Catherine Brown

Resourceful professional in administrative management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation and organizational improvement. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Executive Assistant, Group CFO and Finance Office, 03/01/18 - current, Preparation and management of Executive Leadership Team financial reporting and meetings, Development and facilitation of key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally, Event coordination for facilitating change management within the GFG Alliance Australia group, Recruitment and managing of front office reception staff for two GFG office locations, Office management, including assistance with the relocation of the corporate office, Executive Assistant (Advanced), 01/01/11 - 02/28/18, Project management of the ‘People & Culture’ strategy for EYC3, High level executive assistance provided for Partners and executive teams, Extensive and complex diary management, travel coordination, media monitoring, Event management of strategic Partners’ marketing campaigns and events, Supervision of entry level and intermediate executive assistant staff, Administrative Assistant, 10/01/09 - 12/31/10, Drafting of business/official correspondence, Compilation of confidential recruitment reports, Handling enquiries with all levels of relevant internal/external stakeholders, Protocol & Liaison Officer/Conference Manager, 01/01/01 - 06/30/09, Management of Protocol office and facilitator of 180 international member state delegations, Registration of delegates from Member States, Issue of contracts for linguists and consultants, Training of conference typists, Hiring of temporary staff for the Conference Services Section, Administration Executive, 07/01/98 - 08/31/98, Managed UN classified information and data of all international Permanent Missions, Project Secretary, 03/01/98 - 07/31/98, Executed international television broadcast of community service announcement, Negotiated television media campaign in consultation with member states, Production Assistant/Production Secretary, 11/01/95 - 06/30/97, Personal Assistant to Kerry O’Brien, Co-ordination of budgets, camera crews, locations, staff, and equipment requirements, 09/01/95 - 11/30/95, Assistant to Director of the ABC’s satellite service to Asia, 04/01/94 - 09/30/95, Clerical and administrative assistance for weekly live-to-air business & finance programme

available on request

• GFG Alliance Australia, Executive Assistant, Group CFO and Finance Office, 03/01/18 - current
• EY Sydney - Ernst & Young Australia, Executive Assistant (Advanced), 01/01/11 - 02/28/18
• Corrective Services NSW, Corrective Services Industries (CSI), Administrative Assistant, 10/01/09 - 12/31/10
• United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Protocol & Liaison Officer/Conference Manager, 01/01/01 - 06/30/09
• United Nations Office of Drug Control and Crime Prevention (UNDCP), Administration Executive, 07/01/98 - 08/31/98
• United Nations Office of Drug Control and Crime Prevention, External Relations Unit, Project Secretary, 03/01/98 - 07/31/98
• Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Television News & Current Affairs, Production Assistant/Production Secretary, 11/01/95 - 06/30/97
• Production Assistant, Australia Television, 09/01/95 - 11/30/95
• Unit Assistant, “The Bottom Line”, 04/01/94 - 09/30/95

• Committee member, EY Foundation, Sydney office
• Member Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP)
• Member Executive Assistant Network (EAN) (Australia)
• Member Executive PA
• Member Business Chicks

• Master of Business Adminstration

• Member of Toastmasters International