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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Originating and leading Export Finance Australia's transactions in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overall responsibility for Export Finance Australia's direct lending channel and online lending platform for small business customers.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the development and execution of Export Finance Australia's business origination strategy in NSW and the ACT. Working closely with businesses, banks, advisers, and other government and industry contacts, I provided tailored financial solutions to support business growth via exports and/or international expansion across a range of sectors.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Responsibilities:- assisting with managing a portfolio of corporate clients representing a wide range of industries. - asset, liability and revenue growth through new business development activities,- undertaking business, financial and risk analysis in support of credit submissions involving existing and new to bank customers. - Engaging with various product specialists including treasury, trade & cash flow finance, equipment finance, transaction banking and financial markets to identify and fulfill specific client requirements.- liaising with relevant stakeholders including solicitors, valuers, accountants and other internal departments in completing transactions.

Responsibilities:- Assisted new to bank & existing SME clients with all banking requirements including transaction banking, working capital & payment solutions and financial planning. - In collaboration with Branch Manager, successfully developed and executed marketing strategies in order to drive new business development within the local area.- Conducted coaching sessions to assist branch staff identify SME banking needs and increase lead generation. - First point of contact for new and existing personal banking customers on a wide range of banking inquiries, especially in the areas of transaction banking, personal lending, residential lending, wealth management and superannuation.Achievements (St.George Bank): - Winner of APEX (Awarding People for Excellence) – 'Living the Values Award' based on consistent performance, customer feedback and teamwork. - Winner of High Performance Recognition Award at the 'Best of Metro West Awards'.- Received Multiple 'Star Awards' based on positive customer feedback- Hand-picked for the role in Corporate Banking. - Appointed as a committee member of the Account Executive Development Forum.- Successfully re-financed a number SME customers from other banks to St.George Bank by proactively seeking new business opportunities.- Placed No.1 in sales performance within the Metro West region by achieving over 400% on quarterly targets (FY11).- Consistently placed within the top 5 performing specialists within the region over consecutive quarters (FY11).

Hayleys Fabric Plc

Hayleys Fabrics PLC (formerly known as Hayleys MGT Knitting Mills PLC), is the pioneer in textiles manufacturing in Sri Lanka with capability to provide a complete portfolio of end to end solutions from design to manufacturing of fabric made out of natural and synthetic fibers. Hayleys Fabric is an accredited supplier of Marks & Spencer, NEXT, BHS, TESCO, Adams and DecathlonResponsibilities:- Managing a portfolio of local and multinational apparel manufacturers/exporters. - Liaising with prominent retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Next, Victoria's Secret, Nike, Tesco, etc. regarding new product developments, capacity planning, production and approvals. - Managing 3 direct reports (Account Executives)- Developing and implementing appropriate portfolio growth strategies in order to achieve US$10m in sales.- Carrying out new business development activities locally and overseas (UK).- Leading new product development projects including costing in consultation with the retailers, apparel manufacturers and other suppliers.- Coordinating export sales related trade activities. - Assisting with trade marketing activities.- Internal & external customer service management while engaging strategic business partners. Achievements:- Consecutive promotions from Graduate/Executive to Account Manager across three years based on consistent sales performance, account management and positive internal/external customer feedback.- Successfully achieved budgeted annual revenue (of approximately ~$10m) in consecutive years. - Revitalised business relationship with NEXT (leading British retailer) resulting in two fold revenue increase during '2008-2009 period.- Took part in various business development activities locally and overseas resulting in significant revenue growth.- Successfully coordinated a number of new product developments which converted to commercial orders. - Youngest member of the management team at the time.

Global Master Of Business Administration

- 2021 Dean's Merit Award. - 2020 Russell Reynolds Associates Prize

Bsc (Hons), Business Management & Information Systems

Professional Post Graduate Diploma, Marketing