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Joel Vasilakis

Adelaide,SA

Summary

I am an Adelaide born, motivated individual, using my skill-set, to start-up, market and sell multiple highly profitable businesses over a 20 Year period.

I have a wide range of expertise, in the Transport, Automotive and Real estate sectors.

I am a strong communicator, very charismatic and have a solid understanding of Business, Marketing, Systems and Processes, Sales, Contracts and Mechanical Engineering.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager /Property Manager

The Equity Builders
Fulham, South Australia
01.2022 - Current
  • Property Management
  • Refurbishments on Investment Properties, commercial & Residential
  • Managing Trades & Designing Fitouts with Owners.
  • Managed all maintenance requests from tenants in a timely manner.
  • Advised owners on potential improvements or investments that could increase the value of their properties.
  • booked in repairs, renovation and general maintenance.

Shareholder / Service & Sales Manager

Northstar Automotive Group
Windsor Gardens, SA
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Equity Share Holder in the company (co-founder)
  • Ground-up business build, interviewing appropriate staff for the role, setting up systems and processes.
  • Marketing team, to create promotional materials for target customers.
  • Implemented process changes designed to streamline workflow within the department.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality standards.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Analyzed business and sales targets using critical problem-solving skills.
  • Managed daily operations of Sales department, Service Department and Workshop, including supervision of staff members.
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.

Owner/General Manager

Dirtbags Custom Harleys
Medindie, South Australia
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Founder / Owner / Director
  • Head Mechanic and Designer
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.

Co-Founder

DB Motors European Vehicle Specialists
Medindie, South Australia
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Developed strategies to increase brand awareness through public relations initiatives.
  • Drafted strategic plans for launching new products or services into the marketplace.
  • Developed clear mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding and development of employee culture.
  • Negotiated key initial contracts and established plans to formalize structure and support growth.
  • Established company to fill market gap, connecting customers directly with our products and services

Owner/Transportation Manager

Focus Delivery
Adelaide Airport, South Australia
01.2006 - 12.2017
  • Owner / Director
  • Supervised a team of drivers, dispatchers, and customer service representatives.
  • Managed multiple transportation projects, ensuring successful completion of project goals and objectives.
  • Maintained records of vehicle maintenance schedules to ensure proper upkeep of fleet vehicles.
  • Negotiated contracts with carriers for cost-effective shipping solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Tabor College
Millswood
12-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Tabor College
Millswood
11-2005

Skills

  • High Communication Skills
  • Highly Organised
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expert
  • Data Review
  • Cost Reduction and Containment
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Staff Training and Mentoring
  • Business Analysis
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Data Analysis
  • Resource Allocation
  • Project Planning
  • Logistics Management
  • Systems Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Staff Training and Motivation

Timeline

Shareholder / Service & Sales Manager

Northstar Automotive Group
03.2022 - 05.2023

Project Manager /Property Manager

The Equity Builders
01.2022 - Current

Owner/General Manager

Dirtbags Custom Harleys
01.2018 - 07.2021

Co-Founder

DB Motors European Vehicle Specialists
01.2018 - 07.2021

Owner/Transportation Manager

Focus Delivery
01.2006 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Tabor College

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Tabor College

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