Experience

Guru Projects

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Site Project Manager, shareholder

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  OVER PAST 5 YEARS I SUCCESFULLY DELIVERED OVER 40 HOSPITALITY PROJECTS IN SYDNEY What am I doing at Guru Projects? - managing construction of complex hospitality fit outs like cafes, restaurant, shops from 1st day on site to practical completion and hand over to client - being a person who knows everything about every aspect of the project and can clearly transfer that knowledge to other stakeholders and trades involved - basically making sure projects are delivered on time, on budget, with no defects What are my responsibilities at Guru Projects? - checking feasibility of the design - scheduling and coordination of various trades on site - assuring all the contractors and suppliers are on the same page and observe the same “big picture” not being limited by the scope of their own work - making sure one trade’s work does not interfere with what others and vice versa - finding and discussing solutions to problems during construction - selection of building materials, techniques, fasteners, structural support required etc. - close cooperation with workshop and manufacturing of joinery (carcasses, shelving, timber bench tops, wall panelling) and metal components used on the project - organisation and management of installation teams on site What skills do I need to do my job well and successfully? - combined knowledge across different trades in the fields of plumbing, electrical works, mechanical works, stainless steel, carpentry, joinery, stone masonry, gyprocking, tiling and others - ability to read and understand blueprints and sketches also being able to produce legible, transparent drawings for production - capability to predict and avoid potential hazards and bottle necks that may delay the project - clear communication - knowledge of BCA especially parts relevant to hospitality and office fit outs Follow featured links in my profile for samples of my work - just a few builds with Guru Projects.



TCW (Tables Chairs & Workstations)

• Australia
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

• Installation Supervisor

  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2016

  ORGANISATION AND EXECUTION OF INSTALLATIONS OF VARIOUS PROJECTS - Making sure everything is delivered when and where is needed - Installation of furniture with TCW quality standards in mind - Project management - Organisation of outgoing jobs in warehouse and follow up on site - Scheduling deliveries to clients - Briefing and managing TCW subcontractors - Assuring delivered product reaches client as planned and as expected - Leading team of installers on site - Avoiding potential problems and damages and, if not possible, - Finding fast, simple and effective solutions to dramas that may arise while installation - Project follow up, defects fixing and replacements if necessary



Design Hub Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Installer / joiner

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

  Two major projects completed: UTS building 1, Ultimo Llift lobbies refurbishment, 20 floors of custom Corian® wall panelling. MDF + Corian + stainless steel. (photos upon request) Macquire Shopping Centre, Macquire Park - Cladding of 15 metres high columns in main hall of the shopping mall wing redevelopment. Measurements, elevation of the structure, installation of lacquered MDF + stainless steel finish. Curved custom made bulk heads on top of each column. - Ceiling cladding covering structural ribs of curved roof top made of glass - lacquered MDF. Work performed 20 metres above FFL (photos upon request)



Codess Interiors Commercial Fitout

• QUALITY ASSURANCE

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

  * managing assembly line including workstations, storage solutions, commercial office fitouts to suit individual, customer needs * controlling complex orders for corporate clients and small businesses * responsible for efficient on-site installation * leading on-site installation team and providing after sale service and maintenance * managing assembly line including workstations, storage solutions, commercial office fitouts to suit individual, customer needs * controlling complex orders for corporate clients and small businesses * responsible for efficient on-site installation * leading on-site installation team and providing after sale service and maintenance



Avocado Design Advertising Agency

• ACCOUNT MANAGER

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2010

  * developing new clients’ portfolio – focus on real estate enhancement * managing a TV and radio campaign for a German window manufacturer * preparing and performing presentations at clients’ head-offices * experience in price negotiations * maintaining positive internal clients’ relations and project management within the Agency * proven delivery of complex client experiences – project life cycle from brief to invoice * developing new clients’ portfolio – focus on real estate enhancement * managing a TV and radio campaign for a German window manufacturer * preparing and performing presentations at clients’ head-offices * experience in price negotiations * maintaining positive internal clients’ relations and project management within the Agency * proven delivery of complex client experiences – project life cycle from brief to invoice



Albedo Marketing Advertising Agency

• SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  * retaining 3 key agency clients (on a daily basis) and management of tender briefs * responsible for long-term loyalty programs in professional distribution channels – B2B & B2C contests, sales promotions and lotteries * creating marketing strategies, budgeting, cost estimation of loyalty programs and promotions, graphic department surveillance, dealing with production and fulfilment departments * cooperation with internal and external service and product suppliers * document editing (writing contest statute/bye-laws, contracts, official documents) * CRM & database management, webpage content management * employee recruitment, conducting job interviews and selecting candidates/ potential team members * portfolio of clients: - Philips Lighting Poland – source of light and lamp manufacturer - Philips Consumer Lifestyle – white goods and electronic devices manufacturer - Ramirent – the biggest European equipment rentals for construction and industry - Rockwool – the most popular fire safe insulations for buildings



Axel Studio Advertising Agency

• ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2007

  * online project coordinator * organising work of graphic designers and web developers * project budgeting, preparing trade offers for partners * online project coordinator * organising work of graphic designers and web developers * project budgeting, preparing trade offers for partners



Peppermint Advertising Agency

• CLIENT MANAGER

  • Sep 2005 - Apr 2007

  * planning, organising and leading BTL projects (direct marketing) * daily client service (first line of contact) * project evaluation and risk management (forecasting of realisation possibilities) * coordination of graphic and production challenges with agency’s internal and external suppliers * Portfolio of Clients: - NIVEA Poland – brand „Lipcare”, organising first polish Kissing Survey - Wrigley Poland – brands: Airwaves, Orbit, Winterfresh, Hubba Bubba - Heyah (telecom operator) – events, multimedia projects - South Africa Brewery (Kompania Piwowarska) – BTL projects for popular brands Lech and Redd’s



Contecto Digital Agency

• Junior Account Manager

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  * assisting Key Account Manager * presentations of web pages and multimedia solutions – strategy, conception, creation * maintenance of Clients’ web pages via Content Management System * daily client service * assisting Key Account Manager * presentations of web pages and multimedia solutions – strategy, conception, creation * maintenance of Clients’ web pages via Content Management System * daily client service