Catherine Uren
Forest Lodge,Australia
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong executive support background. Adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Demonstrates exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills for smooth office operations. Committed to fostering team collaboration and achieving tangible results while adapting flexibly to evolving needs and priorities. Recognized for dependability and resourcefulness, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Chief Risk Officer ANZ & Head of Credit Risk ANZ
JPMorgan
02.2018 - Current
- Handling of sensitive issues with discretion and act as gatekeeper for the Chief Risk Officer
- High-level, complex diary management for both the Chief Risk Officer and Head of Credit Risk
- Email and inbox management for both Chief Risk Officer and Co-Head of Credit Risk
- Coordination of meetings with Internal and External Stakeholders
- Working with other EAs across JP Morgan both in Sydney and overseas to finalise meetings
- Extensive scheduling of meetings for visiting JP Morgan personnel with internal and external stakeholders
- Preparation of documents for Board Packs and Executive Leadership meetings
- Travel coordination and proactive itinerary planning
- Expense management for Chief Risk Officer, Head of Credit Risk and the Credit Risk Team
- Supporting the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer when their Executive Assistant are on leave and as required
- From 2018 – March 2021 I was member of the Leadership Team and Secretary and Communications liaison for Woman on the Move Interactive Network Business Resources Group ANZ
- Co-Chair of SAGE ANZ Leadership team Since March 2021 which is a forum for administrative professionals and a member of the ANZ and APAC DE&I Councils
Executive Assistant to Managing Director, Head of Compliance, Conduct & Operational Risk (CCOR)
JPMorgan
10.2021 - 02.2023
- I supported the Managing Director CCOR while his EA was on Maternity Leave from Oct 2021 then after her resignation up until February 2023
- Handling of sensitive issues with discretion and acting as gatekeeper, scheduling of meeting with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the CCOR team with all administration tasks whilst continuing to support the Chief Risk Officer, Co-Heads of Credit Risk and the Credit Risk team
Executive Assistant, CMAAS
PricewaterhouseCoopers
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Handled sensitive issues with discretion and acted as gatekeeper for three Partners
- High-level, complex diary management, email and inbox management on behalf of Partners
- Coordination of meetings, events and conferences
- Preparation and proof reading of documents
- Travel coordination and proactive itinerary planning
- Expense management and timesheet processing
Executive Administrative Assistant to President/CEO – Contract
CTS Corporation
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Handled sensitive issues with discretion and acted as the gatekeeper for the President/CEO
- Complex diary and email management for the President/CEO and Chief Financial Officer
- Drafting of correspondence, presentation materials and email management for the President/CEO and Chief Financial Officer
- Preparation of board reports as well as documents for Executive Team meetings
- Meetings: Forward scheduling of meetings, preparing the documentation packs, distribution and catering for meetings held both onsite and offsite
- Arranged complex international and domestic travel and accommodation
- Expense management of the President’s expenses
- Also ensuring that expense reports for the Executive Team were approved in a timely manner
- Provided administrative support to Lead Counsel and Vice President of Business & Strategy as required
Executive Assistant to Chief Administrative Officer – Contract
Relco Locomotives
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Handled sensitive issues with discretion and acted as gatekeeper for the Chief Administrative Officer
- Executive and administration support for the Chief Administrative Officer and the Finance Team
- Maintained diaries and email inboxes to ensure documents were dealt with in a timely manner
- Drafting of correspondence, expense reports and timesheet management
- Reconciling the Chief Administrative Officer expenses as well as making sure expense reports were approved for the Executive Leadership Team
- Organised meetings and distributed documents accordingly
- Running weekly reports on a weekly basis
Executive Assistant/Team Coordinator
Westpac
02.2007 - 07.2010
- Company Overview: Westpac Institutional Bank, Credit Portfolio Management
- Email and inbox management
- Complex diary management for Managing Director as well as three other directors
- Recorded correspondence and handled sensitive issues with discretion
- Organised meetings, distributed document packets for management meetings
- Travel arrangements, invoices and credit card payments via in-house system
- Served on WIB Fundraising Committee
- Westpac Institutional Bank, Credit Portfolio Management
Executive Assistant to Two Partners, Audit
Ernst & Young
07.1996 - 05.1998
Education
Contract Management Course -
Krupp Atlas Elektronik
01.1986
Personnel Management -
Fred Pryor Seminars
01.1985
Secretarial Studies - Secretarial Studies
TAFE NSW
Bega, NSW01.1983
Skills
- C-Suite Support
- Executive Administrative Assistance
- Collaborative Networking Skills
- Workspace Coordination
- Effective Problem Solver
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Managing Director, Head of Compliance, Conduct & Operational Risk (CCOR)
JPMorgan
10.2021 - 02.2023
Executive Assistant to Chief Risk Officer ANZ & Head of Credit Risk ANZ
JPMorgan
02.2018 - Current
Executive Assistant, CMAAS
PricewaterhouseCoopers
05.2016 - 12.2017
Executive Administrative Assistant to President/CEO – Contract
CTS Corporation
01.2015 - 03.2015
Executive Assistant to Chief Administrative Officer – Contract
Relco Locomotives
02.2014 - 06.2014
Executive Assistant/Team Coordinator
Westpac
02.2007 - 07.2010
Executive Assistant to Two Partners, Audit
Ernst & Young
07.1996 - 05.1998
Personnel Management -
Fred Pryor Seminars
Contract Management Course -
Krupp Atlas Elektronik
Secretarial Studies - Secretarial Studies
TAFE NSW
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