Fred Fa'afou
Papamoa,Tauranga
Summary
Dynamic leader and team player with a proven track record of surpassing sales goals at Frucor Suntory and orchestrating successful events at Discipline Games Events. Leveraged great people skills and emotional intelligence to secure top 3 national distribution rankings and win "Team of the Year" at SUTY awards. Expert in customer relations and event management, consistently delivering strategic business initiatives and exceptional service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Terrotry Manager
Frucor Suntory
Maunkau, Auckland
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Increased territory sales by surpassing monthly budget goals with diligent leadership and expert
customer relations. - Prepared and processed contracts and order forms for new and existing customers.
- Collaborated with retailers to strengthen product exposure with optimal locations, shelf positions
and signage. - Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
- Met with store managers to discuss product needs, accomplish sales goals and facilitate sales
growth. - Ranked top 3 in the country for distribution drive for new products hitting the market.
- Won "Team of the year" at the Frucor Suntory SUTY awards in 2020 for delivering exemplary
service while driving strategic business initiatives.
Event Director
Discipline Games Events
Auckland, Mount Maunganui, Sydney, Hamilton And Fiji
04.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented event plans, including budgets, venues, catering, décor, entertainment and special guests.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials for events.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to event planning and operations.
- Prepared post-event reports summarizing attendee feedback and other key metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members of 22 in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed on-site logistics during events, such as registration set-up, audio and visual equipment setup and breakdown.
- Researched potential locations for upcoming events.
- Created detailed timelines for the execution of each event.
- Evaluated event performance metrics against established goals and objectives.
- Secured sponsorship deals with Musashi, LSKD, Gatorade, Underarmour, Te Whatu Ora, DIA, Hapai Te Hauora, Auckland Council and Foundation North.
- Event Directed two free community all ages concerts with international and national music artists
- Directed events at the Due Drop Centre, Sydney Showgrounds and Auckland Show grounds
Business Owner
Discipline Performance Gym
08.2015 - 10.2024
- Key responsibilities Manage a Team Meet daily responsibilities and tasks Have good time management Ensure communication is good and transparent Run events Achievements Grown the gym members organically Ran successful events Built great relationship with clients.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing plan for the gym to attract new members.
- Organized and managed staff of personal trainers, yoga instructors, and receptionists.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase gym equipment and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to the operation of a gym.
- Created customer service policies to ensure each member has an excellent experience at the gym.
Education
School -
De La Salle College
Auckland11-2000
Skills
- Great people skills
- Team player
- Emotional Intelligence
- Great work ethic
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Relatable
- Teachable
Frucor Suntory Training Modules
2021 - Frucor Suntory Sales Boot Camp 1, 2 & 3
2021 - Frucor Suntory Exceller8 Module 1 - 8
2014 Certificate in Personal Training - NZIF
2008 Certificate in Arts - Visual And Performing Arts
References
Joshua Savage
Former Frucor Team Leader - Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania
+44 7831 873878
Reth Vorn
Regional Business Manager - Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania
021 121 564 961
Bradley Davids
Discipline Games Events
027 405 7159
Timeline
Terrotry Manager
Frucor Suntory
02.2022 - 09.2023
Event Director
Discipline Games Events
04.2019 - Current
Business Owner
Discipline Performance Gym
08.2015 - 10.2024
School -
De La Salle College
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