James Ashworth
Longueville,NSW
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Dynamic Founder successfully manages company roles to maximize business success from initiation. Visionary startup leader with history of raising capital across funding rounds from investors and exceeding goals. Thoughtful professional introduces innovative office norms to boost productivity and worker satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and CEO
Velocity Brand Management
Sydney, NSW
04.2004 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated [Number] staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
Director of Licensing Asia
International Management Group
Sydney , NSW
02.1999 - 04.2004
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Manged a multi region business with numerous clients and over 12 direct reports
- Had an extensive client roster including Jack Nicklus, Arnold Palmer, Major League Baseball and the NFL.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Program Manager Licensing
Sydney Organising Committee For The Olympic Games
Sydney, NSW
02.1997 - 01.1999
- Manged the sales function for the SOCOG licensing program
- Managed a team of 4 sales staff
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Delivered over A $30 M in Minimum Guarantee revenue in 2 years
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to event schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Did 2 of The 3 Years - Did Not Complete
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SAHigh School Diploma -
Pembroke School
Kensington, SA12.1986
Skills
- Performance Assessment
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Investor Relations
- Integrity and Transparency
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Industry Expertise
- Executive Leadership
- Project Management
- Sales Growth
Websites
Affiliations
Graduate of the Australian Institute Company Directors
Member of the Australian Institute Company Directors
Member of the SCG
Member of Concord Golf Club
Timeline
Founder and CEO
Velocity Brand Management
04.2004 - Current
Director of Licensing Asia
International Management Group
02.1999 - 04.2004
Program Manager Licensing
Sydney Organising Committee For The Olympic Games
02.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Education - Did 2 of The 3 Years - Did Not Complete
University of South Australia
High School Diploma -
Pembroke School
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