Adela Tawassoli
Salisbury Downs,SA
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with proven experience in administrative and procurement support across government and education sectors. Skilled in end-to-end procurement processes, supplier management, and ensuring strict compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Recognized for strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, and continuous process improvement. Proficient in procurement and administrative systems, adaptable in fast-paced environments, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes as a reliable and collaborative team member. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Counter Manager
David Jones
Adelaide, SA
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align operational goals with strategic objectives.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the country office, including budgeting, forecasting, and staffing decisions.
- Provided leadership in driving change initiatives within the country office by developing action plans and engaging employees in a positive manner.
- Implemented training programs for staff members on topics such as product knowledge, sales techniques and customer service best practices.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Administrative Assistant Intern
EQUALS International
Adelaide, SA
06.2024 - 08.2024
Supported a small procurement team in document preparation and vendor follow-up. Helped streamline processes by digitising physical less and creating templates for tender documentation. Gained exposure to VendorPanel and internal
contract workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology NCS
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12-2026
Skills
- Personalised and professional service for customers
- A customer service personality that is bubbly and approachable
- Dedicated to providing tailored customer service and styling
- commitment to knowledge of the product at the highest level
- Level A demonstrated the ability to work in a team environment in
- Retail and a commitment to leadership
- An individual who is highly motivated and able to learn quickly
- Supplier and stakeholder management
- contract administration and compliance
- End-to-end procurement process coordination
- Tender preparation and evaluation
- Understanding of probity, risk, and procurement best practices
- practices
CERTIFICATIONS A ND LICENSES
Procurement and contract management (short course, 2023) Work, health, and safety induction (City of Salisbury, 2024)
Languages
Persian
Professional
Dari
Professional
Timeline
Administrative Assistant Intern
EQUALS International
06.2024 - 08.2024
Counter Manager
David Jones
07.2022 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Information Technology NCS
University of South Australia
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