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RUSSELL ALLAN BENSON

51A Leven AveSeaton 5023Home (08) 8355 2006 Mobile 0419 590 402 E-mail [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Confident, lateral thinker with sound business principals and ethics, and enjoy a ‘hands on approach’ to work - always leading by exampleObtain satisfaction from achieving set goals and targets whilst providing the highest customer service, and maintaining a safe work environment Proven leadership capabilities and enjoy imparting knowledge and experience with others to facilitate continued learningReliable employee totally committed to building lasting relationships with customers, employers, colleagues, contractors and suppliersEnjoy, and freely participate in business meetings and workshopsCapable of working in any department within the Fuel Industry

INDUSTRY QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE

Portable Fire Fighting Equipment, Tasfire Training Fire Safety & Equipment Level 2, Tasfire Training Emergency Response, Australian Dangerous Goods Training Essential Supervision Training, TCCI Safety & Environment Training for Inland Storage & Distribution Facilities, AIP Train the Trainer, North West Regional College of TAFE Basic Fatigue Management Mass& Maintenance NHVAS Accreditation WA HVA Accreditation

Advanced knowledge of Australian Standards 1940-2004 Mobil SHE (Safety Health & Environment)

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Mobil DOIMS (Distributor Operations and Integrity Manual System Management of Change process Incident Investigations Loss Prevention System, (LPS) Smith’s Driver Training Technique

Sound knowledge of: Mobil ‘Standards of Business Conduct’ Quality Assured ( ISO 9001:2000) Trades Practices Equal Employment Opportunities Australian Dangerous Goods Code

SUMMARY OF KEY COMPETENCIES

Build strong customer relationships through effective negotiating and communicating, and engage in liaisons with a diverse range of people including customers and contractorsAnalytical problem solver who demonstrates initiative and the ability to make a decision quicklyConfident representing the employer in a public forum or conference environmentProven ability to work under pressure and unsupervisedCommitted to WHS policies and proceduresComputer literate - sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel and WordSound knowledge and experience in stock control

CAREER SUMMARY2/2/2014 to current Mogas Regional Pty Ltd Fuel Distributors Asset & Compliance ManagerContinuous improvement in Compliance

Incident Investigation and maintain summary Corrective Action Requests and maintain summary Introduced monthly toolbox meetings Chair safety committee meetings Internal audits Built and maintain Qualifications Register Built an maintain Site Register


Developed Mogas Operational & Safety System Re drafted Driver handbook and NHVAS Manual Arranged maintenance requests. Asset management Prepared Mogas Operational & Safety Manual (MOSS)

1-5-2013 to 30/1/2014 Logicoil Fuel Distributors Project ManagerManaging projects within South Australia

June 21-2010 to 30-4-2013 Logicoil Fuel Distributors. Operations & Compliance Manager SAGeneral Operations including

Managing Staff – Stock control- Truck Repairs and Maintenance- Legal compliance and legislation Mass & maintenance Management Basic Fatigue Management Incident investigation

November 16-2009 to June 20-2010: Logicoil. Operations Supervisor Stock control Truck, Trailer, and equipment repairs Assisted State Manager

Australian Farmers Fuel (SAFF), SA Adelaide May 2008 to March 2009 (This was an internal company transfer)Operations Manager which included day to day management of:

bulk fuel depot Parafield Gardens vehicle maintenance repairs and maintenance wet stock control fuel ordering and logistics assist other internal departments in day to day management of company business

and issues attend management meetings any projects i.e. service station upgrades/closures


Projects and Wet Stock Manager (which evolved into Operations Manager) As Above

Austek Fuel Engineering (A subsidiary Company to Australian Farmers Fuel) November 2007 to May 2008 (This was an internal company transfer) Appointed Project Manager (which became acting General Manager) which included day to day management of:

workshop and staff wet stock control overview inventory control any projects i.e. service station upgrades/closures vehicle maintenance repairs and maintenance attend management meetings assist leading hand in quoting

South Australian Farmers Fuel (SAFF), SA Adelaide Feb 2007 to November 2007Appointed Buying Group Manager June 2007 to November 2007Appointed Buying Group Implementer Feb – 2007 to June – 2007

Liaise with suppliers who would supply goods to SAFF supplied sites at discounted rates whilst suppling SAFF with a Buying Group Management percentage

