Alexander Poulakis
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Punctual Builder oversees, coordinates and works on various construction projects. Reputable and diligent professional well-versed in materials procurement, design development and team leadership. Focused on cutting company costs and implementing innovative ways to complete building tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Builder
PPG Constructions Pty Ltd
Melbourne
10.2020 - Current
- Inspected work sites to assess construction quality and productivity against project plans.
- Achieved high levels of workmanship on every project by monitoring progress closely, providing guidance where necessary, and ensuring best practices were followed.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Solved complex construction issues promptly with creative problem-solving abilities, preventing costly delays or compromises in quality.
- Met with designers and engineers to address conflicts and reach appropriate solutions.
Site Manage
Trust Projects
Melbourne
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Site managed fitouts and projects
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
Director of Retail Operations
Harrolds
Melbourne, Sydney, Goldcoast
01.2011 - 05.2021
- Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
- Designed and project managed all new store roll outs
- Managed trades and maintenance for all store locations
- Optimized store layouts to provide a visually appealing shopping experience, maximizing customer engagement and sales opportunities.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for cost-effective merchandise procurement.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
- Streamlined supply chain processes for faster merchandise delivery times, reducing out-of-stock instances and improving customer satisfaction levels.
- Oversaw daily store operations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance.
- Coordinated special events at retail locations including product launches, promotional activities, seasonal celebrations which attracted new customers.
- Boosted employee morale through the implementation of incentive programs designed to reward hard work and dedication.
- Reduced expenses by renegotiating vendor contracts to eliminate waste and boost cost savings
- Reduced employee turnover, providing consistent coaching and development opportunities for team members.
- Introduced innovative merchandising techniques to showcase products effectively, driving interest and sales among customers.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
Education
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VICDiploma - Building Construction
TIV
Melbourne, VIC03.2021
Certificate III - Shopfitting
Frontier
11.2020
Certificate IV - Building Construction
TIV
Melbourne, VIC10.2020
Certificate IV - Building Construction Estimating
TIV
Melbourne, VIC10.2020
Certificate IV - Building Construction Site Management
TIV
Melbourne, VIC10.2020
Advanced Diploma - Marketing
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC12.2006
Diploma - Business Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC04.2005
Advanced Diploma - Business Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC12.2004
Certificate IV - Business Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC12.2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Measurements and Calculations
- Quality Control
- Installation and Finishing
- Construction management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Certification
- Asbestos friable certificate
- Asbestos non-friable certificate
- Asbestos Supervisor certificate
- EWP over 11m certificate
- First Aid certificate
- Fork lift certificate
- Height safety equipment inspection certificate
- Height safety supervisor certificate
- HiA Green smart accreditation
- HIA Member
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Plant Machinery Card
- Scissor and boom yellow card
- Silica awareness Certificate
- Traffic control and Management Certificate
- White Card
- Working at Heights certificate
Timeline
Site Manage
Trust Projects
01.2022 - 05.2023
Builder
PPG Constructions Pty Ltd
10.2020 - Current
Director of Retail Operations
Harrolds
01.2011 - 05.2021
Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma - Building Construction
TIV
Certificate III - Shopfitting
Frontier
Certificate IV - Building Construction
TIV
Certificate IV - Building Construction Estimating
TIV
Certificate IV - Building Construction Site Management
TIV
Advanced Diploma - Marketing
Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma - Business Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Advanced Diploma - Business Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Certificate IV - Business Management
Swinburne University of Technology