James O'Dwyer

Experience

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  Foot Locker Asia Pacific

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2011

  Having realised an affinity and aptitude for Project Management during my previous tenure at Foot Locker Asia Pacific, I was promoted to Project Manager - a role which I enjoyed greatly and would provide the professional framework for future endeavours. During this role I was required to:- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of Foot Locker new store construction projects, refits of existing stores, relocations, closures and store maintenance issues. - Support Real Estate Director with store selections, financials and presentations on Real Estate deals. - Co-ordinate and assist with the Lease Administration and Negotiation.- Facilitate and prepare maintenance, capital and tenancy budgets. During this role I greatly enjoyed the diversity of B2B relationships I was required to maintain - from shopfitters, real estate agents, suppliers, landlords, stakeholders, and internal Foot Locker staff. I also enjoyed the responsibility of being attached to my project and found it deeply gratifying to follow a task through from creation to completion. Show less As I completed my studies at university I was promoted to Accountant with Foot Locker.The role involved providing professional support to the finance team and broader Foot Locker community by ensuring all responsibilities are processed accurately and efficiently - in accordance with ethical guidelines and Foot Locker Policy and Procedures.I was required to directly manage an Account Payable Clerk and a Finance Officer throughout the duration of my employ. During this role I was also responsible for some key financial restructures - namely:- Improving the efficiency in the rental accounting procedures and payments systems - Auditing, extending and improving Capital Reporting systems.- Managing and negotiating lease obligation/reporting. Show less Having previously worked at a Foot Locker retail store, I was promoted to Finance Officer as I completed my undergraduate studies.My role was, primarily, to assist the Finance Director and Financial Accountant in providing competitive support to the team via presentation of accurate and timely financial information.During this role I was also responsible for creating new cash handling/banking procedures and policies for the Asia Pacific region. I was also responsible for overseeing the implementation and custom design of new POS terminals (both software and hardware). Show less

  • Real Estate Project Manager

    Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Accountant

    Oct 2005 - Aug 2008

  • Finance Officer

    Jun 2004 - Oct 2005
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  Holistic Property Group

  Jan 2011 - now

  Director

  Holistic Property Group assists professional investors and syndicates with a full-service asset management business to help maximise their assets. We're able to work directly with the relevant parties (tenants, tradespeople, financial institutions, councils, and so on) to ensure your investment runs smoothly - so you'll see the financial benefits of your investment without having to worry about the day-to-day minutiae. We boast extensive experience in the industry and are currently responsible for managing $150m+ worth of investments for our clients. Show less