Aleisha Payoe
Coombs,Australia
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and project management at Richard Crookes Constructions, leveraging advanced MS Office Suite and strong interpersonal skills. Excelled in strategic communication and stakeholder management, significantly contributing to client service excellence. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating high-profile events, achieving seamless execution and positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
Richard Crookes Construction
, ACT
10.2023 - Current
- Experienced Executive Assistant with a strong background supporting senior management, currently serving the General Manager at Richard Crookes Construction.
- With five years of experience in this role, I specialize in managing complex schedules, coordinating critical meetings, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- I handle everything from managing busy schedules and coordinating important meetings, to keeping projects on track.
- I thrive in the fast-paced world of construction, and I love finding ways to make processes more efficient.
- My goal is to make life easier for the team, ensure clear communication, and help drive our projects to success.
Group Fitness Instructor
HIIT Republic
, ACT
02.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities of my role include: leading, instructing, and offering modifications for 10 group fitness classes a week, with 10 to 40 participants per class.
- Monitor participants' progress and movement, evaluating individuals' abilities and fitness levels, and adapting the program or suggesting appropriate exercise substitutions to facilitate continuous progress.
- Demonstrate routine while exhibiting proper form and observe participants to inform them of corrections.
Senior Consultant
KPMG
, ACT
09.2021 - 08.2023
- In this role, I work as a Senior Consultant within the People & Change team at KPMG, Canberra.
- As a Senior Consultant, I bring excellent attention to detail, project management, stakeholder management, creativity, and a strong focus on service to my clients.
- I have developed a broad understanding of the Federal Government landscape through the development and workflow management of complex bids.
- I am passionate about applying my flair for design, along with my knowledge of social research methods, to improve strategic communication practices.
- Over the last two years, I’ve worked across various federal government projects focused on strategic communications and change management.
Finance and Resource Manager
Lakenda Events
01.2022 - 06.2022
- In this role with Lakenda Events, I was responsible for the finance systems and reporting tools that drive profitability within the company
- I managed the onsite event finances, which include Point of Sales management and subsequent post-event revenue reconciliation
- Events that I have supported during my time in this role include: Australia Day Bars at the Opera House (Sydney), Green Square Festival Bars (Sydney), Runaway Festival Bars (Sydney), Enlighten Bars (Canberra), Jynx House Bars (Brisbane), Karnival Festival Bars (Melbourne), Big Country Bars (Berry)
Senior Personal Assistant
KPMG
07.2018 - 09.2021
- In this role, I worked as a Senior Personal Assistant to Tony Hof & Trixie Makay within the Policy, Programs & Evaluation team at KPMG Canberra
- I also supported the broader Policy, Programs & Evaluation team by assisting with preparing presentations, proposals, pastoral care and team reporting
- Responsibilities of my role included: Multi-manage the demanding schedules of two partners and two directors, coordinating meetings, rebalancing diaries based on priority, and ensuring timesheets, reporting and expense claims and completed promptly
- Provided project management support in the development of tender responses from various government agencies to pursue valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom-line profit
- Maintain appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
- Delegated to manage and oversee confidential and sensitive communication in a discrete matter
- Coordinated team building and planning days, team social functions, and whole office functions regularly and continuously
- Managed annual and event-specific budgets to achieve successful events
Event Control Centre Coordinator
Kicks Entertainment
11.2019
- As the ECC Coordinator for Spilt Milk Canberra & Ballarat 2019, I was based in the Event Command Centre to monitor and record all issues and occurrences on the event day
- Responsibilities of my role included: Operated as the central point for communication with the Event Command Group and Operations team
- This involved interacting with key stakeholders such as security, first aid and police throughout the event
- Provided event area managers with information on the ongoing running of the event and any problems that require resolution
- Ensure all hazards are documented and tasked to the appropriate manager to ensure no safety incident occurs once the risk has been identified
- Provide briefing documents to the Event Manager
- Ensure the Event Manager is updated with an overall picture of the event operations hour by hour
- Issues that require immediate escalation to the event manager, including safety, medical and potential brand damage, should be managed immediately
Welfare and Accreditation Coordinator
Lakenda Resourcing
12.2012
- In this role, I worked as a contractor to Lakenda Resourcing, assisting them as the Welfare and Accreditation Coordinator for various events
- Previous events I have worked on with Lakenda Resourcing include; The Big Picnic, Lost Paradise Festival & Ultra Festival
- Responsibilities of my role include: Supervised an onsite team of up to 50 people, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and a facility management team
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
- Assisted in managing administrative logistics of large festivals such as Spilt Milk, Lost Paradise & Ultra
- Supports senior festival directors by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Canberra
03.2019
Certificate III & IV in Fitness & Personal Training -
Australian Institute of Fitness
03.2016
Skills
- Advanced MS Office Suite
- Travel Administration
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Administrative support
- Proposal development
References
Trixie Makay
0411 262 346
Professional Referee
Alanna Phillips
0400 252 662
Professional Referee
Affiliations
- ACT Mens and Mixed Netball - Athlete and Board Member
- Arawang Netball Association - Athlete and Board Member
- Easts Rugby Club Canberra - Athlete and Board Member
Certification
InDesign Essentials - City Desktop Training, Issued March 2024
AUSactive Registered Professional
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Richard Crookes Construction
10.2023 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
HIIT Republic
02.2023 - Current
Finance and Resource Manager
Lakenda Events
01.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Consultant
KPMG
09.2021 - 08.2023
Event Control Centre Coordinator
Kicks Entertainment
11.2019
Senior Personal Assistant
KPMG
07.2018 - 09.2021
Welfare and Accreditation Coordinator
Lakenda Resourcing
12.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Canberra
Certificate III & IV in Fitness & Personal Training -
Australian Institute of Fitness
Similar Profiles
Taylah HaddowTaylah Haddow
Contract Administrator at Richard Crookes ConstructionContract Administrator at Richard Crookes Construction
Mingze GAOMingze GAO
Project Engineer at Richard Crookes ConstructionsProject Engineer at Richard Crookes Constructions
Armenui Amy GaladjianArmenui Amy Galadjian
Construction Site Nurse at Richard Crookes ConstructionsConstruction Site Nurse at Richard Crookes Constructions