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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsible for backend business functions including finance, legal, sales operations, data analytics, payroll and investor relations for a venture capital-backed marketing technology startup. Key achievements included:• Preparation of investor materials, legal documentation and oversight of due diligence for multiple capital raises, led by two cornerstone venture capital firms.• Preparation of all legal documentation in association with a comprehensive restructure of the company’s ESOP and share register, involving coordination with frntlne’s board and external legal counsel.• Preparation of monthly board materials, including all financial reporting and coordination of department updates, and presentation of the financial report at each monthly board meeting.• Preparation of quarterly investor updates for the company’s shareholders and advisors.• Introduction of several core systems to the company including a Salesforce CRM and legal platform Juro.• Coordinating a tender process for third-party legal counsel, selecting the successful firm and establishing relationships at all levels from Board to operational.• Responsibility for all financial forecasting, coordinating regular sales meetings, formulating pricing strategies and tracking the company’s cash burn, funding runway and future funding requirements.• Working with a third-party accounting firm to close out accounts at month-end, execute payroll, onboard new employees and prepare year-end special purpose accounts and tax returns, including preparing submissions for government research & development grants and rebates.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Transaction workstream management and origination support for a number of buy-side and sell-side roles across a wide variety of industry segments. Key transactions have included:• Advisor to wireless telecommunications provider Maret Group on its acquisition of rural & remote fixed wireless provider MarchNet• Advisor to integrated warehousing & logistics provider Silk Logistics Holdings (ASX:SLH) on its $70 million Initial Public Offering• Advisor to human-centred design and digital transformation consultancy Pragma Partners on its sale to Australian IT managed service provider ASG Group (a subsidiary of Nomura Research Institute)• Advisor to end user computing, data, cloud and cyber security provider oobe on its sale to global IT services & consulting provider Fujitsu

Melbourne, Australia

Advising a range of large private and small ASX-listed clients across retail, transport, agriculture, telecommunications and IT services on mergers, acquisitions and financial restructures. Responsibilities included:• Screening and idea generation for potential buyers or acquisition targets• Preparing pitch documents, information memorandums and internal proposal documents• Financial valuations using a range of methods including discounted cash flow modelling, trading and transaction multiples• Coordination of buy-side and sell-side due diligence processes, including data room and Q&A management• Assistance with legal documentation and transaction completion processes

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for procurement of civil works, logistics and installation services for turnkey power generation, frequency stabilisation and electricity transmission projects. Responsibilities & achievements include:• Working with offshore engineering teams and local experts to assemble technical Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents that comply with Siemens’ technical requirements, local engineering standards and market norms• Arranging and hosting clarification meetings with colleagues & suppliers based in Australia and internationally• Drafting and reviewing subcontracts in conjunction with Siemens Australia’s legal team, ensuring back to back risk coverage with Siemens’ head contract with the asset developer• Supporting senior management, sales and strategy teams with financial modelling and presentations on the Australian energy market and potential go-to-market strategies (joint venture, consortium, EPC)• Establishing & managing Siemens Australia’s financial due diligence process for construction & installation suppliers

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for procurement of portable buildings, logistics and cable for energy transmission projects across Australia. Responsibilities & achievements include:• Assembling RFQ documents, analysing supplier offers and negotiating commercial terms• Conducting supplier visits as part of a continuous supplier development program• Developing market approach strategies based on prevailing economic and market conditions• Conducting supplier visits as part of a continuous supplier development program• Managing tender processes involving multiple internal & external stakeholders• Building and implementing a predictive model for renewable generation (solar farm and wind farm) control rooms, using Microsoft Excel and VBA code along with linear regression analysis

• Founded a company specialising in event management software for major events• Conceptualised & wrote a software program to manage facility inventory, schedule construction works and track financial project outcomes• Negotiated the sale of the program to a project management firm for use on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island• Provided ongoing support, upgrades & training to a number of clients including a major government enterpriseOverlay's software was used to facilitate the project management aspects of the 2015 - 2018 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix as well as the 2014 - 2018 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Melbourne, Australia

