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Rodney Somes

Gwelup,WA

Summary

Professional, positive, client-focused relationship manager. Strong work ethic, adaptable to all situations, with exceptional interpersonal skills. A team player that enables knowledge sharing and participation.

In-depth industry knowledge, supporting internal stakeholders, external clients, and industry participants regarding all registry services.

Regularly managing important and mature business contracts, while comfortable in accepting the 'challenging' client base.

Strong communication skills that enable customer growth, satisfaction, and profitability. Experienced in fostering business networks and partnerships both internally and externally.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Relationship Manager

Computershare Limited
Perth
02.2006 - Current

Management of a portfolio of clients servicing their registry needs.

  • Primary relationship within clients are Company Secretary and senior executives.
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities within the existing client portfolio.
  • Cross-sell and up-sell of intercompany services.
  • Manage client contract status, profitability and initiate service/transaction proposals.
  • Developed targeted strategies to attract new customers and enhance the retention of existing business.
  • Conducted regular client account reviews and client satisfaction engagement.
  • Monthly client invoicing and financial accountability.
  • Demonstrate and lead training sessions for both clients and internal teams.
  • Participate in networking events and industry conferences to broaden your client base and industry contacts.

Sales Manager (commenced as Account Manager)

Reuters Australia (Previously Moneyline Telerate)
Perth & Melbourne
02.1996 - 01.2006
  • Account management across multiple clients.
  • Sales, proposals, and customer relationships.
  • Major client management.
  • Customer training.
  • Corporate sales specialist.
  • Sales reporting and budgeting.
  • Client contractual management.

Accountant

Hopkins-Allan Group
Perth
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Payroll
  • Finance and bank reconciliations.
  • Accounts Payable.
  • Cash Flow Statements
  • Statutory and legal documentation.

Chartered Accountant

RR Somes (Principal)
Perth
07.1995 - 02.1996
  • Client taxation and accounting preparation
  • Financial accounts for Individuals, Trusts and Companies

Accountant

Bizzaca and Co. Chartered Accountants
Perth
01.1992 - 07.1993
  • Client taxation and statutory reporting

Trainee Accountant

Ernst and Young
Perth
07.1987 - 12.1991
  • Audit and Accounting services.
  • Preparation of financial statements and client liaisons.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance -

Governance Institute of Australia
Perth
11-2015

Professional Year Program -

Chartered Accountants Australia & NZ
Perth
08-1993

Bachelor of Business -

Edith Cowan University
Perth
11-1990

High School Diploma -

Scotch College
Swanbourne

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Client relationship management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Strong communication
  • Presentations (internal and external)
  • Client rapport
  • Business development
  • Product training
  • Time management
  • Technical specialist in associated fields
  • Account management
  • Product expertise
  • CRM management
  • Microsoft products

Affiliations

  • Member of Kings Park Tennis Club. Competitive Tennis (pennants)
  • Other interests are squash, pickleball, AFL, travel, furniture renovation and family

Professional Memberships

  • Associate member of the Governance Institute of Australia, May 2016 to present
  • Associate member of Chartered Accountants of Australia/NZ, Nov 1993 to present

Timeline

Accountant

Hopkins-Allan Group
06.2023 - 07.2025

Senior Relationship Manager

Computershare Limited
02.2006 - Current

Sales Manager (commenced as Account Manager)

Reuters Australia (Previously Moneyline Telerate)
02.1996 - 01.2006

Chartered Accountant

RR Somes (Principal)
07.1995 - 02.1996

Accountant

Bizzaca and Co. Chartered Accountants
01.1992 - 07.1993

Trainee Accountant

Ernst and Young
07.1987 - 12.1991

Post Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance -

Governance Institute of Australia

Professional Year Program -

Chartered Accountants Australia & NZ

Bachelor of Business -

Edith Cowan University

High School Diploma -

Scotch College
Rodney Somes