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Laura Equizi

Windsor Gardens,SA

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with over 11 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Dedicated in professional environments with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organised practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Member Sales & Service Consultant

People's Choice
05.2023 - Current

- Assisting members with information regarding our products and services.

- Assist members with their existing home loan and personal loan enquiries.

- Identify opportunities to assist the member with any home loans, personal loans, financial planning and insurance. Refer members to home loan and personal loan specialists and financial planners

- Provide members with Insurance quotes and take them to policy.

- Assist members with any digital solutions.

- Prioritising and completing tasks with efficiency and accuracy.

- Meet KPI's and targets set out by management.

- Complete training modules to their due date.


Bookkeeper

Self-employed
03.2005 - Current
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Organised and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.
  • Diminished financial discrepancies and managed monetary transactions.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by filing taxes on time and promptly resolving issues.
  • Identified accounting errors by developing cross-referencing databases.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Created plans to remedy financial discrepancies and reconcile issues with records.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organising and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Verified accurate recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies.

General Manager

Self-employed
05.2015 - 05.2023
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Launched new, robust point of sale and accounting software system, resulting in improved operational insight and planning.
  • Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Boosted productivity by consolidating material planning, data collecting, payroll and accounting programs into one main system.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers within Australia and overseas.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Scheduling shipping and orders on a large scale for overseas distributors.
  • Co-Ordinate suppliers and third party contractors to meet deadlines.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organisation.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Business Manager

Inspirations Magazine
10.2014 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw product delivery and shipping operations to reduce shipment turnaround times and streamline warehouse workflows.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorisation for services.
  • Coordinated team schedules to keep shifts properly staffed during busy periods.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.

Business Manager

Country Bumpkin
10.2010 - 01.2014

Education

Mary MacKillop College
Kensington, SA

Certificate - Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping

Tafe SA
Modbury, SA

Diploma Of Counselling - Mental Health Counseling

Australian Institute Of Professional Counselling
Currently Studying

Skills

  • Client Account Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Business Development
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Accounts Payable
  • Scheduling
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Development
  • Customer Service
  • Accounting Systems

References

Fiona Fagan - 0411 138 248

Managing Director - Country Bumpkin


Sue Forrest - 0414 372 712

Operations Manager - Inspirations Magazine

Certification

Working With Children Certificate

White Card

National Police Clearance

Timeline

Member Sales & Service Consultant

People's Choice
05.2023 - Current

General Manager

Self-employed
05.2015 - 05.2023

Business Manager

Inspirations Magazine
10.2014 - 02.2016

Business Manager

Country Bumpkin
10.2010 - 01.2014

Bookkeeper

Self-employed
03.2005 - Current

Mary MacKillop College

Certificate - Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping

Tafe SA

Diploma Of Counselling - Mental Health Counseling

Australian Institute Of Professional Counselling

Working With Children Certificate

White Card

National Police Clearance

Laura Equizi