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Bryan Hands

Wandin North,VIC

Summary

At 52 years of age I am fortunate to have learned all facets of the Motorcycle Industry from running my own Kawasaki Dealership to being President of the Motorcycle Racing Club of Victoria from 2003 to 2013.

From 2009 to 2015 I was also an Accredited Junior Motorcycle Coach for Off-road Racing for children aged 7 years - 16 years of age and highly involved in the Junior Motorcycling Accreditation Program.

I have run National Championship Motorcycle Events in conjunction with Motorcycling Australia.

I was fortunate to have visited Kawasaki Japan and Thailand as part of Dealer incentive sales promotions.

I have been working professionally in the Motorcycle Industry for 36 years and pride myself on my reputation and relationships with my clients, customers and manufacturers.

I am dedicated, professional and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting peers and staff members.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Chief / Manager

Stop And Seal Superbike Team
10.2023 - Current
  • Crew Chief / Manager of Australian Super Bike Team competing around Australia and overseas.

Dealer Principal

Hands On Kawasaki
11.2007 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of strong relationships and personalized service.
  • Led dealership to achieve top rankings in sales and technical performance, outpacing competitors consistently.
  • Established a strong company culture that promoted teamwork, accountability, and excellence across all departments.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining an impeccable record for audits and inspections.
  • Built a robust service department that delivered exceptional client experiences while driving repeat business.
  • Checked condition of vehicles to maintain highest quality standards.
  • Determined monthly and yearly forecasts in terms of unit sales, gross profit objectives and departmental profits.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.


Working exclusively with Kawasaki Motors Australia with all franchises that KMA has to offer. Building a Sole Kawasaki Franchise from a ground up start.

Manager of Operations

First Class Motorcycles
02.1998 - 10.2007
  • General Manager
  • Tasked with the project of the acquisition of a Japaneses Manufacturer to add to an existing European Manufacturer.
  • Employing staff and training staff in their new role.
  • Overseeing Technical Services Department.

Motorcycle Technician

Jeffrey Sales And Service
01.1993 - 02.1998
  • Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems.
  • Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT Laws.
  • Conferred with clients to establish nature of defects or malfunctions affecting vehicle operations.
  • Listened to engines, examined vehicle frames or conferred with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.

Motorcycle Technician

Nova Honda And Ducati
01.1987 - 01.1993
  • Started Motorcycle Technician Apprenticeship.
  • Became a Qualified Motorcycle Technician.

Education

Completed Year 11

Mount Evelyn Technical School
Mount Evelyn, VIC

Qualified Light Engine Technician -

Richmond College of Tafe
Richmond, VIC
1990

Skills

  • Dealership Operations Management
  • Qualified Motorcycle & Light Engine Technician
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Handling Complaints
  • Reporting and Performance Analysis
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Manage Employees
  • Analyzing Profitability
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Adaptable to Changing Demands
  • Superior Work Ethic

Accomplishments

    Completed Bass Strait Crossing on a Jet Ski from Victoria to Tasmania and back unassisted and raised money for MS.



Hobbies

Camping 

Fishing 

Hunting

Boating 

Jet Skiing

4x4 Trips

Off Road Motorcycling



Timeline

Crew Chief / Manager

Stop And Seal Superbike Team
10.2023 - Current

Dealer Principal

Hands On Kawasaki
11.2007 - 06.2023

Manager of Operations

First Class Motorcycles
02.1998 - 10.2007

Motorcycle Technician

Jeffrey Sales And Service
01.1993 - 02.1998

Motorcycle Technician

Nova Honda And Ducati
01.1987 - 01.1993

Completed Year 11

Mount Evelyn Technical School

Qualified Light Engine Technician -

Richmond College of Tafe
Bryan Hands