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Paola Natale

West Lakes,SA

Summary

Throughout my career, I have gained experience in retail, administration, cafes, educational institutions, and food manufacturing.

I successfully established and operated a thriving small confectionery business as a self-employed owner-operator, developing commercially viable products.

I possess a proven track record in financial management from my role at the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, where I ensured high-quality training for thousands. Additionally, I managed the finances of my confectionery business.

I am punctual, reliable, and dedicated to excellence – I take great pride in all my endeavors, both large and small.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed Owner Operator

Self-employed
07.2008 - 12.2022

Running

  • Developed commercially viable products.
  • Met deadlines by prioritising tasks and managing resources.
  • Undertook quality assurance to maintain high standard of product.
  • Implemented cost-cutting measures to reduce production expenses.
  • Developed new product lines, for our market.
  • Manufacturing and packaging process, ensuring products were presented professionally for retail sales success.


Retail

  • Optimised customer experience by providing prompt, friendly service in a busy retail setting.
  • Worked closely with, suppliers and buyers.
  • Created visual merchandising displays that attracted customers.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising responsibilities.

Finance And Administration Manager

EFI Pty and Holmesglen TAFE Joint Venture
01.2006 - 12.2006

The EFI and Holmesglen TAFE Joint Venture was contracted to conduct training of the 15th Asian Games, Doha, 2006, workforce. It included development of all training programmes, production of all training material and conducting the training for 35,000 volunteers, 10,000 organising committee staff and 10,000 contractors.

  • Recording transactions - debits and credits, and preparing financial statements. Reconciling accounts, managing payroll and creating invoices.

  • Managing the IAD training centre during the last three months of the project.

Various Retail and Administration Duties

Various
09.1968 - 12.2006

First employment was at MacDonald's Arkaba (2years), followed by Coles Arkaba and Welland (6 years), Devon Clothing (2 years), Kildare College (2 years)


Education

High School Diploma -

Glenunga High School
Glenunga, SA

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Quality assurance
  • Inventory control
  • Financial management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and coordination
  • Cooking
  • Positive attitude
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Production documentation
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen support
  • Food safety
  • Food preparation
  • Product knowledge
  • POS systems
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Food presentation

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Self Employed Owner Operator

Self-employed
07.2008 - 12.2022

Finance And Administration Manager

EFI Pty and Holmesglen TAFE Joint Venture
01.2006 - 12.2006

High School Diploma -

Glenunga High School

Various Retail and Administration Duties

Various
09.1968 - 12.2006
Paola Natale