The Finance & Treasury Association (FTA) is a professional association for executives working across all aspects of treasury and financial risk management. The FTA provides training and skills development and access to current information, facilitates networking and builds a community in this specialised area of business.

Economic Development Australia is the national professional body for economic development practitioners. Practitioners are employed in local government, regional development agencies, State Government economic development departments, private sector consultants and companies involved in economic development. Membership of EDA is open to all with a professional interest or involvement in economic development. EDA’s purpose is to promote sustainable economic development in all levels of… Show more Economic Development Australia is the national professional body for economic development practitioners. Practitioners are employed in local government, regional development agencies, State Government economic development departments, private sector consultants and companies involved in economic development. Membership of EDA is open to all with a professional interest or involvement in economic development. EDA’s purpose is to promote sustainable economic development in all levels of government across Australia. State Practitioner networks established in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Territories.EDA is committed to supporting economic development practitioners to increase the social, economic and environmental prosperity of Australian Communities.Personal Achievement:Canvassed local government for prospective members and grew the membership from a local association (EDAV) to a national organisation with SPNS within 1 year Show less

As the EDA Secretariat I was required to:Identify prospective members, manage membership enquires and applications, ensure financial records are maintained in good order for internal purposes and for forwarding to Economic Development Australia (EDA). Maintain and enter information into the EDA's interactive database all prospects and member details - I was responsible for the growth of EDA's membership - 83 Members in January 2007 to 400 Members in November 2007. CoOrdinating of… Show more As the EDA Secretariat I was required to:Identify prospective members, manage membership enquires and applications, ensure financial records are maintained in good order for internal purposes and for forwarding to Economic Development Australia (EDA). Maintain and enter information into the EDA's interactive database all prospects and member details - I was responsible for the growth of EDA's membership - 83 Members in January 2007 to 400 Members in November 2007. CoOrdinating of all local Chapter events for the EDA - including Member and non-Member broadcasts, liaison with State Secretaries weekly updates (Excel)As Administration Manager for Hallmark Editions/Commstrat- assisting in the development of Hallmark's subscriber database- regular maintenance of Saleslogix database and assisting the Subscriptions Manager with invoicing (MYOB), data input of electronic and hard copy magazine subscriptions- reception and conference administration support, including mail outs and promotional material Show less

Maintained chronological and coded filing system for over 6000 clients. Set up over 350 lineal metres of compactus storage and associated filesPurchasing and requisition orders for all stationery, food and beverages for over 120 employees, including negotiation of bulk discounts for stationery and alocohol with suppliersFront of house reception duties, including NEC computerised switchboard for 2 companiesRecord management of all archival material/accounting files into database… Show more Maintained chronological and coded filing system for over 6000 clients. Set up over 350 lineal metres of compactus storage and associated filesPurchasing and requisition orders for all stationery, food and beverages for over 120 employees, including negotiation of bulk discounts for stationery and alocohol with suppliersFront of house reception duties, including NEC computerised switchboard for 2 companiesRecord management of all archival material/accounting files into database along with packing, recording and coding of all files to offsite archives, also retrieval from siteFood preparation for the employee staff room on a daily basis. Trained as Barista Show less

Compilation of advertising material, weekly roster sheets, full back up and support to all sales staff in call centreSupervision of all telesales ad takersCompilation of features copyLiaison with major advertising Agencies, private party advertisers and accounts/production departmentsAccount reconciliations, debit and credit adjustmentContract preparation for Agencies and private party advertisersMonthly financial activity report to CPS Systems supervisor as contribution… Show more Compilation of advertising material, weekly roster sheets, full back up and support to all sales staff in call centreSupervision of all telesales ad takersCompilation of features copyLiaison with major advertising Agencies, private party advertisers and accounts/production departmentsAccount reconciliations, debit and credit adjustmentContract preparation for Agencies and private party advertisersMonthly financial activity report to CPS Systems supervisor as contribution to Board Report Show less