Chris Olsen
Mermaid Beach,Australia
Summary
Experienced project manager with focus on delivering complex projects within scope, time, and budget. Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and drive project success through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating risks to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Sales & Project Manager
Eventtech
Burleigh Heads, Australia
03.2016 - 03.2025
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth
- Drove sales by developing multi-million-dollar contract sales
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue
- Negotiated advantageous contracts with vendors, reducing costs and improving profit margins
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
- Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
- Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
Sales and Account Manager - Home Automation
Harvey Norman Commercial
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Sales and account management for home automation products
- Sourced new business, maintained relationships with clients, and oversaw major building projects
Senior Sales and Account Management
JVG Sound Lighting & Visual
06.2007 - 12.2011
- Sales and account management for sound, lighting, and visual installations
- Sourced new business, maintained relationships with clients, and managed contractors across multiple projects
Manager and Debt Manager (Brown Goods)
Bing Lee
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Managed staff and day-to-day operations of Bing Lee store
- Built relationships with corporate clients and suppliers, managed stock control, and solved customer inquiries
Store Manager
Cotton On
04.2004 - 08.2004
- Managed staff and day-to-day operations of Cotton On store
- Trained staff, ordered stock, and maintained relationships with suppliers
Waiter/Bar Manager
Covino's Restaurant
06.2003 - 04.2004
- Managed corporate customers and VIP clientele
- Managed staff and handled day-to-day administration
Assistant to the Finance Manager
Trolhurst Ltd
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Assisted the finance manager with account keeping and data entry for contractor payments
Education
Certificate III - Telecommunications Technology ICT30515
Department of employment and small business & training
Nationally Recognized Module - Occupational Health and Safety Construction Induction (White Card)
Queensland Government
Skills
- Proactive
- Ability to relate well to people of all levels
- Team Player
- Loyal
- Determined
- Driven
- High level of pride and intuition
- Adaptive
- Good sense of humor
- Sales Projections
- Contract Management
- Project Coordination
- Time Management
- National accounts management
- Goals and performance
- Goal-Oriented approach
- MS project proficiency
- Knowledge of prince2 principles
- Project lifecycle expertise
- Email marketing expertise
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Financial reporting
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Budget management
- Relationship-building
- Deal closing
Custom
- Member of Gold Coast Basketball
- AFL
- Gym
Timeline
Sales & Project Manager
Eventtech
03.2016 - 03.2025
Sales and Account Manager - Home Automation
Harvey Norman Commercial
02.2012 - 11.2014
Senior Sales and Account Management
JVG Sound Lighting & Visual
06.2007 - 12.2011
Manager and Debt Manager (Brown Goods)
Bing Lee
08.2004 - 06.2007
Store Manager
Cotton On
04.2004 - 08.2004
Waiter/Bar Manager
Covino's Restaurant
06.2003 - 04.2004
Assistant to the Finance Manager
Trolhurst Ltd
05.2002 - 05.2003
Nationally Recognized Module - Occupational Health and Safety Construction Induction (White Card)
Queensland Government
Certificate III - Telecommunications Technology ICT30515
Department of employment and small business & training
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