PAUL DEAN Shoalhaven FM is proud to welcome Paul Dean to our team of volunteers. Paul brings with him a wealth of knowledge & experience in areas of Government and Corporate Financial Management.   You will hear Paul on Shoalhaven FM's 'Cornflakes & Coffee' breakfast program and he will be bringing you the latest news from Local, State & Federal Govermment and the Private Sector and how this news will effect you. CLICK HERE  to  listen to  the current week's report.

GENERAL COMMENTS In the main I have pursued a career in Management and in Finance/ Accounting with various organizations both locally and overseas in the private sector and with government. I have been responsible for the finance function for many years dealing with financial and management reporting, internal control, investment/treasury activities, taxation issuers, mergers and acquisitions and capital /project management issues. I have kept up to date with developments in the accounting/finance industry throughout the years. More recently I have focussed on strategic issues both financial and general and general management activities. However as well as working full time I also took on lecturing and tutoring at the UOW’S campus in Shoalhaven and introduced Accounting 1 in 1994 to 1996 and then moved on to lecture and tutor in the Year 2 subjects of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Business Finance during 1997 to 1999. I therefore covered most areas involving accounting standards, company law, company reporting requirements, taxation, financial management, consolidations, management accounting (including cost control and expense allocation) and so forth. I have a vast array of experience in all matters concerning companies, government functions and processes as well as academic interests. I have developed a wide range of contacts throughout the private, government and public sectors.

COMMUNITY SERVICE I am a staunch believer in the need to give community service in any field where you can make a difference to people's quality of life. LINAC Dr. Ray Cleary and I began the notion of securing radio therapy treating equipment in Nowra as both of our wives had suffered through cancer. We set the target of raising $1 million to clearly demonstrate community support for the project to the State and Federal politicians who will make the decision about the project. We were joined by Mayor Watson and others and with Council support are nearing our goal. Melanoma Research My wife and I are on the local committee which has raised a substantial sum to assist in malanoma research. Sporting I have always been a keen sporstman and love the game of rugby. It is indeed the game that is played in heaven where Dr. Ray is holding up one end of St. Peter's scrum. I am the Secretary of Shoalhaven Rugby Club.

Academic Qualifications Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) - University of NSW Master of Business Administration - Macquarie University Certified Practicing Accountant Lecturer/Tutor at University of Wollongong 1994 to 1999—Commerce Faculty—in the 1st and 2nd Year Subjects of Accounting1, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Business Finance.

Work Experience 2001 to 2006 - Director Naedar Consulting Services Pty. Ltd.---Consultant in accounting and financial services to Government and Private Sector organisations. Work engagements include provision of commercial advice and management and financial accounting advice for sale of businesses, negotiating sale of businesses, assessing new business opportunities in fast food, motels, electrical equipment and removalists, providing financial advice on loans, establishing self managed superannuation funds, establishing corporate entities, giving financial advice generally. Assisting in obtaining Federal and State Government grants and subsidies. 1991 to 2001 - Assistant General Manager-- Shoalhaven City Council (Nowra)-- Reporting to General Manager--5 Year Performance Contract--turnover  $250million---800staff--multi-facetedoperations--widespread area. From time to time acted as General Manager for various periods.    Key Responsibilities 304 staff operating in the areas of - Strategic Planning, Strategic Projects, Finance, Accounting, Administration, Insurance, Property, Commercial Operations, Library, Tourism, Community Services, Fleet Management, - Set up for Council and Director of Shoalhaven Water Services P/L Key Achievements Development of University of Wollongong’s Shoalhaven Campus Development of a natural gas pipeline through the Shoalhaven area Development of the Worrigee Crematorium operation Purchase of Graham Park and associated land at Berry Introduction of new accounting software Development and introduction of Council's strategic plan Introduction of consultative process between staff and unions Introduction of Local Government Act requirements Substantial re-arrangement of Council's financing requirements Improved budget and tracking processes Development and implementation of Tourism Master Plan Development and introduction of a range of HR Codes and policies including Code of Conduct and Salary policies Development and implementation of Workers Compensation Self Insurance program Responsible for Major Commercial Operations Tourist Park Operations - grew to $10 million operation from $3 million in 6 years LPG Operation - grew business then sold to Integral Energy to raise funds as well as for strategic value of having  Natural Gas available in area Fleet Management & Workshop - Cemeteries & Crematorium Operation - Aquatic Operations - Property Services All of these operations were made successful through applying private sector target performance standards 1994 -1999 - Lecturer/Tutor University of Wollongong Commerce Course 1989 - 1991 - City Treasurer - Shoalhaven City Council reporting to GM 1983 - 1989 -  Finance Director - American Metal Foundaries (AMF) $70 million turnover 1980 - 1983 - Finance Director - Cooper Laboratories  $10 million turnover -o00o-