Raj Patel JP

Experience

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  RTA

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1997

  GM

  • Managed the ICT Branch (180 staff) for a year during market testing and outsourcing transition period. Operating budget of $38.5 Million per annum.• Adviser to the senior management on the formulation of the RTA’s ICT Strategy.• Instrumental in the development of software and hardware procurement policies and strategies in the RTA.• Setup of the Development Services Section from ground up.• Operated the branch on a full cost recovery basis.• Introduced TQM & CPI in the branch.• Obtained dual quality certification (AS 3563 and ISO 3901 & 9001/9002) for the branch in record time (10 months).• Cut operating budget ($) and staff by 50% in less than 2 years.• Winning new business (both external and internal to RTA) worth $5M.• Implemented Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the branch.• Introduced process management on-line tool-set for software development, support and maintenance.• Successfully negotiated I.T. contracts with vendors and clients (e.g. Oracle and LBMS).• Introduced Charge Back or Fee for Service costing system in the branch.• Re-focused the branch to be a commercially orientated professional services organisation. Show less

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  Siebel Systems, Inc. (Acquired by Oracle)

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Principal Consultant

  Program/Project Management

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  Computer Troubleshooters - Plus

  Jan 2003 - Feb 2010

  Managing Principal

  Managing Principal

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  Bakof@ Pty Ltd

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2010

  Operations Director

  Operations Director.

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  Salvation Army Employment Plus

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  Employment Consultant

  Ensuring efficient and effective delivery of employment services Salvation Army Employment Plus – Baulkham Hills site clients as part of a Regional Team across multiple sites, through job search support and intensive support activities in line with the organisation's contractual obligations.

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  Rita's Foundation

  Sept 2010 - now

  Founder

  To bring hope and dignity to people suffering from all forms of chronic diseases. Rita's Foundation's ultimate vision is to establish Health and Wellbeing Sanctuaries for Chronically ill patients worldwide, using holistic approach by administrating alternative therapies in conjunction with allopathic medicine. The foundation will be run and supported by people like you, who are passionate to put something back in the community.

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  Synergized Solutions Pty Ltd

  Sept 2010 - now

  Principal Consultant

  IT & Business Advisor to SMEsProfessional Counselling, Mentoring and Meditation Teaching.

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  My Home Living Care Pty Ltd

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  Chief Operating Officer

  Recruiting, training and providing health care staff for home based Clients.Managing Staff: Supervise and evaluate care workers and administration staff.Ensuring Safety: Ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the organisation facilities.Maintaining Financial Stability: Responsible for the day to day operations of the organisation, working with and advising the CEO on financial and operation matters.Creating Reports: Creating reports that convey the daily operational and the long-term impacts of on the organisation and the stakeholders.Preserving Facility Integrity: Ensuring client satisfaction, cultivating an efficient and safe environment.Purchasing Equipment: Replacing failing and outdated IT and other office equipment and maintaining adequate amounts of healthcare supplies.Collecting Data: Collect significant data and use the data to improve client care.Communicating with Personnel: By fostering strong communication across field staff and administration staff, creating an efficient work environment.Assessing Problems: Making decisions to resolve day to day operational problems quickly.Managing Policy: Enforcing policies and overseeing the staffs’ compliance to policies. Show less

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  MAX Employment

  May 2013 - May 2017

  Case Manager/Counsellor/Consultant and Group Facilitator

  Negotiating employment opportunities with employers and promoting clients for vacancies.Referring clients to Professional Services for assessments, treatments plans and follow up of recommendations. Advising site manager on areas pertaining to the provision of Employment Services (i.e. resources, legal and ethical issues). Liaising with local Employment Agencies, Colleges (TAFE/Universities and RTOs) to facilitate positive and effective relationships. Traning and holding workshops.

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  The Holistic Tree

  Jun 2016 - now

  Founder

  We provide a range of holistic services for the mind, body and spirit. Such as Meditation; Reiki; Yoga, Chair Yoga; Hypnotherapy; Life & Career Coaching Counselling; NDIS counselling and onboarding services.

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  Uniting

  May 2017 - Jan 2019

  Local Area Coordinator

  Responsible for working with participants, their families and carers, and other parties to encourage change in societal beliefs and structures by:• Providing support to prospective NDIS participants to engage with the Scheme.• Assisting participants to implement their plans, including building community inclusion and capacity.• Complete plan reviews and full scheme plans for participants.

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  Uniting

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  Team Leader
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  Zest Care Australia

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2023

  Team Leader
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  Eternal Disability Care

  Jan 2024 - now

  General Manager