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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

After introducing many New Technology Products, including Direct to Garment solutions, it was considered a highly active field of growth and the past 10 years have seen my position dedicated to this segment. Working with the Global Teams and directly in Japan to help hone product development to meet demands and aspects of the Australian Market. In this position the segment has grown from $0 to a profitable and significant division for Brother Australia and continues to deliver YOY… Show more After introducing many New Technology Products, including Direct to Garment solutions, it was considered a highly active field of growth and the past 10 years have seen my position dedicated to this segment. Working with the Global Teams and directly in Japan to help hone product development to meet demands and aspects of the Australian Market. In this position the segment has grown from $0 to a profitable and significant division for Brother Australia and continues to deliver YOY improvements. Show less

Manage and introduce New Technology products not compatible with current dealer and distributor channel. This includes Mobile Print, Direct to Garment Printing and review other available technology products for their suitability to the Australian Market.

Australia

State Management of Queensland, Northern NSW, Northern Territory, PNG and Vanuatu for all Brother Products and services. The role included the management of Qld Sales Staff along with General Operational duties relating to Premises and local requirements.

Brisbane, Australia

Build and manage key clients and distributors whilst providing training and support to the rest of the sales team.

Everton Park Qld

Appointed to the Board of Directors to assist with the development of the operation. We helped launch National Drinkwise Campaign and ran many insight events. I resigned from the position when I became apparent the role needed a full time overseeing and I was unable to balance full time work along with this position. I hope to rejoin the board when time is more freely available.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

To supplement my income after the birth of my first son, I chose to take some part time work as my wife could no longer return to full time employment as my son was diagnosed with a lifetime illness and disability.I started at BCEC as part-time security and was soon promoted to Floor Co-ordinator, responsible for Client interactions throughout the venue. Specializing in large events, particularly concerts my role was to represent the Center to ensure the general flow and logistics of… Show more To supplement my income after the birth of my first son, I chose to take some part time work as my wife could no longer return to full time employment as my son was diagnosed with a lifetime illness and disability.I started at BCEC as part-time security and was soon promoted to Floor Co-ordinator, responsible for Client interactions throughout the venue. Specializing in large events, particularly concerts my role was to represent the Center to ensure the general flow and logistics of the event across all departments to the clients expectations.I left this role to concentrate on my full-time position as National Manager within Brother. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Develop and support National clients in the market of Server Based Internet Content Filtering.A short term role due to the Nasdaq Crash in 2001, with the host USA company losing its business, therefor making the role redundant.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Corporate Sales of Mobile Phones and related technology to Qld Government and Businesses. In this role I introduced Mobile Eftpos into Qld along with telemetry based data collection. Key clients at the time included Dept of Premier and Cabinet and Red Cross.Achieved National Top Sales in 1997

Starting as a Retail Salesman, then shortly moving to Manager of the Consumer Product Division, I was responsible for Various product groups and Sales Staff along with Retail Sales Targets and Store Merchandising and appearance. Achieving Top Retail Sales for three years running whilst maintaining these responsibilities whilst also introducing new product groups. Videopro were one of Telstra first Premium Mobile Phone suppliers and helped Sony launch Playstation in QLD.I was called on… Show more Starting as a Retail Salesman, then shortly moving to Manager of the Consumer Product Division, I was responsible for Various product groups and Sales Staff along with Retail Sales Targets and Store Merchandising and appearance. Achieving Top Retail Sales for three years running whilst maintaining these responsibilities whilst also introducing new product groups. Videopro were one of Telstra first Premium Mobile Phone suppliers and helped Sony launch Playstation in QLD.I was called on to represent the business in various award functions, Television Interviews and media launches which helped hone my Public Speaking and PR capabilities.A offer from a competitor saw me leave this position. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Starting with four retail outlets, I managed to expand the group to 6 over the course of two years and based on the Directors Goals. Working in Retail and developing a State Education Division to help secure the growing need for personal computers in the QLD School curriculum. The role challenged my skill set to be proficient in may roles at the same time, representing the company in lectures, public speaking, trade-show and media releases.Due to difficulties of the economics at… Show more Starting with four retail outlets, I managed to expand the group to 6 over the course of two years and based on the Directors Goals. Working in Retail and developing a State Education Division to help secure the growing need for personal computers in the QLD School curriculum. The role challenged my skill set to be proficient in may roles at the same time, representing the company in lectures, public speaking, trade-show and media releases.Due to difficulties of the economics at the time, the Directors liquidated the business in 1993.This position finished after the demise of Commodore and Atari Computers in Australia. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Introduced Computer related Technology that saw the development of Australian Peripherals showcased around the word. Selling direct, then managing the development of sales channels to grow the business Nationally. I re-located from Sydney to Qld with an offer from one of the business partners.

Post Graduate, Post Graduate Certificate In Business

Activities and Societies: Intergrated Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Management, Consumer Behavior, Advertising.

Responsible Service Of Alcohol

SITHFAB009A - Provide Responsible service of Alcohol

Senior First Aid, First Aid

Activities and Societies: HLTCPR201B - Performance of CPR HLTFA201B - Provide Life Support in trauma HLTFA301C Apply First Aid

Security And Crowd Controller Licence

Security and Crowd Control Licence requirements CPPSERC30407 - Certificate III in Security Operations CPPSEC3013A - Control persons.

Conflict Resolution

Dealing with difficult people and Conflict training