1. Resume
Contact Details
Name: Tracy Gordon
Address: 19 Eveline Avenue
MARIBYRNONG VIC
3032
Australia
Phone: +613 9314 5349
Mobile 0418 752 294
Email Address: tlg1968@live.com.au
Salary Expectations
Range: Salary expectations is above $110K.
Career Objectives
Summary: To gain a rewarding position within a medium to large organisation
in light of current career goals.
Education/Qualifications
Institution: Griffith University
City/Country: Queensland
Qualifications: BA in Criminology
Completed: 2010
Institution: Swinburne University
City/Country: Melbourne
Qualifications: Associate Diploma of Business (Accounting)
Advanced Certificate of Sales Management
Completed: 1995
EmploymentHistory
HEWLETT PACKARD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Start Date: June 2010
End Date: Currently Employed
Position/Title: Senior Bid Manager
Projects Won: Victorian Government Projects– AUD$5 - $60 million;
Gaming Industry – AUD$65 million; – $45 million; Mining
Industry – AUD$15 million; Telecommunications Industry –
AUD$35 million and numerous other projects within Australia,
New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific Region
Technical Skills:
Document engineering/production
Technical writing
Setting up of processes and procedures for the
management of bids and tenders
Project Management of small and large bids
2. Responsibilities/
Achievements:
Ability to interpret information from RFT documents
Understanding of technical terms used in an IT environment
Ability to understand and apply strategic direction to the
bid/tender response
Assign tasks and responsibilities to all key stakeholders and
training of such
Management of all bid processes to an advanced level
Desktop publishing of key industry information and
tender content
Utilise software packages at an advanced level to develop
diagrams for bid responses
Assist key stakeholders to scope the bid and strategic
methodology
Coordinate the collection of information for the bid
document including highly confidential information
Review and amend bid response with appropriate
individuals, including, but not limited to, briefing
and socialization of Senior Executives
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Provide advice, assistance and direction to all staff on the
tender methodology and provide direction and guidance to
key stakeholders in the bid process.
Key Achievements:
Nominated as a key partner and trusted advisor to internal
HP clients and stakeholders
100% achievement in quality audits both internally and
externally
Setting up of proven processes and procedures that have
made the bid and tender process transparent and efficient
Efficient running of all bids and tenders in line with
HP process and policy
WESTINGHOUSE RAIL SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA (WRSA)
Start Date: November 2007
End Date: March 2010
Position/Title: Global Proposals Manager
Projects Won: Auckland Metropolitan Passenger Network – A$120 million;
Southern Sydney Freight Line Project – A$7 million; Malaysia
South Line Double Tracking – A$45 million; Laverton Short
Starters Project – A$10 million; WestNet Level Crossing Upgrade
Project – A$35 million and numerous other smaller projects
within Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific Region
Technical Skills:
Document engineering/production
3. Technical writing
Setting up of processes and procedures for the
management of bids and tenders
Bid Management of small and large bids
Responsibilities/
Achievements:
Ability to interpret information from Signalling Layout Plan
Understanding of technical terms used in a rail environment
Ability to understand and apply strategic direction to the
bid/tender response
Assign tasks and responsibilities to all key stakeholders and
training of such
Management of all bid processes to an advanced level
Database management
Desktop publishing of key industry information and
company brochures
Utilise software packages at an advanced level to develop
diagrams for bid responses
Assist key stakeholders to scope the bid and strategic
methodology
Coordinate the collection of information for the bid
document including highly confidential information
Review and amend bid response with appropriate
individuals
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Provide advice, assistance and direction to all staff on the
tender methodology and provide direction and guidance to
key stakeholders in the bid process.
Key Achievements:
Ability to lift the bid win rate from 15% to 100% within 12
months
100% achievement in quality audits both internally and
externally
Setting up of proven processes and procedures that have
made the bid and tender process transparent and efficient
Efficient running of all bids and tenders in line with
Invensys plc expectations
Upskilling of WRSA personnel in terms of bids and tenders.
TPHLH Consulting Services
Start Date: September 2005
End Date: November 2007
Position/Title: Self Employed
Clients: KPMG; Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd; Fashion Movers Pty Ltd;
recruitment companies, and Spotless Services Ltd
4. Projects Won: 120 Bay Street Port Melbourne redevelopment; Sale of WA Power
5. Asset; assisted with the technical aspects of mergers and
acquisitions; and numerous other smaller projects within
Australia.
