Experience

St. George's School

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Accountant

  • Feb 2020 - Present



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specialist

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2021

  Part time evening and weekend role delivering Apple's consumer retail strategy through unparalleled levels of customer experience within an innovative, creative and passionate environment. Working with a large retail operations team to ensure the customer journey is meaningful, seamless and specific to individual needs - in one of Canada's busiest store locations. Part time evening and weekend role delivering Apple's consumer retail strategy through unparalleled levels of customer experience within an innovative, creative and passionate environment. Working with a large retail operations team to ensure the customer journey is meaningful, seamless and specific to individual needs - in one of Canada's busiest store locations.



The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Volunteer

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

  Volunteer lead during the annual festival in addition to being a volunteer across VIFF's year round program at Vancity Theatre. Finance volunteer for VIFF 2019 (Sept/Oct 2019) working within the finance and administration team to reconcile and report revenue across the multi-location 15 day film festival. VIFF presents the world's best cinema fused with related talks and events in a unique Films+ model. Annually, VIFF presents over 320 films and events, plays host to approximately 400… Show more Volunteer lead during the annual festival in addition to being a volunteer across VIFF's year round program at Vancity Theatre. Finance volunteer for VIFF 2019 (Sept/Oct 2019) working within the finance and administration team to reconcile and report revenue across the multi-location 15 day film festival. VIFF presents the world's best cinema fused with related talks and events in a unique Films+ model. Annually, VIFF presents over 320 films and events, plays host to approximately 400 industry professionals from around the globe and boasts the largest Canadian film program in the world. Show less Volunteer lead during the annual festival in addition to being a volunteer across VIFF's year round program at Vancity Theatre. Finance volunteer for VIFF 2019 (Sept/Oct 2019) working within the finance and administration team to reconcile and report revenue across the multi-location 15 day film festival. VIFF presents the world's best cinema fused with related talks and events in a unique Films+ model. Annually, VIFF presents over 320 films and events, plays host to approximately 400… Show more Volunteer lead during the annual festival in addition to being a volunteer across VIFF's year round program at Vancity Theatre. Finance volunteer for VIFF 2019 (Sept/Oct 2019) working within the finance and administration team to reconcile and report revenue across the multi-location 15 day film festival. VIFF presents the world's best cinema fused with related talks and events in a unique Films+ model. Annually, VIFF presents over 320 films and events, plays host to approximately 400 industry professionals from around the globe and boasts the largest Canadian film program in the world. Show less



A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.

• Canada
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Equipment Services Representative

  • Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Contract role within Purchasing & Distribution at A&W’s home office. Management of equipment orders and allocations for new restaurant projects as well as existing restaurants throughout Canada. Purchase order creation, tracking and reconciliation through working collaboratively with P&D Finance. Practical application of advanced excel skills to track inventory, manage activity and maintain control across multiple projects at the same time. Contract role within Purchasing & Distribution at A&W’s home office. Management of equipment orders and allocations for new restaurant projects as well as existing restaurants throughout Canada. Purchase order creation, tracking and reconciliation through working collaboratively with P&D Finance. Practical application of advanced excel skills to track inventory, manage activity and maintain control across multiple projects at the same time.



Yolk Recruitment Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Clerk/Analyst

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

  Contract finance positions within accounts payable, accounts receivable and analyst roles. (Temporary work undertaken prior to family relocation to Canada - Sept 2018). Contract finance positions within accounts payable, accounts receivable and analyst roles. (Temporary work undertaken prior to family relocation to Canada - Sept 2018).



