Travis Nice
Résumé
About Me
I have diverse experience in finance and administration. I combine practical industry knowledge with sales expertise, portfolio development, strategy development, and compliance management. I also freelance in website design, both frontend and backend.
Education
Queensland University of Technology | 2006
Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance) | Brisbane, QLD
Mentor Education | 2006
Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) | Brisbane, QLD
Work Experience
Australian Liquor Marketers | Creastmead, QLD
Credit Analyst (2022 – Present)
This is a national role, requiring in-depth knowledge of both State and Commonwealth laws, to assist customers in acquiring trade credit for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).
- Have authority to audit/approve credit applications to $10,000.
- I deal directly with customers and internal stakeholders to onboard new accounts.
- Reduced processing time from several weeks to several days.
Lowes Petroleum Service | Goondiwindi, QLD
Credit Administrator (2018 — 2022)
In this role I’m responsible for the trade credit application process (via ApplyEasy) and have autonomy to assess and approve credit limits up to $25,000.
- Deal with up to 100 applications per month.
- Assess applications for complicated corporate structures.
- Reduced time from application to account opening from 14 to 6 days.
Everyday Publishing | Goondiwindi, QLD
Proprietor (2013 — 2018)
This is a self-employed role where I published e-commerce websites and content for small businesses and specialised in providing marketing metrics and other strategic insights.
- Increased a Country Club’s member engagement by more than 170%.
- Helped a restaurant to refine its menu based on their online audience behaviour.
- Assisted the launch of the #365RedFaces movement to a national television audience.
Insight Accounting & Finance | Goondiwindi, QLD
Business Administration Manager (2011 — 2016)
I was hired to aid the partnership with the internal accounting and management reporting across three offices. This role presented unique challenges in managing staff, and workflow across the firm.
- Responsible for firm wide administration such as payroll, accounting, and reporting.
- Added the extra challenges of implementing new IT networks with 3rd party suppliers.
- Aided in the peaceful resolution of the partnership dissolution in 2016.
WB Financial | Brisbane, QLD
Financial Planner (2007 — 2009)
I helped people to build and grow their wealth through carefully planned double gearing strategies. I brought together seemingly irrelevant data to build a picture of a client’s needs.
- Handled the maintenance and periodic review of a book of mid-high net worth clients.
- Helped implement the launch of separately managed funds on their introduction.
- Generated new business through life insurance channels.
Skills & Interests
Technical: I’m well versed in several programming languages, primarily PHP and JavaScript in the context of Website Design and Application. I have experience in building macros and applications in VBA, C++, and SQL.
Interests: I hold a Private Pilot’s Licence and I am a keen aviator.
Community Engagement
Goondiwindi Toastmasters | Goondiwindi, QLD
President (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017),
Vice-President (2013, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021)
Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce | Goondiwindi, QLD
Treasurer (2015 — 2018)
Toastmasters, D69, Western Division | Southern Queensland, QLD
Western Division Director (2015)
Toastmasters, D69, Area 1 | Darling Downs, QLD Area 1 Governor (2014)
Macintyre Aero Club | Goondiwindi, QLD Secretary and Treasurer (2011 — 2015)