Darren Seiver

Experience

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  Digital Equipment Corporation (USA)

  Jan 1985 - Dec 1999

  Consultant, Manager

  Senior Systems Business Critical Consultant, Asia PacificManager, Business Development, Asia PacificManager, Systems Support Engineering Group, South PacificSupport Engineer

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  Compaq Computer Corporation

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Manager, AP Business Critical Solutions
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  HP

  Jan 2000 - May 2005

  Director, AP eService Delivery

  Innovative, highly developed expertise in Strategic Business Development, eService Delivery, AP & Worldwide Call Centre Business Strategy, results-driven executive management professional with an impressive record of success in delivering record growth & cost reduction across all sectors in the Asia Pacific Region. A change agent recognized for exceptional talents in strategizing, leadership, business direction, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive strong & sustainable productivity gains, multi-program coordination & deployment, cost reduction, customer satisfaction & quality. Combine flair for identifying & implementing cost effective growth solutions to complex multi-cultural problems with a hands-on, lead-by-example management style which fosters a culture of teamwork, shared mission & a dedication to excellence. Show less

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  Woolworths Limited

  Nov 2006 - Jan 2010

  Senior Business Manager/Assistant Store Manager/Relief Store Manager

  • Senior Business Manager/Operations Management • Direct Reports – 5 Management - Sales & Operations• Indirect Reports – 35 personnel - Sales & Back Office Operations• $12 Million Sales Budget (+44% YTD growth) and 0.2% shrinkage• Manager Development Mentor• Responsible for revenue sales targets & % of sales to wage projections are achieved in line with Corporate targets• End to End responsibility for retail operations environment• Loss Time Injury (OHS) are maintained at Zero target levels• Management of P&L towards Corporate contribution expectations• Knowledge Management & Personnel/ Development Show less

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  Jadin Chemist Group

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

  Pharmacy Business Development Manager/Cluster Manager

  Responsible for developing & implementing operational strategies, plans & procedures to maximise sales & profitability through consistent business performance management & effective people management.• Responsible for the Flagship Jadin Group Pharmacy• Direct Reports – 1 Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) & 2 Pharmacists, Indirect Reports – 30 personnel – Sales (Cosmetics, Vitamins, Homyped, Retail & Scheduled Medicines) & Back Office Operations• $11 Million Sales Budget (25% of total group revenue and 30% of the total group gross profit)• Loss Time Injury (OHS) are maintained at Zero target levels• Management of P&L• Drove sales & profitability, operational K.P.I’s & controlled costs resulting in: - Front shop sales growth +8.5% (Centre) & +24% (Inala)- Dispensary sales growth +3.7%- Reduced cumulative wage % from 11.47% to 10.50%• Achieved key milestone dates & implemented tools such as the quarterly operational audit, K.P.I trackers & manager’s guidelines• Developed a Visual Merchandise Guide (VMG) for pharmacy managers to use which have helped improve operational & merchandising standards to a consistent industry standard level• Successfully project managed the refit & refresh pharmacy program for Inala and the Centre Pharmacies• Improved & set the benchmark of existing merchandising & operational standards by focusing primarily on consistency & continuity across all ways of working within the pharmacies (Best in Class)• Coached & developed staff, drove best practice & executed new initiatives resulting in individuals now working as a team, sharing best practice & working towards continuous improvement across the group• Developed & implemented the pharmacy in-store promotional events calendar & shopping centre marketing plan• Developed & delivered educational sessions with an IT focus Show less

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  Discount Drug Stores

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  Area Manager Business Development

  Responsible for working closely with the DDS Franchise Owners, Managers & their teams to improve the overall business performance of the pharmacies, ultimately aiming for a national network of profitable pharmacies adhering to the DDS systems, procedures, processes & initiatives & to maximise sales & profitability through consistent business performance management & effective people management

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  TerryWhite Chemmart

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Consultant Manager Special Projects

  Responsible for working closely with the Terry White Pharmacy Owner, Managers & their staff to improve the overall business performance of the pharmacy, ultimately aiming for best in class & profitable pharmacy adhering to the TW systems, procedures, processes & initiatives & to maximise sales & profitability through consistent business performance management & effective people management.• People-management, recruitment, motivation, training & development staffing responsibilities • Financial management• Marketing & advertising & promotion planning • Sales organisation planning & development• Business planning, launch & implementation • Merchandising• Administration, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, communication & liaison• Workplace health & safety• Stock & inventory management Show less

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  Darrens' Fitness & Wellbeing

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2020

  Director/Owner

  Business Owner, Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach. Promoting a unique approach to fitness training & nutrition that delivers specific clients results.Proven track record appreciating the uniqueness of the clients lifestyle goals.In-house designed developed & implemented lifestyle fitness & nutrition program. Personalised program successfully achieves the goals & true potential of the client.Fitness routines incorporate a significant bias towards a combination of LIIS (Low Intensity Steady State) & HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), Functional, Mobility, Strength, Balance & Agility concepts that are based on worldwide recognised scientific research with proven long term results.- Design & implement personalised functional exercise programs targeting specific conditions & concerns of all age groups (18 to 85)- Provide advice about general fitness, nutrition, exercise, health & injury management- Advised on common sport & exercise related injuries & rehabilitation- Rehabilitation of post operative surgery (knee, hip, back & shoulder joints surgery)- Group fitness classes specifically designed for Corporate Interstate clients- Ensure the safety of clients with a zero injury policy- Assess clients’ fitness on a monthly basis- Provide weight-lifting machines, treadmill & other fitness apparatus instruction- Promoting & marketing the business Show less

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  EFM Health Clubs Australia

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  Gym Club Manager & Fitness Coach

  EFM Club Gym Club Manager & Fitness CoachDesign functional & circuit related exercise programs targeting all age groupsGroup exercise classes incorporating a wide range of gym equipmentAdvice on general fitness, nutrition, exercise, health & injury managementAdvice on common sport & exercise related injuries & rehabilitationProvide weight-lifting machines, treadmill & other fitness apparatus instructionEnsuring compliance with health & safety legislationMaintaining customer service standardsDealing with enquiries & emergencies Show less

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  Darren Seiver Health Coach

  Nov 2020 - now

  Health Coach