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Paul SOULOS

Matraville,NSW

Summary

Vastly experienced across a variety of vocations. A driven, self motivated proven performer. Manager, salesperson, communicator. Can adapt to any situation to obtain desired outcome.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent / Carer

Not Employed Currently
09.2020 - Current
  • Primary carer for my children after spousal separation.

Fibre Splicer

Self Employed
01.2017 - 09.2020
  • Connected fibre optic pathways primarily for NBN network.
  • Worked independently, often in remote areas of NSW.
  • Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Tested fibre optic cables and documented results.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by proactively identifying potential obstacles and developing contingency plans accordingly.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • No room for errors. Required diligent precise work at all times.

Owner/Operator

Own Business - Sleepwell Clean
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Started from scratch cleaning business encompassing carpets, tiles, pressure washing and mattresses.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.
  • Fostered return business with exceptional customer service.

Travelled Abroad With Family / Parenting

Not Employed
10.2011 - 04.2015
  • Travelled with my wife and 5 sons for a year throughout the USA in a caravan.
  • Upon returning to Australia, I was the primary carer to my children.

Owner/Operator Furniture Stores and Manufacturing

Self Employed
10.2001 - 07.2011
  • .Traders Collections - 3 stores (Moore Park SupaCenta, Crows Nest, St Peters)
  • Manufacturing arm in Port Macquarie.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Topped Sales for all 11 years while immersed in all aspects of the business.
  • 25 staff between retail and manufacturing.
  • Evaluated company performance against objectives, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Designed majority of furniture.
  • Closed manufacturing in 2005 and set up importing from China (same lines manufactured in China).
  • Implemented all systems of the sales process, delivery and installation of goods, buying, hiring, firing.
  • Trained sales staff.
  • Had part of the light industrial site at St Peters rezoned into retail - a challenging process with Marrickville council.
  • Implementation of POS system, online presence.

Store Manager / Salesperson

Day 'n' Night Futons
12.1999 - 10.2001
  • Managed store in the Carringbah Supercentre
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Increased turnover by 100% and maintained new level.
  • Topped sales while also running the day to day operations of the store.
  • Managed sales staff, implemented promotions, store layout.
  • Liaised with manufacturers to improve existing lines.

Store Manager / Salesperson

Best Price Furniture
12.1998 - 12.1999
  • Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Streamlined existing procedures and implemented new ones to increase profit.
  • Topped sales whilst also running day to day operations.

Salesperson

Antioch Dodge Chrysler Jeep
06.1996 - 11.1998
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine needs and assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
  • Managed customer from initial contact to closing with attention to detail to build loyalty.
  • Exceeded monthly targets by diligently following up on leads and closing deals promptly.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.

Operator / Managing Partner

Action Mobile Wash
03.1992 - 03.1996
  • Partnered with my uncle in a pressure washing business.
  • Home improvement business requiring to upsell products and services.
  • Operated the business solely for 2 years while my uncle recovered from cancer.
  • Expanded business to include 7 employees.
  • Trained all new employees on strategies of selling services provided.


Travel

Not Employed
03.1991 - 03.1992
  • Travelled with 2 friends in a campervan across Europe for a year.

Copier Technician

Canon Australia
01.1987 - 03.1991
  • Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and maintenance tasks completed for each job.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Served as a subject matter expert within the team, regularly offering guidance and advice to junior technicians on best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Inspected and tested faulty circuit boards and microprocessors.
  • Consistently exceeded performance targets set forth by management, earning recognition as one of the top technicians within the organization.
  • Reduced downtime for clients by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues with copiers.

Electronics Technician

Taxis Combined Services
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • Repaired two-way radios and metres for the taxi fleet.
  • Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures, turning regular vehicles into taxis.
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
  • Maintained taxi fleets radio communication arm.

Education

Electronics Engineering

Sydney + St George Technical College
Sydney, NSW

High School Diploma -

Randwick Boys High School
Randwick, NSW
11.1986

Skills

  • Excellent communicator both verbal and written
  • Creative problem solving
  • Critical thinker
  • Worldly (have lived in Europe and the USA)
  • Conscientious, performance based
  • Ability to close sales
  • Ethical
  • Fast Learner

Timeline

Parent / Carer

Not Employed Currently
09.2020 - Current

Fibre Splicer

Self Employed
01.2017 - 09.2020

Owner/Operator

Own Business - Sleepwell Clean
04.2015 - 01.2017

Travelled Abroad With Family / Parenting

Not Employed
10.2011 - 04.2015

Owner/Operator Furniture Stores and Manufacturing

Self Employed
10.2001 - 07.2011

Store Manager / Salesperson

Day 'n' Night Futons
12.1999 - 10.2001

Store Manager / Salesperson

Best Price Furniture
12.1998 - 12.1999

Salesperson

Antioch Dodge Chrysler Jeep
06.1996 - 11.1998

Operator / Managing Partner

Action Mobile Wash
03.1992 - 03.1996

Travel

Not Employed
03.1991 - 03.1992

Copier Technician

Canon Australia
01.1987 - 03.1991

Electronics Technician

Taxis Combined Services
01.1987 - 01.1988

Electronics Engineering

Sydney + St George Technical College

High School Diploma -

Randwick Boys High School

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