Joshua Hakman
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
I am an innovative, intuitive and professional Marketing Development Manager, working in the Building and Construction industry. My 20+ years of Marketing experience across various industries including Retail Design, Exhibitions & Events, Branding, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Technology coupled with leading national and global companies is a valuable resource and I look forward to discussing this in further detail. I use strong communication, leadership and management skills to effectively contribute to high performance team goals and deadlines. I aspire to work in an upper management role in the next 5 years.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Australian Vinyls / ModWood
Melbourne, Australia
12.2019 - Current
- Management of the entire project life cycle from initial specification through final delivery by:
- Working alongside Marketing Development Manager with exposure to all areas of the company
- Developing Product Presentations and new product launches at trade shows using Power Point, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and face to face
- Effectively managed the organization's social media presence by writing copy for Facebook and Instagram stories
- Providing technical support and product knowledge for commercial and residential projects including building code, fire tests and Australian Standards as required
- Implemented Hubspot software platform for company for marketing, quarterly e-newsletter, project tracking, by initially putting in place migration of contact databases from Mail chimp into new program and increasing the readership by 50%
- Spearheading the implementation of ModWood Technologies on to the Archify Website for greater exposure and awareness into the building and construction industries
Project Manager
Retail Dimension
Port Melbourne
04.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed entire project life cycle from initial concept through final delivery
- Set project schedules and oversaw milestones for duration of project
- Established project budgets and tracked expenditures
- Fostered strong relationships with 3 customers and suppliers by leading and maintaining communication
- Managed and improved various procedures, including requirements, gaps analysis, training and development and new program roll-out
Technical Sales Manager
AFI Branding / Octanorm Australia
Carrum Downs
07.2014 - 10.2018
- Focused sales team on closing through a combination of expertise, knowledge, resources, data analysis, call screening and care
- Worked closely with [Production, Design]s, using [technical and manufacturing knowledge] and [negotiation skills] to close deals with [retail, exhibition and government] clients
- Managed sales transactions with revenue stream of $1M annually
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to develop value-added solutions and approaches
- Tender for Lend Lease to the value of $200k in 2015 for a 2016 delivery of exhibition equipment for the then newly built International Convention Centre - Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
- Implemented a new CRM with Dear Software from old CRM including data integration and product codes / families
- Collaborated with communications team to create a marketing communication plan to advance business branding and sales
Project Manager
Complete Shopfitters Pty Ltd
Dandenong South
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Supervised 5 employees to ensure optimal productivity to drive client retention, by effectively delegating tasks and allocating resources
- Made changes to the project scope and cost and implemented the most effective change management processes to keep the projects up to date
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action
Project Manager
AWG Australia
Bayswater
06.2007 - 12.2010
- Defined and initiated projects and managed costs, schedule and project performance while ensuring the success of the project
- Identified issues and implemented appropriate solutions to ensure quick and effective remediation
- Increased productivity through various process improvement implementations
- Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet expected demands
- Ensured adherence to user and client requirements by aligning projects specification, schedules and phase deliverables
- Trained and coached key team members on production techniques to establish expectations and ensure compliance with quality guidelines
Designer
Exponet
South Melbourne
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions
- Submitted rough drafts to clients and management to gain approval
- Created schematic renderings in computer-aided software to produce 2D and 3D models
- Supported design staff with all AutoCAD related issues
- Adhered closely to national, regional and local code requirements for safety and risk management purposes
- Documented team work hours and submitted reports
- Managed and mentored junior employees on [AutoCad, 3DStudioMax] and company design standards
Design and Communications Specialist
Ikea
Richmond
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Store build up at the then new Victoria Gardens site entailing Market Hall, Room Sets, store guidance design and implementation
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes
- Maintained Market hall and Showroom rooms, designed and implemented during store build up
- Designed, implemented and installed store guidance and wayfinding according to IKEA guidelines
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision
- Meticulously followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs
- Designed a 'Low Priced' armchair for the Ikea Sweden Head Office
Education
Diploma Building & Construction -
Holmesglen TAFE
01.2021
Bachelor of Technology ( Industrial Design ) -
Monash University
01.2000
Diploma of Interior Design -
Holmesglen TAFE
01.1995
Youth Leadership Program -
Various
01.1994
Skills
- Proven track record in brand leadership, digital marketing, and strategic content development
- Strong leadership skills, capable of driving initiatives and achieving results
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
- Project Management
- Consultative & Relationship Selling
- Internal & External Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Business Strategy & Development
- Process Improvements & developing Scope of Works
- Hubspot Implementation & Data Migration
- Sales & Data Analysis for Reports
- Social Media Marketing
- Public and Media Relations
- Social Media Platforms
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing campaign management
Secondary Education
Wesley College, Prahran, 1992, 1993
Timeline
Project Manager
Retail Dimension
04.2021 - 04.2021
Account Manager
Australian Vinyls / ModWood
12.2019 - Current
Technical Sales Manager
AFI Branding / Octanorm Australia
07.2014 - 10.2018
Project Manager
Complete Shopfitters Pty Ltd
01.2011 - 08.2014
Project Manager
AWG Australia
06.2007 - 12.2010
Designer
Exponet
08.2005 - 06.2007
Design and Communications Specialist
Ikea
01.2000 - 01.2004
Diploma Building & Construction -
Holmesglen TAFE
Bachelor of Technology ( Industrial Design ) -
Monash University
Diploma of Interior Design -
Holmesglen TAFE
Youth Leadership Program -
Various
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