Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Performance Highlights
Timeline
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Melanie Smith

Summary

Experienced in office management, scheduling, and communications, professional administrative expert with a strong reputation for organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficient multitasking abilities. Adaptable team player prioritizing results and supporting colleagues through effective collaboration. Expertise in document preparation, data entry, and customer service ensures smooth office operations.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Secretary

Independent Anaesthetists
01.2011 - Current
  • Scheduling Appointments for Anaesthetists into surgeries / hospitals
  • Billing and invoicing, quoting patients
  • High level of client service provided throughout all interactions

Office Manager

Data Electrical Communications Technology P/L
01.2000 - 01.2011
  • Managed the Bookkeeping, Payroll, Banking and General Office duties to ensure timely delivery of services to all clients

Legal Secretary

Wilmoth Field & Warne Solicitors
01.1988 - 01.2000
  • Worked independently to get barristers ready for court, making sure everything they needed was organised and prepared
  • Remaining calm and focused under pressure, always hitting deadlines and keeping things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment
  • Throughout my career in the Legal field, I gained extensive experience in managing Trial briefs, Affidavits, preparing Exhibits and Applications, general correspondence, Court filing and opening/closure of files and supporting the solicitors and barristers in a proactive, supportive manner

Education

03.2025

01.2011

01.2000

Word 7.0 for Windows - introduction

01.1996

Teleskills Course - Introduction to Word for Windows

01.1994

Pitmanscript -

01.1991

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Administrative skills
  • Multitask
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship building
  • Windows
  • Excel
  • Email
  • Internet
  • Verbal communication
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Document preparation
  • File management
  • Calendar management
  • Proofreading
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Administrative support
  • Report preparation
  • Administrative coordination
  • Record preparation
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication

Performance Highlights

  • Independent Anaesthetists, Consistently demonstrate excellent time management skills by ensuring Anaesthetists receive a daily manageable list, utilising strong collaboration skills effectively to support the team, and work at a fast pace to guarantee the smooth operation of daily business activities.
  • Data Electrical Communications Technology Pty Ltd, Effectively supported the co-owner with the general management of our electrical business while balancing family commitments, ensuring timely employee payments and overseeing both accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  • Legal Secretary, Worked independently to get barristers ready for court, making sure everything they needed was organised and prepared. Remaining calm and focused under pressure, always hitting deadlines and keeping things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

Timeline

Administration Secretary

Independent Anaesthetists
01.2011 - Current

Office Manager

Data Electrical Communications Technology P/L
01.2000 - 01.2011

Legal Secretary

Wilmoth Field & Warne Solicitors
01.1988 - 01.2000

Word 7.0 for Windows - introduction

Teleskills Course - Introduction to Word for Windows

Pitmanscript -

Melanie Smith