Brett Michael Johnson
Bundaberg,QLD
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in mechanical fitting and business development, notably at Taman Diamond Tool Solutions. Proven track record in equipment maintenance and customer relationship management, successfully increasing market share and driving sales growth. Adept at technical training and problem-solving, fostering strong team engagement and operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Mechanical Fitter
Taman Diamond Tool Solutions
Perth
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Ensuring prompt and quality servicing and repairs to all manner of concrete, construction, small engine, electrical (single and three phase) products to name a few.
- Responsible for the company branded equipment along with other external brands.
- Training and advising other staff.
Temporary Roles in Mechanical Sectors
Various
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Casual employment due to moving around and recovering from heart surgery.
- These businesses include, Sunshine Coast Mowers Caloundra, Harrys Mowers Bundaberg, Small Motors Gladstone, Circlesend Small Motors Drinan.
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Container Domes Australia & QLD Shade Sheds
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for day to day sales and marketing activities.
- Developing strategies to improve market share and identify new opportunities.
- Update both companies’ websites and promote the business through all social media platforms.
- Attend relevant trade shows nationally.
- Coordinate installation teams here and abroad.
- Logistics at a local, national and international level.
- Liaising with both general public and large corporate companies.
- Record keeping and continuous improvement across all sectors and the business including but not restricted to invoicing, after sales administration, follow up and quotations.
- Coordinating with suppliers to ensure a continuous and seamless supply of materials required for manufacturing.
- Keeping within in budget for all sales and marketing activities.
- Weekly meeting with directors to keep the flow of information travelling in both directions.
National Sales, Marketing & Operations Manager
Worldlawn – Sun Trading
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Approached by Sun Trading to drive new business in QLD, NSW and NT.
- Objective was to increase the company’s market share, develop new and long term strategies and to expand our coverage across the eastern seaboard.
- Taking the Worldlawn dealer base from 3 full time up to 60 active Australian dealers and several distributors in the Pacific Islands and Asia.
- Elevated to National Sales and Marketing Manager for all Australian dealers and distributors.
- Involved with several charity organizations.
- Manage and coordinate all promotional activities.
- Deliver successful projects within budget and eliminating the forms of media that did not fit the companies target audience.
- Producing Catalogues, Brochures and Price lists for our dealer base.
- Design and installation of signage, banners and in store displays for the entire dealer network.
- Successful branding and imaging.
- Web development and maintenance.
- Submit reports, targets and budgets to the Directors.
- Reporting to the directors and liaising with our factories in China and the USA.
- Develop strategies in a rapidly changing market place.
QLD Business Development Manager-Sales
Jak Max
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for the current customer network as well as developing new business inside and outside our regular channels.
- Our customers distribute Outdoor Power Equipment Parts and Machinery to the retail market.
- This position requires exceptional drive and passion, good reporting skills, understanding the nature of the market and sharp financial record keeping.
- Currently have in excess of 400 active clients spread across many industries.
- This requires frequent road and air travel, to be able to service the customer base.
QLD Business Development Manager-Sales
Ariens Company International
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for the current customer network as well as developing new business inside and outside our regular channels.
- Our customers distribute Outdoor Power Equipment Parts and Machinery to the retail market.
- Types of businesses I target vary from Outdoor Power equipment Stores to Hardware, Golf Clubs, Hire Stores, Government agencies and more.
- This position requires exceptional drive and passion, good reporting skills, understanding the nature of the market and sharp financial record keeping.
- Currently have in excess of 400 active clients spread across many industries.
- This requires frequent travel to be able to service the customer base.
- Left the company once they decided to move the operations back to the USA and pass on the business to a distributor leaving most employees jobless.
Business Development Manager (QLD)
TPE Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted TPE Australia Group in establishing a customer base throughout QLD for their Outdoor Power Equipment products range.
- Succeeded in creating a distributor base from Mossman in the North to Ballina in Northern NSW.
- Time for a more permanent position with greater challenges.
National Sales and Marketing Manager
Powerup Lawncare Products
03.2009 - 01.2013
- Appointed to head up the failing Golf and Turf Division.
- Objective was to increase the company’s market share, develop new and long term strategies and to acquire new suppliers to bolster the Golf and Turf range of aftermarket products.
- Responsible for nine Territory Managers, marketing and promotional programs, targets, GP, liaising with our overseas suppliers.
- Successful to increased the Golf and Turf turn over by an impressive 40+% over the next two years.
