Vanessa Coates
Hamilton ,WKO
Summary
Having worked in my own business, I understand the need for a person that will fit into your team. I bring a possitive approach, enhance customer relationships, and enjoy working with a range of people.
I'm very good at problem solving and looking outside the box. This approach has led to significant sales growth.
I have learnt a specialised internal system to work in a team environment as an accounts assistant. Experienced in Xero and Excel.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant - Fixed Contract
Ebbett Toyota
2025.07 - 2025.12
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively in a team setting
- Learnt a specific program for a very busy Toyota Dealership in a short period of time.
- Requied to analyze VTNZ forms for multiple Toyota Branches, ensuring they were filled in correctly.
- Bank reconciliation statements. Kept up to date with journal entries.
- Debt collections.
- Taking calls and transfered to correct department/person
Administration and Sales
Sweet As Popcorn
2014.08 - 2025.07
- Brought a possitive vibe to the team and a can do attitude.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying sales skills.
- Developed a system that grew sales. Built up a customer data base. Added promotional ideas.
- Broke down problems, evaluated solutions, and made decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective customer relationships.
- Confidence using Xero and Excel.
- Accurately process orders that come in via phone, email and portal.
Self Employed
New Generation Liquorice
2006.04 - 2013.01
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Goal-oriented
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects also showing the ability of a leadership role.
- Always looking for ways to grow sales.
- Maintained and developed a strong regular customer based business for many years.
Education
Woodridge Highschool
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Experience with Xero and Excel
- Bank Reconciliation, Debt Collection
- Administrative support
- Journal entries
- Accounts receivable
- Proven leadership and team collaboration
- Self motivated, Goal-oriented
- Proven sales increase
- Sales territory planning
Timeline
Accounts Assistant - Fixed Contract
Ebbett Toyota
2025.07 - 2025.12
Administration and Sales
Sweet As Popcorn
2014.08 - 2025.07
Self Employed
New Generation Liquorice
2006.04 - 2013.01
Woodridge Highschool