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Joshua Blackman

Bondi,NSW

Summary

I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual with a relentless drive for excellence, with the ambition to constantly grow and improve myself. I am also a Masters graduate in Finance and Big Data Analytics, achieving First Class Honours, whilst also studying Business Management for my Bachelors. This has lead to me being a dedicated team member who loves the social side of working with others, whilst also taking immense pride in my own work continuously striving for improvement and growth. My tenure in the sales sector has honed my exceptional social and communication skills, empowering me to effectively connect with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Having been entrusted with leadership responsibilities as a Team Leader, I have developed invaluable man-management skills, fostering teamwork and maximizing individual potential.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Solar Panel Technician

SK Solar
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Successfully installed 24 boxes of solar panels per day with each box consisting of 36 solar panels.
  • Worked with great teamwork and communication to overcome any challenges or hurdles such as loose fitting rails, out of place piles and broken panels to still complete the daily target.
  • Lead my own team to complete targets, whilst also making sure quality assurance across was up to the standards of the project managers.
  • Continuously put in charge of training new employees in order for them to be full capable to complete any of the tasks at hand.

Sales Representative/Sales Team Leader

Hive Marketing Solutions
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Direct face to face communications with customers, selling them HelloFresh food boxes, Hive Marketing Solutions employer.
  • Promoted to team leader within a month which gave me more responsibilities such as training new representatives and leading multiple successful road trips down to various areas across New South Wales.
  • Exceeding the set target for employees of 12 boxes sold each week by 150% reaching the heights of 44 boxes sold in one week.
  • Being trusted to be in charge of a team to a new expedition in Darwin and successfully leading them to a record high of 111 sales for any team on a road trip.

Maintenance/ Bar Staff

Richmond Park Golf Course
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Main responsibility behind the bar dealing with customers’ requests and any duties that were required of me
  • Golf buggy health and safety and maintenance trained for emergencies
  • Responsible key holder for closing and securing the clubhouse.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Enhanced mold maintenance efficiency by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.

Census Coverage Survey Interviewer

06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Visit designated households to gather feedback on the Census
  • Calmly and politely talk to individuals, adapting my approach when talking to different people, in order to encourage them to complete the survey
  • Liaise weekly with my manager to discuss and plan the tasks for the next working week.

Census Officer

05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Visit designated households to support & encourage the residents to complete the census
  • Provide reports and feedback to the Manager on success rates and issues
  • Support colleagues with shifts and cover when necessary.

Landscaping Assistant

FLORALSCAPES
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Produce different types of flower beds and decorations for installation on location.
  • Attend sites to restock and redecorate flower installations being aware of timing and customers, driving into London as required
  • Worked closely with management to help secure greater profit margins to fund upgrades of nursery facilities.
  • Part of the team that produced & decorated the award-winning flower wall at the London flower show.

Sales Representative

Bring on the Night Events
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Approach & engage potential customers in order to get them to participate in the event instead of going to a competitor.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution, resulting in successful fundraising events that increased community engagement.
  • Improved overall team performance by actively participating in training sessions and sharing best practices with colleagues.

Education

Postgraduate – Finance and Big Data Analytics (Distinction/ 1st Class Honours) -

Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom
12.2022

Undergraduate – Business Management with Finance (2nd Class Honours) -

Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom
07.2021

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Sales closing
  • Building rapport
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Face to face communications
  • Strategic Planning

Present Position

After an enriching journey through Southeast Asia, I have recently returned and settled down in Sydney. Having completed the duration of my working holiday visa, I am now eager to embark on the next chapter of my career journey. Having previously being a Sales Representative and Team Leader of Hive Marketing Solutions helping sell Hello fresh, their business venture at the time. I am enthusiastic in returning into the Sales sector as i enjoyed the sociability and interaction with people on a daily basis. 

Timeline

Solar Panel Technician

SK Solar
02.2023 - 11.2023

Sales Representative/Sales Team Leader

Hive Marketing Solutions
03.2022 - 08.2022

Maintenance/ Bar Staff

Richmond Park Golf Course
06.2021 - 12.2021

Census Coverage Survey Interviewer

06.2021 - 07.2021

Census Officer

05.2021 - 06.2021

Landscaping Assistant

FLORALSCAPES
06.2018 - 08.2020

Sales Representative

Bring on the Night Events
11.2017 - 02.2018

Postgraduate – Finance and Big Data Analytics (Distinction/ 1st Class Honours) -

Swansea University

Undergraduate – Business Management with Finance (2nd Class Honours) -

Swansea University
Joshua Blackman