1. David Upton
1729 Dunraven Drive, Knoxville TN 37922
Home: (865) 318-8596 - Cell: (865) 318-8596 - dave.upton@y7mail.com
Summary
Motivated administration professional skilled at building strong working relationships with fellowstaff, supervisors and
community members. Excels at time managementand delivering multiple projectsunder tight deadlines.
Highlights
 People management
 Communication
 Client-focused
 Computer proficient
 Results-oriented
Experience
Project Manager/Coordinator
January 2008 to July 2014
National Health and Medical Research Council - Canberra Australia
 Provided leadership and supervision to small teams.
 Provided policy and proceduresadvice to staffand clients.
 Managed establishment, training and logistics for senior academics assisting NHMRC.
 Developed a procedures manual for grant processes.
 Independently managed the complaints process for the Project Grantsscheme.
 Managed training and recruitment of Project Grants staff.
 Successfully managed all aspects ofIndigenous grant review panels.
 Identified and assisted in the implementation of improvements to the online grants application process.
 Supervised dailyhelp deskactivitiesand help desk staff.
 Identified and initiated cost savingswithin the processes ofthe help desk.
Team Member
March 2007toJanuary 2008
National Health and Medical Research Council - Canberra Australia
 Managed administration and provided policy advice to three 15 member Grant Review Panels.
 Provided advice on meeting procedures and recorded discussion outcomes during the panel meetings.
 Established excellent working relationships with colleagues and panel members.
 Assisted in developing a system to help track section work flow.
Various
For the past seven months I have worked as a retail associate with Food City. During this time Ihave progressed from bagging
groceries to a store wide daystocker and the back-up receiver for the store.
August 1973 to March 2007
 1973-1980 Officer in the Royal Australian Navy - Aircraft navigator.
 1980-1991 Worked in high securityareas ofthe Australian Government.
 1991-2007 Worked in government personnel and protective security areas.
I also worked as a COMCAR driver from 2007-2013. COMCAR is the Australian governmentagencyresponsible for the
provision of secure and confidential car-with-driver transport services to politicians and visiting dignitaries.
Education
University Certificate in Security Management: 1996- Edith Cowan University- Perth,Western Australia
High School Diploma:1972- Salisbury East High School - Salisbury,South Australia
Skills
Administrative, Customer Service, Help Desk, Leadership,People Management,MS Office,Policy advice and interpretation,
Presenting, Supervision and Teamwork.