Tomas J. Allan

Manager / Imagineer at Bikes & Barbers

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

About

Bridging the gap between the convenience of the car, and the efficiency of the bicycle. I'm a dreamer, an Imagineer, and a creator. Foreseeing economically-viable business paths through removing future constraints, I revel in finding creative solutions that maximise economic strengths, whilst aligning with social & environmental goals.

Experience

  • Manager / Imagineer at Bikes & Barbers
    Feb 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

    Electric & Cargo-Bikes. Bridging the gap between the convenience of the car, and the efficiency of the bicycle.

  • Graduate Student of Sustainable Practice at Otago Polytechnic Business School
    Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    More than just another course, my eyes have been opened with a common-sense approach to business and community structures.

  • Vehicle Porter at CCS Porsche
    Jul 2007 - Aug 2011 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    As New Zealands busiest Porsche dealership this job provided tremendous variety. I most enjoyed working with some of the historic classics from this brand and the customers who own them.

  • Vehicle Presentation Specialist at Kim Dotcom (Megastuff)
    2009 - 2011 · 2 yrs

    Maintaining private & staff-fleet vehicles to a high standard of presentation.

  • Cameraman at TommyFilms
    2001 - 2008 · 7 yrs

    Working freelance on a wide variety of projects in Great Britain and New Zealand.