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Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Co-Founder of Mexican Cellars, the first company to import and distribute Mexican wine in Australia. Introducing the fantastic Mexican wine produce into the Australian market. You will be surprised with the quality of the wines! In charge of all accounting, administration and finance duties related to the company.

Brisbane

Gadens are an Australian law firm specialising in corporate and commercial law, propertytransactions, debt recovery and banking.As the assistant accountant for Gadens my duties include:● Create and deliver all ad-hoc client and government reports as per legal tenders (monthly, quarterly,yearly)● Assisting the general account in generating financial reports as required● Creating reports for accurate month end billing (centralised to our department) ● Bank reconciliations, accounts receipting● Assist all staff with any enquiry related to bills, time entries, disbursements, amendments, payments,write-offs ● Learn how to code under SQL language for report creation● Run and coordinate National Conflict checks between Brisbane and other Australian States ● Maintenance of Fee Rate Codes, Client registry and Matter status● Submission of bills through different platforms such as Coupa, Brightflag, Legal Tracker (IncludingLEDES format)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

AIM is a Nationally recognised higher education provider - providing practical, valuable learningspecifically designed for working professionals.My duties included: ● Managing all administrative tasks such as invoicing, booking schedules● Creating venue hire packages and pricing options and negotiating with clients● Supervising the operations of events and attending to any incidents or queries● Communicating and enforcing all security regulations and protocols● Managing bookings for events and liaising with the clients to determine requirements

Sydney

Aura Travel is one of the largest and fastest growing Australian owned holiday rental website.My duties included:● Elaborate financial and accounting reports delivered to property owners and company accountant● Assist marketing department with new clients and new listings creation● Assist operations with the implementation of third party software providers for live bookings● In charge of submitting our entry to the NSW Tourism Business Awards (Finalists)● Create and coordinate for all managed properties, the listing and bookings under all platformssuch as Aura Travel, Airbnb, Stayz● Liaise with property owners for any related issues

Sydney, Australia

As a senior member of the catering team, my role was to coordinate resources with reception and event organisers to provide exceptional service in accordance to organisational standards. Always with the highest level of professionalism and being approachable and flexible to people’s requirements. My studies and professional background allowed me to understand the importance of controlling cost within a department. Had to be aware of wage costs, daily running costs, supplier’s rates and always initiate improvements for a more profitable department.

Guadalajara Area, Mexico

Dolce Natura is the leading producer of Gelato for the city area of Guadalajara, supplying most of the high-top-end restaurants in the city. Additionally owns and operates 2 retail outlets.Role and Responsibilities:• Coordinate production (inputs and outputs) to procure on-time deliveries and absolute client satisfaction.• Visit and elaborate proposals for new clients as well as follow-ups with existing ones.• Supervision and control of personal, inventories and equipment of both retail outlets and factory.• Absolute control of bank accounts, cash flow and compilation of documents for outsourced accountants.Key Achievements:• Trial, testing and implementing new recipes to reduce costs without sacrificing quality in order to improve the business financial situation. • Introduction of a new product line (Ice blocks) to increase the product range, clients and revenue.

Guadalajara Area, Mexico

Since the foundation of the company, Studio Urbano became a successful business as a furniture store, decoration and refurbishing studio; made-to-measure, high quality imported products and personalised attention were crucial to enter a well competed industry. Role and Responsibilities:• Set, coordinate and control all administrative tasks of the business, such as: budgets, cash flow, bank accounts and conciliation, financial statements, invoices, payments and taxes. • Monitor and follow-up of outsourced product and services, as well as research and contact of new possible suppliers.• Assist and coordinate client meetings, proposals and deliveries.• Operation of the furniture store on a day to day basis, dealing with clients, suppliers, government bodies, and third parties related.Key Achievements:• Starting and positioning a brand for the products and services offered.• Successful planning and implementation of projects.

Guadalajara Area, Mexico

With offices in Mexico City, Cancun and their headquarters in Guadalajara, Sanchez Alonso & Cia gained a reputation as one of the best tax consulting practices in Mexico. My duties included:● Assess and develop tax strategies for clients● Liaise with Tax authorities on clients’ behalf● Elaborate, revise and submit Income and GST tax returns● Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly client advisory● Yearly analysis of Tax reforms, their legal implications and actions to implement

Mba, Finance And Accounting, Distinction Average

Activities and Societies: Diving Organisation of UTS Golden Key Society

Bachelor Of Accounting, Accounting, Graduated With Honours

Activities and Societies: Organiser and Treasurer for activities run by my student generation .

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