Experience

Harbour

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Showroom & Sales Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Harbour started in Sydney over 40 years ago and have built a strong hospitality representation in Australia, and globally with installations at some of the world's most luxurious resorts, hotels and casinos. Harbour’s point of difference is they are both a manufacturer and wholesaler, where handcrafted indoor and outdoor luxury furniture is inspired by the Australian coastal lifestyle. A global team with showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Sydney. I’m involved in establishing a new retail-focussed Showroom, located in Waterloo - Sydney. Core Responsibilities: Retail Management • Retail Merchandising • Operational Management • Store Planning & Design • Team Leadership • Product Inventory • Sales Procedures and Practices • Marketing Opportunities Show less



Coco Republic

• Australia
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Showroom Sales Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

  Key Achievement:The only Manager in Coco Republic to personally achieve $1mil+ Sales in any financial year period (as of 2017), whilst mentoring a team to achieve individual / Showroom monthly, quarterly and yearly record sales. I lead by example and approach sales with energy and enthusiasm.

• Acting Showroom Manager (Interim Position)

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  3 month interim role - Responsible for all Showroom Operational requirements, whilst maintaining role of Sales Manager.



Matt Blatt Furniture

• Alexandria • Paddington

• Showroom Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  A collaborative team player, engaged in all aspects of the business. Key Achievement: Relationship builder, effectively managed restructuring / change of teams. Endorsed by my ability to improve the performance, productivity and efficiency of 2 Showrooms. A collaborative team player, engaged in all aspects of the business. Key Achievement: Relationship builder, effectively managed restructuring / change of teams. Endorsed by my ability to improve the performance, productivity and efficiency of 2 Showrooms.



Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Sales Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  An integral part of the Management Team involved in the launch of the West Elm Brand, in the Australian retail marketplace. Focus: Managed a team of interior designers and in-store design consultants, achieve store budget and overall customer service objectives. An integral part of the Management Team involved in the launch of the West Elm Brand, in the Australian retail marketplace. Focus: Managed a team of interior designers and in-store design consultants, achieve store budget and overall customer service objectives.



Nestlé Nespresso SA

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Boutique Manager

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

  Key Achievement: Pivotal in achieving 100% Mystery Shopper results for the Bondi Junction Nespresso Boutique on a continual basis, and as a result managed to go from position 100+ to position No: 3 worldwide within a 6 month period. Key Achievement: Pivotal in achieving 100% Mystery Shopper results for the Bondi Junction Nespresso Boutique on a continual basis, and as a result managed to go from position 100+ to position No: 3 worldwide within a 6 month period.



Self Employed

• Sydney Eastern Suburbs

• Alternative Health Practitioner

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2012

  Hawaiian Bodywork Kinesiology Breathwork Counselling NLP • Dedicated to providing quality therapeutic bodywork and educating people on mind body wellness. • Maintained client confidentiality and sensitivity to age and gender related issues during all client interactions. • Succeeded in building an efficient private practice while working along side other therapists. • Upheld moral ethics to help promote a positive view on the Wellness Industry. • Established and maintained excellent client relationships ensuring high number of repeat clientele. • Conducted services professionally with a high level of integrity. Show less



METTE’S INSTITUTE OF BODYWORK AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Kin Kin, Queensland, Australia

• Workshop Facilitator

  • 2006 - 2007

  • Assisted with teaching and facilitating 5 to 8 day residential training programs in the Principles of Massage Bodywork. • Responsible for overseeing training programs ensured effective implementation and day-to-day operations. • Organized training programs to meet specific training needs. • Assisted with teaching and facilitating 5 to 8 day residential training programs in the Principles of Massage Bodywork. • Responsible for overseeing training programs ensured effective implementation and day-to-day operations. • Organized training programs to meet specific training needs.



Gov. Funded Projects

• Sydney, Australia

• Case Manager • Team Leader • Social Work

  • 1996 - 2006

  • Developed and implemented Individual Plans and Programs for social inclusion and integration into supported mainstream services. • Responsible for co-ordinating the diverse needs of up to 20 individuals (Service Users) with varying degree of physical and intellectual challenges. • Responsible for co-ordinating a team of up to 10 staff members, and ensuring appropriate staff to service user ratios met the Disability Service Act, and organizational protocols. • Ensured and regularly reviewed appropriate safety procedures in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety, Duty of Care and Dignity of Risk. • Promoted the understanding and application of the Disability Service Act. Show less



Freelance

• Sydney, Australia

• Graphic Designer

  • 1987 - 1997

  > YELLOW PAGES PRODUCTION > LEWIS KAHN DESIGN > ADVERTISING PARTNERS • Actively involved in the initial design aspects of a project. • Facilitated the achievement of demanding deadlines thereby enabling a project to proceed to the next phase. • Provided support and assistance to creative team. • Implemented conceptualized designs through to print production. > YELLOW PAGES PRODUCTION > LEWIS KAHN DESIGN > ADVERTISING PARTNERS • Actively involved in the initial design aspects of a project. • Facilitated the achievement of demanding deadlines thereby enabling a project to proceed to the next phase. • Provided support and assistance to creative team. • Implemented conceptualized designs through to print production.