Sandra D'Souza

Founder, CEO at Ellect
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

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Mary Faith Valleser, CPA

I have reported directly to Sandra for more than 2 years now. I am very thankful that she gave me an opportunity to join the company despite my lack of experience compared to what's required on the job ad. She's a very good mentor as well as she sees people not with their credentials but rather with their quality as a person. She's the very reason we have cultivated a healthy work culture within the team and strived to grow bigger despite being purely remote. Now that I embark on my new journey for my career, I greatly appreciate how supportive she was with my decision and that she has given me her blessing and best wishes. This shows how great of a boss she is and that she always wanted everyone in the team to grow and fulfill their career goals. To everyone planning to work with Sandra or wanting to be part of her amazing team, I can say you won't regret it. :)

Andy Le Roux

Sandra is extremely focused, organized and goal oriented. Working with Sandra is a delight. She is aware of the positive impact her work has, and leading her team is her passion. I am certain ellect will go on to achieve a series of outstanding successes under her leadership. Thank you, Sandra!

Kelley Wacher

I am delighted to write this recommendation for Sandra, I found her to show incredible care and determination in all the work we did together, most importantly she was honest and flexible in determining what would work for my business needs. She spends time getting to know your business and understanding the gaps. She is structured and prepares complete plans to fulfill those needs. Sandra puts effort and time into follow up with weekly meeting. A great way to show and build accountability until the job is done. It is refreshing to find someone in her area that communicates so well and is so diligent in her focus on your results. She has a wonderful team who also model her Behavioural style and commitment to your business. Sandra and her team provide immense value saving you time, effort and emotion in all things digital marketing and website development and maintenance.

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Experience

    • Australia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder, CEO
      • Mar 2019 - Present

      Ellect is focused on helping businesses to achieve their ESG Goals in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ellect is a platform dedicated to empowering companies to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide tools and resources to help businesses measure and improve their gender and diversity initiatives, as well as recognize and celebrate those who are leading the charge. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where everyone, regardless of gender or identity, has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Show less

    • Australia
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      If you can’t hire a specialised digital marketing team of 6-8 people, Virtual Bee has a virtual team to get the job done at a fraction of the cost. For the cost of a part-time employee, Virtual Bee can act as an extension of your team, filling gaps in expertise or time, or even act as a full-time marketing department. Either way, VirtualBee will use proven marketing techniques to strategically plan your digital marketing campaigns. Your Virtual Bee outsourced marketing team will feel like a part of your internal team, as we have a unique approach to collaboration, services and our positive attitude. Regular weekly meetings mean that your marketing activities are never on autopilot and we’ll meet with you regularly to discuss your marketing, provide reporting and bring ideas for improvement. Management reports and dashboards will provide detailed data on the performance of your marketing activities in a dashboard to keep you informed on how your marketing activities are doing. Honesty and transparency are part of our team culture therefore we never hide from data and the truth, and we will always share information in a spirit of transparency. You will be able to see all of the data you want, and you will always have access to your accounts. Virtual Bee Team members take personal responsibility for each task, client and campaign. We are always ready to go the extra mile to ensure your marketing activities are successful, since each activity reflects on us personally. By taking advantage of the outsourced digital marketing services offered by Virtual Bee, you can trust that your marketing campaigns are in experienced hands and you have the team you need to be successful and stay ahead of the fast paced, ever-changing digital marketing world. Show less

    • Australia
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Australia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      Her.Network offers problem solving marketing and technology services to businesses with a range of solutions. Her.Network offers problem solving marketing and technology services to businesses with a range of solutions.

    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • City Leader - Entrepreneurs Social Sydney
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      Entrepreneurs Institute is a leading entrepreneur education group founded by Social Entrepreneur & Futurist, Roger James Hamilton. Roger is the creator of Wealth Dynamics (individuals), Talent Dynamics (teams) and Talent Dynamics for Young People (don't you wish you knew about your profile before you left school?!) Wealth Dynamics is the world’s number one business development pathways for accelerating trust and flow in an organisation and entrepreneurial business, used by over 250,000 people around the world. GeniusU is the world's number one entrepreneur education platform, enabling you to find other entrepreneurs that align to your purpose, share your passions and complement your talents. Who's It For? The event is open to all business owner and anyone else who is interested in entrepreneurship and would like to network in a relaxed social environment with others to share success stories, support one another and discuss strategies. Show less

    • Australia
    • Business Intelligence Platforms
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Judge
      • Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

      I feel privileged to be part of the judging panel for EarthTech Challenge and reading such inspiring and amazing applications from young people on their innovations. EarthTech is a social enterprise that is supporting people to make the discoveries, create the technologies and build the companies we need to save our planet and our future. Our goal is to help the world meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. I feel privileged to be part of the judging panel for EarthTech Challenge and reading such inspiring and amazing applications from young people on their innovations. EarthTech is a social enterprise that is supporting people to make the discoveries, create the technologies and build the companies we need to save our planet and our future. Our goal is to help the world meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

    • Non Executive Director
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
    • Australia
    • Advertising Services
    • Sales and Markeing Director (Acquired Curate Bee Digital and Part of Hive Group Inc)
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2019

