VENITA KISSELL
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Experienced with supplier negotiation, inventory management, and cost reduction strategies. Utilizes strategic sourcing to enhance procurement efficiency and secure favorable terms. Track record of building strong supplier relationships and ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Thor Air Suspension Pty Ltd
01.2012 - Current
- Account management and financial oversight Payment processing and reconciliation
- Stock procurement and inventory management
- Liaising with manufacturers, and ordering
- Project management for R&D, production upgrades, and product lifecycle improvements
- Strategic marketing and promotional planning Business Activity Statement (BAS) preparation and compliance
- Payroll administration and reporting
- Management of creditors and debtors
- Sales operations and performance tracking
- Stock control and supply chain coordination
- Customer relationship management (B2B and B2C), with a focus on service excellence
- Strong communication and negotiation skills at both operational and executive levels
Director
Boss Air Suspension Pty Ltd
07.2008 - 01.2012
- Account management and financial oversight
- Payment processing and reconciliation
- Stock procurement and inventory management
- Strategic marketing and promotional planning
- Business Activity Statement (BAS) preparation and compliance
- Payroll administration and reporting
- Management of creditors and debtors
- Sales operations and performance tracking
- Stock control and supply chain coordination
- Customer service and relationship management
Assistant Manager
Evergreen Lifestyle - Developer
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Executive Calendar and complex scheduling management
- International and domestic travel coordination
- Meeting planning & logistics with major Stakeholders
- Confidential correspondence and Communication
- Strategic prioritisation and time management
- Event planning & executive offsite coordination
- Discreet in handling sensitive documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Liaison with Architects, Town Planning, and construction on development projects.
- Coordination of Accounts Payable and receivable
- Payroll administration
- Oversee database administration to ensure data integrity and system efficiency
- Coordinate building and construction schedules to meet project timelines
- Manage shopping centre leasing, including tenant relations and contract administration
- Liaise with local councils to facilitate building approvals and lodgement processes
Stock Controller
European Autos
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Oversee stock control and inventory management to ensure accurate tracking, optimal stock levels, and availability
- Coordinate and administer vehicle floor plan payouts for sold units, ensuring compliance with lender requirements
- Manage end-to-end vehicle registration processes to support efficient and timely customer deliveries
- Process and reconcile sales commissions in accordance with dealership policies and performance metrics
- Administer floor plan financing operations, including inventory funding, reconciliation, and adherence to lender agreements
- Liaise with financial institutions to ensure prompt funding, accurate documentation, and effective reporting
- Monitor inventory turnover and floor plan terms to optimize dealership cash flow and minimize carrying costs
Stock Controller/Registrations/Commissions
Mercedes Benz
11.2001 - 09.2003
- Oversee stock control and inventory management to ensure accurate tracking, optimal stock levels, and availability
- Coordinate and administer vehicle floor plan payouts for sold units, ensuring compliance with lender requirements
- Manage end-to-end vehicle registration processes to support efficient and timely customer deliveries
- Process and reconcile sales commissions in accordance with dealership policies and performance metrics
- Administer floor plan financing operations, including inventory funding, reconciliation, and adherence to lender agreements
- Liaise with financial institutions to ensure prompt funding, accurate documentation, and effective reporting
- Monitor inventory turnover and floor plan terms to optimize dealership cash flow and minimize carrying costs
Assistant Manager - Production
Universal Pictures Australia
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Studio operations support and daily administrative coordination
- Calendar management, meeting scheduling, and logistics for executive and team functions
- Cross-departmental coordination with production, marketing, legal, and finance teams
- Document management, data entry, and recordkeeping in line with studio protocols
- Tracking of project timelines, deliverables, and internal deadlines
- Vendor and external partner liaison for production and operational needs
- Onboarding support and coordination of internal processes for new hires or freelance staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and production management tools
- Strong written and verbal communication for internal memos, summaries, and reports
- File distribution and asset tracking across multiple platforms and departments
- Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
- Strong multitasking and prioritization in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Familiarity with entertainment industry operations and studio protocols
- Support for special events, screenings, and executive engagements
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
Universal Pictures
06.1995 - 02.1996
- Executive calendar and diary management with complex scheduling across global time zones
- Coordination of high-level meetings, screenings, and industry events
- Domestic and international travel planning, including detailed itineraries and logistics
- Inbox and communication management, including drafting and responding to sensitive correspondence
- Liaison between the Managing Director and internal departments, talent representatives, studios, and external stakeholders
- Discreet handling of confidential documents, contracts, and executive communications
- Preparation of presentations, briefing documents, and board materials
- Project coordination and support across marketing, distribution, and production functions
- Event planning and on-site support for internal functions and VIP engagements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and entertainment-industry-specific tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism
- Time and priority management in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
- Ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve issues
- Strong understanding of studio operations and the entertainment business landscape
Assistant Manager/Manager
Pizza Hut
02.1986 - 06.1995
- Restaurant operations management and daily store leadership
- Staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management
- Team scheduling, shift planning, and labor cost optimization
- Customer service excellence and conflict resolution
- Inventory control, stock ordering, and waste reduction
- Sales forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
- Cash handling, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting
- Compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations (HACCP knowledge)
- Execution of marketing promotions and upselling strategies
- KPI monitoring and achievement (sales targets, customer satisfaction, labor efficiency)
- Performance improvement planning and team motivation
- Strong knowledge of POS systems and restaurant technology platforms
- Coordination with delivery platforms and order fulfillment systems
- Effective communication with corporate support teams and external vendors
- Crisis management and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
Education
Diploma of IT - Web Development
Coder Academy
03.2025
Bachelors Degree IT - undefined
Bond University
01.1998
Skills
- Procurement management
- Analytical problem-solving
- Proficient in computer applications
- Project oversight
- Bookkeeping expertise in MYOB
- Client account management
- Service excellence
- Payroll administration
- Cost monitoring
- Production management
- Strategic product sourcing
- BAS financial reporting
- Inventory management
- Visual design expertise
- Process optimization
TECH TOOLS
- PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
- PYTHON | JAVASCRIPT | HTML | CSS
- DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
- GITHUB | VISUAL STUDIO CODE | INSOMNIA | POSTMAN
- POSTGRES | NODEJS | REACT | MONGODB | TRELLO | WIREFRAMES
Timeline
Director
Thor Air Suspension Pty Ltd
01.2012 - Current
Director
Boss Air Suspension Pty Ltd
07.2008 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager
Evergreen Lifestyle - Developer
01.2005 - 01.2008
Stock Controller
European Autos
01.2003 - 01.2005
Stock Controller/Registrations/Commissions
Mercedes Benz
11.2001 - 09.2003
Assistant Manager - Production
Universal Pictures Australia
01.1996 - 01.2001
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
Universal Pictures
06.1995 - 02.1996
Assistant Manager/Manager
Pizza Hut
02.1986 - 06.1995
Bachelors Degree IT - undefined
Bond University
Diploma of IT - Web Development
Coder Academy
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