Name:Larissa 
Role Title: Administration Manager
Location: Westfarmers Dalgety, Shepparton

Description of work undertaken: Westfarmers Dalgety is a wholesale rural merchandise operation. Larissa is involved in invoicing orders, chasing up any problems which may arise, managing consignment stock and paying rebates to customers. Team and / or individual role / responsibilities: Larissa works in a team-oriented environment, with staff at all levels working the same hours to achieve ultimate customer service and efficiency.

In the future Larissa will assume more responsibility with debtors, business budgeting and ordering of stock

Future?
As Larissa learns more about the basics of the business, she will assume more responsibility with debtors, business budgeting and ordering of stock.

BACKGROUND:
Grew up where?
Larissa grew up on a cropping enterprise near Wycheproof, Victoria. Larissa has always been involved in the operation and this has influenced her decision to further her education in agriculture.

Course(s) studied: 
Tertiary /post secondary:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture).

Secondary: 
Larissa completed Basic Maths, Science and Accounting at secondary school with the knowledge that these subjects would possibly be prerequisites in an Agricultural degree.

Work experience:
Larissa spent three years overseas (UK & USA) on sheep enterprises. Larissa also gained experience on her parents farm where she worked during holidays and after school.

OPPORTUNITIES: 
Learning on job, new skills, etc.
There are extensive opportunities to further her business/ accounting skills with her new job.

Travel, etc.
As Larissa works her way up in the business she believes there are opportunities to travel to other Westfarmers Dalgety branches visiting company representatives.

ADVICE TO STUDENTS NOW: 
students up to Year 10
Larissa suggests that students should not limit their tertiary choices, therefore choose maths/ science subjects now for preparation of tertiary studies.

VCE students
Larissa believes students should begin at looking at career options and find out what education you are required to achieve these positions. Larissa also suggests that students should choose subjects that will keep their options open. Students should look into their selected university course very carefully and find out what the qualification will give them at the end of it. 

OTHER: 
What careers have other graduates from your course entered?
Field Officers and Environmental Scientists.