Gary Castle

Gary Castle

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Area Manager Qld South at Ridge Tool Australia (Ridgid)

  • Education

    • Forest High School

      1980 - 1983
      Year 10 Maths,English,Science Etc

      Activities and Societies: Athletics, track & field. Running cross country, hurdles, soccer & throwing javelin for the state school competition. years 7 to 10 in the NSW State school education syllabus

    • Forest High School

      1979 - 1983
      School Certificate (Year 10)
  • Experience

    • Hilti Australia

      Feb 1991 - Jun 1994
      Sales Representative

      Developing a defined territory around the greater Brisbane area. Actively demonstrating machines & consumables whilst often competing against an agressive opposition. There were many challenges along the way which made winning the sale even sweeter.

    • NORTHBUILD CONSTRUCTION

      Sept 1999 - Apr 2000
      Building Cadet

      Estimating, Plan interpretation, Preparing tenders, Site set out & materials take offs.

    • Pantima Qld

      Apr 2000 - Aug 2003
      Director

      Carpentry & Property Maintenance, Decks, Pergolas, Fencing, Dry Wall & general property repairs.

    • FEIN Power Tools

      Aug 2003 - Jun 2014
      State Manager

      Reporting directly to the Managing Director, my role was to develop & manage a large territory with a small team of only 2 people (Including myself). Growing our customer base & product awareness through a diverse mix of retail & specialised dealer networks. Participating in trade days & nights while also engaging more with our dealers through hands on product training & demonstrations.

    • Trade Tools (Queensland)

      Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
      Key Account Manager

      Developing customer relationshipsGrowing customer basePromoting brand awarenessMaintaining existing accountsLiaising with branch managers & staff on account activityReporting to senior management on day to day activity

    • KC TOOLS

      Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
      Business Development Manager

      Servicing & developing existing accountsSourcing out new opportunitiesPromoting company brandingMaintaining in store point of sale displays Building customer relations

    • Ridge Tool Australia (Ridgid)

      Feb 2016 - now
      Area Manager

      Account ManagementProduct Demonstrations

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate III in Construction (Carpentry)

      VETEC (Qld State Training Council of Vocational Education Training & Employment Commission
      Aug 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gary Castle
      Finalist (Business Achievers Awards) Quest Newspaper Group Sep 2001 House & Home TradesOutstanding business achiever
    • Awarded to Gary Castle
      High Commendation (Carpentry) Commissioner for Training Qld Dec 1999 BIGA Training Annual Awards (Carpentry)
    • Awarded to Gary Castle
      Student of the year Commissioner for Training Qld Dec 1999 BIGA Training Annual Awards (Carpentry)
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer rural fire brigade

      Issued by Belrose Rural Fire Brigade (NSW) on Aug 1984
      Belrose Rural Fire Brigade (NSW)Associated with Gary Castle