Gary Alan Pope

Consulting Services:
ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS SYSTEMS
COMPUTER SYSTEMS / NETWORKING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING and SUPPORT
ENGINEERING and DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES
INTERNET AND COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATION / MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS
BACKUP / DISASTER RECOVERY

 

Brake Less Pty Ltd trading as
ALCHESTER BUSINESS SYSTEMS
ABN:96  006 763 739
P.O. Box 124
THE BASIN Vic. 3154
AUSTRALIA

Fax: (03) 9762 6293
Phone: (03) 9762 6293
Mobile: (0408) 99 4799

RESUME

Consulting Opportunities Undertaken
Commercial Projects / Business Management exercises requiring a review of operations and procedures involving the utilisation of, introduction of, or modification of computing systems.

Background
30 years commercial and technical management in Information Technology and Systems Integration.
Qualified Accountant (reached F.C.P.A.) with over 30 years financial and cost accounting experience in small business.
In depth  hands-on roles in computer servicing and systems consulting projects for clients.

Key Skill areas
Considerable depth of knowledge in accounting, marketing and product development arenas for small to medium sized business operations. Well versed in the needs and operations of engineering, servicing and marketing oriented companies. Direct, technical involvement with computers, systems and related S.I. activities in support of day-to-day accounting and business administration. Can communicate at all levels.

Major Achievements
Design and/or development of numerous accounting and commercial software packages.
Establishment and management of a computer bureau operation processing client data.
Supporting the initial establishment of, and further developing a substantial third party maintenance group.
Sales and marketing of services and contracts for computer systems support - hardware / software.
Business development planning and financial management of numerous small / medium companies.
Implementing computerised accounting and control systems in-house and for clients.
Technical Project Management of major turnkey computer installations and special engineering works.
Establishment of Disaster Recovery and equipment refurbishment operations for Insurance Industry
Systems Engineering roles in Digital, Microsoft, Unix, and similar network and mini computer, LAN and WAN  technologies.
Hands-on involvement with a number of accounting and office software products, installation and support.
Developement and deployment of multi-branch Wide Area Network systems and related communication services

Management Positions Held (chronological)
Business Manager - Computer Bureau. (3 yrs).   Systems Software support Manager. (2 yrs)
Consulting Manager - Business Services (4 yrs)  Marketing Director (3 yrs)
Financial Controller / Branch Manager (3 yrs) Facilities Management Consultant (3 yrs)
Business Projects Manager (7 yrs).   Systems Integration / Communications / Support Specialist (5).

Professional CV
Name: Mr. Gary A. Pope
Date of Birth: 26th January 1955 (Melbourne, Australia)
Marital Status: Married to Betty (1975) Family: Michael (1980); Emily (1984); Adam (1986)
Qualifications:
- H.S.C. (1971). St. Leo's College Box Hill.
- Bachelor of Business (Maj:Acctg; Econ; Comp Sc.) - B.Bus (Acc) Swinburne College of Tech. (1974)
- Post Degree advancement to A.A.S.A. (1979) - Graduated to C.P.A. (1984)
- Achieved F.C.P.A. status. (1990)
Memberships:
- FELLOW, of Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants (1975)  (retired 2004).
- MEMBER, of Australian Computer Society (1977) (retired 2004)
- MEMBER, of Society of Colorists and Dyers of Australia and New Zealand (1985) (retired 1995).
Hobbies: Wood Turning, Camping/Caravanning, Four Wheel driving, Piano, Billiards, Photography, Multimedia
Social Memberships: Knox and District Wood turners (Prop. Mgr)   Former: 2nd Boronia Heights Scouts (Quartermaster)
References:
- Tech-Precision Pty Ltd. Ph: (07) 5446 2553  Mr. Mike Haseler, Chairman
- Integrated CAD Solutions.  Ph:  (03) 52299386   Mr. Phil Hobbs,   Director

 

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