john lerau

Ensure NCS was providing the best quality catering and camp management services to our major client Morobe Mining/Harmony Gold JV and their sub-contractors;

Oversees the operation of the business and ensure the company is making a profit for the benefit of the shareholders.

* Conduct public/community awareness on services offered and the roles and responsibilities of Lihir Business Services, * Actively involve in land dispute resolution and ensure the Lihir Gold Project continues with minimal disruptions, * Sponsor and run the Weekly Safety Toolbox meeting, * Take charge of the Company's operations and administration matters when the MD goes on R&R or on business trips, * One of the main speakers in the Lihir Communication Program " Tokaut-Tokstret" (TATS) sponsored by Newcrest Community Affairs department.

* Managing all the staff working in the business * Responsible for the purchasing and receival off store goods coming to Lihir by air, - no shipping at that time. * Ensure accounts payable are settled before or by due date * Listen to employees grevences and offer counselling where necessary * Ensure banking is done daily * Ensure the company maintain a healthy financial position * Attend to customer querries and needs * Attend to employees welfare * Initiate incentives for employees so they enjoy working hard for the company * Create various business options to increase the company's income and double the company's cashflow * Controll the monthly Promotion program.

Held various middle management positions such as staff officer assisting the Director of Maritime Operations. Liaising with Maritime units on operational matters such as Search and Rescue, Medivac, foreign fishing vessel sightings, organising logistical support for vessels coming to ports for replenishments. I also held the position of senior staff responsible for overseas training for sailors and soldiers, mainly thoes training under various countries training agreements with PNG such as Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and the United States of America. I also held the position of Base Executive officer at the Patrol Boat Base in Lombrum, Manus island. Main responsibilitie of this position was to be responsible for all the operational and administrative matters for the Patrol Boat Squadron (PATRON). Also to assume command of the base on the absance of the Base commander.

Conduct awareness on what Lihir Business Services and what services we provide to our clients. A co-signatory to the company's operating account. I also ensure that the Business Development department is performing real business development activities for our clients.

* Placement of Requisitions for supplies required by the exploration project, * Daily follow-ups on outstanding orders, * Receival and Issuance of stores received to requesting units, * Daily co-ordination of both sea and land transport, * Oversee and supervise the house-keeping staff, * Attend to staff grevences and suggest options for resolution to the site manager, * Advises the site manager of proper ways and local protocol when dealing with landowner issues.

Activities and Societies: Member of School Swiming Team

Graduated with honours in English, Match, Science and Commerce Activities and Societies: 1. Athletic and Swimming team 2. Member of the School Rugby Team