Develop terms and conditions the buying group would operate under Liaise with site owners on the benefits of joining the buying group Develop tools i.e. excel spread sheets to demonstrate the savings and profits to

both the sites and SAFF

Motrex United Petroleum Distributor, SA Adelaide 2006-July to December 2006Appointed Sales & Marketing Manager as the state manager (internal transfer from Norvac Pty Ltd)

Norvac Pty Ltd Mobil Distributor (sold to United Petroleum April 2006), Tasmania, 1996 – 2006-July

Marketing Manager - Wholesale, Retail and LP Gas, 2000 - 2006Report to the General Manager. Responsibilities include:


Management of the company’s customer relations, promotional and sponsorship activities for approximately 2000 clients throughout Tasmania

Prepare and present proposals, agreements and contracts for major marketing and sales projects e.g. FAC (Fuel Access Card) site development and new reseller opportunities

Monitor product sales and trends via key reports provided for wholesale, marketing and retail (margin reports, low and high margin reports)

Maximise the profitability and operating efficiency of Commission Agents (CA’s) and dealer sites whilst creating a focus on required operational and SHE practices at both Norvac and Mobil properties (retail, and wholesale network)

Develop and action business plans and strategies in accordance with company policies and procedures

Prepare an annual strategic plan for marketing purposes and co-ordinate the development of the annual income budget

Undertake incident investigations and act as Peer Reviewer as required Administer and control the sales budget and capital expenditure Train, coach and counsel staff to maintain and / or improve their performance to

established standards, and conduct annual performance appraisals Authorise and control customer pricing and rebates, and assist in selected credit

collection as per credit policy Demonstrate and steward the companies EEO policies Ensure compliance with statuary requirements for Fuels & LP Gas

Additional Responsibilities / Achievements – Norvac Pty Ltd Managed state-wide LRP to Pulp change for Norvac and Mobil at retail and FAC sites Design, construct and commission all plans, licences and approvals for: Smithton FAC (Fuel Access Card) outlet Scottsdale FAC outlet Liaise with company solicitor to prepare, amend and issue Meter Wholesale Plan

(MWP) and Commission Agent (CA) agreements. Conduct CA & MWP audits and reconciliations

Monitor company image requirements and arrange improvements within budget Administer FAC activities and development Liaise with Workplace Standards to ensure all domestic cylinder gas customers

(45kg) comply with AS1560 and Tasmanian Dangerous Goods Code (approx. 1500 customers)

Design and program CA and MWP electronic reconciliation sheets used for stock reporting and fiscal reporting

Appoint CA’s (and replacements) at sites previously operated by Norvac, and set, monitor and co-ordinate CA price board changes

Arrange and advise on FAC outlet maintenance and cleaning


Deal direct with retail dealers being CA, MWP and privately owned sites

Prior Rolls within Norvac P/LWholesale/ Retail Manager Tasmania:- Reported to Marketing Manager, 2000Wholesale Manager Tasmania.:- Reported to Marketing Manager, 1997 – 1999Retail Support Officer:- 1996 – 1997

Accepted a voluntary redundancy after Woolman Petroleum were sold to Tas Fuel

P & T Davis, BP Distributor, North West Coast, Tasmania, 1981 – 1996 any projects i.e. service station upgrades/closures

P & T Davis was purchased by Woolman Petroleum BP Distributor, Northern Tasmania, 1990. Positions held:

Tasmanian Stock Manager (Woolman Petroleum) North West Manager (Woolman Petroleum) Assistant Manager (accountable to the Directors P & T Davis) Fuel Delivery Driver Office Assistant

R J Boyes Ampol Distributors, North West Coast, Tasmania, 1975- 1981 Storeman/ Pumper and Gauger Truck Driver Some office work

OTHER INFORMATION

Completed, “What’s In the Box - Understanding and building computers step-by-step’, Adult EducationMember, Lenah Valley RSL Club (5 years) and Building Committee Leisure activities include listening to music, computer building and set up, fishing, and DIY home renovationsCurrent HR and speedboat licenceDeveloping Complex Excel Spread Sheets

REFEREES


Stephen Marks 0429 063 000

Mr Richard Champion0415462087

Mr Stas Tsaloukis0438 020 872

Mr Greg Astell0417 145 206


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