Martin Connolly

Qualifications/Personal Membership

Principal - Reach to Achieve Consulting

Bachelor of Education (Economics)

Post Graduate Diploma Accounting

Chartered Accountant - Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Scotland

Past Council Member - Australian Organisation for Quality

Associate Member - Australian Institute of Management

Experience

Martin has over 20 years varied business experience covering auditing, commerce and consultancy roles.

He has a unique blend of experience which is "tailor made" to address the requirements of most businesses - Business Process Improvement, Strategic Change Management, Financial Management, Operational Risk Management, Business Management Systems, Customer Service Strategies, Facilitation/Training.

Sample projects include:

Designed and implemented a series of 4 day "Improve Business Performance" seminars covering organisational improvement framework, process mapping, business re-design and people performance management. Completed national "road show" throughout major states in Australia covering Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Program is also available as in house course.

Royal Flying Doctor Service WA Operations - redesigning their Quality Management System into a functional commercial Business Management System using Reach to Achieve methodology

Major Business Re-Design Projects with clients in WA involve a complete review of core business processes, linking strategic initiatives to core process flows using balanced scorecard methodology as a key tool to quantify and measure improvements in process efficiency and effectiveness. Redesigned and implemented a fully integrated and certified business management system to Quality, Safety and Environment standards (Structure also includes Strategic, Finance and Resource Management)

City of Stirling - developed a balanced scorecard performance reporting framework covering Directorates and 19 Business Unit Scorecards to assist in managing Strategic Plan Outcomes

Dept of Planning and Infrastructure - internal audit of ISO management systems - resulting in redesign of existing processes, audit reports, and audit tools used, redesigned audit programs for value add

Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council reviewed corporate and divisional processes culminating in a documented Business Management System across the organization. Currently involved in upgrades enhancements.

Training - Trainer and facilitator on AICD,CPA, AIMUWA Business School Alliance training programs as well as Reach to Achieve training programs

Trainer on Overseas Executive Development Program Sarawak State Govt Kuching Malaysia 2001-2002 Financial and Project Management - voted top trainer for 2 years in succession.

As General Manager of Clean Concept Australia started business from scratch, set up management and reporting systems, developed customer base, marketing strategies and designed all company documentation, forms and contracts.

As Group Financial Controller for Sealcorp Holdings Ltd - responsible for change and culture management systems, financial management, consolidation, and monthly board reporting of over 50 divisions Australia wide. Controlled the Group Budgets & 3 Year Plans, produced the Group's Policy & Procedures Manuals and co-ordinated the Banking and Audit Tenders

As audit manager at Coopers & Lybrand he was responsible for a variety of Clients covering construction, mining, financial services and multi national organisations with turnovers / assets up to $billions.

Expertise

Business Process Mapping & Continuous Improvement Programs

Integrated Business Management Systems - Implementation, Auditing & Training

Performance Management Systems & Reporting Frameworks Utilising Balanced Scorecard

Strategic Planning / Risk Management

Financial, Business & Quality Management

Change & Culture Management

Organisational & Operational Reviews