Experience

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  Catalyst Asset Finance

  • Sales Director

    • Dec 2022 - Present

    Catalyst Asset Finance specialises in providing Leasing, Hire Purchase, refinance and commercial loans in the Broadcast, Sound, Lighting and AV sectors.

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  Azule Finance

  • United Kingdom
  • Financial Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jul 2017 - Dec 2022

    Problem solving; Focus on and desire to deliver customer service excellence and a positive customer experience;Proactively manage manufacturers and customers account relationships to maximise customer relationships, renewal and income.

  • Collections Manager

    • Apr 2014 - Jul 2017

    ArrearsEnd of Lease management and negotiation Organising Settlement figures and finance portfolios Asset Inspection management Reporting Invoices in SageDocumentation Pay –out on the month peak flow times, to enable the smooth running of the officeInvoice collation and sales supportAd-hoc duties & projects as required.

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  Realitatea-Catavencu

  • Bucharest, Romania

  • Human Resources Generalist

    • Jun 2008 - Jan 2014
    • Bucharest, Romania

    • Presiding over the collation and maintenance of all personnel records and files for the major Romanian media group encompassing television, radio and publishing etc. • Streamlining the HR database by constantly updating transactional changes and ensuring all documents and certificates are edited properly • Overseeing a myriad of HR duties, such as maintaining employee workflow, roles and responsibilities and compensation/pay practices • Coordinating closely with the Judicial administrator as the sole remaining member of the HR team, facilitating the process of insolvency for Realitatea Media • Providing critical support in the completion of projects, whilst engaging in an exhaustive research on payroll legislation regarding its effect on payroll procedures• Reviewing payroll processes and procedures as well as resolving any HR issues and problems as team leader on all department reporting • Forging strong relations with external vendors i.e. DP-Payroll, Grad Medical, whilst providing vital information on HR issues such as employment severance and contract policies• Collating various reports based on statistical and financial data as part of the foundation for the company’s payment of employees during insolvency• Utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enhance interdepartmental relations within the structure at the company• Providing invaluable advice and information to management on surrogate employees, employment severance, contracts and various agreements

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  Alpha Bank

  • Bucharest, Romania

  • Account Administrator / Seller Consultant

    • Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
    • Bucharest, Romania

    • Directing an array of financial functions for the bank dealing with individuals and the corporate sector, handling cash deposits and currency transactions• Facilitating the transfer of funds between accounts at Alpha Bank to other Romanian banks and to those abroad, handling payment orders and closing deposits etc. • Achieving a high level of customer satisfaction by tailoring the customer’s specific needs to the available financial options at the bank• Counseling customers on sales as well as preparing various loan documents

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  Prontopack-Ro SRL

  • Bucharest, Romania

  • Account Manager

    • Sep 2006 - Jan 2008
    • Bucharest, Romania

    • Overseeing evaluation of employees, organizing assignment schedules to improve efficiencies at the printing company;• Utilising various labour management tools to resolve any employee issues, along with leading regular team meetings in order to devise more effective retail methods• Implementing various initiatives that lead to client satisfaction and customer engagement • Ensuring a smooth management of all store operation issues, including store housekeeping, administrative duties and inventories• Establishing and documenting individual employment contracts, issuing certificates to employees and liaising with the Labour Inspectorate on a multitude of issues• Pioneering the expansion of the client base by implementing a complex assessment and personal program to achieve excellent team results that form the basis of such an expansion• Leading a plethora of initiatives to ensure retail and merchandising management issues are smoothly run, from stock delivery to the store to the final sale of the product

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  Arti Grafiche Giacone

  • Bucharest, Romania

  • Assistant Manager / Commercial Agent

    • Jul 2005 - Sep 2006
    • Bucharest, Romania

    • Achieving a deft balance of supply and demand in the processing of production orders to meet set targets for the printing company• Drafting regular production reports for management vis a vis quality standards, coordinating closely with the production team to ensure a consistent level of such standards• Achieving a substantial increase in client orders for the company, whilst troubleshooting any queries or problems in the provision of a consummate customer service