Bruce (Boruch) Moshel

bmoshel2@optusnet.com.au Mob. 0402 112 198

Professional Objective:
To lead major programs in a client-focused organisation with people leadership, service and change management accountabilities, leveraging experience in program management, education and adult training in diverse industries

Professional Summary:

Experienced Program and Services Manager in the Health and Community sector with a demonstrated record of achievement in service development, delivery and management supported by experience in finance, reporting and compliance Recognised strengths in people leadership, stakeholder engagement, relationship management and team building across different organisations and sectors Core competencies:

Service development and management: Built a small, limited employment service into a service that now supports the entire 60,000-strong community by addressing emerging needs, business development and marketing while overcoming limited resources, with the service highly regarded by the community and government

Relationship and stakeholder engagement: Successfully connected with and promoted the service to a wide range of employers across manufacturing, professional service, retail and other sectors, leading to an expanded profile for the service, innovative services for employers and increasing placement opportunities by 70%

Entrepreneurship and initiative: Developed and built unique team building concept from scratch that has attracted major clients including the National Australia Bank, Coles, Sensis and government departments, as well as community and school groups

Team leadership: Significant experience leading diverse service, HR and operational teams; recognised as an engaging communicator and leader who can connect with diverse groups General management: strong critical thinking capabilities supported by superior negotiation skills as well as profit and loss, financial management and project management experience

Education:
University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Education RMIT, Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training CMA, Mediation Conflict Management Kings College, Diploma in Financial Planning

Interests:
Cycling, bushwalking, rock-climbing, camping

Employment History:
Program and Case Manager, Jewish Care Employment Services 2008-2011 A high profile employment, training and recruitment agency serving a 60,000-strong community Responsibilities:

Leadership, development and delivery of career development, management and matching program encompassing all aspects of employment for job seekers, recent migrants, long-term unemployed and people with special needs and other employment hurdles Business development, relationship management and networking with diverse employers across industries and business life cycles Full financial and service delivery accountability for employment services, including strategic planning, financial reporting, performance management and leadership of diverse teams Management of a diverse team of four employment consultants, brokerage of external vocational training providers as well as provision of on-site training Stakeholder engagement and liaison with government, community and internal stakeholders Built a small, limited employment service into a service that now supports the entire 60,000-strong community by addressing emerging needs, business development and marketing while overcoming limited resources, with the service highly regarded by the community and government Led a diverse team of counsellors, trainers and case managers through effective assessment, support, seminars and counselling for job seekers, improving successful placements by 30% Successfully connected with and promoted the service to a wide range of employers across manufacturing, professional service, retail and other sectors, leading to an expanded profile for the service, innovative services for employers and increasing placement opportunities by 70% Designed and implemented a comprehensive program incorporating relevant training modules for job seekers to expand their professional skills, contributing to placement success and retention Initiated major review of all job seeker training and professional development services, including performance analysis, program design, stakeholder consultation and program development, that has been accepted and endorsed by internal and external stakeholders Consistently achieved perfect scores in complex government auditing and reporting 2004-2008

Achievements:

Employment Consultant, Jewish Care Employment Services Responsibilities:

Case management and client consultation with job seekers including CV development, interview techniques, workplace protocols, training provision and counseling Reverse marketing of potential candidates to potential employers Interface with employers to determine specific employer requirements across different disciplines Compliance reporting to government agencies about service provision and results Played a lead role in building a network of contacts to improve access to employment opportunities, resulting in a 40% expansion of potential employers Recognised for empathy and support of job seekers, particularly the long-term unemployed, migrants and job seekers who are difficult to place Promoted to manage the program in recognition of leadership, initiative and capacity to drive and expand the program

Achievements:

Founder and Managing Director, DrumFire Team Building

2004-Current

Team building programs and facilitation for corporate, community and educational clients Responsibilities:

Concept development, strategic planning, financial management and planning for innovative music-based team building service catering to all age groups, professions and cultural backgrounds in Victoria and nationally Management, facilitation and delivery of team building programs and events, tailored to diverse client needs Marketing and business development in the corporate, educational and community sectors Developed and built unique team building concept from scratch that has attracted major clients including the National Australia Bank, Coles, Sensis and government departments, as well as community and school groups 2003-2004

Achievements:

Mortgage Consultant, Mortgage Fair The only mortgage broking company endorsed by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria Responsibilities:

Marketing and sale of mortgage products, document preparation, client tracking and liaison with major banks for diverse clients Successfully learnt a whole new industry and function and applied newly acquired skills to prepare and complete mortgages for a range of clients across Victoria 1996-2002

Achievements:

Senior Teacher and Head of Ensemble, Bialik College Large Jewish day school, located in Hawthorn Victoria

Responsibilities: Curriculum development and co-ordination for schools music program including classroom teaching, ensemble co-ordination and instrumental program from primary school to VCE level Co-ordination and direction of music and theatre productions Professional development and mentoring of 15 music staff Achievements:

Developed comprehensive music curriculum, resources and teaching program incorporating classical, traditional and contemporary music genres for primary, secondary and VCE students Initiated and produced annual theatre productions and CDs, building esteem in the student body

Referees:
Available on request