Elizabeth Lucas
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Status
Nearing graduation
Available
About Me
I am a Masters of International Business Management (CEMS) student majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation with extensive experience in business development, account management, finance and marketing experiences which span across Africa, Australia and Europe. My current career interests lie in the field of consulting and sales.
Masters of International Management
CEMS (The Global Alliance in Management Education)
March 2017
to June 2018
- University of Sydney (Australia): March 2017 - June 2017
(Completed in the Top 3 students of the semester 85.8% WAM)
- Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (Hong Kong) - August 2017
- Rotterdam School of Management (Netherlands) : September 2017 - December 2017 8.1/10 (Co-Publisher of VR-OWL "augmented reality" teaching case by the Erasmus Case Development Centre)
- Stockholm School of Economics (Sweden): January 2018 - June 2018
Leadership positions held Postgraduate studies:
The University of Sydney Postgraduate Student Ambassador (March 2017- June 2017)
Corporate and Alumni Relations Officer CEMS Club (March 2017 -June 2017)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
The University of Melbourne, Australia
February 2014
to December 2016
Leadership Positions Held:
-President International Students Society (February 2016 - December 2016)
-Expanding Horizons Camp for Young Ladies Coordinator (June 2016)
-Mentor Young leaders Program (August 2015)
-Treasurer African Students Club (February 2015 - December 2015)
-Head of Dance Club (February 2014-December 2014)
-International Students Ambassador (February 2014 - December 2014)
Scolarships Awarded : Botswana Top Achievers Scholarship Recipient
-President International Students Society (February 2016 - December 2016)
-Expanding Horizons Camp for Young Ladies Coordinator (June 2016)
-Mentor Young leaders Program (August 2015)
-Treasurer African Students Club (February 2015 - December 2015)
-Head of Dance Club (February 2014-December 2014)
-International Students Ambassador (February 2014 - December 2014)
Scolarships Awarded : Botswana Top Achievers Scholarship Recipient
Project Consultant
ABB (Stockholm,Sweden)
Since February 2018
- Consulting ABB on strategic digital practices to boost sales output effectiveness in the robotics, heavy electrical equipment and automation technology
Account Management Intern
FlareHR (Sydney, Australia)
March 2017
to July 2017
- Designed departmental execution strategy and two year forecast and growth plan
- Implemented performance measurement systems such as the Satismeter Net Promoter Score measurement system for use by 30,000 employees countrywide
- Designed performance management workbook for managers and company CEO's to assist in strategy execution
Accounts Administrator
New Zealand Stock Exchange (Melbourne, Australia)
August 2016
to March 2017
- Organised bi-weekly and monthly payments for 80 suppliers using Technology One accounting software and achieved 100% targets for timely payments
- Managed the financial accounts of 2000 subscribers on a cloud based subscription management platform Monexa (Netsuite Billing) to aid the preparation of company financial reports
- Prepared weekly and monthly internal financial reports to assist management with forecasting and subscription summaries using Excel and SQL Workbench programs
Client Services Manager
Fortune Financial Advice (Melbourne, Australia)
August 2016
to March 2017
- Completed individual, trust-fund and superannuation-fund tax returns for a client base of 200 using HandiTax and Supermate taxation software and ensured a 100% completion of all returns.
- Solved administrative queries on client accounts through communicating with The Australian Securities and Investment Commission, the Australian Taxation Office and SMSF Compliance Auditors for 200 accounts thereby achieving 100% targets of problems solved
- Prepared company, business and rental property invoices through MYOB accounting software enabling financial reports preparation.
Student Finance Officer
Ormond College (Melbourne, Australia)
February 2015
to February 2016
- Developed a Budgetary Monitoring System and Achieved 90% of $100,000 budget use through proposing investments and initiating college community engagement programs.
- Pioneered and planned financial literacy events for a college body of 500, ensuring a 100% attendance rate and 100% of budgetary use.
- Managed the financial accounts of 4 student club committees and provided timely financial reporting and forecasts to student club treasure.
Audit Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Gaborone, Botswana)
November 2015
to February 2016
- Performed internal control tests, identified adjusting journal entries and reviewed legal confirmations thereby achieving the target audit sign- off deadline for the company's largest client.
- Reviewed transactions over 20 million pula prior year audited results against current year client provided draft financials for further reporting to company country manager
- Undertook the end of financial year inventory counts alongside audit managers and reconciled findings with system details exceeding company deadlines by two weeks
Events Coordinator
Banking on Women (Melbourne, Australia)
November 2014
to November 2015
- Pioneered and co-ordinated pre and post event logistic templates and managed 12 committee directors during 8 events ensuring the timely execution of committee events
- Organised location, transportation, food and beverage selections and audio/visual service arrangements for 8 events in my one year tenure exceeding yearly targets by 30%.
Project Coordinator
World Vision (Melbourne, Australia)
November 2014
to November 2015
- Maintained the financial budgets for the organization and ensured compliance with treasury guidelines as a non-profit organization.
- Developed responsibilities for members, developed and mentored 10 juniors and ensured the organization accomplishes tasks to meet its overall goals of promoting sustainability and ethical living.
- English (Fluent)
- French (Beginner)
- Mandarin (Beginner)
- Tswana (Native)
- Tag Rugby
- Whitewater rafting
- Horse Riding
- Travel and Lifestyle Blogging
- Photography
