Danica Henley
Henderson Valley,New Zealand
Summary
Quality-driven product manager with several-year background carrying products from conception to production. Excellent technical knowledge and presentation skills. Firm grasp of product composition, structure and applications.
Innovative Product Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in product lifecycle management, market analysis, and agile project methodologies. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to drive projects to successful completion. Committed to leveraging these abilities to contribute significantly to any team's success. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement / Product Manager
Avalon International Limited
Henderson
08.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements.
- Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share and drive growth.
- Defined and analyzed product metrics to facilitate growth of product.
- Worked with sales team to land customer wins.
- Provided technical guidance during troubleshooting efforts when needed.
- Created and improved processes and procedures that ensure quality, cost effective products are delivered on time.
- Prioritized features in order to maximize impact while meeting budget constraints.
- Collected and analyzed market research data for use in forecasting.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing and order quantities for product distribution.
- Assessed projects against budgets and timelines.
- Led product development initiatives across multiple teams.
- Collaborated with marketing to define product positioning and messaging.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for new product offerings.
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps aligned with business goals.
Finance SME/Assistant Accountant/Team Leader
Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited
Auckland
03.2003 - 12.2015
- Finance SME, Mar 2015 – Dec 2015, Project NextGen (Money Stream)
- Team Leader Reconciliations, Apr 2014 – Feb 2015, Transactional (Finance & Advice)
- Team Leader Accounts Payable & Reconciliations, Jul 2012 – Mar 2014, Expense Management (Finance)
- Assistant Accountant, Jan 2010 – Jun 2012, Expense Management (Finance)
- Assistant Team Leader, Sep 2007 – Dec 2009, General Accounting (Finance)
- Senior Accounts Officer, Mar 2004 – Aug 2007, General Accounting (Finance)
- Accounts Administrator, Mar 2003 – Feb 2004, Office/Client Accounting (Finance)
- Offered one-on-one support for team members to drive continuous improvement.
- Provided subject matter expertise during meetings with senior leadership team and ANZ in support of operating system overhaul.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Supported team members by providing training on accounts procedures and tools.
- Prepared account reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software/system.
- Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Led a diverse team and conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input on hiring decisions.
Credit Control / Accounts Officer
New South Wales Fire Brigade
Sydney, Australia
01.2003 - 03.2003
Accounts Receivable Officer
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Melbourne, Australia
08.2002 - 12.2002
Network Billing Officer
Powercor Australia
Melbourne, Australia
04.2002 - 07.2002
Billing Administrator, Trader Deal & Declaration Reconciliations
Concert Global Network Services (BT / AT&T)
London, United Kingdom
05.2001 - 02.2002
Contract Payroll Administrator
Computer Futures
London, United Kingdom
03.2001 - 05.2001
Special Billing Administrator
Badenoch & Clark – Recruitment Specialists (Accounts Division)
London, United Kingdom
11.2000 - 02.2001
Recruitment Coordinator / Administrator
Goldman Sachs International
London, United Kingdom
01.2000 - 10.2000
Small Business Consulting Program Coordinator
The Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Wolfville, Canada
07.1998 - 09.1999
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Acadia University
Nova Scotia, Canada04.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Solvit/Einstein (underwriting system)
- Mercantile (third party claim system)
- Oracle (accounts payable, GL, TB)
- Accurate NXG (reconciliation tool)
- Institutional Online Banking (domestic and FX)
- Agile (process management)
- Sybiz (inventory/supplier/product/order database)
- AV Quote Tracker
- Advanced Business Management (ABM)
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Product development
- Time Management
- Vendor management
- Progress monitoring
- Product issue resolution
- Product strategy
- Product lifecycle management
Hobbies and Interests
- Creative projects/crafts (using recycled/reclaimed materials)
- Acoustic guitar (learning)
Skills Systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Solvit/Einstein (underwriting system)
- Mercantile (third party claim system)
- Oracle (accounts payable, GL, TB)
- Accurate NXG (reconciliation tool)
- Institutional Online Banking (domestic and FX)
- Agile (process management)
- Sybiz (inventory/supplier/product/order database)
- AV Quote Tracker
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement / Product Manager
Avalon International Limited
08.2016 - Current
Finance SME/Assistant Accountant/Team Leader
Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited
03.2003 - 12.2015
Credit Control / Accounts Officer
New South Wales Fire Brigade
01.2003 - 03.2003
Accounts Receivable Officer
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
08.2002 - 12.2002
Network Billing Officer
Powercor Australia
04.2002 - 07.2002
Billing Administrator, Trader Deal & Declaration Reconciliations
Concert Global Network Services (BT / AT&T)
05.2001 - 02.2002
Contract Payroll Administrator
Computer Futures
03.2001 - 05.2001
Special Billing Administrator
Badenoch & Clark – Recruitment Specialists (Accounts Division)
11.2000 - 02.2001
Recruitment Coordinator / Administrator
Goldman Sachs International
01.2000 - 10.2000
Small Business Consulting Program Coordinator
The Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
07.1998 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Acadia University