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General Manager/ Managing DirectorFinancial ManagerServed ArticlesWork Type
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Open to relocation: Yes
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Richard Barlow
Riverside,TAS
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Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/ Managing Director
John Sparkes 2000 Ltd
01.2011 - Current
- Full operational and financial management of a 3PL warehouse, logistics and MPI approved transitional facility. We have a fully racked warehouse holding more than 10 000 pallet spaces of inventory which we store, manage and distribute throughout New Zealand for all our clients.
Financial Manager
Club Leisure Group
04.1997 - 04.2010
- Points Club Development, Administration and Management
- Extensive dealings with club members and customer service
- Financial management – specifically in difficult situations, to resolve conflicts and discuss strategies to improve performance and profitability
- Managing all aspects of franchise vehicles, including purchasing, finance, maintenance and disposals
Accountant
H. Lewis Trafalgar
07.1993 - 03.1997
Accountant
British Industrial Plastics
01.1991 - 01.1993
Served Articles
KPMG
01.1985 - 01.1990
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting And Auditing
UNISA
South Africa02-1991
Skills
- Team and warehouse management
- Compliance and risk management in different sectors
- Comprehensive understanding of vehicles
- Written and oral communication, negotiation skills
- Proficiency in analytics
- Data driven decision making
- Commitment to continued upskilling in required fields
- Networking skills and sales knowhow
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment
- Honest and reliable
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong positive attitude
- Self-motivated, work with no supervision needed
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management and decision-making skills
- Operations management
- Efficient multi-tasker
Timeline
General Manager/ Managing Director
John Sparkes 2000 Ltd
01.2011 - Current
Financial Manager
Club Leisure Group
04.1997 - 04.2010
Accountant
H. Lewis Trafalgar
07.1993 - 03.1997
Accountant
British Industrial Plastics
01.1991 - 01.1993
Served Articles
KPMG
01.1985 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting And Auditing
UNISA