Experience

Good Beginnings Australia

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

• Fundraising Manager

  • 2001 - 2003

  Lewisham, NSW This position required maximum initiative and determination in identifying donors and fundraising opportunities for the little-known "Good Beginnings". A not-for-profit organisation which provided in-house support for new mothers and their babies. I ran a donations campaign through the Chamber of Commerce in the Inner West of Sydney ~ as well as directly approaching local businesses and community groups such as Rotary, for funding. I personally presented on behalf of Good… Show more This position required maximum initiative and determination in identifying donors and fundraising opportunities for the little-known "Good Beginnings". A not-for-profit organisation which provided in-house support for new mothers and their babies. I ran a donations campaign through the Chamber of Commerce in the Inner West of Sydney ~ as well as directly approaching local businesses and community groups such as Rotary, for funding. I personally presented on behalf of Good Beginnings to prospective corporate donors. I partnered with McDonalds in co-ordinating 30 restaurants franchises for McHappy Day funds. Show less



NSW Lotteries (Lotto)

• Assistant Brand Manager

  • 1992 - 1999

  Head Office, Homebush This marketing role for Lotto gave me 7 years of experience in: * monitoring advertising and promotional campaigns * overseeing the production press releases * supervising the Lotto and Lotteries draw * controlling the product budget * evaluating product related trends and reporting opportunities to increase sales * forecasting sales * preparation and writing of monthly report * briefing printing companies for brochures, posters, etc. My duties included the… Show more This marketing role for Lotto gave me 7 years of experience in: * monitoring advertising and promotional campaigns * overseeing the production press releases * supervising the Lotto and Lotteries draw * controlling the product budget * evaluating product related trends and reporting opportunities to increase sales * forecasting sales * preparation and writing of monthly report * briefing printing companies for brochures, posters, etc. My duties included the preparation of marketing plans, launching promotional campaigns to the representatives and the weekly and monthly marketing reports for the Director of Marketing. I also was responsible for the financial management of budgetary spending, forecasting of sales and the production of weekly and monthly financial reports for senior management. I dealt extensively with suppliers including preparing market research briefs, advertising briefs, print briefs and promotional companies. I needed strong analytical and communication skills in this role, which I enjoyed immensely. Show less



Peters Ice Cream

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Grocery Account Manager (Franklins, Composite Buyers, David's Holdings, Cannons Canberra & Jewel's)

  • 1990 - 1992

  NSW Head Office, Bankstown. I absolutely loved and enjoyed this job ~ I was responsible for several major accounts and ran a merchandising team of 12 women. The breadth of my engagement with the customer, the manufacturing process, the stores, tradeshows, reps and senior management made for an exciting opportunity to excel at sales. I also was responsible for the financial management of budgetary spending, forecasting of sales and the production of weekly and monthly financial reports for senior management. As an Account… Show more I absolutely loved and enjoyed this job ~ I was responsible for several major accounts and ran a merchandising team of 12 women. The breadth of my engagement with the customer, the manufacturing process, the stores, tradeshows, reps and senior management made for an exciting opportunity to excel at sales. I also was responsible for the financial management of budgetary spending, forecasting of sales and the production of weekly and monthly financial reports for senior management. As an Account Manager, I thrived in the autonomy of running my own business and profit centre. I needed to be an excellent communicator, negotiator, time-manager and problem solver. And this role suited me as it no longer was a job but a love of looking after my clients and accounts. Show less



Ampol Singapore

• Singapore
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Trainee

  • 1989 - 1990



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Assistant Accounting Training

  • 1984 - 1985

  This position was valuable as a foundation for my career as it involved attention to detail and the development of foundational accounting and corporate skills. During this period I had exposure to a diverse client base, including Coles, Barclays Bank, Fenner Metals and Burns Phillip. Despite being a junior member of the team this experience gave me a solid overview of corporate structure and accounting.