Prepared and successfully submitted a business case within a limited timeframe for a LAN upgrade critical to the business for the following twelve months.
Aug 2005 - Oct 2009
(4 years, 2 Months)
(4 years, 2 Months)
Guest Principal Lecturer
University of Melbourne
Higher Education
University of Melbourne
Higher Education
Masters of Engineering Management July 2005 - October 2009 Core subject specialization: · E-Business,E-Purchasing, E-Markets · Corporate Strategy and Business Planning · Information Technology supporting global purchasing · e-Logistics and Finance · enterprise architecture theory and applications Function: To educate domestic and international students in Supply Chain Management, Technology and e-Business frameworks, models and applications. To update course content as the business and research
dictates in order to maintain industry relevancy. Act as Principal Lecturer and Tutor when and as required. This particular management masters course has been the most successful masters program in the history of
this university.
dictates in order to maintain industry relevancy. Act as Principal Lecturer and Tutor when and as required. This particular management masters course has been the most successful masters program in the history of
this university.
Mar 2007 - Jun 2010
(3 years, 3 Months)
(3 years, 3 Months)
Manager of CISD Strategy
Australia Post
Public Relations and Communications
Australia Post
Public Relations and Communications
Manage through leadership and direction the development and management of the diverse support teams of Corporate Infrastructure Services Division to deliver key functions across Australia Post business units in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate Sourcing and Legal Services . Provide insight into the three strategies for Corporate Infrastructure Services Division (CISD)’s designated business support functions and in consultation with Corporate Strategy to ensure there is alignment with the overall corporate direction. As part of the Strategic leadership, I combines strategies, programs and detailed initiatives as part of the overall construction whilst considering the diverse spectrum of factors that drive cost and complexity when working with the three business areas. The following four key areas form the key requirements of the role:
• Strategy and Planning
• Business consulting (change management)
• Strategy process improvement
• Performance Optimisation Key Achievements: - Gained both divisional and organisational support in establishing the framework for communicating the support plans of the corporation - Successfully influenced the divisional manager and group managers to report quarterly on strategic initiatives to ensure strategic projects were monitored and delivered - Established strong alliances across the divisions with senior managers, executives and corporate risk and influenced the formation and construction of the business continuity plans for the procurement, real estate, legal services and new HQ of Australia Post. - Raised the profile of the Strategy area within the Division through representation and presentations at both National and International forums within industry.
• Strategy and Planning
• Business consulting (change management)
• Strategy process improvement
• Performance Optimisation Key Achievements: - Gained both divisional and organisational support in establishing the framework for communicating the support plans of the corporation - Successfully influenced the divisional manager and group managers to report quarterly on strategic initiatives to ensure strategic projects were monitored and delivered - Established strong alliances across the divisions with senior managers, executives and corporate risk and influenced the formation and construction of the business continuity plans for the procurement, real estate, legal services and new HQ of Australia Post. - Raised the profile of the Strategy area within the Division through representation and presentations at both National and International forums within industry.
Education
1997
Graduate Diploma, University of Ballarat (High School)
Business Management
Business Management
2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Ballarat (High School)
Electronic Commerce
Electronic Commerce
More about Karyn Welsh
First Name
Karyn
Last Name
Welsh
Interests / Hobbies
Swimming
Body Boarding
Zen Gardens
My Affiliations
APESMA - The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia
CILTA - Chartered Institute 0f Logistics and Transport
Australia (Sub-Committee member Vic Branch - Professional Development and Education)
RMIT - PAC Member of Business Discipline Review Committee.
Foundation House - Ucan2 mentor - an education and training program to support young people of refugee background.
AICD - Australian Institute of Company Directors
Awards / Honors
Princeton Global Network - Certificate of Achievement awarded in honour of demonstrated academic, professional and personal excellence.
Specialities
Recent Engagements
- Port of Singapore Connectivity (for Raptour Institute) and it’s relevance to the Melbourne Port portal development.
- Port of Shenzhen (for Raptour Institute) - Collaborative e-logistics platform for a multi-user system environment.
- National ICT Strategy for Software as a Service for the Australian Logistics Industry (NTC))
- City of Wodonga – together with my business partner business case for Bi-Modal (rail/road) Terminal at Logic Park Wodonga.
- Port of Singapore Connectivity (for Raptour Institute) and it’s relevance to the Melbourne Port portal development.
- Port of Shenzhen (for Raptour Institute) - Collaborative e-logistics platform for a multi-user system environment.
- National ICT Strategy for Software as a Service for the Australian Logistics Industry (NTC))
- City of Wodonga – together with my business partner business case for Bi-Modal (rail/road) Terminal at Logic Park Wodonga.
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