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Anita Parakh-Morgan

Anita Parakh-Morgan

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Insightful Business Administrator with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee and colleague motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, keeping currency in stakeholder relationships, and a keen attention to detail with regards to market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Effective independent administrator and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER, ENGLISH AND HUMANITIES

Queensland Education Department
04.2014 - Current

Schools Taught at:

Ipswich State High School, Bundamba State Secondary College, Forest Lake State High School, Brisbane School of Distance Education, Brisbane Centre for Youth Education and Training, Brisbane State High School, Kelvin Grove State College, Goodna State Special School, Calamvale Community College, Centenary State High School, Springfield Central State High School and Glenala State high School.

Subjects Taught:

Drama, English, English Extension, Geography, History, ITC, Learning Assistance Programs, Music, literacy and numeracy for Vocational learning

  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of language/literacy and literary concepts.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.

CLINICAL TEACHING ASSOCIATE

The School Of Medicine, University Of Queensland
07.2013 - 03.2014
  • Presented hands-on instructional, patient-focused communication techniques to students for effective comprehension.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
  • Facilitated communications training ad patient awareness skills in medical students
  • Roll-played real life scenarios for students to practices taking patient histories
  • Exemplified a range of situations demonstrating best practice in history taking and patient liaison and communication.

OFFICE MANAGER

Douglas Construction And Engineering
01.2013 - 02.2013
  • Demonstrated pro-active innovation in streamlining processes whilst updating accounts payable/accounts receivable and payroll systems.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.

DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Rio Tinto
03.2012 - 07.2012
  • Managed tracking and review of project documents withing the two major RT projects, ensuring compliance with strict project standards
  • Key project stakeholder and contributor to the development of the new Foundation Document Management System
  • Monitored due dates and deadlines and worked to submit all documents on time or early.
  • Proofread filenames, titles and submittal details to streamline submittal and avoid rejection.
  • Provided support for document controls and worked with contract documents.
  • Established and managed document distribution matrix and document control register.
  • Carefully reviewed all documents and reports for completeness and accuracy.

DOCUMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST, SYSTEM RE-ENGINEERING

Diversified Mining Services
10.2011 - 02.2012
  • As Document Control Specialist/Business Analyst , I lead the as-is and to-be processes across the business and developing key user requirements for the new online file management system.
  • Partnered with Executive and General Management to provide recommendations and adequate system structures to resolve document archiving issues from sites in Singleton, Hunter Valley and Mackay, ensuring consistency of operation when new central systems came on board.
  • Utilised senior level relationships to provide recommendations on work processes as well as define specific work instructions to deliver improvements through the system.
  • Worked to deliver engagement within the DMS document management project through driving approvals and acceptance of recommendations with General Management.
  • Ensured that the recommendations for business and system improvements were supported across all levels of management to deliver business wide engagement.
  • Contributed to design and implementation of overall corporate documentation standards, numbering conventions and templates.
  • Created electronic document control and folder categorisation blueprint to ensure consistency of record keeping across disparate mining services, as they came together under the one banner of Diversified Mining Services
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR/DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Intelara Engineering
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex financial issues for senior leadership.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Advanced Project Administration documentation processes
  • Created comprehensive and detailed MS Visio Work Plans for Manager and draftspersons.

TERTIARY SECTOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

The University Of Queensland
01.2009 - 05.2011
  • Oversaw process improvement initiatives.

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL

Red Cross
10.2008 - 12.2008
  • Supported customers by managing and increasing number of calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Collected and verified telephone numbers, addresses, and proper spelling of names.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed the National Conference Database
  • Managed accommodation for over 480 delegates
  • Liaised with the Sebel Citigate Hotel for issues to do with catering, room capacities and event layout
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Assisted colleagues with achieving task requirements, aiding team productivity and performance.

