Experience

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  Local telecom and internet ltd

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Company secretary

  Employed 3 YearsLocal Telecom and Internet Ltd was an internet start-up company in Mildura. During my employment I assisted in listing this company on the ASX and was involved in a number of business acquisitions in the internet field. The company has since relocated to Melbourne and is now trading as McArthur Cook – a property management business.Major Accomplishments:• Involved with successfully listing the business on the Australian Stock Exchange.• Handled all due-diligence and business acquisition issues with regards to purchases and evaluation of businesses in Sydney, Launceston and Perth.• Oversaw the integration of all office functions from three sites.• Handled complex reporting requirements, including meeting ASX listing rules. Show less

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  Kverneland group

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Cfo and general manager

  DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER – AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONS – LAST 2 YEARSMANAGER DIRECTOR – MILDURA FACTORY OPERATIONS – LAST 2 YEARSAUSTRALIAN GROUP CONTROLLER – LAST 5 YEARSIT MANAGER – AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONS – LAST 5 YEARSCOMPANY SECRETARY – LAST 5 YEARSThese positions were held for:UR machinery Pty Ltd [Mildura Factory Operations - Vineyard]Gregoire Australia Pty Ltd [Adelaide - Vineyard]Kverneland-Gendore Australia Pty Ltd [Tooradin - Agriculture]Kverneland Group Australia, as these companies are jointly known, are business interests owned by Kverneland ASA, from Norway. Kverneland is the largest agricultural implement manufacturer in the world operating under a number of brands. Their operations have extended to the manufacturing of grape harvesters both in Australia and France.The Australian operations had annual sales of around $45m with a combined staff of 75. Sales were both within Australia and exported to the US, Sth. Africa and Sth. America. Due to a downturn in the Vineyard industry around the world and Agriculture in Europe, Kverneland decided to close its direct sales operations in Australia and use distributors.Page 3Major Accomplishments:• Implementation of new computerised manufacturing system – MRP/ERP systems.• Merging of administration back-offices from all 3 companies and streamlining of accounting operations.• Successfully managed an administration staff of 9 and factory of 45.• Implemented Standard Costing.• Oversaw the final development of a tractor towed grape harvester.• Standardised and computerised corporate reporting systems.• Integrated the computer networks across 3 sites.• Provided training and support on accounting and IT systems.• Headed the factory safety committee, which oversaw OH & S issues.• Supervised the closure of the Adelaide operations and successfully integrated them into the Mildura office.• Reviewed and implemented new accounting system in subsidiary in Fresno, California, USA. Show less

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  Gts freight management

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2015

  Chief financial officer

  Employed 7 yearsGTS Freight Management is a leader in linehaul transport and is located in Mildura. Together with G1 Logistics Pty Ltd (GTS) the business has a turnover approaching $100m, employs 240 people and operates a fleet of 130 Prime Movers and 300 trailers throughout Australia. GTS has a depot in each of the Eastern Australian States with the majority of its customer base being blue chip businesses such as Woolworths, Coles, CUB, Treasury Wines, ACI, Amcor & Chep.Major Accomplishments:• Transferred accounting functions from third party Accounting Firm and established procedures and processes within the organisation.• Created and implemented a sales matrix for budgeting and actual variance analysis which broke down trips by customer by route. This became a tool for sensitivity analysis which not only include sales projections but incorporated costs structures.• Created and implemented budgeting and forecasting processes and models.• Assisted with the restructure of the fleet workshop, including spare parts.• Review of contracts and ongoing ASIC, ATO and Bank reporting requirements.• Special projects included:o Development of a Fleet Operations Planning Programo Development of a complete Issues Reporting Systemo Analysis and feasibility of various business opportunities – both sales and cost reductions.Also looked after 3 Property Portfolio businesses that GTS is involved in. Show less

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  Oedigital

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2020

  Chief financial officer

  Employed 5 yearsoeDigital Pty Ltd & eManaged Pty Ltd are leaders in copier sales/service and IT professional services in Victoria and South Australia. Operated by the Janssen family they also operated a Stationery business in Mildura and Berri called Paperwise. I have known this family for some time and decided to join them when their accounts person left and there was a change in the management structure.Major Accomplishments:• Review of total business structure and decided to close down the stationery business.• Split the business of IT and Copiers into two business units.• Implemented two new accounting systems in the two organisations.• Created a new company called eManaged and commenced implementing a new MSP strategy called TruMethods which will allow this business to provide IT services and infrastructure to customers no currently provided by most IT companies.• Restructured job structures and systems that have led to reduction in staff with greater efficiencies, lowering costs and maintaining revenues. Show less

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  Morris motley

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  Director & chief financial officer

  Morris Motley manufactures and distributes male grooming products through out Australian and Internationally. Products include hair balm, fragrances, shampoos, etc.

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  Cfo centre australia

  Aug 2021 - now

  Cfo consultant

  As part of the largest CFO Group world-wide, we offer part-time CFO's to businesses who are in need of high-level business transitioning and direction, but cannot afford a full-time person.