David Sproules
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Seasoned Managing Director with strong leadership skills and significant experience in strategic planning, team building, and financial management. Highly skilled at driving growth by leveraging resources, creating partnerships, and aligning operational processes to business objectives. Demonstrated success in developing effective strategies that significantly improve efficiency and bottom-line profit. Known for fostering innovation, managing risk effectively, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Empower Financial Fitness Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss issues and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Monitored financial performance of the organization and initiated corrective actions as needed.
- Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Finance Manager
The Finance Agency
Melbourne, VIC
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed financial plans for clients to meet their short-term and long-term goals.
- Analyzed credit applications to assess creditworthiness of applicants.
- Resolved any customer service issues that arose during transactions or afterwards.
- Assessed client's risk tolerance, needs and objectives before recommending suitable products or services.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes to increase efficiency.
- Provided ongoing support and advice to existing customers regarding their investments.
Relationship Manager/Senior BDM
Foresight Finance Group
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitored changes in the financial markets to ensure timely action when needed.
- Advised clients on best strategies for tax minimization and wealth accumulation.
- Established relationships with various lenders in order to secure competitive rates for clients.
- Assessed client's risk tolerance, needs and objectives before recommending suitable products or services.
- Liaised with other departments within the organization as necessary to facilitate transactions.
Relationship Manager, Business Loan Group
ANZ
Ballarat, VIC
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared reports for senior management outlining the progress of all current loans in the portfolio.
- Reviewed and analyzed client's credit history, income statements, balance sheets and other financial documents.
- Assisted in resolving any customer disputes or complaints related to their loan agreement.
- Participated in monthly meetings with upper management to review overall performance of business loan group.
- Monitored performance of each loan portfolio to ensure timely payments were being made by customers.
- Educated customers on available options when facing difficulty making payments on time.
Senior Branch Manager
Bendigo Bank
Ballarat, VIC
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Conducted regular performance appraisals of staff, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Performed risk management assessments on loan applications in order to minimize losses.
- Recruited qualified candidates for open positions within the branch.
- Provided leadership by setting a positive example for other employees to follow.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while protecting the interests of the bank at all times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered by the bank in order to better serve customers' needs.
- Analyzed financial data in order to identify trends or areas needing improvement.
Business Banking Manager
Bendigo Bank
Ballarat, VIC
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Facilitated communication between clients and other departments as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of customer transactions and account activities.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding their accounts in a timely manner.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activity, making recommendations accordingly.
- Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information or raise capital.
Senior Business Banking Manager
Bank of Melbourne
Geelong, Vic
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Ensured that all sales activities were conducted ethically while adhering to applicable laws and regulations governing business banking services.
- Negotiated terms of contracts with customers to ensure cost-effective solutions for both parties.
- Assisted junior staff members in resolving complex customer queries regarding products or services offered by the bank.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns aimed at increasing sales volume from existing customers as well as attracting new ones.
- Created and maintained relationships with clients, providing them with tailored advice on their business banking needs.
Relationship Manager, Business Loan Group
Bankwest
Ballarat, Vic
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Prepared reports for senior management outlining the progress of all current loans in the portfolio.
- Advised clients on alternative financing solutions when traditional lending was not an option.
- Assisted in resolving any customer disputes or complaints related to their loan agreement.
- Participated in monthly meetings with upper management to review overall performance of business loan group.
- Monitored performance of each loan portfolio to ensure timely payments were being made by customers.
Assistant Relationship Manager
Bankwest
Ballarat, Vic
05.2007 - 10.2010
- Prepared reports detailing account status, trends, performance metrics. to management staff.
- Identified opportunities to improve customer service processes and procedures.
- Assisted Relationship Managers in handling customer inquiries and resolving issues.
- Developed relationships with clients through regular communication via phone, email, or other methods of communication.
- Interfaced with vendors regarding product specifications and pricing details as required by customers' needs.
Business Banking Manager
Westpac
Ballarat, Vic
02.2004 - 05.2007
- Facilitated communication between clients and other departments as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of customer transactions and account activities.
- Analyzed customer creditworthiness in order to determine eligibility for loans.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding their accounts in a timely manner.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activity, making recommendations accordingly.
Education
Complex Agreement Negotiation - Negotiation
Peak Performance
Sydney10-2023
Applied Neuroscience - Neuroscience
Peak Performance
Sydney10-2023
MBA - Business Administration
Federation University
Ballarat, VIC12-2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC11-2001
High School Diploma -
Beaufort Secondary College
Beaufort, VIC11-1995
Skills
- Mentoring and training
- Recruitment Strategies
- Sales Leadership
- Business Development
- Data collection and analysis
- Organizational Development
Affiliations
Ø Founder of Unlock Possibilities Inc (2024 – Current)
Ø Director Ballarat Connected Communities (July 2023 – Current) – Previously a founding Director from 2017 to 2020
Ø Co Founder and CEO of Enhance to Empower Inc (2022 – 2023)
Ø Current Treasurer Ballarat Cricket Umpires Association (2023 – Current)
Ø Coach of the All Abilities North Ballarat MAACA team (2023 - Current)
Ø President Skipton Golf Club – Golf Section (2022 to Current)
Ø Former Treasurer Napoleons-Sebastopol Cricket Club (April 2022 to April 2023)
Ø Former General Member 2 years with Ballarat District Soccer Association (2021 / 2022)
Ø Chair – Ballarat City Football Club Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 www.ballaratycityfc.com.au
Ø Finance Director PCD Australia 2018 – 2019.
Ø President, Vice President and Coach – Ballarat Redan Cricket Club 2011-2017.
Ø Chair – Junior Cricket and on the board of the Ballarat Cricket Association 2011-2015.
Ø President – Golden Key International Honour Society Ballarat 2009-2012.
Ø Treasurer Napoleons-Sebastopol Cricket Club 2001 – 2008
- Secretary Napoleons-Sebastopol Cricket Club 2005 - 2008
Timeline
Managing Director
Empower Financial Fitness Pty Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
The Finance Agency
11.2023 - 07.2024
Relationship Manager/Senior BDM
Foresight Finance Group
08.2022 - 11.2023
Relationship Manager, Business Loan Group
ANZ
11.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Branch Manager
Bendigo Bank
05.2018 - 10.2020
Business Banking Manager
Bendigo Bank
03.2014 - 05.2018
Senior Business Banking Manager
Bank of Melbourne
10.2013 - 02.2014
Relationship Manager, Business Loan Group
Bankwest
10.2010 - 10.2013
Assistant Relationship Manager
Bankwest
05.2007 - 10.2010
Business Banking Manager
Westpac
02.2004 - 05.2007
Complex Agreement Negotiation - Negotiation
Peak Performance
Applied Neuroscience - Neuroscience
Peak Performance
MBA - Business Administration
Federation University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Ballarat
High School Diploma -
Beaufort Secondary College
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