Ernest Draper is a results-driven business management executive with over 20 years of experience in sales management, business operations, organizational development, marketing, and financial management. He has a track record of improving operational stability, efficiency, and profitability across various industries. His core accomplishments include achieving sales budgets over 100%, being voted supplier of the year, and increasing sales by over $3 million. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science and diplomas in Business Management and Interpersonal Skills.

1. ERNEST DRAPER
303 Moo 6 Ban Pa Kao, Nong Han, Thailand 41130 | H: + (66) 851-798-729 | C: 0896411510 | ernied@westnet.com.au
Executive Profile
Results-driven Business Management Executive,with extensive experience including sales management, business
operations,organizationaldevelopment, marketing,financial management, business development, process improvement
and team building.Skilled in planning, coordinating and executing successful strategic business projects,with track
record of improving operational stability, efficiency,and profitability. Collaborate with senior stakeholdersto effectively
prioritize activities and achieve defined objectives,translating business requirementsinto solutions to achieve corporate
performance goals.
Skill Highlights
Business Management Revenue Generation
Sales Management P&L Management
BusinessDevelopment Contract Negotiations
Human Resources Budget Management
Operations Management Product Development
Project Management Market Analysis
Goal Attainment AccountManagement
Core Accomplishments
Achieved sales budget of greater than 100% in 95% ofcompanies whilst maintaining operating costs below
budget.
Voted by customersas "Supplier of the Year" compared with multi-nationalpeers.
Increased salesbyover $AUD3M in two years.
Succeeded in returning organization to fullprofitabilitydespite adverse economic conditions.
Reduced LTIFR by8% within 12 months byreviewing and implementing stringentsafety and operating
procedures.
ProfessionalExperience
CEO / Executive Director 03/2013 to 06/2015
Track Asia Co, Ltd Bangkok,Thailand
Generated start-up of newbusinessthrough thorough market research,initiate Company registration,negotiation
and procurement of localized preferred productswith key internationaland localsuppliers,obtained investment
capital i.
conjunction with recruitment of key Directors,Management / Marketing team,Researched and focused on
quantified geographical and demographictargetmarkets, implemented in house stock control,sales
measurement, P & L, customer database and relationships.
Assistant General Manager - Logistics Company 07/2012 to 06/2013
Deuan Sawanah (Thailand) Co., Ltd Nong Khai, Thailand
Managed team of 38 employees, 300 drivers / sub-contractors,and 45 mechanics and maintenance staff
supporting fleet of 400 cross-border truckand trailer combinations.
Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve maximum productivityutilizing currentresources,Created new
revenue streams through direct Internationalmarketing.
Generated newbusiness through market researched and customer followup.
Drove business byleading implementation of instantcash-flowand P&L spreadsheets.
Developed and directed strategyfor implementation of newcompanysafetypolicies,incidentinvestigation and
core cause (ICAM), resulting in reduced safety and injury related incidents.
Worked with GeneralManager in negotiating multi-million dollar contracts and preparation of related legal
arguments.Secured best terms for company.
Reported directlyto General Manager, CEO and CFO.

2. MineCoordinator / Acting Mine Supervisor 11/2004 to 08/2008
Minara Resources Murrin Murrin Open Cut Nickel Leonora,Australia
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures,while managing all operations on assigned shift.
Managed, monitored and controlled crewof up to 42 operators.
OversawIncident and accident investigations,in addition to initial coordination ofemergency situationsor events.
Facilitated work place auditsand safetymeetings,while activelyencouraging positive safety culture.
Implemented employee training programs.Prepared and completed fullhandover briefingswith newshift
supervisors.
Agricultural Consultant 09/1997 to 10/2004
Self Employed
Delivered agricultural consulting services to a wide range of clients.
Australian National Product Manager / National Accounts Manager 08/1996 to 08/1997
Davison Industries Australia
Managed accounts for major clients.
Established trading agreement, introduced newproductlinesand product support,and supervised four
employees.
Liaised with National Executive Team, identified requirements and submitted programs and projects to support
attainmentof salestargets.
Increased sales from $620K to $4M; recognized and voted bymembersas National Supplier of Year - Ag-Chem
Division.
Education
Bachelor of Science:Agricultural Science
Muresk Agricultural College WA, Australia
Diploma: Business Management
Australian Institute of Management Perth,WA,Australia
Diploma:Interpersonal Skills
Australian Institute of Management Perth,WA,Australia