Harsh Patel
Balwyn North,Victoria
Summary
Accomplished director with a track record in business development and success. Skilled in negotiating high-value contracts/deals and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations to drive organisational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director /Small Business Owner
Superior Cleaning Group & Rubbish Removals
Balwyn North, VIC
08.2015 - 03.2026
- Managed operational managers for a forensic / trauma cleaning and rubbish removal company servicing government housing sites in metropolitan Melbourne.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored operational managers, enhancing leadership capabilities and team performance.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards, reducing risk and enhancing operational integrity.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organisational efficiency.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organisation.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with government bodies and non-profit organizations, optimizing resource allocation and strengthening strategic partnerships.
Director /Small Business Owner
Deluxe Maintenance Services
Melbourne, VIC
01.2020 - 10.2025
- Led operational strategies to enhance service delivery in maintenance services across metropolitan Melbourne.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored operational manager, enhancing leadership capabilities within the team.
- Developed and implemented strategies that streamlined operational processes and increased organisational efficiency.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organisational efficiency.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing favorable terms and strengthening business relationships.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored operational managers.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all operational activities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organisational efficiency.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organisation.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
Director /Business Owner
IGA + LIQUOR Laburnum
Blackburn, VIC
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organisation.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimise resource allocation.
- Streamlined supply chain management to enhance operational efficiency.
- Established relationships with suppliers to secure favourable terms for materials or services.
- Analysed sales data to guide purchasing decisions and optimise stock levels.
- Analysed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote store events and sales.
- Led operational managers to maintain product availability and uphold quality standards.
Education
BBA - Business
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC06-2005
Skills
- Business strategy
- Business development
- Contract negotiation
- Contract and vendor management
- Budget management
Timeline
Director /Small Business Owner
Deluxe Maintenance Services
01.2020 - 10.2025
Director /Business Owner
IGA + LIQUOR Laburnum
01.2020 - 03.2024
Director /Small Business Owner
Superior Cleaning Group & Rubbish Removals
08.2015 - 03.2026
BBA - Business
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE