Jordan Marks
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background spanning roles in retail management, finance, and groundskeeping. Transitioned back to economics studies at UQ in 2022, seeking further education and more challenging work. Demonstrated adaptability through a 7-week solo backpacking trip across Europe in summer 2024, gaining both personal and educational growth. Set to graduate in November 2024, eager to leverage skills and knowledge to drive positive impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production
Sanitarium Health Foods
01.2021 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of production quality control, providing essential data for ongoing monitoring efforts and future policy development initiatives.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential workplace hazards and or food safety concerns.
- Responsible for quality of produced goods, ensuring production aligns within products acceptable range.
- Deep cleaning of machinery and production floor.
Intern
BDO
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported Private Wealth Advisory (PWA) team through their busy end of year tasks.
- Attended and engaged in PWA yearly meeting, focusing on areas of potential improvement and reflecting on previous years goals.
- Gained invaluable experience from one on one catch ups with different team members.
- Interacted with clients primarily through email regarding ongoing service renewal contracts and portfolio reviews.
- Developed innovative ideas to increase interest in careers in accounting and professional services.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Mortgage Broker
First Choice Finance Group
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted comprehensive financial assessments to determine borrower eligibility for various loan programs, optimising client outcomes.
- Developed strategies and marketing campaigns to retain existing clients and build long-lasting relationships.
- Streamlined application processes for more efficient workflow.
- Attended weekly BNI meetings to create strong network of industry professionals.
- Managed loan pipelines efficiently, promptly addressing any issues or concerns that arose during mortgage processes
- Collaborated with different lenders to find best possible deal for homebuyers.
- Assessed clients' financial data to determine loan suitability.
Education
Bachelor of Economics - International Economics And Finance
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD11.2024
Certificate IV - Finance And Mortgage Broking
Kaplan
Brisbane, QLD11.2019
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Dedicated
- Adaptive
- Critical thinking abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Client service communications and administration
- Technical skills in Microsoft Office XP, Excel, Mac OS, Plan, Adobe, Netwealth RStudio and Stata
References
- Dr. Frederique Bracoud, Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, +61 7 336 56569, f.bracoud@uq.edu.au
- Don Evangelista, Production Manager, Sanitarium Health Foods Company, 0414 487 730, don.evangelista@sanitarium.com.au
Hobbies
- Reading: I'm currently halfway through the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin.
- Camping: My favourite camping spot is located near Girraween National Park.
- New England Patriots: I was fortunate enough to see Tom Brady play against the Cowboys in 2019
Extracurricular Activities
- UQ Run Club
- UQ Economics Society
- UQ Banking Club
Timeline
Intern
BDO
11.2023 - 12.2023
Production
Sanitarium Health Foods
01.2021 - Current
Mortgage Broker
First Choice Finance Group
01.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Economics - International Economics And Finance
The University of Queensland
Certificate IV - Finance And Mortgage Broking
Kaplan
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