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Erin Macdonald is listed as Expert in the Business of Hospitality at Runners with Beards, based in Auckland, New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Erin Macdonald.
Erin Macdonald previously worked as Co-Founder at Runners With Beards and Church Administrator & Finance at Central Auckland Church Of Christ. Erin Macdonald holds Diploma In Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management from Auckland University Of Technology.
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I understand the hospitality industry and the interrelationships between business functions that make a hospitality organisation work. While it may sometimes seem like they are speaking different languages, teams like operations and finance both want the same thing - a profitable organisation that sustainably delivers great experiences for customers.But sometimes they need a little help to get there. That’s where I come in.The ways I contribute to hospitality organisations vary.Sometimes it’s implementing a better rostering system. Sometimes it's working with the chef on food costs. Sometimes it’s retraining service delivery staff to see upsell opportunities. Sometimes it’s developing new budgeting systems for head office. And sometimes it’s working out that making one simple change can increase head spend by 10% per visit.All of this is built from my combined experience in operations, back office finance, and customer facing service delivery. My educational foundation started with a Diploma in Hospitality Management and a Bachelor in Business majoring in Accounting. Over my career I’ve lead teams in the finance function of International 5 star hotels, implemented multiple franchise businesses, managed large scale hospitality industry events, and worked hands on in customer facing roles managing front desks, restaurants and bars. I’ve launched hotels, set up restaurants and independently consulted to small businesses looking to be successful.I’d love to talk to you about your organisation and how I could help.
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Auckland, New Zealand
Together with my husband, we co-founded Runners with Beards as a community focused enterprise to help people discover more about themselves and the people and places around them.We will provide support to events and participants, building a community and making people feel welcomed and valued.My day to day role is operational support and finance.
Auckland, New Zealand
A hybrid role that ramped up and down around other commitments. Starting as simple book keeping, I evolved this role to include a wider scoping of financial planning, HR consultation, compliance, payroll and general accounting.Key Tasks:- Payroll – 6 staff- Oversight of budget creation- Day-to-day accounts management via Xero- Staff Expenses management- Tax and Charities Commission Reporting- Compliance and human resources advice- General administrator support
Coming back into the workforce from a career break raising two children, I took a manual job that had to be supported monthly by an external accountant (including payroll) and put new systems in place to streamline accounts processing and bringing payroll in-house.Key Tasks:- Conversion of accounts from MYOB (desktop version) to Xero, e-invoicing and cloud-based payroll- Added forex to accounts- General accounting to GL (bank reconciliation, AP, AR, fixed assets)- IRD filings (payroll, GST, FBT)- Was support for new print catalogue, website and CRM (Salesforce)- Groundwork on stock costing and management program- Updated all H&S reporting for factory and on-site work (Prequal, SiteSafe)
Helensville, Auckland, New Zealand
Worked with a new franchise owner, with no previous hospitality experience, to establish a Pita Pit outlet and then expand to a second outlet. Key Tasks:- Integration of POS with Xero accounts system- Created HR on-boarding documents including employment contracts and training manuals- Negotiated and established all supplier accounts- Setting up systems and processes for FOH, Banking, AP, Payroll, supporting where required- Monthly reporting to the Master Franchisor & financial reporting to owners.- Training of new management
London, England, United Kingdom
Helped manage the hotel through a major staged refurbishment project and then to reopening post completion.Key Tasks:- Institution of a TQM for the finance department- Ensuring the new systems gave the finance department the appropriate information for reporting and effective decision making- Supervision of accounts payable, income auditor, and cashier roles.- Problem solving- Month end processing – accruals, anomaly checking, stocktaking.- Supporting the assistant accountant
London, England, United Kingdom
Brought in to clean up the AR ledger and bring to current, after previous team overextended credit and debtor days. Also began the transition to temporary closure for hotel refurbishment.Key Tasks:- Reviewed AR Ledger and detected additional bad debts- Resolved outstanding debts to significantly reduce debtor days- Identification, investigation and resolution of anomaly- Established better controls to prevent future anomalies
Auckland, New Zealand
Employed during the pre-opening stages of the Hilton Hotel and helped set up the systems and processes for opening, reporting directly to the financial controller. Involved with many of the operational account activities within the hotel and developed the reputation for being the key contact for internal account matters.Key tasks:- Accounts Receivable/Credit Control- Payroll Supervision- Sales and Payroll related tax returns- Supervision of accounts payable clerk and general cashier- First point of contact for day-to-day accounts queries for other hotel departments- Month-end processing
Auckland, New Zealand
As office manager for the Restaurant Association of New Zealand (RANZ), I was the primary point of contact for the various services offered to hospitality organisations. The role developed from a primarily accounts and reception focus to an all-encompassing office administration role including IT management and employment law. Key Tasks:- Day-to-Day Accounts (invoicing, accounts receivable/payable, daily banking)- Monthly Balancing- Goods & Services Tax (GST)- Payroll tax (PAYE)- Database Management- Event Administrator & Management, including the annual NZ Culinary Fare- Employment Law Advisor- Web Site Administration- Reception and General Office Administration
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Erin Macdonald works for Runners with Beards.
Erin Macdonald is listed as Expert in the Business of Hospitality at Runners with Beards.
Erin Macdonald is based in Auckland, New Zealand while working with Runners with Beards.
Erin Macdonald has worked for Runners With Beards, Central Auckland Church Of Christ, Playco Equipment Ltd, Pita Pit, and Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts.
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Erin Macdonald holds Diploma In Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management from Auckland University Of Technology.
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