Ken Sutherland I ResumeM: 0424 477 117 E: kensuthers@gmail.com

Career ProfileAccomplished management professional with over 30 years of experience in general management, accounting, administration, sales and operations. Record of success in leading high performance teams while successfully increasing efficiency, productivity, and simultaneously reducing costs and inefficiencies. Maintain a verifiable track record of tackling and solving tough business and technical problems. Characterised as driven and dedicated to an ideal of quality service and performance. Proven ability to meet business goals and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills Detailed knowledge about accounting principles, accounting standards, book keeping

procedures and office practices. Excellent presentation skills that helps to present the financial data of the organisation in a

systematic order.

Organised and efficient; able to plan ahead with an eye for potential problems; skilled at implementing solutions to ensure maximum effectiveness of plans.

Developed communication and interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of professionals, clients, and staff members.

Functions well independently and as a team member; responds best in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Accurate, effective time manager, aware of importance of meeting deadlines and maintaining smooth workflow.

Adapts easily to new concepts and responsibilities.

A strong people person with an ability to build rapport , and skilled at commanding the attention of others.

Career SummaryDate Role/Organisation FocusMar 1983 – Dec 2012 General Manager & Accountant

J Ryan Printers (Pty) Limited

Manage business operations, finances and human operations

Jan 2012 – To Present Owner/Director

Sans Peur Workshop

Managed the complete start up operation and business, planning, design fit-out, project management, business management.

Employment HistoryMar 1983 – Dec 2012 General Manager and Accountant

J Ryan Printers (Pty) Limited

J Ryan Printers (Pty) Limited specialises in providing long run label printing, with a long reputation of exceptional quality and dedicated service having attained several local and international awards. The company maintained a staff of over 100 with a turnover of approximately $12 million per annum.

Responsibilities

Led the accounting team of the company in planning, organization, and implementation of accounting operations and objectives.

Managed the human resource functions for the company inclusive of employment contracts, wage negotiations, conflict resolution, disciplinary concerns, recruitment and employee training.

Prepared critical fiscal documentation regarding accounting activities; budgets, forecasts, debtors and creditors accounts, fixed assets registry, credit control and bad debts.

Provided technical accounting support and interpretation to management and employees. Managed ISO 9000 implementation, accreditation and compliance process. Processed, coordinated and managed the weekly and monthly payrolls. Coordinated efforts by establishment and negotiation of pricing and supply of raw materials. Built the company’s image by collaboration with customers, government agencies, community,

employees and enforcement of ethical business practices. Provided recommendations regarding effective utilization of funds, investments and cash utility. Handled the company’s insurance portfolio as well as management of risk. Negotiated and prepared leases. Managed all property and machinery maintenance and repairs. Programmed maintenance

scheduling. Oversee and manage OH&S. Managed stock and warehouse distribution. Managed the supply chain and imports both international and local.

Achievements

Led growth of the company from a small quick print operation with a turnover of $1.5 million to become a major industry player with a turnover of over $12 million per annum.

Awarded a Directorship position in 1995. Maintained a stable and productive workforce in a climate of continued strike action. Maintained staff turnover below 2% pa. Reduced wastage by 25% with the introduction of recycling and outsourcing program. Increased productivity with the introduction of quality and bench marking initiatives.

Jan 2012 – Present Director and General Manager Sans Peur Workshop

Sans Peur Workshop is a new high-end ladies fashion boutique situated in the fashion precinct of Brisbane, James Street, importing the latest fashions from Europe to Australia . This was a complete new start up and I was personally involved in the direction and design lay-out of the store form a blank canvas, fit-out and planning from start to finish; Dealing with contractors and suppliers, project management were a daily occurrence. I am currently involved in the management of the boutique in all areas of business management.

Responsibilities

Financial Management. Oversee all administration functions of the business. Manage the Insurance and Risk management together with the development and maintenance of

. Policies and procedures. Liaise and negotiate with suppliers. Manage all imports and shipping arrangements. Manage IT functions, POS systems. Control and manage the inventory.

Education and Training1976-1977 Diploma in Business Management

Salisbury Polytechnic

1978-1979 In-house Audit Training Comptroller & Auditors General Office

1978 Bachelor (partially completed)Chartered Institute of Secretaries

Memberships1997-2012 Member of Printing Federation

Cape Town

Computer Skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) MYOB Solution 6 (Accounting software)

ReferencesAvailable on request