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Gary Poole

Gary Poole has over 30 years of experience in upper management of accommodation and IT industries. He specializes in starting up B&B and serviced apartment businesses, growing one B&B from nothing to the Best Tourism Business in Australia in 6 years. He also grew a serviced apartment business from 1 to over 300 apartments and from 1 to 100 staff in just 3 years. He has received numerous awards for his businesses and leadership.

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0422 50 20 20 garynpoole@gmail.com garynpoole (A) 5/274a Domain Road, Sth Yarra, 3141, Vic (B) 92 Pacific Parade, Mt Tamborine 4272, Qld a an Gary Poole Curriculum Vitae Develop my position to be the best using all of my determination, skills and knowledge learnt from my previous successes and failures. PURPOSE AT A GLANCE 30 years upper management experience in accommodation and IT industries Start-up B&B accommodation business specialist: from nothing to Best Tourism Business In Australia (2014) in 6 years Multi-year Tripadvisor international award winner Start-up serviced apartments accommodation business specialist: from nothing to 300 apartments and 1 staff to 100 staff in 3 years Best Business Person In The Region (Scenic Rim Council) Finalist for Best Marketing Person In The Region (Scenic Rim Council) Keynote national CEO Speaker Deep understanding of the accommodation industry nationally (but especially in Victoria and Queensland) which can be applied across other industries including tourism, travel, hospitality industries etc STRENGTHS Management Passionate High Achiever Start-Up Expert Leader Entrepreneurial Target Driven Methodical Master Of Marketing Success Track Record
WORK HISTORY Owner and CEO | Jan 2008 August 2014 The Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa Voted Best Tourism Business In Australia 2014 (WOMO) Voted Top 10 Spa Accommodation South Pacific 2011/2012 (Tipadvisor) Voted Best Retreat In Queensland 2013 (Tripadvisor) Won Top Business Person Award in the Scenic Rim Business Awards 2012 Finalist Best Marketing Award in the Scenic Rim Business Awards 2013 Basically built the business from scratch Grew occupancy from 20% to in excess of 85% Successfully sold to international buyer in 2014 Owner and CEO | Jan 1993 July 2000 Apartments of Melbourne $10m turnover business 100 staff: HR, Finance, Operations and Marketing divisions From 1 to over 300 serviced apartments in 3 years One of the largest in Melbourne at the time Successfully sold to international buyer in 2000 Owner and Manager | May 1991- July 1993 Alexandra Apartments Managed seven art deco apartments in South Yarra Learnt many aspects of accommodation in a very short time Customer Support Manager | March 1987- May 1991 Microskil Customer hardware, software and operating support for 100 companies Managed a staff of 30 Counsellor | April 1988 - May 1991 Lifeline Crisis intervention counsellor on a part time basis PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES Goal centred High yield output from low capital Resolve client problems and develop best practise systems Enjoy team environment and autonomy Able to make tough decisions and instinctively take early actions Positive and supportive leadership style REFERENCES RESOURCES Available upon request linkedin.com/in/garynpoole Gary Poole Curriculum Vitae

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  • 1. 0422 50 20 20 garynpoole@gmail.com garynpoole (A) 5/274a Domain Road, Sth Yarra, 3141, Vic (B) 92 Pacific Parade, Mt Tamborine 4272, Qld a an Gary Poole Curriculum Vitae Develop my position to be the best using all of my determination, skills and knowledge learnt from my previous successes and failures. PURPOSE AT A GLANCE 30 years upper management experience in accommodation and IT industries Start-up B&B accommodation business specialist: from nothing to Best Tourism Business In Australia (2014) in 6 years Multi-year Tripadvisor international award winner Start-up serviced apartments accommodation business specialist: from nothing to 300 apartments and 1 staff to 100 staff in 3 years Best Business Person In The Region (Scenic Rim Council) Finalist for Best Marketing Person In The Region (Scenic Rim Council) Keynote national CEO Speaker Deep understanding of the accommodation industry nationally (but especially in Victoria and Queensland) which can be applied across other industries including tourism, travel, hospitality industries etc STRENGTHS Management Passionate High Achiever Start-Up Expert Leader Entrepreneurial Target Driven Methodical Master Of Marketing Success Track Record
  • 2. WORK HISTORY Owner and CEO | Jan 2008 August 2014 The Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa Voted Best Tourism Business In Australia 2014 (WOMO) Voted Top 10 Spa Accommodation South Pacific 2011/2012 (Tipadvisor) Voted Best Retreat In Queensland 2013 (Tripadvisor) Won Top Business Person Award in the Scenic Rim Business Awards 2012 Finalist Best Marketing Award in the Scenic Rim Business Awards 2013 Basically built the business from scratch Grew occupancy from 20% to in excess of 85% Successfully sold to international buyer in 2014 Owner and CEO | Jan 1993 July 2000 Apartments of Melbourne $10m turnover business 100 staff: HR, Finance, Operations and Marketing divisions From 1 to over 300 serviced apartments in 3 years One of the largest in Melbourne at the time Successfully sold to international buyer in 2000 Owner and Manager | May 1991- July 1993 Alexandra Apartments Managed seven art deco apartments in South Yarra Learnt many aspects of accommodation in a very short time Customer Support Manager | March 1987- May 1991 Microskil Customer hardware, software and operating support for 100 companies Managed a staff of 30 Counsellor | April 1988 - May 1991 Lifeline Crisis intervention counsellor on a part time basis PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES Goal centred High yield output from low capital Resolve client problems and develop best practise systems Enjoy team environment and autonomy Able to make tough decisions and instinctively take early actions Positive and supportive leadership style REFERENCES RESOURCES Available upon request linkedin.com/in/garynpoole Gary Poole Curriculum Vitae