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Ruth Hanbury

West Kelowna,BC

Summary

Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across a range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organisations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Consultant

Winebyte Technologies
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed customised solutions for clients, resulting in improved business performance, supporting clients to improve efficiencies and revenues by 32%
  • Development of Strategic Business Plans, financial forecasting and ongoing strategic and financial KPIs for efficient ongoing management.
  • Expanded and developed all business avenues for Winebyte Technologies, growing annual revenue by 44%.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

General Manager

Frind Estate Winery
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Budget creation and management of construction project budgets.
  • Delivery of ongoing development projects, including new $50m winery and guest facility and 900+ acres of earthworks
  • Creation and implementation of systems, procedures and company protocols
  • Creation of corporate structure and recruitment to scale the team by over 120 people

President

Liquidity Winery Ltd
09.2014 - 01.2020
  • Established a popular and successful business, through the creation of a collaborative, innovative and detail orientated team.
  • Grew the winery from 2000 to 9000 case production and continued, consistent annual sales growth to obtain profitability
  • Delivered operational excellence by optimising resources, internal procedures, and overall cost controls
  • Development of detailed budgets, financial forecasts and ongoing detailed financial and operational analysis.

Associate Director

Sigma Inpartnership
09.2006 - 01.2012
  • Company lead for all new business, securing 50million GBP of contracts.
  • Coordinated Legal and Financial Team in the delivery of 300million GBP investment opportunity.
  • Established three new companies through business diversification and shared services development.
  • Managed all budgets and cashflows for Partnership activity
  • Secured 7million GBP government grant for affordable housing provision

Education

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) -

Institute of Management Accountants
12.2024

Master of Arts - Management

University of St. Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
06.2005

Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Organizational Development
  • Business Planning
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Client rapport
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Forecasting and Reporting
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Director, Consultant

Winebyte Technologies
07.2021 - Current

General Manager

Frind Estate Winery
01.2020 - 07.2021

President

Liquidity Winery Ltd
09.2014 - 01.2020

Associate Director

Sigma Inpartnership
09.2006 - 01.2012

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) -

Institute of Management Accountants

Master of Arts - Management

University of St. Andrews
Ruth Hanbury