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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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John Bell

Hobart

Summary

Results-driven with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Professional with experience in business leadership and management, prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational efficiency. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring consistent performance and growth.

Successful at optimizing security standards, improving planning processes and managing systems implementation. Knowledgeable about disaster recovery planning, roadmapping and team development.

Transitioning from leadership role in fast-paced technology environment, seeking to apply developed skills in new field. Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operations. Looking to bring organizational and strategic planning skills to new industry for impactful results.

IT professional prepared for leadership roles in technology management. Background in overseeing complex IT projects and driving technological advancements. Known for strong team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Skilled in network administration and IT strategy development.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Onlinez Pty Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2022

Contract administration

  • Foster innovation, identification and management of environmental aspects, safety hazards and quality issues, fostering a continuous improvement culture, supporting the companies objectives & targets
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
  • Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Enhanced company profitability by reducing overhead costs and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations by staying current on industry requirements and implementing necessary changes in operations.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Sales / Project Manager

Zaganite Specialised Coatings Pty Ltd
07.2010 - 01.2012
  • Estimating, quoting and tendering, contract administration, resource scheduling, control of projects regarding time, cost and quality, Client liaison, design co-ordination, conduct and approve risk assessments for quotes, tenders, contracts, worksites and purchases where applicable, fostering innovation, identification and management of environmental aspects, safety hazards and quality issues, fostering a continuous improvement culture, supporting the companies objectives and targets
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.

Project Manager

Maintenance Systems Pty Ltd
06.2009 - 07.2010
  • Responsible to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of day to day projects
  • The Project Manager has the responsibility to provide the equipment and staffing resources and the appropriate materials for the safe, effective delivery of the works and invoicing statewide for solving concrete repair problems and specialised coating requirements for both the public and private sectors
  • Generate and close sales using professional knowledge of the products and keen service
  • Develop JSEA’s and Safe Operating Procedures through Risk Assessment
  • Stock control

Works Foreman

Zaganite Specilist Coatings Pty Ltd
06.2005 - 06.2009
  • Co-ordinate and supervision of site personnel and plant, Inspection and acceptance of site materials and products, Contractor’s representative on site and co-ordinate all site works, Completion of site documentation and records including traffic management and safe operating procedures

Line Marker

Zaganite Specilist Coatings Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 06.2005
  • All aspects of Pavement (Road) Marking to Australian Standards, using Thermoplastic, paint and Reflective Pavement Markers (RRPM’s)

State Manager

MMD Computers Pty Ltd (Tasmania)
10.2000 - 11.2001
  • Complete oversight of the initial branch conception and start up, day-to-day operations and long-term direction of the branch
  • Generate and close sales using professional knowledge of the products and keen service, liaise with the channel statewide, budgeting, forecasting, stock control, technical assistance, system diagnostics, system building, staff management and Project Management
  • Report directly to the CEO

State Manager

EDGE Computer Pty Ltd (Tasmania)
03.1998 - 08.2000
  • Complete oversight of not only the day-to-day operations but long-term direction of the branch
  • Generate and close sales using professional knowledge of the products and keen service, liaise with the channel statewide, budgeting, forecasting, stock control, technical assistance, system diagnostics, system building, staff management and Project Management
  • Report directly to the CEO

Accounts Manager

EDGE Computer Pty Ltd (Tasmania)
02.1997 - 03.1998
  • Generate and close sales using professional knowledge of the products and keen service, credit management of the branch involving approximately150 resellers, day to day accounting procedures incorporating cash control, financial data input and reporting to Head Office
  • Technical assistance, system diagnostics, system building and liaise with the channel statewide

National Accounts Manager

Southern Cross Telco Pty Ltd
11.1996 - 02.1997
  • Generate and close sales via telephone using professional knowledge of the product

Store Manager

Sorell Computers
06.1996 - 10.1996
  • Generate and close sales, present shop stock as saleable items and to continually sell and update stock to keep with the trends within the computer industry, security of cash, achieve and maintain sales budget figures, advertising and promotions, as well as any and all other duties involved in the shops dealings and operations

Sales Consultant (computer and accessories)

Optimum Distribution and Marketing Pty Ltd
09.1995 - 06.1996
  • To help guide customers to the purchase of computer equipment, using professional knowledge of the products and keen service

