Nicholas Prokop

• Manage and optimize e-commerce operations, including website functionality, user experience, product listings, sourcing, digital marketing, logistics & product issues.
• Analyzed sales data and market trends to drive growth opportunities, oversee brand & product development in men's chemical-free hygiene, food & cosmetics categories

• Specialized in diverse portrait photography genres including movies & TV productions, dancers, pets, cars, weddings, headshots, and product photography.
• Strategic upselling of photography packages, meticulous image editing services, scheduling, planning, and execution of photo shoots to a high standard.

• As a consultant my role was focused on engaging with and building strong relationships across the Junior- mid level market within FMCG/ Pharmaceutical/CPG sales teams
• Multiple roles successfully filled with key PSA clients including Lion Foods, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Frucor beverages. Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
• Roles filled included Account Manager, Area Manager, Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, State Account Manager, Territory Manager

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Facilitated and sustained support for the key PSA client Sandoz as part of strategic initiatives, culminating in the placement of a National Strategic Key Account Manager (with a compensation package of $160,000).
• Successfully backfilled a previous placement within the organization.
• Achieved bonus in 2nd quarter after surpassing targets and passing through 1st quarter training
• Once again was part of a new growing team & office during a major revamp project & growth period of the Sydney office to support Melbourne HQ.

• Developing an in-depth knowledge of the NSW Supply Chain market to enable business generation and pipeline creation through strategic market mapping, cold calling, use of marketing, networking and lead generation.
• Creation and posting of professional and effective job advertisements to attract suitable candidates.
• Sourcing, development and management of candidate relationships within the Supply Chain field through various means
• Achievement of high revenue through effective objection handling and negotiation in line with company policy.
• Management of the recruitment process from start to finish with both client and candidate.
• Resolution of client/candidate queries as well as ownership of the follow up process to provide high levels of service and satisfaction.
• Completing background checks & reference verification as well as work experience and academic qualifications of applicants.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Top biller 2012 for Robert Walters Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics in a team of 4 consultants.
• Part of initial team that built the division from scratch which including projects such as creation of new client base, candidate pool and database achieving 1st year profitability.
• Achieved bonus in each quarter of 2012. Billings : Q1 87k, Q2 102k, Q3 98k, Q4 85k
• Multiple roles successfully filled with key PSA clients including Woolworths, DB Schenker, Lion Foods, McDonald’s (Mckey) & Jack Daniels (BF), Coca-Cola, Pandora, Givaudan
• Roles recruited: S&OP Specialists, Supply & Demand Planners, Supply Chain Analysts & Co-ordinators
• Generated new assignments with Louis Vuitton, iNova Pharmaceuticals, Ferrero, LG, Electrolux & Unilever
• Training of Victorian RW Supply Chain consultants on the Australian Supply Chain sector, client base, industry trends and suitable target clients.