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Louise W Swar

Maroubra,NSW

Summary

Dynamic, customer-focused leader with over 15 years of experience driving business growth across diverse sectors, including NDIS, healthcare (Private and NFP), logistics, B2B, and direct-to-consumer markets. Proven track record in business development, driving growth and client satisfaction through solution-based initiatives, person-centred communication, and strategic research and analysis. Demonstrated excellence in business development, leveraging strong solution-based initiatives to achieve significant growth and client satisfaction. Exceptional communicator with expertise in client engagement, delivering compelling presentations, and strengthening relationships with clients, business partners, peers, and senior management. Fluent in French, Arabic, and conversational Spanish. Strategic problem solver adept at resolving complex customer issues, identifying root causes, and implementing quick improvement initiatives. Skilled in multicultural communication, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and customer service excellence. Proficient in team building and management, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

MyCareSpace
Sydney, NSW

Community Engagement & Partnership Manager
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Serve as trusted face of MyCareSpace, acting as primary liaison for external partners and community to reinforce commitment to excellence and collaboration.
  • Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with NDIS service providers, support coordinators, and community organisations to drive engagement, referrals, and improved outcomes.
  • Proactively identify and pursue new partnership opportunities aligned with MyCareSpace's goals to expand service reach and enhance platform visibility.
  • Nurture key account relationships to boost platform engagement, resulting in higher referral rates and increased participant satisfaction.
  • Leverage strong commercial acumen to manage senior stakeholder relationships, ensuring strategic alignment with MyCareSpace's business objectives.
  • Monitor partnership performance using data-driven insights to optimise engagement strategies and improve conversion rates.
  • Conduct regular feedback sessions across both B2B and B2C channels to gauge platform satisfaction, compile insights, and relay key findings to senior management and executive team.
  • Represent MyCareSpace at industry events and national trade exhibitions to showcase platform’s value and forge strategic connections.
  • Plan and execute high-impact events that promote platform and strengthen community ties.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges, refine strategies, and drive marketing initiatives that elevate brand presence.
  • Foster high-trust, high-impact environment by cultivating collaborative partnerships that consistently deliver measurable results for MyCareSpace.
  • Employ innovative strategies to identify opportunities for service enhancement and proactively resolve partnership challenges to ensure seamless collaboration.
  • Conducted regular business reviews with partners to assess progress against goals, adjusting strategies as needed to drive success.
  • Developed trusting relationships with key stakeholders for successful collaboration and long-term partnership growth.
  • Identified new potential partners through market research and competitive analysis, contributing to expansion of company's network within targeted industries.
  • Implemented creative marketing campaigns in collaboration with partners, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer acquisition.

Opal Healthcare
Sydney, NSW

Customer Support Manager - Bankstown Terrace
01.2018 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Business development, and client relationship management of premier luxury Aged care facility
  • Account management end to end- over 300 + key accounts generated, through referral streams- average account in excess of $750K
  • Develop and expand referral network with diverse sectors including, public and private health partners hospitals, social workers, community cultural groups, service providers, discharge planners, health practitioners, government funding organisations.
  • Generate leads from multiple referral streams, identify new business opportunities, conduct sales negotiations, and contract management.
  • Provide expert advice and perform market and competitor analysis, identify gaps, and develop programs to increase sales.
  • Train, manage and collaborate with a team to reach set monthly account KPI
  • Maintain optimum client and referral satisfaction adhering with rigorous Healthcare sector regulatory compliance.
  • Operational support to General Manager, manage key operations departments and teams.
  • Assistant General Manager - Bankstown Terrace
  • Reduced response time to customer inquiries, ensuring timely assistance with their concerns.

Meher International Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW

Operations & Management Advisor
01.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Develop and enhance existing client relationships and strategic alliances through partner referrals.
  • Review existing company compliance strategies against NSW public transport accreditation standards.
  • Structure policies and procedures to meet passenger and employee compliance and safety standards.
  • Responsible for taxi fleet management, insurance services and collision operations.
  • Oversee contract negotiations and taxi license management.
  • Liaise with commercial partners, including government entities /NSW Roads and Maritime Services and transport networks.

