Experience

Ultimo Catering & Events

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Ultimo Catering & Events is one of Australia´s leading catering and events companies. Since its foundation, Ultimo has grown to a company that employs over 100 full time and regular casual staff, providing innovative solutions for weddings, private events, corporate and major events. With over 18 years of experience as an industry leader and some of the best chefs in Australia, Ultimo has achieved an enviable reputation for designing the most prestigious events in Australia and delivering the most innovative, fresh and modern cuisine. Show less



The Wembley Hotel

• Manager Finance and Administration

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  This Iconic Hotel - located on Cambridge Street, Wembley has a Thirsty Camel Drive Through Bottle Shop, Restaurant and Bar - currently undergoing renovations the Hotel is set to re-launch late March. Looking after the Finance and Administration the role encompasses all aspects of accounting, cash flow management, financial reporting, budgeting and costing as well as staff and general administration. This Iconic Hotel - located on Cambridge Street, Wembley has a Thirsty Camel Drive Through Bottle Shop, Restaurant and Bar - currently undergoing renovations the Hotel is set to re-launch late March. Looking after the Finance and Administration the role encompasses all aspects of accounting, cash flow management, financial reporting, budgeting and costing as well as staff and general administration.



Grape Expectations

• South Africa
• Beverage Manufacturing

• Commercial Director

  • Dec 2007 - Mar 2015

  Employed initially as the Financial Controller as a result of my business background, I then went on to oversee many aspects of the business including Sales & Production as a result of my Wine Industry experience and knowledge. For the last 4 years I was required to oversee the Financial, Administrative, Sales and Vineyard aspects of the business and to ensure that all objectives were met - both from a sales perspective and from a cost budgeting perspective. Employed initially as the Financial Controller as a result of my business background, I then went on to oversee many aspects of the business including Sales & Production as a result of my Wine Industry experience and knowledge. For the last 4 years I was required to oversee the Financial, Administrative, Sales and Vineyard aspects of the business and to ensure that all objectives were met - both from a sales perspective and from a cost budgeting perspective.



GHWINES

• United States

• Principal Owner

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2007

  Following my time at Salitage Wines I started my own wine agency representing the Deep Woods brand from Margaret River and the Veranda brand from Pemberton. Franklin Tate of Grape Expectations approached me - in November 2007 - to be part of the startup and development of a new wholesaling company and the launch of his brand Miles From Nowhere. Following my time at Salitage Wines I started my own wine agency representing the Deep Woods brand from Margaret River and the Veranda brand from Pemberton. Franklin Tate of Grape Expectations approached me - in November 2007 - to be part of the startup and development of a new wholesaling company and the launch of his brand Miles From Nowhere.



Salitage Wines

• Beverage Manufacturing

• Financial Controller & Sales Manager

  • Feb 1996 - Jun 2006

  Salitage is a privately owned wine producer situated in Pemberton Western Australia. I was approached in 1996 to join Salitage in the capacity of Sales Manager and Financial Controller for Western Australia and to set up the administration office in Perth overseeing all the aspects of the day to day running of the company. Salitage is a privately owned wine producer situated in Pemberton Western Australia. I was approached in 1996 to join Salitage in the capacity of Sales Manager and Financial Controller for Western Australia and to set up the administration office in Perth overseeing all the aspects of the day to day running of the company.



Quirk Corporate Cleaning

• Financial Controller/ Sales Manager

  • Feb 1993 - Jan 1996

  Turnover in 1996 $28.5 million - 4 years - February 1992 to February 1996 - employed initially as the Financial Controller/Administration Manager for the first 2 years then continuing in that role with the added responsibility as Sales Manager for the remaining two years. Turnover in 1996 $28.5 million - 4 years - February 1992 to February 1996 - employed initially as the Financial Controller/Administration Manager for the first 2 years then continuing in that role with the added responsibility as Sales Manager for the remaining two years.



CASTLEDEX BUSINESS SYSTEMS

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller / Administrator Manager / Sales

  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1992

  CASTLEDEX BUSINESS SYSTEMS Employed as the Financial Controller and Administration Manager I was responsible for the day to day running of the company reporting directly to the owner Ian Dewar. Moved into sales for the last 12 months at Castledex while still being responsible for the general finance and administration of the company. CASTLEDEX BUSINESS SYSTEMS Employed as the Financial Controller and Administration Manager I was responsible for the day to day running of the company reporting directly to the owner Ian Dewar. Moved into sales for the last 12 months at Castledex while still being responsible for the general finance and administration of the company.