Mark Thomas Email & Phone Number

New Plymouth

• I founded the business and brand "Vinyl Countdown" in 2011. Through networking, marketing and brand building via social media, our Vinyl Countdown brand is now one of the most recognisable and respected brands in the.
• Management of stock across 150,000 different products lines, including new product ordering, re-ordering sold items on a daily and weekly basis, managing and marking down slow moving stock, and processing all incoming.
• Managing part time staff, including establishing contracts, processing payroll, managing a work roster, ensuring employment law compliance and conducting ongoing training.
• Budgeting and financial planning for the business, including strategies for increasing sales and profit, identifying stock/sales/profit anomalies, and making changes to streamline the business
• Responsible for all marketing and advertising campaigns, including a highly successful social media presence, radio advertising and various print campaigns
• Front counter customer service including taking customer special orders, handling second hand trades, telephone enquiries and general day to day over the counter sales. This involves dealing with people of all ages.

250 Cuba Street, Wellington

Following the restructuring of our parent company (Real Groovy Auckland), the decision was made to purchase Real Groovy Wellington in 2008. This was a difficult period to navigate through, however I learned many valuable business lessons and gained a variety of new skills during this time. The move from a role as a manager to that of a business owner was a.

250 Cuba St, Wellington

I was responsible for the running and performance of Real Groovy Wellington from 1999 - 2008 at a managerial level. My role involved many facets of management including staff management and recruitment; product sourcing, stock ordering, stock processing, stock management; advertising and marketing including managing an expanding social media presence. Real.