Elijah Rayner Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As an Account Representative I help small businesses and startups in British Columbia manage their IT so that they can focus on what matters most to them.

During my time in the Nestle Graduate Program, I held 3 roles:Treasury Analyst - During my 6-month rotation in the risk team I took on the responsibility of the Treasury Analyst while the company searched to fill the full-time role. The main task of this role was to investigate any discrepancies between the forecasted and actual foreign currency payments of each business unit within the company (eg. Confectionary, Nutrition, Coffee etc.). Where there was a significant difference I would… Show more During my time in the Nestle Graduate Program, I held 3 roles:Treasury Analyst - During my 6-month rotation in the risk team I took on the responsibility of the Treasury Analyst while the company searched to fill the full-time role. The main task of this role was to investigate any discrepancies between the forecasted and actual foreign currency payments of each business unit within the company (eg. Confectionary, Nutrition, Coffee etc.). Where there was a significant difference I would work with the team to find the cause of the forecast inaccuracy and fix it moving forward. In this role, I found multiple issues with the forecast process which, when fixed, significantly reduced the currency volatility exposure for Nestle.Business Planning Team - During my 6-month rotation in this team my main duty was to ensure the accurate and timely distribution of the daily sales report. This report contained important information about the business operations which was crucial to have available first thing in the morning. Although a large part of the report was automated, I was required to understand the many variables that went into it, work with each business unit, and catch any inaccuracies in the report before it was made available. My other responsibility in the business planning team was to assist in the creation of the quarterly Profit and Loss forecast. This process is very large and time-consuming. Although my role was minor in the large scheme of things, it provided the costing team valuable assistance and gave me a greater understanding of the P/L statement. Sales Operations Executive - During my short time in this role I worked with the Coffee and Dairy team to understand their process for forecasting future sales and top-line expenses. My other main role was the creation of a new daily sales report. This new report consolidated important sales updates in one place for the Coffee and Dairy Team. Show less

As a Climb Leader, I had the opportunity to lead groups of up to 14 people around the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The role allowed me to build relationships with people from all over the world while showcasing Sydney and one of Australia's most iconic structures.

I first joined the company as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). As a DSP I would develop meaningful relationships with people with a disability to help them perform daily tasks and achieve personalised goals. I worked with people who have high needs and challenging behaviours. I was then promoted to the Shared Living Team Leader for 2 houses in which 8 people with a disability permanently resided. Stepping into this role meant that all facets of their lives became my responsibility. I was… Show more I first joined the company as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). As a DSP I would develop meaningful relationships with people with a disability to help them perform daily tasks and achieve personalised goals. I worked with people who have high needs and challenging behaviours. I was then promoted to the Shared Living Team Leader for 2 houses in which 8 people with a disability permanently resided. Stepping into this role meant that all facets of their lives became my responsibility. I was responsible for staff rostering, recruitment, training, medical appointments, negotiating and implementing NDIS plans, house maintenance and much more. I also had to be ready for calls at any hour of the day to deal with incidents ranging from staff calling in sick to client hospitalisations. By successfully managing my team of over 20 DSP’s we were able to keep on top of these basic requirements while also ensuring that our clients got to do the things that mattered the most to them; regularly attending their favourite activities, eating their favourite homecooked meals, visiting their families and going on holiday. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Working at Australia's largest accounting firm allowed me to practically apply the theory I studied at university. This opportunity deepened my understanding whilst also giving me the opportunity to work with and learn from professionals in the industry.

The aim of Macquarie's refugee mentoring program is to help high school students with refugee backgrounds by pairing them with university mentors in order to help the students overcome some of the barriers they face when striving for higher education. As a mentor, I was involved in creating personalised goals and progression plans to breakdown the various pathways that the students can take if they decide they want to attend university. As the mentor liaison I was also responsible for… Show more The aim of Macquarie's refugee mentoring program is to help high school students with refugee backgrounds by pairing them with university mentors in order to help the students overcome some of the barriers they face when striving for higher education. As a mentor, I was involved in creating personalised goals and progression plans to breakdown the various pathways that the students can take if they decide they want to attend university. As the mentor liaison I was also responsible for ensuring the university mentors in my team were prepared every week so that each session ran smoothly. Show less

Bachelor Of Business Leadership And Commerce, Majoring In Accounting And Finance

I studied a Bachelor of Business Leadership and Commerce. This degree followed the same structure as a commerce degree however it also.

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2014 College Vice Captain