Nicolaos Varvaris
Box Hill South,VIC
Summary
Experienced and motivated professional with extensive knowledge of domestic and commercial construction. Engages in specific strategies and techniques to effectively complete tasks and motivate staff. Utilizes alternative approaches to find effective solutions and opportunities, ensuring all key performance parameters are met for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Victorian After Sales Service and Training
Dincel Structural Walling Systems
08.2022 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, ensuring a high level of satisfaction among clientele.
- Provide in-class training to all clients and their trades once a month for 5 hours.
- Training numbers have jumped from 4 to 5 per month before is started to 17 to 20 per month.
- I have also implemented a onsite hands on training system not only theory.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
ACROW FORMWORK & SCAFFOLDING AUSTRALIA
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Serve as lead contact for customer account matters
- Develop trusted advisory relationships with key accounts customers
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Negotiate contracts and close agreements
- Ensure timely delivery of solutions according to the client’s objectives
- Liaise with engineers, construction managers, and designers in building matters
- Quote all designs related to work required
- Assisting with challenging client requests as needed
- Introduce new products to the market
- Manage all On-Premise promotions throughout key periods of the year
- Develop Key Account and Strategic Business Planning including proposals, new business acquisitions and group activity calendars
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
- Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
- Implemented strategies to increase revenue from existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
Formwork carpenter
HICKORY STRUCTURES
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Leading hand to special projects, works include forming decks, columns, stairs, lift shafts and curved works
Project Management/Restoration
COWANS RESTORATION
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Site management, mitigation, quotations, structural repairs and removal of affected and damaged areas, OH&S responsibility, liaising between trades and hygienist
Self Employed Installation Technician
FABER SERVICES
12.2013 - 06.2016
- Sales, service and installation of garage doors
Formwork Carpenter
DISO-PM FORMWORK
11.2007 - 12.2013
- Forming decks, columns, stairs, lift shafts and curved works
- Erection of external safety screens and rigging of precast panels
Self Employed Insurance Restoration Company
VARNEA PTY LTD
05.1998 - 11.2007
- Resourcing Clients and Local Marketing initiatives
- Fire and Flood Restoration (Commercial & Domestic)
- Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
- Loss assessment and evaluation
- Supervisor to external trades, and scheduling
- Restoration of property back to pre-loss condition
- All domestic carpentry, painting and tiling
- Testing of all damaged areas for moisture
- Liaising and reporting to insurance companies
- Maintenance of records, documentation of actions and presentation of written progress reports
- Hiring of contract labor
- Providing additional services due to my skill set
Company Supervisor
CADOLY MANUFACTURING
10.1991 - 05.1998
- Design and implementation of construction schedules
- All carpentry requirements, cutting and repairs and maintenance to all machinery
- Knowledge of industrial sewing machines repairs, electrical motors, and pneumatic setup
- Managing all orders from material delivery to finished product
- Managing of staff and all contract workers
- Dispatch and inward goods handling
- Client liaison
Head Technician
ISM JUKI JAPAN
10.1986 - 05.1989
- Servicing and repairs to all machinery
- On call break downs
- Client factory setup and design
- Fusing machine repairs
- Design special need components for industry
- Dispatch and inward goods handling
- Client liaison
Apprentice Sewing Machine Mechanic
CADOLY PTY LTD
10.1986 - 05.1989
- Servicing and repairs to all machinery
- Electrical repairs to machinery and plant
- Carpentry and welding
- Dispatch and inward goods handling
- Client liaison
Education
Cert 4 in Training And Assessing
Frontier Training And Technology
Melbourne, VIC03-2024
Cert 3 in Carpentry
Frontier Training And Technology
Melbourne, VIC01-2024
CERT IV IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION management -
TIV
01.2018
DOMESTIC BUILDERS REGISTRATION COURSE -
Master Builders of Vic
01.2008
DIPLOMA OF BUILDING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY -
Holmesglen College
01.2007
fire and flood restoration course - mould and air polution course, advansed specialised equipment
01.2002
fire and flood restoration course - advansed specialised equipment
01.1999
TECHNICIANS COURSE - Boiler Making, Welding, Electrical And Pneumatics
MELBOURNE COLLEGE OF TEXTILES
Melbourne01.1990
INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES APPRENTICESHIP - Repairs To The Apparel Manufacturing Machinery
MELBOURNE COLLEGE OF TEXTILES
Melbourne, VIC01.1989
Skills
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Relationship Management
- Safety System Development
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail
- Client relationships
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Hobbies and Interests
- Fundraiser with Paradise for Kids, Sierra Leone Africa.
- Cooking
- Fishing
- Target Shooting
- Archery
- Flying drones
- Cycling
- Richmond football club
- Travel
Tickets
- Category A & B Longarm Licence
- Marine Licence
- Height safety awareness
- QBCC Contractors Licence
- Redcard
Affiliations
- Sporting Shooters of Australia
- Poseidon Fishing Club
- PK4A Food Van Charity
- BNI Melbourne Inner east
Certification
- Certificate 4 in Training and Assessing
- Certificate 4 in Construction Management
- Certificate 3 in Carpentry
- Certificate 3 in apparel machinery repairs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Professional Working
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Archery
- Target shooting
- Fishing
- Gardening
Timeline
Victorian After Sales Service and Training
Dincel Structural Walling Systems
08.2022 - Current
ACCOUNT MANAGER
ACROW FORMWORK & SCAFFOLDING AUSTRALIA
06.2020 - 08.2022
Formwork carpenter
HICKORY STRUCTURES
10.2017 - 06.2020
Project Management/Restoration
COWANS RESTORATION
06.2016 - 06.2017
Self Employed Installation Technician
FABER SERVICES
12.2013 - 06.2016
Formwork Carpenter
DISO-PM FORMWORK
11.2007 - 12.2013
Self Employed Insurance Restoration Company
VARNEA PTY LTD
05.1998 - 11.2007
Company Supervisor
CADOLY MANUFACTURING
10.1991 - 05.1998
Head Technician
ISM JUKI JAPAN
10.1986 - 05.1989
Apprentice Sewing Machine Mechanic
CADOLY PTY LTD
10.1986 - 05.1989
CERT IV IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION management -
TIV
DOMESTIC BUILDERS REGISTRATION COURSE -
Master Builders of Vic
DIPLOMA OF BUILDING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY -
Holmesglen College
fire and flood restoration course - mould and air polution course, advansed specialised equipment
fire and flood restoration course - advansed specialised equipment
- Certificate 4 in Training and Assessing
- Certificate 4 in Construction Management
- Certificate 3 in Carpentry
- Certificate 3 in apparel machinery repairs
Cert 4 in Training And Assessing
Frontier Training And Technology
Cert 3 in Carpentry
Frontier Training And Technology
TECHNICIANS COURSE - Boiler Making, Welding, Electrical And Pneumatics
MELBOURNE COLLEGE OF TEXTILES
INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES APPRENTICESHIP - Repairs To The Apparel Manufacturing Machinery
MELBOURNE COLLEGE OF TEXTILES
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