
Sean Mara
Contract Drilling Manager

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About me
Regional Trainer for Hirepool LTD, Internal Auditor
Education

South Africa
1968 - 1979
Experience

The Cat Rental Store
Jan 1996 - May 2003Contract Drilling ManagerAs Contracts Manager my main roll was to maintain and secure new contracts for the Drilling Division, We had a fleet of 3 Hydraulic drill rigs and a number of Neumatic drill rigs. These where used from open cast mines to cutting roads through mountains to drilling for construction or road rock in quarries.Responsibilities• To provide leadership and management of the designated area that contributes to achieving the organizations goal of becoming a world-class hire company.• Lead by example to create an environment that inspires and motivates staff to perform at the highest level.• Build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both within the organization and externally with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.• Set and maintain standards that result in satisfied customers, motivated personnel and the achievement of the organization goals.• Continual improvement to all areas that will create value to our organization.Further to that, was to manage the Crews, maintanance and movement of equipment. . Show less

HIREQUIP LTD
Nov 2003 - Nov 2010• Management of day-to-day branch operations.• Business planning.• Staff management and training (including training on Hirequip Pro 4 Database).• Budget planning and control.• Customer/supplier liaison.• Transport logistics.• End of month/year reconciliations.• Relationship building with key account customers.• Senior Manager leadership role within Northern cluster.• Asset management.• Inventory control.• Minor debtor management.• Best possible presentation of the branch and plant. Show less Analyzing business reports and managing branches in line with these reportsApproving Personal Carers Leave and Sick LeaveManaging key operational resources e.g. staff, vehicles, equipment etc.Conduct recruitment and induction of new branch employeesarranging branch staff relief as requiredConducting stock takes and branch audits.Approving and raising purchase orders Organize, Conduct and Record Branch Manager MeetingsAttend and present at Area Manager, Quarterly and Yearly review meetingsLiaising with all departments to ensure service standards are achievedOrganize and conduct training for branch staffConduct disciplinary action in accordance with company policy as requiredManage high level of branch presentation and branch upgrades.Manage and complete new branch upgrades in accordance with company policy, council regulations, and in line with budgetary constraints.Implement and manage organizational safety systems; e.g. managing employee behaviors and minimizing hazardous working conditions in accordance with company safety policies. Also motivating Branch managers to manage their employee work behaviors’ and conditions. Show less Click to edit position description• Management of day-to-day branch operations.• Business planning.• Staff management and training (including training on Hirequip Pro 4 Database).• Budget planning and control.• Customer/supplier liaison.• Transport logistics.• End of month/year reconciliations.• Relationship building with key account customers.• Senior Manager leadership role within Northern cluster.• Asset management.• Inventory control.• Minor debtor management.• Best possible presentation of the branch and plant Show less
Senior Branch Manager
Mar 2008 - Nov 2010Area Manager
Apr 2005 - Mar 2008Branch Manager
Nov 2003 - Mar 2006

Hirequip
Nov 2010 - May 2015National EWP TrainerTrain clients external and internal to standards set by NZ authorities.Maintain such standards through continuous improvement.Lead by example to create an environment that inspires and motivates all to perform at the highest level.Build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both within the organization and externally with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.Set and maintain standards that result in satisfied customers, motivated personnel and the achievement of the organization goals. Show less

Hirepool ltd
Nov 2010 - nowTo Continually grow the staff in our company to be the best they can be within their roles in the organisation.Tasks include, Introduction of new staff training in, Customer Service, Our company Data systems, Health and Safety and Equipment checking and servicing procedures as well as ongoing training of our branch Managers and their Assistants. Further to this I am also involved with introducing new technology and innovative systems into the business to further upgrade our company to keep us the Best and largest most modern hire company in New Zealand. Show less Train clients external and internal to standards set by NZ authorities.Maintain such standards through continuous improvement.Lead by example to create an environment that inspires and motivates all to perform at the highest level.Build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both within the organization and externally with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.Set and maintain standards that result in satisfied customers, motivated personnel and the achievement of the organization goals. Show less
Regional Trainer
Jun 2015 - nowNational EWP Trainer
Nov 2010 - Jul 2015
Licenses & Certifications

NZQA-- National Certificate in Adult Education and Training Level 4
Vertical Horizonz groupFeb 2015
Train the Trainer
Vertical Horizonz GroupDec 2010
Higher Certificate in Project Managment
Damlin Managment School, Durban, South Africa.May 2002
Blasting Certificate for open cast mines
Department of Mineral and Energy affairs of The Republic of South AfricaMay 2000
Diploma Manager Development
Damlin Managment School, Durban, South Africa.Sept 1999
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sean MaraASB Awesome Service Award Auckland Camber of Comerce Jun 2009 For customers service.
- Awarded to Sean MaraCertificate of Participation D-Day Commander Joint Task Force Exercise Southern Cross Nov 1996 Your valued contrebution is Appreciated
- Awarded to Sean MaraCertificate of Appreciation Natal Command, SADF May 1994 For Opperation JUMBU
- Awarded to Sean MaraCertificate of Commendation Group 27, South African Defence Force May 1994 In appreciaton of Valued and Laudable Services Rendered
- Awarded to Sean MaraCertificate of Commendation Officer Commanding 15 Maintanance Unit, SANDF May 1994 For Recognition of Outstanding and Commendable services renderd to 15 Maint Unit during Opperation JUMBU
- Awarded to Sean MaraCertificate Of Award - Pro Patria Medal Republic Of South Africa Sep 1983 For Services in the Defence of the Republic or for the Prevention or Suppresion of Terroism
Volunteer Experience
Coach J2 Rugby
Issued by North Cote Rugby Club on Mar 2004
Associated with Sean Mara
Languages
- enEnglish
- afAfrikaans
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