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Mark Ballantyne

Finance Manager at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Pro Kiwi Limited</span>
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Seasoned finance professional with expertise in budgeting and strategic business planning.
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Location
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, NZ
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Research
  • Bookkeeping
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
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Mark Ballantyne is a seasoned finance professional with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business planning. He has led financial operations for diverse companies, including orchard ownership, machinery, and labor contracting. Mark has also held roles in marketing, sales, and customer service, and has experience in training and development. With a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato, Mark has a strong foundation in business administration and management. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and MYOB, and has experience with leadership development and public speaking. Mark is currently based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, and has worked in various locations, including Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Hamilton, New Zealand.

Credentials

  • Master of Business Administration
    The University of Waikato
    Mar, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Bachelor of Management Studies
    The University of Waikato
    Nov, 2016
    - May, 2026
  • New Zealand Diploma in Business
    Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
    Nov, 2014
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Pro Kiwi Limited
    • Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
    • Finance Manager
      • Aug 2020 - Present
      • Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

      Leading the financial operations for a diverse group of companies, encompassing orchard ownership, machinery, and labor contracting. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business planning, enabling informed decision-making and exceeding profitability goals.

  • Apata Suppliers Entity Limited
    • Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
    • Director
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
  • Hairy Fruit Limited Partnership
    • Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
    • Director
      • Dec 2022 - Present
      • Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
  • Kea Marketing Inc
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Owner
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

      Led a thriving direct sales & marketing ISO. Cultivated a positive team environment while driving measurable results for clients.

  • Zip Marketing CA
    • Canada
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Manager
      • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

      Larger scale team management & recruitment.

    • Corporate Trainer
      • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

      Training & development of new sales staff.

    • Customer Service Representative
      • Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

      Sales & customer support.

  • Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
    • Tauranga, New Zealand
    • Student Administrator
      • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
      • Tauranga, New Zealand

      Provide strong, friendly customer service to prospective and current students. Assist with applications and enrollments as well as cover any incoming inquiries.

  • Fonterra
    • Central North Island, NZ
    • Merchandiser
      • Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
      • Central North Island, NZ

      Merchandising milk and foods for Fonterra Brands NZ in supermarkets in the Central North Island. Predominantly in Tauranga and Papamoa.

  • Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
    • New Zealand
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Student Ambassador
      • Mar 2013 - Sep 2016

      Attending and advising prospective students at careers expos/high schools. Helping students with their tertiary decisions.

    • Student Administrator
      • Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

      Enter applications into the BOPPOLY database as required. Arrange interviews with prospective students and tutors. Enrol successful applicants into their chosen programmes. Answer phones with a strong customer service focus.

  • Waitomo Petroleum Limited
    • Hamilton, New Zealand
    • Marketing Intern
      • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Hamilton, New Zealand

      I was accepted to work at Waitomo Petroleum Ltd for 15 weeks as a marketing intern. My challenge throughout this was to create a marketing plan for WPL to follow moving forward. After creating my plan I then had to present it to leadership.

  • Business Results Group
    • Bookkeeper
      • Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

      Converting clients from MYOB to Xero.

  • Blokart Heaven
    • Blokart Instructor
      • Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

      Instruct customers in safety and technique in sailing a Blokart. Instructing customers on Drift Karts. Maintenance on Blokarts and Drift Karts. Taking bookings and running the cash register when needed also.

Education

  • 2020 - 2022
    The University of Waikato
  • 2013 - 2016
    University of Waikato
  • 2016 - 2016
    Aalborg Universitet
  • 2013 - 2014
    Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
  • 2008 - 2012
    Tauranga Boys College

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