DIVERSE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT ROLES

Various
10.2007 - 08.2008

Roles between October 2007 and August 2008:

1. Jun-Aug 2008: Administrative Officer, Leica Geosystems

2. Apr-May 2008: Administrative Officer, QIAMEA (Queensland Indigenous Arts Marketing Export)

3. Mar-Apr 2008: Administrative Coordinator, Phillips Group Public Relations and Marketing

4. Feb-Mar 2008: Database Reporting Officer, FutureStep Recruitment for The Department of Main Roads

5. Feb 2008: Administrative Coordinator, Phillips Group Public Relations and Marketing

6. Oct 2007-Jan 2008: Administrative Officer, Sunwater Pty Ltd

Effective Activities:

  • Assisting PR Consultants with desktop publication to promote their work to future clients
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.

Senior Business Analyst

Korda Mentha Accountants
07.2007 - 09.2007
  • Bankruptcy
  • BAS/Income Assessments/IAS
  • Accounting
  • Investigations into Bankrupt Estates and declarations, including application of the Bankruptcy Act.

MANAGER (LOCUM)

The 139 Club Inc
02.2007 - 06.2007
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals to ensure continued support for the predominantly homeless client base.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and engaged in community support to increase profits to benefit members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Bovis Lend Lease
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Prioritised assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Optimized productivity by managing employee schedules, payroll operations and inventory transactions.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex financial issues for senior leadership.

Education

Master of Music - Performance - Voice And Opera

Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
South Brisbane
12.2001

Graduate Diploma - Education (Secondary)

The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD

Bachelor of Music - Vocal

Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
South Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Time management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Staff Management
  • Policies and procedures
  • Strategic planning
  • Business planning
  • Business administration
  • Policy and procedure modification
  • Documentation and control
  • Expense reporting
  • Database administration
  • Workflow planning
  • Customer Relations
  • Schedule Management
  • Reporting proficiency
  • Relationship building
  • Accounting capabilities

Additional Information

  • An outstanding event manager and public access event producer and promoter.
  • A person with an extensive body of knowledge with regards to education and teaching and learning, and its administration across both the secondary and tertiary sectors, with the ability to transfer those capabilities across to any industry or sector, public or private.
  • An employee of diverse experiences and extensive qualifications, the nature of which demonstrate critical writing and communication capabilities, ensuring an innate awareness of audience and what they are seeking from a business, thus enabling communication that will resonate with them.
  • A person with intense commitment to their profession and their occupation.
  • A person who strives to work above and beyond the standard requirements of any role.

Accomplishments

  • Taught hundreds of students at diverse school locations, many with intensive learning needs over 10 years.
  • Expanded English program to include new literacy resources.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved customer complaints at large public access events which led to customers returning to the venue for future creative experiences.
  • Achieved 100% success in major event coordination at the University of Queensland School of Medicine by introducing MS Access for Event Management database creation.
  • Documented and resolved document control consistency across newly merged entities within the business which led to consistency of practice and efficient time management on behalf of staff, ensuring that actions were not unnecessarily repeated, and that a shared platform and business process made the system equitable and accessible for all.

Timeline

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER, ENGLISH AND HUMANITIES

Queensland Education Department
04.2014 - Current

CLINICAL TEACHING ASSOCIATE

The School Of Medicine, University Of Queensland
07.2013 - 03.2014

OFFICE MANAGER

Douglas Construction And Engineering
01.2013 - 02.2013

DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Rio Tinto
03.2012 - 07.2012

DOCUMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST, SYSTEM RE-ENGINEERING

Diversified Mining Services
10.2011 - 02.2012

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR/DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Intelara Engineering
05.2011 - 09.2011

TERTIARY SECTOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

The University Of Queensland
01.2009 - 05.2011

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL

Red Cross
10.2008 - 12.2008

DIVERSE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT ROLES

Various
10.2007 - 08.2008

Senior Business Analyst

Korda Mentha Accountants
07.2007 - 09.2007

MANAGER (LOCUM)

The 139 Club Inc
02.2007 - 06.2007

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Bovis Lend Lease
01.2006 - 12.2006

Master of Music - Performance - Voice And Opera

Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University

Graduate Diploma - Education (Secondary)

The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Music - Vocal

Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
Anita Parakh-Morgan