Daniel Palo
About Daniel Palo
Daniel Palo is a Document Management Specialist at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in document management and training. He has a Coaching Certificate from Harvard ManageMentor and has successfully led various projects, including a significant archiving initiative in 2016.
Work at KPMG Australia
Daniel Palo has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2008, serving as a Document Management Specialist for 16 years in Melbourne. In this role, he has been responsible for managing large volumes of documents and files, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. His contributions include leading significant projects, such as the KPMG Melbourne archiving project in 2016, where he managed the archiving and return of 12,000 files. His efforts in this project resulted in a 95% satisfaction rate in transition feedback surveys.
Document Management Expertise
As a Document Management Specialist, Daniel Palo has demonstrated expertise in managing extensive document systems. In 2020, he created a destruction report for KPMG, overseeing the management of over 1.1 billion files to align with the cost expectations of Chief Compliance Officers. He has also provided remote training and conducted a one-hour induction on Content Manager for staff, enhancing their document management skills and ensuring effective use of the system.
Education and Certifications
Daniel Palo completed his secondary education at Niddrie High School, earning the Victorian Certificate of Education from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his professional development by obtaining a Coaching Certificate of Completion from Harvard ManageMentor in 2015. Additionally, he completed a Leadership Skills course at Derek Stockley in September 2015, which has contributed to his capabilities in managing teams and projects.
Previous Experience at City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Before joining KPMG, Daniel Palo worked as a Library Assistant at the City of Port Adelaide Enfield from 2001 to 2005. During his four years in this role, he gained experience in information management and customer service, which laid the foundation for his subsequent career in document management.
Achievements in Document Management Projects
Daniel Palo has successfully completed several notable projects at KPMG. In 2020, he managed a manager-level project at KPMG Gold Coast, where he created over 400 files from unregistered filing in just seven business days, receiving recognition from partners for his efficiency. His ability to establish long-term professional relationships with manager-level contacts at Iron Mountain and Zirco Data further underscores his effectiveness in the field.