Contact ABBEY RIDLEY, Executive Assistant To CEO / People & Culture Officer, Sydney

Work History

Surf Life Saving NSW

Sydney , NSW

2020.05 - Current

Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.
Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.
Organised onboarding process and schedules for all new staff members.
Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork.
Completed interviews for potential candidates.
Created and completed personnel action forms for all hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
Developed Employee Recognition Program
Arranged all recognition awards and events on a monthly basis.

Surf Life Saving NSW

Sydney , NSW

2018.02 - Current

Provided administration support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Diary management and event briefings for CEO.
Drafting of communique from CEO to membership (75k).
Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
Prepared documents, reports and presentations for SLT and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
Organised international and domestic travel arrangements for up to 50 staff members, including all transportation and hotel stays.
Orchestrated successful conferences, including associated travel for all speakers and attendees, facilities and support services.
Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organising meetings and conferences, including conference calls.
Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing SLT to increase productivity.
Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for Corporate Services and the People and Culture departments.
Assistance with various projects; submission for enhanced Government Funding, Governance Review and new Constitution for the organisation.
Ensure smooth running of the business, assistance to business units where required
Ordering of office supplies

Illie Homewares & Cafe

Sydney , NSW

2017.10 - 2018.03

Coordinated efficient restocking of store with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
Assisted with ordering of stock for shop and cafe.
Managed staff roster for cafe.
Assisted customers purchases, shipping and special order requests, and arranging pick up.
Maintained clean and organized appearance for all restaurant areas to attract and retain customers.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Civium Property Group

Canberra , ACT

2017.02 - 2017.10

Responded to customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner
Diary and logistical arrangements for 5+ team members
Assisted with projects and identified opportunities for improvement
Organised all agency events for up to 150+ people
Processed all sales transactions including payment to employees and clients.
Reconciled trust account on a monthly basis
Compiled company information and related material and distributed it to candidates.
Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Yarralumla , ACT

2015.10 - 2017.02

Answered a high number of calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
Greeted customers entering the Hotel to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
Earned management trust by serving as key holder, completing both morning, afternoon and night shifts.
Allocated project from General Manager to increase guest experiences.
Assisted and delegated tasks to colleagues.
Assisted with all VIP and Group bookings.