      Curate Bee Digital has been acquired by Hive Group Inc. Our digital marketing team add to services like customer support, technical support, sales, lead generation, and back office support -- all delivered to our clients with talent well-known for their exceptional communication skills, culture sensitivity, and personable disposition. Our Operations have a seating capacity of 800, capable of accommodating our clients’ requirements. Our Technology Team runs a secure environment for data and ensures that connections are kept stable to guarantee business continuity. We work with businesses from different industries and have partnered with companies from different regions. Show less

    • Chief Executive Officer and Queen Bee
      • Sep 2012 - Jul 2018

      I realised that there were 3 key problems we all experience:1.We struggle to find the time to consistently maintain our communication to clients and prospects2.We can’t afford a team of strategist, social media co-ordinator, web and graphic designer & copywriter to fully manage our marketing activities.3.We know we need a highly professional and authentic online profile to bring leads to our business.To solve these problems, we designed a program that creates:•A professional presence online we can implement for you and take away the stress•A Return on Investment that ensures our services are an asset and not an expense•Receive regular leads to your business Show less

    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • Contributing Writer
      • May 2016 - Sep 2018

      I am fortunate enough to be included as one of Smallville's amazing contributors. Smallville.com.au is an online resource that is designed for small business owners who think big. The information is real, totally current, extremely practical and relevant to any Small Business anywhere in the world. Check out the site and my articles too. I am fortunate enough to be included as one of Smallville's amazing contributors. Smallville.com.au is an online resource that is designed for small business owners who think big. The information is real, totally current, extremely practical and relevant to any Small Business anywhere in the world. Check out the site and my articles too.

    • Chairperson
      • Dec 2013 - May 2018

      Tiny Wings Australia Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization that is focused on informing parents on innovative therapies and treatments to Australia for children with special needs. Tiny Wings Australia Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization that is focused on informing parents on innovative therapies and treatments to Australia for children with special needs.

    • United States
    • Research
    • Member of Global Summit of Women 2018 Australian Committee (Social Media Planning)
      • Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

      I was part of the committee and drove the social media activities for the Summit. My team at Curate Bee drove the campaign to increase Australian registrations prior to the Summit as well as becoming twitter no. 1 topic during the Summit. I was part of the committee and drove the social media activities for the Summit. My team at Curate Bee drove the campaign to increase Australian registrations prior to the Summit as well as becoming twitter no. 1 topic during the Summit.

    • Australia
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • Advisor - Entrepreneurial Integrated Practice (EIP) Advisory Council
      • Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
    • Australia
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • ASSOB Accredited Sponsor
      • Nov 2010 - Nov 2016
    • Australia
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Council Member of Family Advisory Council
      • Apr 2011 - Aug 2014

      The Family Advisory Council (FAC) is the peak consumer group at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. It is made up of families whose children are current or past patients of the Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW). The FAC provides a family perspective with regards to planning, policy, service development and improvement at CHW. The FAC is the formal mechanism for a partnership between families and staff with a focus on improvement and planning. Through the Family Advisory Council, staff and parents work together to make The Children's Hospital at Westmead a better place for children and their families. Show less

    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director - Finance
      • Mar 2012 - Jun 2014

      The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International) is an influential international network of business and professional women from over 100 countries in 5 continents with Consultative Status at ECOSOC/United Nations. Founded in 1930, BPW International has advocated for workplace equality, the right to vote, equal pay and represents women in the economy and women in leadership, power and decision making roles. BPW International is bringing the voice of women to business by leading the awareness of the Women’s Empowerment Principles: Equality Means Business; Equal Pay Day Campaigns and bringing greater economic benefit to women entrepreneurs through the Global Platform for Action on Sourcing from Women Vendors. No economy can afford to exclude women. We must all find ways to increase women’s participation in the economy and access to markets. By enhancing the efficiency and productivity of women-owned businesses we are supporting greater competitiveness and growth of our economies - community, national and global. Empowering women is an important aspect of next year’s Commission on the Status of Women and BPW International is advocating for the inclusion of strong gender language in the High Level Panel report to the UN Secretary-General. BPW International supports current statements that cover important aspects like health, education, and violence against women. Our statement will also address the economic empowerment of women and ensure its inclusion in the post-2015 Development Goals. Show less

    • Australia
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
    • Director
      • 2004 - Jun 2013
    • Australia
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Joint CEO
      • Mar 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Australia
    • Fundraising
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
      • Apr 2011 - Nov 2011
    • CEO
      • Jul 2008 - Apr 2011
    • Company Secretary & Chief Financial and Operations Officer
      • Jul 2007 - Oct 2010
    • NSW State President and Director
      • Oct 2006 - Jan 2009
    • Senior Finance Manager - Westpac & Woolworths Accounts
      • 2004 - 2006
    • Group Financial Controller
      • 2002 - 2003
    • Commercial Manager
      • 2001 - 2002
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • Corporate Business Manager
      • 2000 - 2001

Education

  • Macquarie Business School
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
    2003 - 2004
  • Monash University
    Masters
    1995 - 1998
  • University of Canberra
    Bachelors
    1991 - 1993

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