Hi, I’m
Nick Papanikolaou
Business Owner Liquor Store
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.
Results-driven operator bringing 20+ years of experience in Liquor operations. Focused on boosting team productivity and increasing profits by proactively managing and improving operations. Proficient in overseeing accounting, compliance and records management.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Corkscrew Cellars Rose Bay, Rose Bay, NSW
Business Owner
2000.05 - Current (24 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
- Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
- Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
- On average managed over 150 customers per day.
Concordia Freight Services, Sydney, NSW
Sales Manager NSW
1994.03 - 2000.04 (6 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- In my time sales increased by 20%
Education
Tempe High School , Tempe, NSW
High School Diploma
1981
Skills
- Industry Expertise
- Operational Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Staff Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- New Business Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Employee Training
- Sales Strategies
- Driven and Determined
Certification
Responsible of Alcohol certificate (RSA).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Full Professional
Timeline
Business Owner
Corkscrew Cellars Rose Bay
2000.05 - Current (24 years & 4 months)
Sales Manager NSW
Concordia Freight Services
1994.03 - 2000.04 (6 years & 1 month)
Tempe High School
High School Diploma
Responsible of Alcohol certificate (RSA).
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 staff memebers in the development of operations / management skills.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Documented and resolved staff issues which led to friendly working enviroment.
- Achieved excellent KPI's through effectively helping with daily operations.
- LSA top 3 retail liquor store award 2017
Additional Information
Excellent work ethics, I’m reliable and bring years of knowledge and experience to the workplace.
Being in a partnership for over 20 years Corkscrew cellars in Rose Bay gave me the opportunity to establish a very successful Liquor business.
I look forward to offering my services to any prospective employer looking for a professional in the liquor industry,
Love my sport
Being a team player.
Enjoy the competitive nature.
Being active enjoying the outdoors.
Keeping fit and healthy.
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