Experience

Performance Business Sales

• Australia
• Real Estate Agents and Brokers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Broker , South West Business Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Tanya Bidwell has 28 years Business Management experience after starting her first business at only 20 years old. Her entrepreneurial skills saw her later grow a small food manufacturing business to a major supplier to airlines, food chains, supermarkets and hundreds of outlets across Western Australia in its prime employing over 30 staff. Her business accolades include: Young Australian Of the Year WA in Career Achievement Category ,1998 Young Australian Of the Year National Finalist ,1998 Business News Inaugural 40under40 Business Awards- One of 40, 2002 After moving to the South West and starting a family she then went on to build successful clothing retail business. Here gaining experience in manufacturing own labels before turning her career focus to her long-time passion for numbers. Her time in the banking sector, business consulting and bookkeeping led to experiencing a varied array of clients and business genres. With tertiary qualifications in Bookkeeping and Financial Services coupled with her Business Management Experience as a previous business owner, exceptional analytical skills, and love of customer service Tanya makes a genuine connection with people ensuring a win-win whether your buying or selling a business.



Margaret River Hospitality Group

• Bookkeeping and Administration

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Casual position assisting the crew behind The White Elephant Cafe, Morries Anytime, The Common Bistro , Barefoot Beach Weddings and soon to be new venue in Dunsborough with Bookkeeping , Financials and Administration. Casual position assisting the crew behind The White Elephant Cafe, Morries Anytime, The Common Bistro , Barefoot Beach Weddings and soon to be new venue in Dunsborough with Bookkeeping , Financials and Administration.



Abhi's Bread

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

  Developing and implementing strategies to assist stream line wholesale bakery including renovation of retail store and re-brand. Developing and implementing strategies to assist stream line wholesale bakery including renovation of retail store and re-brand.



Commonwealth Bank

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Specialist

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

  Sales orientated role establishing customers’ needs and aligning with banking and financial products provided by CBA. Sales orientated role establishing customers’ needs and aligning with banking and financial products provided by CBA.



Cake Box

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 2011

  Cakebox is one of W.A.s leading cake wholesale and manufacturing businesses. The business grew from 1 staff member to over 30 in the late 1990s. Returned to the helm in 2010 after a 7 year absence, to re- establish good will and pursue sale of business. This was achieved in November 2011. Cakebox is one of W.A.s leading cake wholesale and manufacturing businesses. The business grew from 1 staff member to over 30 in the late 1990s. Returned to the helm in 2010 after a 7 year absence, to re- establish good will and pursue sale of business. This was achieved in November 2011.



Rollin Trading Co

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2010

  Whilst taking a 7 year break from Cakebox, a moved to the country , and established a clothing, accessories and gift store in Bridgetown W.A The store was the epitome of all things cool from the city, with a focus on youth culture. The store for 2 years also contained a half pipe skate ramp. Whilst taking a 7 year break from Cakebox, a moved to the country , and established a clothing, accessories and gift store in Bridgetown W.A The store was the epitome of all things cool from the city, with a focus on youth culture. The store for 2 years also contained a half pipe skate ramp.



Various

• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chef and Pastry Chef

  • Oct 1984 - Jan 1994

  A career of over 10 years as a qualified chef, working with many notable industry professionals. Starting 1st business at the age of 20 gave me the first taste of business. A career of over 10 years as a qualified chef, working with many notable industry professionals. Starting 1st business at the age of 20 gave me the first taste of business.