Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Referees
Affiliations
Timeline
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Joseph Clifton

Norman Gardens,QLD

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Self Employed
Rockhampton, QLD
26/8/98 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of all vendors and their contracts.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and laws governing vendor relationships.
  • Managed day-to-day communications with multiple vendors.
  • Facilitated payment processes for approved invoices from vendors.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Produced sales documents, finalised deals and filed records.
  • Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
  • Stock managment.
  • Analyzed customer needs and preferences to recommend appropriate products.
  • Greeted incoming customers and provided sales and service.

Manager

Bernie's Pie Shoppe
Rockhampton, Qld
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve performance.
  • Provided leadership during times of organisational change.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers regarding delivery dates, payment terms and product specifications.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling employee shifts, preparing payrolls and managing customer complaints.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies, ingredients and equipment used in the production process.
  • Provided detailed product information to customers, including features, prices, and availability.
  • Resolved customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner.

Treasurer (Volunteer)

Table Tennis Queensland
Brisbane, Qld
03.2007 - 03.2021
  • Developed and implemented policies to ensure responsible fiscal management.
  • Monitored and maintained financial records, including budgets, investments, and expenditures.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify potential areas of cost savings.
  • Advised on investment strategies for long-term capital growth.
  • Assisted with the preparation of annual budget reports and forecasts.
  • Reviewed accounts payable and receivable activities to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
  • Managed cash flow forecasting activities in accordance with organizational goals.
  • Coordinated audits and participated in external audit process reviews.
  • Maintained compliance with all applicable federal, state, local regulations regarding finance operations.
  • Created detailed financial statements for board review.
  • Researched and resolved discrepancies related to accounts receivable and payable issues.
  • Conducted risk analysis to identify potential areas of non-compliance or fraud.
  • Investigated variances between actual expenses vs projected budget results.
  • Developed systems for tracking income sources and expenses incurred by the organization.
  • Evaluated financial information to determine present and future financial performance.
  • Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
  • Reviewed and evaluated banking fees, credits and investment options to increase potential returns.
  • Oversaw administrative staff to enforce proper procedures for purchasing and payment.
  • Implemented new procedures to improve internal controls over finances.
  • Prepared monthly reports summarizing organization's financial position.
  • Provided strategic leadership to advise executive team on liquidity needs, investments and capital and debt management.
  • Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
  • Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.

Education

Year 12

Emmaus College
Rockhampton, QLD

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Central Qld University
Rockhampton, QLD

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Revenue Generation
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Regulatory Adherence
  • Investment Guidance
  • Financial Control
  • Bookkeeping
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Customer Engagement
  • Complaint Handling
  • Deal Negotiation
  • Customer Relationship Building

Certification

Qld Working with Children Clearance - Card Number 952935/3 Expiry 15 Mar 2026

Accomplishments

  • International Umpire - Table Tennis since 2001
  • National Referee - Table Tennis since 2013
  • Umpired at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Assistant Umpire Gold Medal Match - Para Women's Singles
  • Life Membership Table Tennis Queensland awarded 2021

Referees

  • Mr Jason Walsh; Table Tennis Queensland CEO - 0405 422 445, jason.walsh@uqconnect.edu.au
  • Mr Mel Slade; President Rockhampton Harness Racing Club - 0418 620 180, mel.slade@hotmail.com
  • Mr Allan Clarke; President Rockhampton Table Tennis Club - 0417 474 898, apclarke123@optusnet.com.au

Affiliations

  • Play Table Tennis 1989 to Current Day

Timeline

Manager

Bernie's Pie Shoppe
09.2020 - 07.2023

Treasurer (Volunteer)

Table Tennis Queensland
03.2007 - 03.2021

Owner

Self Employed
26/8/98 - Current

Year 12

Emmaus College

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Central Qld University

Qld Working with Children Clearance - Card Number 952935/3 Expiry 15 Mar 2026

Joseph Clifton