Leonardo Artusi

Experience

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  Universidade de Passo Fundo - Agexpp/UPF

  Mar 2005 - Dec 2007

  Creative Assistant

  • Created graphic design solutions and devised marketing strategies

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  Loja Artusi

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  Store Manager

  • Welcomed customers and guided them through design and sales process, establishing customers’ needs in order to create designs that met their expectations• Consulted with customers throughout process, walking them through specifications and gaining sign-off, presenting finance and payment options, minimising errors• Prepared project management reports for senior management and supported growth of business and continued excellence by developing marketing strategies and campaigns • Responsible for hiring and training employeesKey achievements • Increased profits and sales by 20% on seasonal sales, compared to the same period the previous year Show less

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  Wizard Language School

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  English Instructor

  • Instructed and assisted students of English from beginners to intermediate level

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  Studio Reed

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  Office Assistant (4 week internship)

  • Organised the office and assisted interior designers with operational duties

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  Beautiful House Furniture

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Salesperson

  • Worked as part of a team to deliver exceptional customer service and built relationships with customers selling freestanding furniture in-store• Maintained showroom displays, and stockroom and performed administrative duties as required to ensure operational efficiency of store

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  LWK Kitchens

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Kitchen Designer

  • Designed bespoke kitchen layouts, prepared quotations and assisted with project management of kitchens from interest through to completion

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  Elan Kitchens

  Oct 2014 - Jan 2019

  Sales Designer

  • Greeted and assisted high end customers in the showroom and over the phone and handled all queries and followed up on leads• Promoted the brand and range of kitchens whilst negotiating and executing sales• Interacted and placed orders with local and international suppliers• Monitored displays and maintained showroom was well presented at all times, increasing the opportunity to attract new customersKey achievements • Planned, structured and prioritised workload to achieve and exceed set targets• Saved money for business by processing deliveries accurately, avoiding delays with orders Show less

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  Brazilian Aeronautical Comission in Europe (BACE)

  Feb 2019 - now

  Contract Administrator

  • Manage agreements and contracts between the Brazilian Air Force International and suppliers with meticulous detail and in accordance with Brazilian aeronautical compliance• Liaise with key suppliers and contract controllers to negotiate and implement best supplier agreements across a broad range of areas including training, air traffic control and the repair and servicing of aircrafts, helicopters and satellites • Build strong relationships with leading organisations in the space and defence sector including Imagesat, MDA Corporation, Martin-Baker, Thales, Igegneria Dei Sistemi (IDS) and Hobeco to maintain competitive advantage• Collaborate with British law firms to ensure all agreements have a firm legal base • Process invoice payments in adherence to budget and financial control schedule and processes• Revise the yearly UK Government national minimum wage rates, which provide guidance to the payment to third parties employees working at BACE’s facilities; ensuring hired companies comply with the British law• Increase cost savings by procuring relocation services for military officers on their international missions Show less