Brett Holden
Kurrajong Heights,NSW
Summary
Encouraging Manager experienced in team building and motivating employees to enhance engagement and performance. Achieved organizational goals through independent decision-making and sound judgment, driving productivity across diverse industries including construction, retail, and hospitality. Focused on fostering collaboration and adaptability to consistently support company success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Cathy Stevenson & Associates
01.2023 - Current
- Develop marketing strategy and plan.
- Manage staff ensuring vibrant, enjoyable, safe workplace.
- Assessed staff practices and refined them to improve team performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized service.
- Implemented changes to standard procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop workflow systems.
- Create a team environment, via motivation, and engagement.
Managing Director
Brett Holden Project Solutions
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with major corporations to deliver projects, managing multiple teams across states and regions.
- Established strategic partnerships and engaged potential clients to facilitate business development.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Identified and addressed potential business risks to enhance operational stability. by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
Director
Calibre Commercial Constructions
04.2010 - 02.2021
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Established strategic partnerships and engaged potential clients to enhance business development.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations nationwide
- Conducted meetings with staff to review production progress and achieve production objectives.
- Evaluated documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
General Manager
3DCI (3D Commercial Interiors)
- Managed joinery business, developing and enforcing processes that increased annual revenue from 2M to 9M in three years.
- Organized and oversaw factory floor to ensure quality and timely delivery, driving operational excellence.
- Managed all staff day to day activities, and solved any issue they may have, maintaining a positive and cohesive workplace.
- Sourced affordable, high-quality materials and equipment for construction projects by establishing and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select the most cost-effective contractors.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
Store Manager
Bristol Paints
- Served as trouble shooter GM for multiple stores, resolving issues, identifying sales opportunities, and advising on staff roles and training while overseeing my store.
- Managed daily operations of the store.
- Cultivated customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Construction Manager
Denmay Homes/Group
- Monitored subcontractor operations, applying time, resource, and money management strategies to ensure timely project completion.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Established and maintained vendor relationships to source high-quality materials and equipment at competitive prices for construction projects.
- Tracked project costs and financial metrics to enhance profitability.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established and expanded DCI, CTS, and Zane Electrical under Denmay Group, focusing on operational growth and market presence.
Education
Clerk Of Works / Builders Supervision Certificate - NSW
TAFE
Blacktown, NSWHigh School Diploma -
Oakhill College
Castle Hill, NSWCastle Hill, NSW
Carpentry And Joinery - NSW
TAFE
Blacktown, NSWBlacktown, NSW
Responsible service of alcohol - RSA
Working with Children -
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Project management
- Performance management
- Performance improvement
- Profit growth strategies
- Process refinement
- Team collaboration
- Leadership development
- Staff development
- Customer relations and service
- Relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem-solving expertise
Work History
01-2007
Hobbies and Interests
- Horseback/ motorbike Riding
- Gardening
- Camping
- enjoy working with my hands
- Road Trips
- Farming
- Cattle
- Motor Racing
Certification
- Qualified Carpenter & Joiner
- Licensed Builder - Expired
- Clerk of works Diploma
- Working with Children
- RSA Certificate
Timeline
General Manager
Cathy Stevenson & Associates
01.2023 - Current
Managing Director
Brett Holden Project Solutions
02.2021 - 11.2022
Director
Calibre Commercial Constructions
04.2010 - 02.2021
General Manager
3DCI (3D Commercial Interiors)
Store Manager
Bristol Paints
Construction Manager
Denmay Homes/Group
Clerk Of Works / Builders Supervision Certificate - NSW
TAFE
High School Diploma -
Oakhill College
Carpentry And Joinery - NSW
TAFE