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PROFILE

A high impact professional with expertise in business analysis, development and marketing benefited by hands on experience in all key business functions affording opportunities to develop a broad skill base, a heightened sense of commercial awareness and strong client liaison, relationship building talents, project management and leadership talents. Well versed in all aspects of marketing research, competitive and trend analysis, product development, category management, sales, advertising, promotions and PR. Paul currently seeks an opportunity to embrace new challenges and to employ his skills and talents to develop a career in marketing team within a progressive and established company focused on growth and ongoing success.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
 Service Management  Testing & Troubleshooting
 Project management  Problem Solving
 Personnel Management  Optimising Budgets & Resources
 Third Party Services Management  Accurate & Timely Reporting
 Procurement  Negotiation
 Data Analysis & Interpretation  Communication at all Levels
 Hardware/Software/Server/Network Support  Relationship Building
 Strategic Thinking & Planning  Facilitating Continuous Improvement

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
 Successfully set-up and managed two companies from initial concept through to profitable enterprises
 Developed and implemented numerous marketing strategies, utilising astute business acumen
 Through effective analysis of business operations decreased operating margins
 Entered into pricing renegotiations for electrical goods, securing an additional 20% discount

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2007 – To Date Area Manager
Marathon Real Estate and Travel Agency
Responsibilities of the role are extensive and include:
 Recruitment and training of sales staff, identifying areas for improvements and designing development strategies on an individual basis.
 Supervising, motivating and monitoring team performance, ensuring achievement of individual, team and organisational targets.
 Participating in direct sales activity, including delivery of presentations and management of marketing / promotional events.
 Supporting and coaching Branch Managers across all operational areas.
 Liaising directly with Branch Managers in all areas, sharing information and collaborating in the development of s successful and profitable work force.
 Arranging and following up referrals to the financial and legal departments.
 Collating sales information, producing and presenting sales performance reports.
 Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with construction and real estate companies.
 Maintaining a detailed knowledge of products and services, including key competitors in a highly volatile and challenging market place.
 Completed a range of administrative duties commensurate with the role.

Dec 2006 – May 2007 Store Manager
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Responsibilities
 Accountable for the effective management of a large team, motivating individuals to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
 Controlled stock levels through regular audits, responsible for making key decisions regarding stock control policy and procedure.
 Collated and analysed sales figures, producing future sales forecasts, taking into account seasonal fluxes in order to ensure sales opportunities are maximised.
 Liaised with Department Heads in order to implement strategic plans through analysis and interpretation of sales trends across the store.
 Utilised internal computerised systems to records sales figures for the production of reports and statistical data.
 Managed all aspects of HR across the store, including recruitment, training and development, appraisals and disciplinary matters.
 Worked towards the achievement of SLA’s, including standards of quality, customer service and health and safety.
 Ensured risk analyses are conducted within organisational guidelines.
 Resolved all health and safety, legal and security issues which may arise.
 Responded to any customer complaints and comments in an appropriate and professional manner whilst remaining within the boundaries of internal policy.
 Played an integral role in a range of marketing and promotional activities.
 Attended and contributed to meetings both in-store and with senior management teams.
 Regularly updated staff on progress, new initiatives, promotional events and any other pertinent issues.
 Carried out regular floor tours, talking to colleagues and customers, identifying and resolving issues, as well as highlighting good practice.
 Completed a range of administrative duties commensurate with the role.

Summer 1998 – 2004 Computer Network Engineer
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Gained extensive experience in all aspects of the Network Engineer role, working each summer vacation for a period of 6 years.
Responsibilities
 Installed, supported and maintained new server hardware and software infrastructures.
 Allocated network resources.
 Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
 Monitored network usage on an ongoing basis.
 Ensured the most cost effective and efficient use of servers in order to meet organisational targets.
 Suggested and provided IT solutions to business and management problems.
 Ensured that all IT equipment complied with industry standards.
 Analysed and resolved faults, minimising impact on business.
 Carried out routine preventative measures, implemented and monitored network security.
 Provided training and technical support to end users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence.
 Worked in collaboration with staff across all departments within the business.
 Played an integral role in the planning and implementation of future IT developments, as well as participating in a range of projects.
 Assisted in the management of the company website.
 Monitored use of the web by all members of staff.

Jan 2005 – Dec 2005 Compulsory military service with the Greek Army

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Feb 2003 – May 2004 MBA – Master of Arts in International Business Administration

Jan 2002 – Apr 2003 MSc – Computer Networks and Telecommunications

Sep 1998 – Dec 2001 BEng – Computer and Electronic Engineering

FURTHER SKILLS

Languages: Fluent English, Fluent Greek, Basic Italian

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, C/C++, Web Design, PHP, ASP, Microsoft Access, Linux, Cisco Configuration manager, SAS, other data analysis software

Other Skills: Qualified in first Aid


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