PATRICK-JAMES SCAHILL
Kingsford,NSW
Summary
High achieving General Manager with an expertise in running a national events company. Efficient, productive, constantly meeting and exceeding expectations. Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Corporate Fighter
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Directly responsible for all Corporate Fighter events nation wide
- Managing a team of 25 employees across 5 sites, including 2 interstate based sites
- Working with a range of contractors, charities, relevant industry individuals and stakeholders
- Responsible for ensuring 100% compliance with relevant government agencies
- Reporting directly to the Managing Director
Corporate Partnership Manager
Corporate Fighter
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Provide high level assistance at Corporate Fighter events
- Proactively seek out and generate new partnership/sponsorship opportunities, with particular emphasis on previously untapped markets
- Create and present bespoke partnership proposals to large national corporations, such as NAB, Macquarie and Telstra
- On-going management of all business partnerships to help achieve annual KPIs and revenue targets
- Develop and implement marketing, sales plans and strategies to increase overall database numbers Establish productive and professional relationships with internal and external key personnel.
NSW/ACT State Manager
Sting Sports
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Project managed Sting Sport's extensive yearly major events Nationwide fitness expos Trade shows Supplier, customer and industry conferences Responsible for acquiring and developing new business, as well as maintaining and growing current customer base within the territory NSW/ACT
- Successful negotiation and establishment of partnerships with National Rugby League, NSW Waratahs, NSW Boxing, League Boxing Australia, UNSW Sydney and Corporate Fighter Australia
- Provided high level ongoing customer service and support
- Doubled territory revenue in my second financial year ('15/'16), and increased territory revenue for '16/'17 financial year by 75%
- Undertook sales forecasting, reporting, budgeting, product development, visual merchandising and administration.
NSW Teamwear Account Manager
KooGa/BLK (WRS Group)
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Full management of entire account process, from first contact, artwork design, order placement, and delivery to post order customer service
- Successfully negotiation and establishment of partnerships with University of Sydney, University of NSW, Australian College of Physical Education, Black Diamond AFL competition and Central Coast Sevens
- Provided account management for 50+ clients in the territory of Sydney Metro and Central Coast/North Coast of NSW
- Annual written sales of $1.1 million.
Assistant Store Manager
Rebel Sport Eastgardens, NSW
01.2009 - 05.2012
- In-store operations manager
- Managed staff of 35 employees and business of $6 million turnover per annum
- Six-month secondment as Acting Store Manager with full store responsibility
- Managed in-store Clubs and Schools Loyalty Program (MVP)
- Introduced sales plans which directly resulted in the store being ranked no #1 company-wide on half-dozen category-specific items
- Analysed business metrics and developed business plans to increase PNL
- Undertook sales forecasting, budgeting and marketing
- Fully responsible for roster management.
Floor Manager
Rebel Sport Eastgardens, NSW
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for range selection and 14-person staff of Hardgoods department, achieving 15% sales growth
- Managed sales forecasting and budgeting, and inventory control
- Managed and undertook staff training and development
- Provided high level administrative support.
Business Development Manager
Liquor On Oxford, NSW
01.2006 - 01.2008
Logistics Manager, Southern Region
Rebel Sport, NSW
01.2001 - 01.2005
Education
Postgraduate Diploma of Business Psychology (Honours equivalent) -
BOND UNIVERSITY
01.2005
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) -
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Higher School Certificate -
WAVERLY COLLEGE
Skills
- Planning and scheduling
- Budgeting
- Staffing
- Execution and evaluation of events
- Procurement
- Substantial project management experience
- Personal characteristics of conscientiousness, level-headedness, loyalty and reliability
- Superlative attention to detail and thoroughness
- Excellent statistical and analytical skills
- High ability to listen, deduce, develop arguments, intuit and learn quickly
Skills And Qualifications
Intermediate First Aid Certificate, Australian Red Cross, Gold NSW Drivers’ License, Class C
References
Josh King.
Managing Director, Corporate Fighter
0451614409
josh@corporatefighter.com.au
Timeline
General Manager
Corporate Fighter
01.2019 - 05.2024
Corporate Partnership Manager
Corporate Fighter
01.2018 - 12.2018
NSW/ACT State Manager
Sting Sports
12.2014 - 02.2018
NSW Teamwear Account Manager
KooGa/BLK (WRS Group)
05.2012 - 08.2014
Assistant Store Manager
Rebel Sport Eastgardens, NSW
01.2009 - 05.2012
Floor Manager
Rebel Sport Eastgardens, NSW
01.2008 - 01.2009
Business Development Manager
Liquor On Oxford, NSW
01.2006 - 01.2008
Logistics Manager, Southern Region
Rebel Sport, NSW
01.2001 - 01.2005
Postgraduate Diploma of Business Psychology (Honours equivalent) -
BOND UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) -
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Higher School Certificate -
WAVERLY COLLEGE
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