Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Accomplishments
Community Service
PERSONAL SKILLS
Timeline
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Tise Leota

Avalon,Lower Hutt

Summary

With a strong background in financial management, a customer-focused approach, and a reputation for punctuality and honesty, I am well-suited for administrative and finance roles. Despite my early career stage, I bring a dedicated and detail-oriented mindset. I am also eager to learn and open to any tasks or responsibilities in the working environment, demonstrating a flexible and adaptable approach to contribute effectively.

Work History

Owner/Manager

Samoan Taste
08.2018 - Current


  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
  • Answering phone calls and deal with customers to make their orders
  • Manage all business income and expenses
  • Control all the profits, deal with cash flow and do banking
  • Liaise with the Accountant for IRD Tax and GST returns
  • Maintaining business Assets
  • Cooking and prepare food for the public
  • Managed day-to-day business operation
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Liaise with the Hutt City Council for Health and Safety of the business
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Accounts Payable

Datamail Ltd
11.2006 - 01.2009
  • Accounts Payable
  • Data Entry invoices /credits in system
  • Reconcile all Supplier statements
  • Allocation of credits/payment
  • invoice processing and payment systems.
  • Payment of GST and FBT to the Inland Revenue
  • Enhanced accuracy in financial statements by reconciling accounts payable transactions monthly
  • Bank Statement- Ensure all Automatic Payment and Direct Debit match
  • Processing and sending Remittance Advice to suppliers
  • Liaise with suppliers
  • Prepare Journals
  • A little bit of Accounts Assistant role to help the accountants
  • Maternity leave2007 and resigned2009

Data Entry

Moore Gallagher
03.2006 - 04.2006
  • Performed data entry and other administrative duties in support of office staff.

Support person

Inland Revenue
02.2006 - 03.2006
  • Support Person for three sections (Correspondence, Maintenance, and Review)
  • Agent faxes (Company, Partnership, Trusts Application and Registration)
  • Photocopy account Halt reports (Correspondence section)
  • Re-input to Data (Review section and Correspondence section)
  • Field rejects (Review section and Correspondence section)
  • Filing bank statements (Maintenance section)
  • Outwards mail
  • Sorting incoming mail (Maintenance, Review and Correspondence)
  • Clearing administration baskets (Review and Correspondence)
  • Delivery of record requests (Review and Correspondence)
  • Correspondence retrievals (Review section)
  • Distribute faxes (Review and Correspondence)
  • C/Centre referrals – printing out

Clerical work

Inland Revenue Department
06.2003 - 06.2003
  • I worked for2 weeks during the school holidays and semester breaks

Accountant Revenue

Department of Lands & Survey
02.2001 - 01.2002
  • Dealing with the collection of the Department revenue
  • Preparing statements to customers
  • Checking banking
  • Reconciling Statements
  • Preparing month revenue reports
  • Service customers
  • Filing accounts records

Senior Accounts/Administration

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
06.1998 - 01.2001
  • Preparing payment for Samoan overseas mission per Telegraph/Telex
  • Maintaining records for Samoan overseas missions
  • Preparing Samoan contributions to various organisations
  • Preparing staff overtime and casuals’ wages
  • Maintaining Petty Cash
  • Maintaining staff files
  • Deal with the Attendants book
  • Liaising with Chief Accountant re: Financial records
  • Preparing and Reconciling monthly ledgers
  • Dealing with Foreign visitors

Senior Accounts Clerk/Administration

Broadcasting Department
01.1998 - 05.1998
  • Collecting revenue and preparing banking
  • Preparing accounts payable
  • Maintaining Petty Cash
  • Preparing staff overtime and casuals’ wages
  • Serving customer
  • Reconciling statements
  • Filing and Record keeping

Intermediate Typist/Administration Officer

Audit Office
01.1995 - 12.1997
  • Typing letters, sorting and filing
  • Responsible for the Attendance book
  • Preparing staff overtime and casuals wages
  • Serving customers
  • Preparing payments
  • Preparing purchases order for the office

