Sean Mara

Sean Mara

Contract Drilling Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional Trainer for Hirepool LTD, Internal Auditor

  • Education

    • South Africa

      1968 - 1979
  • Experience

    • The Cat Rental Store

      Jan 1996 - May 2003
      Contract Drilling Manager

      As 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 LeaveManaging 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 staffConduct 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 2010
      • Area Manager

        Apr 2005 - Mar 2008
      • Branch Manager

        Nov 2003 - Mar 2006
    • Hirequip

      Nov 2010 - May 2015
      National EWP Trainer

      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

    • Hirepool ltd

      Nov 2010 - now

      To 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 - now
      • National EWP Trainer

        Nov 2010 - Jul 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NZQA-- National Certificate in Adult Education and Training Level 4

      Vertical Horizonz group
      Feb 2015
    • Train the Trainer

      Vertical Horizonz Group
      Dec 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 Africa
      May 2000
    • Diploma Manager Development

      Damlin Managment School, Durban, South Africa.
      Sept 1999
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sean Mara
      ASB Awesome Service Award Auckland Camber of Comerce Jun 2009 For customers service.
    • Awarded to Sean Mara
      Certificate of Participation D-Day Commander Joint Task Force Exercise Southern Cross Nov 1996 Your valued contrebution is Appreciated
    • Awarded to Sean Mara
      Certificate of Appreciation Natal Command, SADF May 1994 For Opperation JUMBU
    • Awarded to Sean Mara
      Certificate of Commendation Group 27, South African Defence Force May 1994 In appreciaton of Valued and Laudable Services Rendered
    • Awarded to Sean Mara
      Certificate 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 Mara
      Certificate 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
      North Cote Rugby ClubAssociated with Sean Mara