- This division then evolved from just an aftermarket parts and accessories supplier to a complete one stop shop, including machinery and accessories, for the Golf and Turf Industry.
- Appointed the National Marketing Manager for all divisions of the Powerup Lawncare Products Company.
- Manage and coordinate all promotional activities.
- Deliver successful projects within budget and eliminating the forms of media that did not fit the companies target audience.
- Producing Catalogues, Brochures and Price lists for the PLP customer base.
- Design and installation of signage, banners and in store displays for the entire dealer network.
- Successful branding and imaging.
- In 2012 elevated to the role of National Sales and Marketing Manager for all divisions.
- Reporting to the Divisional Manager the new position requirements are to manage 11 Territory Managers, one marketing assistant, one Golf and Turf Coordinator and also to provide guidance to internal sales staff.
- Submit reports, targets and budgets to the Divisional Manager.
- Develop strategies in a rapidly changing market place.
- (QLD)
Boiler Maker, Fabricator and Fitter
Superior Pak (Transpacific Industries)
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Superior Pak is Australia and New Zealand’s major supplier of domestic and commercial waste collection vehicles.
- Roles and duties included welding, plasma cutting, fitting, performing risk assessment duties and implementing safe work practices.
- Attending safety at heights, abrasives and safety with gases training.
- (QLD)
Small Engine Technician
Maroochy Mowers OPE
10.2001 - 12.2007
- Maroochy Mowers is a successful Outdoor Power Equipment business located on the Sunshine Coast.
- Employed as a mechanic due to my trade background but spent a good portion of my work day performing sales, customer service, on site demonstrations and machinery deliveries.
- Mechanical duties varied from lawn mowers to commercial contractors equipment, Concreters Flex tools and engine powered trowels right through to electrical power packs to service Singapore Airline training Lear Jets.
- (QLD)
Technical Services Coordinator
Toro Australia
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Role as Technical Service Coordinator was an extremely complex, high pressured, challenging and diverse role.
- Day to day duties included answering Toro dealers technical questions, assist in the job of processing warranty claims, supporting the spare parts department, sourcing temporary staff to perform machinery reworks and general research.
- Responsible for technical training of Toro’s Australian dealer network which involved coordinating training venues and flights in each state of Australia as well as preparing training material and machinery for each location.
- Occasionally undertake training of international outlets especially from the Asia region.
- Worked closely with the new products manager on new products, ideas and issues arising from the field.
- Personal training and development required travel to Italy and the USA for weeks at a time.
- (VIC)
Education
Completed warm water aquaculture certificate -
Victoria01.1995
Completed year 11 -
North Bundaberg High School
Bundaberg, QLD01.1984
Skills
- Welding and Fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Engine repairs
- Parts sourcing
- Customer relationship management
- Technical training
- Market analysis
- Problem solving
- Hand tools expertise
- Hydraulic systems
- Verbal and written communication
- Electrical circuit testing
- Machinery repair
- Electrical
- Equipment installation
- Parts assembly
- Component repair
- Welding techniques
- Equipment Repair
- Parts fitting
- Precision assembly
- System testing
- Instrument Calibration
- Mechanical aptitude
- Maintenance troubleshooting
- Threading
- Power tools proficiency
- Pneumatic systems
- Welding
- Product development
- Equipment testing and troubleshooting
- Mechanical and Technical
- Training
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Low voltage DC and AC experience
- Management
- People
- Culture
- Engagement
- Business
- Warehousing
- Logistics
References
Referees available upon request.
Timeline
Head Mechanical Fitter
Taman Diamond Tool Solutions
01.2024 - 01.2025
Temporary Roles in Mechanical Sectors
Various
01.2020 - 01.2024
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Container Domes Australia & QLD Shade Sheds
09.2019 - 01.2020
National Sales, Marketing & Operations Manager
Worldlawn – Sun Trading
03.2016 - 03.2019
QLD Business Development Manager-Sales
Jak Max
01.2015 - 01.2016
QLD Business Development Manager-Sales
Ariens Company International
01.2014 - 01.2015
Business Development Manager (QLD)
TPE Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
National Sales and Marketing Manager
Powerup Lawncare Products
03.2009 - 01.2013
Boiler Maker, Fabricator and Fitter
Superior Pak (Transpacific Industries)
01.2008 - 03.2009
Small Engine Technician
Maroochy Mowers OPE
10.2001 - 12.2007
Technical Services Coordinator
Toro Australia
01.1998 - 01.2000
Completed warm water aquaculture certificate -
Completed year 11 -
North Bundaberg High School