NARITA STONE
ARDROSSAN,SA
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record in enhancing operational productivity and efficiency. Expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership drives successful navigation of complex business environments. Known for strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills that foster collaboration and innovation. Aiming to lead organizations toward sustained success by leveraging these core competencies.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Ardrossan Community Hospital Inc
Ardrossan, SA
11.2022 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of financial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to ensure organizational growth and profitability.
- Created financial models to forecast future business performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
- Managed relationships with shareholders, stakeholders, customers, and other key constituents.
- Evaluated current products and services in order to develop strategies for improvement.
- Provided guidance on legal matters related to corporate operations.
- Facilitated communication between board members, executives, staff members, and other stakeholders.
- Represented the company at conferences, trade shows, networking events.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations in order to make personnel decisions.
- Developed creative solutions for complex problems facing the organization.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding safety standards and labor laws.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Fostered a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Promoted company values and ethics, ensuring a positive organizational culture.
Business Manager
Ardrossan Community Hospital Inc
Ardrossan, SA
11.2012 - Current
- Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures for multiple departments.
- Managed a team of staff members, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Organized meetings with stakeholders to discuss objectives, strategies, and timelines for completing tasks.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to generate reports on customer satisfaction levels.
- Provided training sessions for employees on new software systems used in business operations.
- Reviewed existing contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Recommended process improvements that would reduce costs while increasing productivity.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers based on organizational needs.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for review by executive leadership team.
- Implemented safety protocols throughout the workplace to protect employees from harm.
- Interacted with customers and vendors with utmost professionalism to solve various problems.
- Collaborated and built trust within organization and with customers, meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Determined customer needs and calculated payment options based on consultative sales process.
- Provided feedback to improve strategies, programs and initiatives.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Directed customer service policies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coordinated with HR to recruit, train, and retain top talent, ensuring a high-performance team.
- Prepared and presented business reports and presentations to senior management and stakeholders.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, including sales, marketing, and HR.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers, vendors, and partners to optimize costs.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to ensure financial health.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners.
- Ensured compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards across the organization.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
School Services Officer
Department for Education and Child Development
Ardrossan, SA
07.2008 - 11.2012
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in my care.
- Developed and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of children.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Read stories to children and taught them basic skills such as counting, ABCs, and colors.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, crafts, music, and outdoor play.
- Maintained a safe environment for children by following health standards.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing ongoing communication regarding their child's progress.
- Provided individual attention to each child while encouraging self-confidence through positive reinforcement.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization among peers.
- Followed strict confidentiality policies when discussing sensitive information about families.
- Documented observations of each child's behavior throughout the day.
- Reported any concerning behaviors or issues to supervisors immediately.
- Demonstrated patience and understanding when working with young children.
- Administered first aid when necessary or requested by parents and guardians.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious snacks for the children.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to childcare facilities.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
Self Employed Cleaner
Self
Ardrossan, SA
01.2002 - 06.2008
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Washed windows both inside and outside of the facility.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Swept sidewalks and driveways of debris.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing job duties.
Bank Officer
Commonwealth Bank
Moree, NSW
06.1988 - 07.2002
- Provided support for loan applications and processed mortgage paperwork.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved account issues.
- Conducted financial analysis of clients' accounts and portfolios.
- Analyzed credit reports and evaluated loan applications.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to resolve customer disputes.
- Assessed customers' financial needs and recommended appropriate solutions.
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments, checks.
- Ensured accurate data entry into the banks' computer system.
- Opened new checking, savings and lines of credit for customer accounts.
- Adhered to bank and legal guidelines for reporting, loan approvals, and money handling.
- Analyzed financial statements to assess creditworthiness of commercial and individual clients.
Education
Certificate lV in Accounting -
Department For Education And Child Development
Adelaide, SA08-2013
Certificate lV in Government (SSS) Working in Finance -
Department For Education And Child Development
Adelaide06-2012
Certificate lll in Children's Services -
Tafe SA
Adelaide, SA10-2010
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Board governance
- Profit & loss
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Financial oversight
- Risk assessments
- Regulatory compliance
- Human resources management
- Contract management
- Executive leadership
- Budgeting and cost control
- Risk management
- Operating budgets
- Public relations
- Financial administration
- Business administration
- Administrative leadership
- Business management
- Financial leadership
- Organizational management
- Financial management
- Operational efficiency
- Business planning
- Account management
Affiliations
- Managing State Hockey Teams
- Treasurer local sporting team
- Book keeping for local sporting teams
Certification
- Basic Life Support 14/8/2023
- National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) 26/11/2024
- Provide First Aid & CPR 4/5/2024
- Consumer Dignity and Choice 23/1/24
- Cultural Diversity 23/1/24
- Food Handling Fundamentals 23/1/24
- Open Disclosure 17/3/24
- Serious Incident Response Scheme 13/1/24
- Restrictive Practices 25/11/24
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Ardrossan Community Hospital Inc
11.2022 - Current
Business Manager
Ardrossan Community Hospital Inc
11.2012 - Current
School Services Officer
Department for Education and Child Development
07.2008 - 11.2012
Self Employed Cleaner
Self
01.2002 - 06.2008
Bank Officer
Commonwealth Bank
06.1988 - 07.2002
Certificate lV in Accounting -
Department For Education And Child Development
Certificate lV in Government (SSS) Working in Finance -
Department For Education And Child Development
Certificate lll in Children's Services -
Tafe SA
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