Rea Mihaka
About Rea Mihaka
Rea Mihaka serves as the Landside Operations Manager at DP World Australia, a position held since 2015 in Melbourne. With extensive experience in various roles within the company and prior experience in sales and merchandising, Mihaka has developed a strong background in operations management.
Work at DP World
Rea Mihaka has held multiple positions at DP World Australia since joining the company. Currently, she serves as the Landside Operations Manager in Melbourne, a role she has occupied since 2015. Prior to this, she worked as a Terminal Services Coordinator from 2010 to 2013 and as a Management Assistant from 2008 to 2010 in Brisbane. Her experience also includes serving as the Business Systems & Optimisation Manager for eight months in 2014 and as an ASC Production Coordinator for ten months in the same year. Additionally, she worked as a Terminal Yard Planner and VBS Coordinator in 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Previous Experience
Before her tenure at DP World, Rea Mihaka worked at the Brisbane Lions as a Sales & Merchandising professional from 2000 to 2005. After her time with the Brisbane Lions, she transitioned to the retail sector, serving as a Retail Manager at Rush Clothing Trading Company from 2006 to 2008 in Brisbane, Queensland. This diverse background in both operations and sales has contributed to her expertise in managing landside operations.
Career Timeline
Rea Mihaka's career spans various roles and responsibilities across different organizations. She began her career in sales and merchandising at the Brisbane Lions from 2000 to 2005. After that, she moved into retail management at Rush Clothing Trading Company from 2006 to 2008. Mihaka joined DP World Australia in 2008, where she progressed through several positions, including Management Assistant, Terminal Services Coordinator, and ultimately Landside Operations Manager, showcasing her growth and adaptability in the logistics and operations field.
Location and Operations
Rea Mihaka has primarily worked in Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia. Her roles at DP World Australia have involved significant operational responsibilities in both cities. As Landside Operations Manager, she oversees critical logistics functions that facilitate the movement of goods and services, ensuring efficient operations within the landside environment of the port.