CHARACTER KINGDOM LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Services

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  Utilising knowledge and expertise gained from my previous experience at BBC Worldwide, this project role focused upon delivering an operational brief and launching an exciting independent 'pop-up' retail business during the key gifting holiday period. Accountabilities included; the design of the retail and back-office space along with shop build, management of retail POS (used to generate effective financial reporting and analysis), recruitment of operational staff and the… Show more Utilising knowledge and expertise gained from my previous experience at BBC Worldwide, this project role focused upon delivering an operational brief and launching an exciting independent 'pop-up' retail business during the key gifting holiday period. Accountabilities included; the design of the retail and back-office space along with shop build, management of retail POS (used to generate effective financial reporting and analysis), recruitment of operational staff and the establishment of best practice business flows incorporating all relevant policies and procedures. In addition to this, I assumed full responsibility for purchasing, inventory and cost control management within determined budgets, as well as driving new business development through marketing, supplier and other business to business channels. Following the successful retail store launch in October 2017, relocation to a larger location and subsequent re-launch in February 2018, my project management role naturally concluded leaving the ongoing retail store management team fully trained and operational from March 2018. Show less Utilising knowledge and expertise gained from my previous experience at BBC Worldwide, this project role focused upon delivering an operational brief and launching an exciting independent 'pop-up' retail business during the key gifting holiday period. Accountabilities included; the design of the retail and back-office space along with shop build, management of retail POS (used to generate effective financial reporting and analysis), recruitment of operational staff and the… Show more Utilising knowledge and expertise gained from my previous experience at BBC Worldwide, this project role focused upon delivering an operational brief and launching an exciting independent 'pop-up' retail business during the key gifting holiday period. Accountabilities included; the design of the retail and back-office space along with shop build, management of retail POS (used to generate effective financial reporting and analysis), recruitment of operational staff and the establishment of best practice business flows incorporating all relevant policies and procedures. In addition to this, I assumed full responsibility for purchasing, inventory and cost control management within determined budgets, as well as driving new business development through marketing, supplier and other business to business channels. Following the successful retail store launch in October 2017, relocation to a larger location and subsequent re-launch in February 2018, my project management role naturally concluded leaving the ongoing retail store management team fully trained and operational from March 2018. Show less



BBC Studios

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Building upon the responsibilities and experience gained whilst 'Retail & Merchandise Manager' this role comprised wider scope linked to all commercial activities and revenue streams associated with the operation of the Doctor Who Experience as one of Cardiff and Wales' premier tourist attractions - specifically: - Delivery of consistently strong commercial performance via accurate forecasting, practical use of action plans and tackling business problems with positive and creative… Show more Building upon the responsibilities and experience gained whilst 'Retail & Merchandise Manager' this role comprised wider scope linked to all commercial activities and revenue streams associated with the operation of the Doctor Who Experience as one of Cardiff and Wales' premier tourist attractions - specifically: - Delivery of consistently strong commercial performance via accurate forecasting, practical use of action plans and tackling business problems with positive and creative solutions. - Development of the commercial strategy within the BBC brand approvals framework. - Collaboration and relationship building with external partners to realise business opportunities and projects in order to deliver additional ancillary revenue streams. - Maximised the overall visitor experience through instilling effective and exemplary levels of customer service, quality of offer, staff engagement and internal communications. - Led, motivated and developed managers and all staff within their roles - adhering at all times to BBC HR policy and procedures.

• Retail & Merchandise Manager - Doctor Who Experience

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2016

  Fully responsible for the operational best practice and retail financial performance at the Doctor Who Experience - an immersive visitor attraction owned and operated by BBC Worldwide. The role was wide ranging and involved leading on projects particularly associated with the development of bespoke branded merchandise ranges across key categories of apparel, gifting, homeware and premium products. Heavily involved in developing business relationships with licensee's of Doctor Who… Show more Fully responsible for the operational best practice and retail financial performance at the Doctor Who Experience - an immersive visitor attraction owned and operated by BBC Worldwide. The role was wide ranging and involved leading on projects particularly associated with the development of bespoke branded merchandise ranges across key categories of apparel, gifting, homeware and premium products. Heavily involved in developing business relationships with licensee's of Doctor Who merchandise as well as working collaboratively and effectively with Finance, Design, Brand, Licensing, E-Commerce and Supply Chain departments within BBC Worldwide. Within this role I became experienced in setting up, establishing and evolving a compelling retail offer, back office systems, retail processes and support procedures.



HMV

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager (North West England)

  • Jun 2008 - Feb 2012

• Store Manager (North Wales)

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

• Assistant Manager

  • May 2004 - Oct 2006

• Graduate Manager

  • Aug 2003 - May 2004