Nimesh Silva
MBM, GradCertBus, DipBusMgt, DipTourMgt, CertRE
MBM, GradCertBus, DipBusMgt, DipTourMgt, CertRE
I'm an entrepreneur and hands-on business professional with real-world experience across real estate, stock day trading, vehicle importing, tourism, and retail.
As a self-employed, I run my own venture end-to-end from daily operations to strategic decision making that drive sustainable growth.
My roots run deep in business management, real estate, and retail operations, where I honed the ability to drive revenue, develop smart growth strategies and turn challenges into opportunities.
I hold a Master of Business Management degree. I love transforming bold ideas into successful businesses that deliver real, positive impact for communities. I'm deeply curious about innovation, technology, and lifelong learning always seeking fresh ways to create meaningful value. I'm also a passionate traveler who's explored more than 25 countries.
EXPERIENCE
TOUR OPERATOR (SELF-EMPLOYED)
New Zealand | 2024 – Present
Scope: Managing and operating a self-owned tourism business specializing in organizing, promoting, and delivering travel experiences across New Zealand.
Duties included:
Developing, promoting, and selling tour products across New Zealand.
Designing and preparing customized itineraries to meet diverse client needs and preferences.
Handling all aspects of tour bookings, transport, and activity coordination.
Managing advertising and promotional campaigns across digital and tourism platforms.
Communicating with suppliers, partners, and clients to ensure smooth tour operations.
Overseeing management, budgeting, and day-to-day business administration.
Delivering high levels of customer service, ensuring memorable travel experience.
REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
Barfoot & Thompson 2022- 2024
Ljhooker | 2021 – 2022
Scope: Responsible for marketing and selling residential properties, building client relationships, and achieving sales targets through market knowledge, negotiation, and effective communication.
Duties include:
Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
Appraise property values.
Advise clients on market conditions, prices, legal requirements, and related matters.
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
Develop content for sales presentations and other materials.
Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property and advise them on the suitability and value of the property they are visiting.
DIRECTOR / CAR DEALER (SELF-EMPLOYED)
Emotor Cars | Auckland | 2018 – 2020
Scope: Managed all aspects of a self-owned vehicle import and sales business, from sourcing and marketing to customer service and operational management.
Duties included:
Selling and importing Japanese used vehicles
Determining price and discount rates
Ensuring the maintenance of cars and monitoring repairs
Managing the marketing and advertising activities
Providing detailed demonstration of the car's functionality
Organizing paperwork and reviewing market analyses and sales reports Determining the volume potential
Developing sales campaigns to accommodate the goals of the business.
MANAGER
Edge Sylvia park & Hamilton | Kess Christchurch & Wellington | 2015 – 2018
Scope: Providing strategic planning and management of all aspects of the business to drive growth and productivity.
Duties included:
Overseeing the operation of the store locations
Hiring, training and rostering staff
Monitoring operational budgets and updating financial records
Developing and implementing cost-saving and profit-enhancing measures along with the management of P&L
Developing strategic marketing initiatives
Maintaining inventory levels and performing stock control
Monitoring trends and competitor's activity
Maximising the sales and profitability of the stores.
Achieving customer satisfaction and retention
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Kess and Edge Franchise Group | Auckland | 2012 – 2015
Scope: My role with Kess and Edge Franchise Group focused on assisting the Marketing Manager to drive organizational improvements and implementation of marketing practices.
Duties included:
Assisting in preparing and implementing of marketing strategies
Supporting the design, implementation and monitoring of marketing campaigns
Identifying market trends and key opportunities
Updating and maintaining database and creating reports
Supporting in the development of company website
Managing social media and digital marketing
United States of America
United Kingdom
Belgium
France
Portugal
Spain
Germany
Czechia
Slovakia
Austria
Hungary
Croatia
Greece
Italy
Vatican City
Thailand
Japan
Maldives
Indonesia
Australia
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Singapore
Malaysia
South Korea
Hong kong
Fiji
http://hdl.handle.net/10292/20017
https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/items/c06a96d2-5204-4da4-baf3-a6166c7ba7bf