Advised clients across the natural resources sector on mergers, acquisitions, divestments and capital restructuring as part of a cross-border team• Produced market and economic updates as well as overviews of target companies and assets• Assisted with deal execution and drafted stock market announcements for client companies• Assisted with deal origination through identification of potential transactions and preparation of pitch materials• Created and maintained financial valuation models in Microsoft Excel incorporating the cash flow statement, balance sheet and profit & loss statement• Valued coal and petroleum assets, both operating and in development, using discounted cash flow, comparable transaction ratios and market trading ratios

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for delivering industry insights and financing solutions to ANZ’s mid market clients. Accountabilities include:• Structuring, modelling and preparing corporate finance analysis for a range of clients across a diverse range of industries • Providing clients with solutions around capital structure and working capital optimisation• Advising on a number of corporate acquisitions including company valuation and funding strategies • Business performance analysis, market risk analysis and peer benchmarking across a variety of sectors

Melbourne, Australia

Worked with the Technology, Media, Entertainment & Telecommunications (TMET) Research & Analysis function within Credit & Capital Management. The Research & Analysis team is responsible for identifying and effectively managing risks inherent in each client's business model, industry and capital and management structure and emerging performance results. Primary responsibilities included: • Preparation of credit memorandums for new proposals, annual and interim reviews on a timely basis and in accordance with underwriting standards and credit policy• Ongoing client risk analysis based upon available client information, discussions and industry trends with an ultimate view to impact on clients’ key credit risks, security and risk grade• Interpretation of financial statements involving multiple balance sheets and complex corporate entities• Liaising with relationship managers and credit on risk and financial performance related matters• Assisting with deal documentation and execution• Ensuring proper implementation of Well Managed portfolio controls• Monitoring of client obligations in line with documentation including timely receipt of client financial information and covenant control

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for all commercial aspects of managing a team of 25 final year engineering students working together to build an open-wheel racing car. Achievements included:• Liaised with senior University of Melbourne staff to secure an additional $25,000 of funding for the team• Implemented a number of marketing initiatives including biweekly open seminars for younger students, alumni garage tours and an evening function for sponsors held at 101 Collins Street.• Negotiated over $3000 of new sponsorship agreements with partners including Boeing, Interlloy, Fetha Custom and PowerPlus Racing Fuels• Managed all phases of implementing a junior engineering program including position advertisements, initial application reviews, interviews and candidate selection. • Managed the application and interview process for the 2016 senior team• Consulted with 2016 team leaders to implement a restructuring of the team for 2016 and beyond

Melbourne

Was part of a highly experienced team offering external advisory services to ANZ clients in the natural resources sector. My achievements included:• Producing financial models, statistical analysis and graphics for presentation to a number of publicly listed companies in the resource sector• Creating a full management buyout strategy for the board of a publicly listed firm including trading and comparable transaction valuations, financial models on a DCF and LBO basis and strategic recommendations for buyout execution• Attending various client meetings and industry networking events

Melbourne, Australia

Was responsible for database management, contract management and CAD drafting as part of the Engineering Project Management team for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. My achievements included:• Working in the offices of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation on secondment• Developing a close working relationship with many key members of the client’s staff and management• Managing the facility ordering database for the event including over 20,000 items of equipment• Training several staff members to use ordering software & rectified general IT issues within the team• Managing the construction of all merchandise facilities as well as managing the contract for the provision and installation of fire equipment and photocopiers for all site facilities.• Assisting with contract procurement and budget forecasting & management for the event

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

• Worked as part of a small team to conduct a full market, competitive and financial analysis of the feasibility of Meinhardt setting up a software company• Delivered a presentation to the board of Meinhardt Thailand that met all key deliverables and ensured that the recommendations would be implemented within the following months• Delivered a full and comprehensive report detailing all key findings, recommendations and limitations.

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Mechanical Engineering

Lse Summer School, Bargaining & Negotiation

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance

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