Carl Adamson
Auckland,AUK
Summary
High driven and dynamic General Manager with a successful background in sales and management within the construction industry. Proven track record of driving business expansion by spearheading market entry into new regions, achieving remarkable revenue growth. Experienced in building and managing a team of high performers to delivery exceptional results for key stakeholders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Northern General Manager
Brendan Murray Construction
Auckland
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
Trade Sales Manager
PlaceMakers
Auckland
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
Account Manager
PlaceMakers
Auckland
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Identify key new markets and initiate a strategy to obtain new business in a challenging market
- Identify key sub contractors and negotiate supply agreements to offer their service to new and existing clients (including foundations, scaffolding, roof, windows, insulation and garage doors)
- Manage and coordinate material supply to construction projects
- Build relationships with existing clients and increase "share of wallet" where possible
- Monitored industry trends and made recommendations for changes in strategy accordingly
Land Surveyor/Project Manager
Dempsey Wood Civil
Auckland
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Read and interpreted legal documents, construction drawings and maps to complete surveys.
- Prepared charts, plots, maps and records to support survey-related data.
- Utilized Revit and AutoCAD to prepare drawings and maps of properties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tauhara College
Taupo, NZ12.2005
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Construction Industry Knowledge
- Negotiation Skills
- Time Management
- Technology Proficiency
- Problem Solving
- Networking
Languages
English
Professional
French
Limited
Certification
- Site Safe Foundation
- Site Safe Leadership in Safety
- First Aid
- 12d/Liscad and Autocad training (Survey)
- Licenser/Motorcycle Licence
- Low Voltage Rescue, Confined Spaces and Working at Heights (require renewal)
- STMS Level 1 (requires renewal)
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Riding Motorcycles
- Spending time outdoors
- Being a partner and father of two
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Northern General Manager
Brendan Murray Construction
10.2021 - 12.2023
Trade Sales Manager
PlaceMakers
11.2020 - 08.2021
Account Manager
PlaceMakers
06.2017 - 08.2021
Land Surveyor/Project Manager
Dempsey Wood Civil
01.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Tauhara College
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