Curriculum Vitae-Elias Sleiman

Employment History

Reed Construction Data 2008- 2010

Consultant-Account Manager/B2B Sales

This role involves the identification and building and management of

new accounts for businesses related to the Construction and Mining
industry subscribing them to a national database of information
enabling the user to identify new business opportunities within mining
and construction. In this role I am responsible for management of
accounts for companies such as; Bovis-Lend Lease, Energy Australia,
Baulderstone and Meriton. This job has given me an experience in the
operational day to day requirements of B2B selling, achievement of
targets interaction with multi-national and national construction
companies and the like, interaction and working with executives from
these companies and complete account management and the matrix to
drive theses accounts.

Watermark 2005-2008
Director/Principal

As the founding Director of the Watermark, I was involved in the

strategic planning, location, market and competitive analysis required
for the establishment of this business and further completed the day to
day operations required in the business. Responsibilities and duties
included: Complete franchise structure, strategic analysis and
competitive analysis, franchise disclosure documentation, property
sales and management, client relations, recruitment, retention and
management of staff, budgeting, planning and staff supervision. I was
also involved in the marketing requirements including plans and
budgets, development of operational systems and procedures, key
performance indicators, productivity schedules, profit and loss matrix,
cash flow spreadsheets, accounts management and complete
administrational and management duties.

RE/MAX International 2001- 2006

NSW State Manager, Operations
National Trainer

In this role I was responsible for the initial establishment of the Sydney
office. The responsibilities included the running of a franchise sales
team, franchising operations requirements. I was also responsible for
the preparation of the competitive market analysis, strategic analysis,
demographic research and new market identification. I was also
responsible in the national strategic operations planning and the
National Training of Australian Franchise Operators.
I was an integral part of the National Management Team and
instrumental in the set up of some 42 new businesses franchise
operations. I was also involved in the training of another 38 new
business franchise operators and their teams. I was also responsible for
the implementation of the franchise model and appropriate systems
required for the establishment and growth of the business. The work
also involved Liasion with State Government and regulatory authorities
and legal consultation and the sourcing of professional business
associates and advisors etc.

RE/MAX 1989-2001
Director, Founding Partner

As the founder and owner of RE/MAX United starting in 1989 with 3

staff in total we grew the business to 34 staff with 15 Sales Associates
and 10 consultants(a team of 25 sales people in total)
We also acquired 2 local competition businesses.
The role also involved the recruitment retention and management of
staff and all duties required to run a business operation of the size.
This business operation centered around the listing, sales and
management of property. Our business was be the flagship business
within RE/MAX Australia. The business was recognised with 3
consecutive National Top Office awards, it was also recognized as the
leading operation in the Greater Sydney area of its kind.

Areas of Expertise/skills/knowledge

•NSW State- Board Directorship and Responsibilities

•Chairperson responsibilities
1. Principal/Director/Secretary Responsibilities
•Fair Trading Compliance/mediation/negotiation/liaison
•Franchise Requirements/Documentation, State Team Management
•National Conferences structure and management
•Preparation and production of training programs and manuals etc.
•Strategic planning
•Market Analysis
•B2B Sales
•Take-Overs and Mergers & Acquisitions
•Expansion planning
•Co-ordination & preparation of staff management meetings
*Preparation and compilation of Operations and Procedure Manuals
•Demographic data and research/reporting
•New Business Start/Set up/Structur
•Preparation of Operations Manuals
•Structure and Preparation of Job Descriptions and KPI
•OH&S Disciplinary Tribunal Responsibilities
•AWA- Australian Workplace Agreements development & implementation
2. Property Management (previously managed 350
properties)
*Associate recruitment and development
*Departmental reporting and company re-structure
*Recruitment/ communication/development/management

Consultative and Voluntary Positions Held

•2001-2005 Head Trainer RE/MAX International

•1997-2001 Director Real Estate Institute NSW
•1999-2001 REEF NSW Board Member
•1998- 2001 Key Note Speaker Sydney property Expo with Peter
Switzer
•1996-2001 Trainer Real Estate Institute New South Wales
•1996-2001 Advisor to Sydney Property Outlook Forum UWS
NEPEAN
•1998 -2001 Board of Disciplinary tribunal REINSW
•1996-2001 Advisor to DUAP (Department of Urban Affairs and
Planning)
•1996-1999. REINSW Chairman Nepean, Hawkesbury, Blue
Mountains
•1995-2000 Executive Board Penrith Chamber of Commerce
*1994-2001 Regional Board Member Nepean, Hawkesbury, Blue
Mountains REINSW

Achievements & Awards

• National Top 10 Manager McDonalds

System of Australia
• 22 Consecutive Top Salesperson Awards
Purnell Sydney
•Top National Office /Business Award Australia 1999 RE/MAX
International
•Top National Office /Business Award Australia 2000 RE/MAX
International
•Top National Office /Business Award Australia 2001 RE/MAX
International
•100% club member 1999 RE/MAX International
•100% Club member 2000 RE/MAX International
•Gold Club Member 2001 RE/MAX International
3. Gail Liniger Award (Highest International
Award presented for contribution to growth)
RE/MAX International
4. Auctioneering, dip. (Includes property,
antiques, goods and chattels)
5. Real Estate Licence
6. 3 step business dip.
• 8 step business dip.

Languages
English, French, Indonesian, Arabic, Maltese,

Interests and Activities

Personal Development, Psychology, Global Economics, Bikram Yoga,
Travel, Movies, Walking, Swimming, Regular Exercise, Fine Dining,
Sports,

Hobbies

Reading, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Art, Poetry, Music, Comedy

REFERENCES

Peter Hanscomb
Former CEO-RE/MAX Australia
0438838060

Garry Ahearn
Former Business Partner
0405503666

PERSONAL REFREES

George Savva
0418229667

George Bournelis
0417234074

Peter Webb
0419555536

Frank Blefari
0414314731

Rick Farzan
0409920000

Personal Contact Information

Mobile Telephone: 0457171700

Email: esleiman@hotmail.com