Experience

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  Travel Lab

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Chief Operations Officer

    • Nov 2020 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    One part of an extraordinary Tribe that is reinventing how we distribute and consume travel in NZ

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  Helloworld Travel Limited

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Contract Manager

    • Feb 2016 - Jun 2020
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I manage the commercial air and land relationships by working with our key and preferred suppliers within the travel related industry. It encompasses the negotiating of commercial terms that will drive revenue to both helloworld and its partners. I am responsible in delivering creative, innovative, competitive and available product to our retail and corporate brands.Working closely with our marketing, product and sales teams to deliver outstanding deals to market.Revenue for head office is solely driven through the commercial team, which includes analysis and focusing on the following:• Annual contract negotiation for each supplier• Annual budgeting preparation• Forecasting of revenue in fluctuating markets• Analysis of revenue through each supplier• Destination analysis to determine trends• Historical analysis of peak periods• Product differentiation, bespoke offering• Relationship management for suppliers to ensure we get the best product and offers

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  Flight Centre (NZ) Ltd

  • New Zealand
  • Travel Arrangements
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Corporate Product Leader

    • Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

    My role as Corporate Product Leader is to deliver revenue across our corporate brands, through new product initiatives as well as developing a winning product strategy in conjunction with our marketing and sales teams. My goal is to bring on new products that help in the complete travel experience for both our customers and consultants.

  • National Leader Account Management

    • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

    I am responsible for leading the NZ Account Management team for FCm Travel Solutions. We have staff based in both Auckland & Wellington. Predominantly this role is around leadership and to strategically improve and drive value in all account management functions across our business. I also have a few select clients who I account manage on a day to day basis.

  • Account Manager - Regional Team Leader

    • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

    I work with the Auckland Account Managers to manage their portfolio of clients. This includes Client contract management, solutions selling, retention and growth of business portfolio and working with the national account leader on retention strategies.

  • Finance Manager

    • Jul 2011 - Apr 2013

    I Work in partnership with the Corporate Business Leader as a part of the Management Team, attending leadership meetings to provide advice on maximising profit & reporting on financial results. I also analyse and report on various financial reports such as; estimator, team, region and Corporate monthly P&L, TTV & margin, Cash accounts etc.

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  William Buck

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Accountant - Manager

    • May 2007 - Jul 2011
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    • Direct management of four staff including mentoring and day to day management.• Management & Financial Accounting for various clients – develop rapport with clients and communicating potential areas of strengths and weaknesses within their business and accounting functions.• Review and help staff in their completion of Financial Statements and Tax returns for individuals, Trusts and companies (SME’s) Using MYOB, Solution 6 and Xero accounting applications as well as extensive use of Excel.• Reviewed and implementation of an Accounting Information System for a medium to large size food importer, retailer and distributor.• Preparation of budgets and forecasts focusing on the current economic climate.• Prepared monthly management reports and year-end financial statements for a not-for-profit entity, liaisons with auditors.• Forecasting and preparation of cash flows and return on investments for new and acquiring businesses. • Analysis of forecasts, cashflows and financial statements for valuation of various entities. • Working closely with our Sydney office in providing the key business and operational decisions in establishing an Australian subsidiary for a client• Developing contacts and relationships across a variety of industries to create new work and grow the firm

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  Deloitte

  • Analyst

    • Nov 2005 - May 2007

    • Compliance accounting and assistance to small to medium sized entities.• Administration of funds and budgeting for High Net Wealth individuals.• Transaction Advisory Services: identifying and approaching potential buyers for sale of business transaction. • Preparing Information Memorandum and Flyer documents and gathering information for due diligence data room