NICHOLAS GODING
West End,QLD
Summary
A seasoned professional business manager and creative entrepreneur with proven ability to deliver bottom line results: Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs of all areas of the business. Proven leadership and advanced people management skills through development, mentoring and performance management with the ability to skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Project and event management skills and experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OWNER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR
Our End Pty Ltd / The End Bar
09.2010 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Training and development of staff and managers.
- Maintain supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, pricing and incentives.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Business brand management & marketing including monitoring market conditions and trends.
- Consistent compliance to all government regulations & licensing.
Board of Directors Member
ABORIGINAL ART CO
01.2019 - Current
- NOT FOR PROFIT/ REGISTERED CHARITY - GALLERY & RETAIL STORE
- Reviewed outcomes and metrics to evaluate performance, effectiveness and impact.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
OWNER OPERATOR RETAIL BUSINESS
BOXVINTAGE VINTAGE CLOTHING & GALLERY SPACE
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Retail sales & customer service.
- Styling and curation of vintage clothing collection.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Social media marketing
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
STORE MANAGER / AREA MANAGER / COMMERCIAL MANAGER / SPECIAL PROJECTS / SALES TRAINER
WALLACE BISHOP JEWELLERS
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Operational training program development and implementation of training.
- Operational management of retails sites and service division.
- Business KPI management
- Analysis of statistical and financial information
- Organized and prioritized workload to delegate responsibilities among colleagues and team members.
- Implemented various practices & strategies for continued improvement in all areas of the business
- Managed workflow and production output of multiple retail, operational, and administration divisions.
- Customer Service & Sales training
Education
High School Diploma -
Clairvaux MacKillop College
Brisbane, QLD11.1994
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Advanced people management skills including recruiting and performance management
- Proven leadership skills through development, training and mentoring
- Project and event management skills and experience
- Extensive marketing & networking co ordination with all forms of media
- Self starter owner operator business experience & success working within partnerships
- Financial Management
- Business Administration
Certification
RMLV - Responsible Management of Licensed Venue
Timeline
Board of Directors Member
ABORIGINAL ART CO
01.2019 - Current
OWNER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR
Our End Pty Ltd / The End Bar
09.2010 - Current
OWNER OPERATOR RETAIL BUSINESS
BOXVINTAGE VINTAGE CLOTHING & GALLERY SPACE
01.2004 - 01.2018
STORE MANAGER / AREA MANAGER / COMMERCIAL MANAGER / SPECIAL PROJECTS / SALES TRAINER
WALLACE BISHOP JEWELLERS
01.1996 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Clairvaux MacKillop College
RMLV - Responsible Management of Licensed Venue
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