Nathan Graetz

Experience

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  City Life (Aust) Pty Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2007

  Managing Director

  City Life (Aust) Pty Ltd was an importer and wholesaler of timepieces for the promotional and corporate gift industry selling product under it’s trademark Sett®. The company has designed and manufactured watches for such brands as Qantas, Commonwealth Bank and Dulux.Responsibilities:• Managing all aspects of the wholesale company servicing 200+ distributors in Australia and New Zealand.• Coordinating and negotiating terms for the Importing / customs / shipping / logistics functions of the business.• Design and development for watch ranges in conjunction with suppliers in Hong Kong and China.• Providing direction for the sales and customer service departments. • Travelling to Hong Kong and China to conduct due diligence on factory partners which involved an ability to negotiate cultural and language barriers.• Overseeing the growth of a comprehensive supplier catalogue for the industry including negotiating rates for advertising and sales.• Managing all activities associated with the organic and inorganic growth of the business in-line with strategic and corporate objectives.• Serving as the principal spokesperson and representing the company at commercial engagements and within industry tradeshows and forums. Show less

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  Mazumah Pty Ltd

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2014

  Director

  Mazumah Pty Ltd was a family company formed to manage a strata title office and warehouse property holding on Brisbane’s city fringe, of which I was a shareholder and director. This property was sold in 2014 and the company was voluntarily deregistered.Responsibilities:• Representing the company on the Body Corporate Committee.• Coordinating office fit outs for key tenants.• Negotiating leases and contracts for both tenants, maintenance and service providers.• Performing the book-keeping function and preparation of data for lodgment to accounting service professionals and the Australian Tax Office. Show less

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  Watchout Concepts

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Managing Director

  Watchout Concepts Pty Ltd is a family owned promotional merchandise and corporate gift company based in Brisbane. Once a medium size enterprise the business is now a small niche based provider servicing a small and loyal client base. Clients have included Queensland Rail, Queensland Police, Suncorp Group Employee Council, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.Responsibilities:• Maintaining accountability for a range of functions including human resources, operations management, financial accountability and logistics control.• Managing multiple aspects of human resources including: recruitment and succession planning; training and development; managing disputes and personal grievances; and change and performance management.• Managing resources to ensure optimum use so that operational performance targets were achieved in a timely and cost-efficient manner.• Recruiting and managing a commission/profit share based sales team. Show less

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  OBBC Australasia Pty Ltd

  Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

  Managing Director

  OBBC Australasia Pty Ltd was a startup enterprise for a licensed sporting goods product (The Original Ballbag®) from the USA. For a number of commercial reasons, including a key financial structure change, it was decided by the directors/shareholders to formally cease business operations after 12 months.Responsibilities:• Holding overarching responsibility for the importation and distribution of the products including ensuring compliance to government requirements and managing all aspects of logistics.• Cultivating new business opportunities whilst simultaneously growing existing client relationships.• Maintaining compliance to all financial reporting requirements including creating and ensuring compliance to budgets and meeting all taxation requirements.• Analysing outcomes and developing improvement strategies to increase sustainable financial and business outcomes. Show less

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  K Graetz Investments Pty Ltd & Graetz Enterprises (Gove) Pty Ltd

  Jan 2012 - now

  Property Manager

  Property Manager of commercial office and retail premises in inner city Brisbane and the remote regional town of Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory.Responsibilities:• Liasing with and coordinating sub-contractors to conduct maintenance and capital works on owned properties.• Coordinating office fit outs for key tenants.• Negotiating leases and contracts for tenants, maintenance and service providers.• Performing the book-keeping function and preparation of data for lodgement to accounting service professionals and the Australian Tax Office.• Ensuring the properties compliance with legislation in regards OH&S, fire safety and lease deeds as they relate to a property situated within a town governed by a mining lease. Show less

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  Caseback International

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2021

  General Manager / Founder / Director

  Caseback International Pty Ltd is the owner of the Backbone® trademark. Backbone® is a watch brand that develops and sells durable watches for the work wear industry, specifically focusing on intrinsically safe watches for mining applications.Responsibilities:• Overarching responsibility for all operational and strategic activities for the launch and delivery of products for a start-up operation within the retail industry – including business model design, analysis and implementation.• Performing all business establishment activities in a judicious manner – including lodging documents, processing registrations, registering intellectual property, maintaining fiscal responsibility and managing foreign currency exchanges.• Ensuring compliance to all legislative requirements.• Developing, creating and launching the company brand from conception to rollout of the product.• Creating and implementing streamlined processes and procedures, ensuring accountability and transparency within the business.• Conducting operations audits, identifying procedural gaps, and developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risk.• Establishing all logistics and operational requirements – for example, sourcing distributors and transportation, implementing a global standard barcoding system and creating the dispatch systems.• Sourcing and arranging sponsorship and licencing arrangements by drawing upon my relationships throughout various businesses.• Developing and implementing the sales and marketing strategy to consistently increase and diversify the customer base within the retail sector.• Overseeing all aspects of financial transactions ensuring consistent cash flow throughout the operation.• Coordinating and attending meetings (both domestic and international) to build business relationships, secure leads and increase the business presence.• Serving as the principal spokesperson and representing the company in the community and commercial engagements. Show less

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  Askeed Pty Ltd

  Feb 2021 - now

  Property Manager

  Property Manager of office and retail premises in the remote regional town of Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory.Responsibilities:• Liasing with and coordinating sub-contractors to conduct maintenance and capital works on owned properties.• Negotiating leases and contracts for tenants, maintenance and service providers.• Liaising with bookkeepers and accountants on financial matters relating to the property.• Ensuring the properties compliance with legislation in regards OH&S, fire safety and lease deeds as they relate to a property situated within a town governed by a mining lease. Show less

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  DBK Nominees t/as Gove Warehouse and Nhulunbuy Licensed Post Office

  Feb 2021 - now

  General Manager

  DBK Nominees Pty Ltd Pty Ltd is the owner of Gove Warehouse and the Nhulunbuy Licensed Post Office in Nhulunbuy, NT. Gove Warehouse is a retail 'department' store catering to the needs of the East Arnhem Land region in supply of hardware, white goods, electrical, camping and outdoor, garden, pets, giftware, toys etc. An IHG member (True Value Hardware store) and a member of BiRite.Responsibilities:• Managing the integral partnerships with our supply partners• Managing relationships with our logistics partners to ensure timely delivery of stock and supplies to the remote region.• Overarching responsibility for all operational activity of the businesses.• Performing selected administrative activities to ensure smooth operation of the daily business activity• Maintaining full P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility and monthly reporting to the Directors.• Ensuring compliance to all legislative requirements, including COVID protocols.• Overseeing the management and wellbeing of a staff of 14 across the 2 businesses.• Conducting performance reviews of key staff.• Undertaking and overseeing stock ordering.• Attending industry trade shows to meet with suppliers and source new product.• Co-ordinating fundraising and sponsorship opportunities within the community.• Overseeing the implementation of the marketing plan.• Final approval on forward order buying programs and collations. Show less

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  Nhulunbuy Corporation

  Jan 2023 - Oct 2024

  Elected Board Member
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  Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory

  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

  Chair East Arnhem Regional Committee