Multicultural Aged Care Inc
Sydney, NSW

Business Development & Relationships Manager
01.2015 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Achieved intricate regulatory accreditation (NDIS provider certification) to launch organisation’s disability services program.
  • Redesigned and launched all marketing and sales collateral (web and print) to improve brand awareness and increase sales.
  • Produced client information packs, including client agreements, client information booklets, service guidelines and complaints handling manual.
  • Identified and strategically established partnerships with key allied health service providers to increase client services.
  • Identified and developed relationships with community health networks, and local government councils to promote organisation and increase client referrals.
  • Initiated innovative client programs-through local government grants to promote organisation’s services.
  • Designed and facilitated client engagement focus groups to promote client satisfaction and identify new services.
  • Facilitated and oversaw office relocation to include coordination of key business services.

Legion Cabs
Sydney, NSW

Leasing & Compliance Manager
01.2009 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Managed leasing department consisting of portfolio of over 550 key client accounts.
  • Ensured licensing compliance of taxi operators and drivers per taxi network procedures and transport department guidelines.
  • Managed over 550 accounts for timely account payment/account receivables for license leases, and other related charges (in excess of $2.2 million in accounts receivable).
  • Developed and implemented arrears management policies and procedures in line with Australian commercial debt collection practices reduced arrears by 85% in 3 months.
  • Responsible for marketing and sales of over 20 transactions of taxi license purchase and sales -$8M value.
  • Oversaw $1.2 M insurance department, including insurance policy funding.
  • Worked directly with senior industry stakeholders to streamline and implement compliance policies.
  • Maintained fleet adherence to government and corporate operational standards.
  • Provided efficient resolution to customer issues/concerns through effective management of customer relations department.
  • Responsible for preparation and submission of annual government licensing tenders.
  • Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
  • Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
  • Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
  • Prepared records and data for regular audits.
  • Streamlined compliance processes by implementing efficient monitoring systems and tools.
  • Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.

French Consulate
Los Angeles, CA

Consular Officer
01.2002 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Marketing and Sales consultancy with SME focused on product and service expansion.
  • Assisted in developing marketing and distribution of consumer niche products and services to include B2B and B2C.
  • Assisted with marketing and advertising campaigns including sales data analysis; maintained promotional materials inventory; assisted in national and international, trade shows.

Education

California State University
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration/International Business

University Overview

University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Professional Designation from Marketing

University Overview

Skills

  • Built high-trust partnerships, driving client satisfaction and engagement
  • Led strategic growth initiatives, increasing revenue and brand visibility
  • Managed effective communication, fostering connections across diverse audiences
  • Solved complex challenges, enhancing efficiency and business outcomes
  • Led teams and mentored employees, strengthening collaboration and productivity
  • Ensured regulatory compliance, mitigating risks and maintaining industry standards
  • Negotiated contracts and resolved conflicts, securing beneficial agreements
  • Managed operations and projects, optimizing resources and execution

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Optimized partnership engagement and conversion rates, driving revenue growth
  • Leveraged industry events to enhance brand awareness.
  • Increased engagement and identified new customer segments.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to support business growth.
  • Drove membership growth and added revenue.
  • Led business development and client relationships for a premier luxury aged care facility.
  • Managed 300+ key accounts, generating revenue with an average account value over $750K.
  • Expanded referral network across healthcare sectors, driving engagement and partnerships.
  • Supported General Manager, overseeing key departments to optimize operations.

Certification

Currently undertaking NATTI certification in Arabic and French

Languages

English- Fluent spoken and written.
French – Native spoken and written.
Arabic – Fluent spoken and written.
Spanish – Conversational.

Timeline

Community Engagement & Partnership Manager
MyCareSpace
01.2024 - Current
Customer Support Manager - Bankstown Terrace
Opal Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2024
Operations & Management Advisor
Meher International Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
Business Development & Relationships Manager
Multicultural Aged Care Inc
01.2015 - 01.2017
Leasing & Compliance Manager
Legion Cabs
01.2009 - 01.2015
Consular Officer
French Consulate
01.2002 - 01.2008
California State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration/International Business
University of California Los Angeles
Professional Designation from Marketing
Louise W Swar