Wendy Leach

Wendy Leach

AR Supervisor/Front Office Supervisor/Groups Co-Ordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Finance Officer-Connections-AEMO

  • Education

    • Whitireia Polytechnic

      1989 - 1989
      Cert IV Hospitality Hospitality Administration/Management

      One year full time student. Covered Front Office, Reservations, House Keeping, Food and Beverage, Accounts, Computer Studies, Self Defence

    • Swinburne University of Technology

      2011 - 2014
      Cert IV in Accounting Accounting and Finance

      Online studies - 11 Units5 - HD 85-100%3 - D 75-84%3 - RPLC

    • Swinburne University of Technology

      2011 - 2015
      Diploma of Accounting Accounting and Finance

      Online studies - 8 units 6 - HD 85-100%2 - D 75-84%

  • Experience

    • InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)

      Jan 1998 - Mar 2006
      AR Supervisor/Front Office Supervisor/Groups Co-Ordinator
    • Cricket Australia

      Nov 2012 - Nov 2012
      Team Liaison Officer, NZ Men's - Secondment

      Managing team logistics for their three weeks tour in Australia. Liaison between Cricket Australia Operation team and NZ Team. Liaison with hotels, airlines, and venues. Assist the team management and players of their off/on field requirements

    • BCCI

      Sept 2013 - Oct 2013
      Hospitality Manager - CLT20 - Secondment

      Managing all areas of the Hospitality area, including overseeing build, guest/staff and players menus, liaison with all stakeholders and vendors.

    • BCCI

      Sept 2014 - Oct 2014
      Hospitality Manager - CLT20 - Secondment

      Managing all areas of the Hospitality area, including overseeing build, guest/staff and players menus, liaison with all stakeholders and vendors.

    • Cricket Australia

      Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

      Use of Arrow / AX Dynamics Accounting SystemsReconciliation of Bank Accounts (Local/International)Preparation of Company BAS returnPreparation of Company VAT returnsDebt Collections (Local/International)Month End Processing and balancing of General Ledger Back-up Accounts Payable (Citrix/Basware,Converga)Preparing documentation of Policies and ProceduresProcessing International Payments/HedgingAdministrator and preparing of Mastercard Statements Reporting Mastercard Compliance and regulationsAdministrator of Commbiz banking SystemAdministrator of all Travel Expenses – Freight, Travel, CabchargeAdministrator of Expense Management Training and implmented EMS - ConcurImplemented Prepaid Cards system Show less

      • Finance Officer

        Dec 2007 - Dec 2016
      • Team Liaison Officer, Indian Women's - Secondment

        Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
    • Cricket Australia

      Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
      Team Liaison Officer, NZ Women's (Contact)

      Managing team logistics for their 10 day tour in Australia. Liaison between Cricket Australia Operation team and NZ Team. Liaison with hotels, airlines, and venues. Assist the team management and players of their off/on field requirements.

    • IMG

      Mar 2017 - May 2017
      Hospitality Manager - Vivo IPL (Contract)

      Liaison with IMG, Franchise, Production. Overseeing the build of the Hospitality areas, kitchens and maintenance work, seating allocations, hostess, and housekeeping. Work with caterers to provide menus for hospitality guests and IPL staff on match day. Ensure OH&S and fire regulations are complied with.Host and ensure everything runs smoothly in the Hospitality areas on match day. Complete all required paperwork within guidelines of IMG.

    • Visit Victoria

      Sept 2017 - Jul 2018
      Office and Facilities Coordinator

      I was responsible but not limited to the daily running of the front of house, meeting rooms, stationery, supplies and all office and facilities requirements. Liaison with facilities building management and contractors for any office maintenance and closing off the fittings defect warranty period. Organising couriers and international freight and liaison with freight forwarding comapnies. Processing purchase orders and invoices and working with Finance to set up an efficient processes . Assisting the CEO Executive Assistant and assisting the Head of Regional Tourism with logistics, meeting rooms and PowerPoint/Word presentation documentation requirementsPreparing the facilities budget for the 2018/19 financial year and reviewing all current contracts and tendering for new contract for facilities and office to ensure cost saving.I'm always looking at creating new office processes and procedure to ensure efficiencies for running Front of House, office and facilities. Show less

    • Whistleblower Productions

      Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
      Onset Location Manager (Contract)

      The Whistleblower was a major Chinese/Australian movie with 42 locations. It was the second largest of it's kind to be filmed in Australia and the largest in Victoria.I was responsible for opening and closing film set locations. Ensuring the crew are abiding to the council permits, and the residential areas are disturbed at a minimum. Completing and following up on any damage and incident reports and organising contractors if required.Building relationships with crew, contractors, home owners and residents was essential. Show less

    • Crawford & Company

      Nov 2018 - Jan 2019
      Accounts Payable Officer (Temp)
    • Armstrong Floorings

      Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
      Finance Officer (Temp)
    • Crawford & Company

      Mar 2019 - Sept 2019
      Accounts Payable Specialist
    • Explorer Early Learning

      Oct 2019 - Feb 2021
      Finance Officer
    • ICC T20 World Cup 2020

      Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
      Team Liaison Officer

      Team logistics and support for the Indian Women Cricket Team during their tour around Australia for the Women's World CupLiaison with ICC local and events teamLiaison with team securuty , hotel's, airports, venues, catering.Daily team itinerary.Support for the Team Manager and their supporting team.

    • Asuria Australia

      Mar 2021 - May 2021
      Accounts Payable Specialist
    • Yarra Trams

      May 2021 - Mar 2023
      Accounts Administrator
    • ICC T20 World Cup Australia

      Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
      Team Liaison Officer
    • Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

      Apr 2023 - now
      Finance Officer - Connections
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Responsible Service of Alcohol

      Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
      Jun 2018
    • Advance Certificate in Xero

      CareerAcademy.com Inc.
      Sept 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • First Aid

      Issued by St John Ambulance on Jun 2003
      St John AmbulanceAssociated with Wendy Leach
    • VIP Hospitality Assistant

      Issued by ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 on Feb 2015
      ICC Cricket World Cup 2015Associated with Wendy Leach
    • Team Manager

      Issued by CA Touch Rugby Team on Jan 2010
      CA Touch Rugby TeamAssociated with Wendy Leach
    • Administrator

      Issued by Cricket Australia Footy Tipping Competition on Mar 2008
      Cricket Australia Footy Tipping CompetitionAssociated with Wendy Leach