TAB Operator

TAB Agency
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Ticket sales

Administration Officer

Totalizator Agency Board
08.1993 - 01.1995
  • Filing, Banking, Mail, Accounting
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Also liaise with branches, agencies and pubTAB’s statewide

Labourer

Zaganite Specialised Coatings Pty Ltd
- 01.1994
  • Road line marking, traffic control, water proofing

Bar Manager

Prince of Wales Hotel
- 01.1994
  • Smooth and efficient operation of the bar
  • Normal managerial responsibilities including cash handling and staff management

Barman

Hobart Saloon Bar
- 01.1994
  • All aspects of day-to-day operations

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS

Certificate III - Civil Construction (Road Marking) BCC30803

Australian Employment Services (AES)

Diploma of Management - undefined

MEGT

Matriculation - undefined

Rosny College
01.1992

School Certificate - undefined

Geilston Bay High School
01.1990

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Time management skills
  • High self-motivation
  • Solid experience in competitive environments
  • Budgeting
  • Stock Control
  • Excellent Computer literacy and knowledge
  • Computer Analysis
  • Networking
  • Relationship building
  • Business planning
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance improvement
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Operations management
  • Quality assurance
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • New business development
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Human resources management
  • Contract management
  • Relationship building
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Business planning
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance improvement
  • Business development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Issue resolution
  • Professional networking
  • Operations management
  • Quality assurance
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • New business development
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Human resources management
  • Contract management
  • Entrepreneurial personality
  • Relationship building
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Business planning
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance improvement
  • Business development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Issue resolution
  • Professional networking
  • Operations management
  • Quality assurance
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • New business development
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Human resources management
  • Contract management
  • Entrepreneurial personality
  • Relationship building
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Business planning
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance improvement
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Issue resolution
  • Professional networking
  • Operations management
  • Quality assurance
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • New business development
  • Staff management
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Human resources management
  • Contract management
  • Entrepreneurial personality
  • Relationship building
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Business planning
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance improvement
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Issue resolution
  • Professional networking
  • Operations management
  • Quality assurance
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • New business development
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Relationship building
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Business planning
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance improvement
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Issue resolution
  • Professional networking
  • Operations management
  • Quality assurance
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • New business development
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Human resources management
  • Contract management
  • Entrepreneurial personality
  • Relationship building
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Business planning
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance improvement
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Issue resolution
  • Professional networking
  • Operations management
  • Quality assurance
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • New business development
  • Staff management
  • Policies and procedures development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Human resources management
  • Contract management

Accomplishments

  • Acceptance to Tasmanian University
  • Year12 Matriculation
  • Selection in the Tasmanian U17 cricket team (1991).
  • Selection in the Tasmanian U17 cricket team (1992).

Timeline

Business Owner

Onlinez Pty Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2022

Sales / Project Manager

Zaganite Specialised Coatings Pty Ltd
07.2010 - 01.2012

Project Manager

Maintenance Systems Pty Ltd
06.2009 - 07.2010

Works Foreman

Zaganite Specilist Coatings Pty Ltd
06.2005 - 06.2009

Line Marker

Zaganite Specilist Coatings Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 06.2005

State Manager

MMD Computers Pty Ltd (Tasmania)
10.2000 - 11.2001

State Manager

EDGE Computer Pty Ltd (Tasmania)
03.1998 - 08.2000

Accounts Manager

EDGE Computer Pty Ltd (Tasmania)
02.1997 - 03.1998

National Accounts Manager

Southern Cross Telco Pty Ltd
11.1996 - 02.1997

Store Manager

Sorell Computers
06.1996 - 10.1996

Sales Consultant (computer and accessories)

Optimum Distribution and Marketing Pty Ltd
09.1995 - 06.1996

TAB Operator

TAB Agency
01.1994 - 01.1995

Administration Officer

Totalizator Agency Board
08.1993 - 01.1995

Labourer

Zaganite Specialised Coatings Pty Ltd
- 01.1994

Bar Manager

Prince of Wales Hotel
- 01.1994

Barman

Hobart Saloon Bar
- 01.1994

Certificate III - Civil Construction (Road Marking) BCC30803

Australian Employment Services (AES)

Diploma of Management - undefined

MEGT

Matriculation - undefined

Rosny College

School Certificate - undefined

Geilston Bay High School

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

University of Tasmania
John Bell