Technical Skills:
Document engineering/production
Technical writing
Bid Management of small and large bids
Ability to interpret information from Tender documents
Understanding of technical terms used in a corporate;
transport and logistics; facilities management; and
construction environment
Ability to apply strategic direction to tender response
Responsibilities:
Assign tasks and responsibilities to all key stakeholders and
training of such
Management of all bid processes to an advanced level
Database management
Desktop publishing of key industry information and
company brochures
Utilise software packages at an advanced level to develop
diagrams for bid responses
Assist bid manager to scope the bid and strategic
methodology
Coordinate the collection of information for the bid
document including highly confidential information
Review and amend bid response with appropriate
individuals
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Provide advice, assistance and direction to all staff on the
tender methodology and provide direction and guidance to
key stakeholders in the bid process
Key Achievements:
Ability to always deliver a tender to the client deadline
High quality, innovative, and professional bids that meet
the expectations of the client
Federal Magistrates Court of Australia (FMC)
Start Date: May 2004
End Date: September 2005
Position/Title: Casual Court Officer
Responsibilities:
Updating of CCH Manuals
6. Provision of non-legal advice to litigants and key
stakeholders of the court
Updating of court systems as required
Formulation of court orders and distribution of such to key
stakeholders
Running of court in a professional and ethical manner
consistent with the aims and directives of the FMC
Provision of support to all key stakeholders and interested
parties
Key Achievements:
Ability to keep all CCH Manuals, critical to the efficient
running of the court, current at all times
Attained status as a court officer of choice within the FMC
Abigroup Ltd
Start Date: March 2003
End Date: November 2003
Position/Title: Bid Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Tender Process Support
National and International Research
Liaise with all levels of individuals on sensitive and
confidential tender responses.- Develop Business Rules for
the Business Development System
Minute taking for large strategic bids and distribution of
such
Utilise Software packages at an Advanced level to develop
diagrams for bid responses
Assist bid manager to scope the bid and strategy
methodology
Coordinate the collection of information for the bid
document including confidential information regarding a
client
Review and amend bid response with appropriate
individuals
Coordinate presentation, production and delivery of bid
responses on a divisional level
Administer all reporting/recording activities on a National
and State level for Bid Responses
Assist other Abigroup offices with submissions and National
7. bids
Provide advice, assistance and direction to staff on a State
and National level on Abigroups’ Tender methodology.
Key Achievements:
Implemented effective business rules for the Business
Development Division
Greatly improved the quality of Bid Responses
Improved the skill level of several staff members through
effective direction and training
Proven ability to work alone and in a team environment
Highly developed administrative/coordination skills
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
Skilled Engineering Ltd
Start Date: July 2000
End Date: March 2003
Position/Title: National Tender Group Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Tender Process Support
National and International Research
Database Management
Liaise with all levels of individuals on sensitive and
confidential tender responses
Administer eProposalMaster on a National and International
level
Develop Business Rules for the Skilled Business
Development System
Minute taking for Strategic National Accounts and
distribution of such
Utilise Software packages at an Advanced level to develop
diagrams for National bid responses
Assist bid manager to scope the bid and strategy
methodology
Coordinate the collection of information for the bid
document including confidential information regarding a
client
Review and amend bid response with appropriate
individuals
Coordinate presentation, production and delivery of bid
responses on a State and National level
8. Administer all reporting/recording activities on a National
and State level for Bid Responses
Assist other Skilled offices with submissions and National
bids
Provide advice, assistance and direction to Skilled staff on
a State and National level on Skilled¡¦s Tender
methodology.
Key Achievements:
Implemented effective business rules for the Skilled
Business Development System on a National and
International level
Improved the quality of Bid Responses
Improved the skill level of several Skilled staff
members through effective direction and training
Improved the strike rate of winning bids in a 12
month period
Proven ability to work alone and in a team environment
Highly developed administrative/coordination skills
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
Skill Summary
Non Technical Skills: Good communication skills; good organisational skills; keen to
expand learning where the opportunity presents itself; pick new
things up quickly; great personality; hard worker and very
intuitive in terms of being proactive, and team or autonomous
player.
Advanced Computer
Skills:
Intermediate
Computer Skills:
PASS Assets (Department of Transport Rail Database)
Lotus Notes
Office 2013 (Word; Powerpoint; Publisher; Excel and Visio)
Windows OS
Adobe CS3
ABC Flowcharter
MS Access
Photoshop
SAP
ACCESS
9. Other: Good working knowledge of computer systems. Accounting
Systems include: * Attache * ACCPAC * SAP * Pronto * MYOB *
Quickbooks * AS400
Professional Memberships
Member of APMP
Languages
French (basic)
Interests
Reading; Documentaries; Swimming; Studying (professional development).
Other Information
Very pleasant personality; highly organized; ability to remain cool in high-stress situations;
mature; and highly adaptable to most situations.