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Chris Varrall

Chris Varrall

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organisational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Founder

Vaz Incorporated
Brisbane, Australia
01.2019 - Current
  • Disability support services

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Sky Prime Aviation Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Working with the largest private aviation operator in the Middle East, as a sales and marketing specialist
  • My focus was on designing implementation strategies and project management support for a new, large scale private aviation project
  • Overseeing and consulting over all English marketing related material including corporate brochures, newsletters, magazine articles, web content and promotional materials
  • Project management, testing and design were integral for the launch of several new products/services
  • Direct communications with business partners/vendors negotiating contract terms, key project management roles and directly reporting to the company Directors and VP's
  • Afforded me an valuable insight into a vast array of business functions within the aviation industry.

Head of Business Development

Elixir Solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managing customer relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty through excellent customer service
  • Preparing and delivering presentations to existing and potential clients having thoroughly researched their individual business requirements
  • Managing the schedules of all staff
  • Negotiating with clients to secure mutually beneficial outcomes relating to contract terms, expectations, budgets etc
  • Designing and implementing bespoke proposals and contracts
  • Have a track record of securing large contracts with the likes of the European Union, Bank Saudi Fransi and members of the Saudi Royal family
  • Identify and attend tradeshows and other business functions to keep abreast of developments in the marketplace, to find potential new business, and to effectively market the company’s profile
  • Monitor market Intelligence within the industry in terms of market development, new projects, competitive activity etc
  • Responsible for keeping all sales contracts up to date and for checking all sales contracts prior to signature to ensure company policies and local laws are upheld
  • Provide necessary training to sales team as and when needed
  • Responsible for leading regular sales meetings
  • Monitoring & evaluating the performance of the sales team – mentoring them and leading by example.

Business Developer

Elixir Solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Work with the management team to identify and evaluate market demand and opportunities
  • Target new client groups
  • Work with the management team to develop and implement strategic sales plans
  • Identify and evaluate specific new profitable business opportunities
  • Initiate and complete proposals and presentation for new business opportunities
  • Work with internal teams to deliver outstanding presentations to capture profitable business opportunities
  • Maintain an excellent client relationship with new and existing clients.

Diversional Therapist

Lady Davidson Private Hospital
Sydney, Australia
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Carrying out detailed assessments of patients
  • Updating patient records and maintaining attendance register
  • Using assessment data to set targets and goals for varying patients
  • Working closely with individual patients with specific needs and expectations
  • Daily group classes teaching patients a diverse range of skills and practices
  • Creative lesson planning and effective classroom management were paramount for the role
  • Technology integration depending on patient ability and needs
  • Evaluate individual and group participation and report findings to relevant persons
  • Provide a range of leisure and recreation activities covering psychological, social, emotional, cognitive and physical domains.

Education

Marketing in a Digital World -

Coursera online course
01.2017

Coaching and Mentoring course -

IAOTS training Academy
01.2015

Leadership and Influence course -

IAOTS training Academy
01.2014

International TEFL and TESOL Training -

Teaching Business English Certificate
01.2013

Academy of Financial Trading -

Online FOREX trading Course
01.2013

International TEFL and TESOL Training -

TESOL Certificate
01.2013

Bachelor of Economics (International Trade & Finance) -

University of Western Sydney
01.2012

Higher School Certificate (Distinction) -

Barker College
01.2006

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Strong sales abilities
  • Excellent team player
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strong mathematical and IT skills
  • Strong research and strategic analysis skills
  • Consistent attention to detail
  • Flexible
  • Highly confident
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Labor Relations
  • Business Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Budget Administration
  • Team Oversight
  • Human Resources
  • Sales Leadership
  • Client Service
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Relationship Building
  • Cost Reduction
  • Business Development

Keyskillspersonalqualities

  • Highly motivated to achieve the highest standard in all goals set
  • 7 years’ experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
  • Strong sales abilities with proven results in finding new clients and closing deals
  • Excellent team player with a good understanding of how to manage time, knowledge, responsibilities and the implementation of agreed outcomes with colleagues
  • Excellent organisational skills and meticulous at planning and implementing
  • Strong mathematical and I.T. skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Strong research and strategic analysis skills
  • The ability to understand and analyse complex information
  • Consistent attention to detail
  • Flexible - The ability to readily adapt to changing environments
  • Highly confident in my own abilities

References

  • Ahmed Ismail, Sky Prime Admin Manager, +966 (0)56 902 8513
  • Abdulaziz Al Shebal, Project manager STC, +966 (0)565988898
  • Mohammad Al Ajmi, Captain - National Guard, +966 (0)55 532 6091

Hobbies and Interests

  • Working with people from all different backgrounds and cultures
  • Saudi culture and all that Saudi Arabia has to offer
  • Trying new foods and spending time in the Saudi desert and Istiraha
  • Reading - keeping up to date with current affairs and the latest in finance, stock markets and science & technology
  • Food, cooking, and Scuba diving
  • Learning and enjoying the Arabic language

Timeline

Owner/Founder

Vaz Incorporated
01.2019 - Current

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Sky Prime Aviation Services
01.2016 - 01.2019

Head of Business Development

Elixir Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2016

Business Developer

Elixir Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2014

Diversional Therapist

Lady Davidson Private Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2013

Marketing in a Digital World -

Coursera online course

Coaching and Mentoring course -

IAOTS training Academy

Leadership and Influence course -

IAOTS training Academy

International TEFL and TESOL Training -

Teaching Business English Certificate

Academy of Financial Trading -

Online FOREX trading Course

International TEFL and TESOL Training -

TESOL Certificate

Bachelor of Economics (International Trade & Finance) -

University of Western Sydney

Higher School Certificate (Distinction) -

Barker College
Chris Varrall