Retirement Reimagined: Thailand; My uniquely travelled path
Aussie, Canuck, & Expat in Thailand | Worldly Adventures, Learned Lessons; & a 'peacefully tranquil retirement' @ R/Ace Rural Thai Country Cottage
My Resume & CV
A CAREER INVOLVING POLICING IN CANADA, A RESPECTED LEADER IN PROTECTIVE *&AVIATION SECURITY, STRATEGY, AND CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION & AUSTRALIAN HONORARY CONSUL
Ron is now retired from the workforce & is enjoying life relaxing in his retirement cottage in That Phanom, Thailand, pursuing leisure activities
In semi-retirement, he was in a representative role as Honorary Consul of Australia in Chiang Mai, offering client services with jurisdiction throughout the 11 Northern Thailand provinces. His role provided some consular assistance to Australians, promoted the Australian-Thailand bilateral relationships, and supported the Australian Embassy in the consular district.
His prior careers of 45 years were in aviation operations, protective security services and public safety with over 30 years’ senior leadership experience across multiple sectors in dynamic, complex environments.
A service oriented strategic and tactical thinker, Ron has led many organisational changes, delivering significant business improvements operationally, financially, culturally and politically. This has been achieved through progressive thinking, tenacity and the ability to understand long term vision.
RON IS EXPERIENCED IN MAKING DECISIONS THAT ARE SOUND, DEFENSIBLE AND HIS LEADERSHIP STYLE IS ASTUTE TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AGENDAS AND DRIVERS.
Ron’s significant experience in government and private sector, particularly involving infrastructure protection, aviation security, public safety and customer services is indicative of exemplary risk management approach to leadership.
Ron is experienced in making decision that are sound, defensible with business outcomes in mind. His leadership style is astute to internal and external agendas and drivers with expertise that includes a range of specialties:
vulnerability and risk assessments, mitigation and remedial recommendations,
security frameworks and policies
physical, electronic, manpower security
aviation passenger and baggage security services,
emergency and contingency management,
security and safety culture and awareness strategies.
contract management and client services
negotiation and representative functions
business acumen & solutions that are commercially astute to business drivers,
Ron has demonstrated an ability to collaborate across multiple entities to provide positive outcomes, issue management and progressive movement. These sectors involved government, regulators, law enforcement, private sector and community groups. Ron has delivered meaningful changes and measured business results across stakeholders.
Ron’s style is adaptable, enabling individuals across every level of an organisation to understand and deliver to the strategy, particularly at the frontline. Managing multi-million dollar supplier contracts, he understands how to deliver exceptional community culture, spirit and ultimately an enhance experience. Ron has spoken locally and globally at industry and government forums where he enjoys challenging paradigms.
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