Education

Certificate - Accounts Payable & Receivable, Excel & Xero

The Career Academy
10/32 Settlers Crescent, Ferrymead, Christchurch
07-2025

Bachelor of Applied Managment, NZ Diplomas, Trades -

Wellington Institute of Technology
Wellington, NZ
02-2017

Certificate of Business Administration & Computing - undefined

UNITEC Institute of Technology
01.2003

Certificate in Computer and Accounting - undefined

University of the South Pacific
01.1994

Secretary Studies - undefined

Teseese Secretary school
01.1994

University Entrance - undefined

Congregation Senior College
01.1992

School Certificate - undefined

Maluafoou College
01.1991

Skills

  • Experienced in Filing/Answering Telephones/ Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable/ Reconciliation/Maintaining Petty Cash/GST and Payroll/Financial Statement and Tax Return
  • Good speed and accuracy in computing/numbers also happy to work in a busy environment
  • Microsoft applications
  • MYOB, Excel & Xero
  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Business management
  • Business planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Marketing
  • Team oversight
  • Financial management
  • Business development
  • Business launch
  • Business administration
  • Negotiation
  • Financial planning
  • Cost reduction
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Inventory control
  • Staff training/development
  • Sales strategies

Hobbies and Interests

Sports, Sewing, Fishing, Reading, Business, Music, Gardening, Cooking, Trades wok, Fellowship

Accomplishments

  • Most Outstanding Pacific Student2017
  • This award is apart of the Pasifika achievement awards at WELTEC and is awarded to a student who is outstanding allrounder.
  • WELTEC Pacific Island Scholarship award2005
  • WELTEC Pacific Island Scholarship award2004

Community Service

Hutt International Boys School, Upper Hutt, New Zealand, 2019-02, Present, I supported my son and his team for all sports that he is involved in at Hutt International Boys School from2019 to2024

PERSONAL SKILLS

  • Good attitude
  • Serving customers to the highest level of attitude also, I am happy to work with people from different ethnicities and respect their cultures and religions.
  • Hardworking
  • As the proud owner of a thriving food takeaway, I am passionate about delivering delectable culinary experiences while ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.
  • Good listener
  • Known for my attentive and empathetic nature, I excel as a good listener, fostering meaningful connections and understanding the unique needs of others with genuine interest and compassion.
  • Customer centric
  • With a customer-centric mindset, I prioritize delivering exceptional service and satisfaction, consistently anticipating and exceeding customer needs to create a positive and memorable experience at every interaction.
  • Accuracy to detail
  • Exhibiting precision and meticulous attention to detail, I excel in handling financial transactions, including EFTPOS operations, ensuring accuracy and reliability in every monetary aspect of the business.
  • Honesty
  • Committed to honesty and punctuality, I uphold a strong ethical standard in all aspects of my work, ensuring transparent communication and consistently delivering on time with a sense of reliability and integrity.
  • Approachable
  • With a warm and approachable demeanor, I create an inviting atmosphere that encourages open communication. I take pride in fostering a friendly environment, making myself readily available to team members and customers alike.
  • Punctual
  • Punctuality is a cornerstone of my professional approach. I consistently prioritize timeliness, ensuring that deadlines are met and operations run smoothly, reflecting my commitment to efficiency and reliability.

Timeline

Owner/Manager

Samoan Taste
08.2018 - Current

Accounts Payable

Datamail Ltd
11.2006 - 01.2009

Data Entry

Moore Gallagher
03.2006 - 04.2006

Support person

Inland Revenue
02.2006 - 03.2006

Clerical work

Inland Revenue Department
06.2003 - 06.2003

Accountant Revenue

Department of Lands & Survey
02.2001 - 01.2002

Senior Accounts/Administration

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
06.1998 - 01.2001

Senior Accounts Clerk/Administration

Broadcasting Department
01.1998 - 05.1998

Intermediate Typist/Administration Officer

Audit Office
01.1995 - 12.1997

Certificate of Business Administration & Computing - undefined

UNITEC Institute of Technology

Certificate in Computer and Accounting - undefined

University of the South Pacific

Secretary Studies - undefined

Teseese Secretary school

University Entrance - undefined

Congregation Senior College

School Certificate - undefined

Maluafoou College

Certificate - Accounts Payable & Receivable, Excel & Xero

The Career Academy

Bachelor of Applied Managment, NZ Diplomas, Trades -

Wellington Institute of Technology
Tise Leota