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James Blair is a skilled professional with experience in various fields, including finance, sales, and music. He has worked as a financial analyst, home loan consultant, team coach, service specialist, manager, lead, expert, sales specialist, and sales assistant. James holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Music degree from Deakin University and the University of Melbourne, respectively.

Experience

  • Self-employed
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Financial Analyst
      • May 2024 - Present
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Compare Club
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Home Loan Consultant
      • Jul 2022 - May 2024
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Australia
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Team Coach - Service
      • Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

    • Service Specialist
      • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

    • Manager
      • Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

      - Participate with other senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives.- Participate in final decisions on administrative and operational matters.- Direct and control the activities of a broad functional area and collaborates with key business partners (Such as Finance and HR).- Implement innovative ideas to improve processes and performance.- Lead and develop a team of 21 direct reports.- Train and develop store employees in customer service, product knowledge, inventory control and visual merchandising display.- Coach and monitor the performance of store employees to consistently provide exceptional customer service.- Participate in recruiting, hiring, retaining and training a diverse and talented team.- Improve store profitability and overall performance by achieving goals set by senior management.

    • Lead
      • Sep 2017 - Feb 2019

      - Manage operational sides of the business at a store level- Lead a large number of team members on a daily basis- Manage opening and closing procedures- Support higher management to develop their teams

    • Expert
      • Mar 2014 - Sep 2017

      - Constantly excelling in quarterly and yearly sales- Top product and software knowledge amongst all store employees- Multiple opportunities to develop team members into the Expert role- Facilitation of training at store and market levels- Spent time in the Genius Bar to better understand the technical side of the business- Fortunate enough to take part in multiple interviews and hiring events for potential employees

    • Specialist
      • Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

      - Sales specialist with knowledge in a vast range of accessories and Apple products- Skilled in Telstra, Optus and Vodafone systems- Proven ability working in large teams

  • Camberwell Grammar School
    • Balwyn, Victoria, Australia
    • Kayaking Team Assistant Coach
      • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
      • Balwyn, Victoria, Australia

      - On river coaching and advice- Supervision of up to 25 students- First Aid training- Attended multiple races as one of 4 assistant coaches.

  • Phillip Island Golf Club
    • Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
    • Sales Assistant
      • 2007 - 2013
      • Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

      - Sales and product knowledge- Managed timesheet and operation of daily golf bookings- Participated in the running of junior golf clinics- Managed open and close procedures

Education

  • 2020 -
    CFA Institute
  • 2017 - 2020
    Deakin University
  • 2018 - 2018
    ESSCA Ecole de management
  • 2012 - 2014
    University of Melbourne
  • 2004 - 2010
    Newhaven College

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