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Cecily Dunn

STRATHALBYN,SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Summary

Upbeat individual who builds relationships with sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Highly experienced Administration Officer with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Human Resources, Exports and Customer Service skills with an extensive background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional administration, customer and operational support.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Officer - Casual

Neutrog Australia
KANMANTOO, South Australia
08.2023 - Current
  • Customer facing; 1st point of contact by phone for company enquiries
  • Cover clerical positions as required due to leave Despatch, Invoicing, Order Processing.
  • Provided customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Answered customer inquiries via telephone, email and face-to-face contact.
  • Processed payments from customers using point of sale systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Reviewed and verified invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Processed vendor invoices in a timely manner.
  • Performed data entry into accounting system to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Resolved payment issues with vendors as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all dispatches, including manifests, invoices and other documents.
  • Prepared daily reports on dispatching activities, including number of loads shipped, locations and any delays or issues encountered.
  • Coordinated with drivers to ensure timely completion of assigned routes while adhering to safety standards.
  • Provided customer service support by responding promptly to inquiries related to order tracking or delivery status.
  • Communicated effectively with internal departments such as logistics, sales and operations regarding shipment statuses.
  • Performed data entry tasks into company's computer system in order to track shipments throughout their journey.

Accounts Payable, Freight & Payroll Administrator - Casual

Toll Mining
Adelaide , SA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Processing accounts payable
  • Collect and process freight documentation
  • Collect and input information for prompt and accurate processing of payroll.
  • Communicated regularly with vendors via phone, email, or mail regarding invoice inquiries or payment requests.

Administrative Officer

Steriline Racing Permanent PT
Mount Barker, SA
02.2021 - 06.2023

Customer Service

  • Customer Service: incoming phone calls, directed callers to the appropriate personnel or department; email enquiries

Accounts Payable

  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Processed invoices, purchase orders and other financial paperwork in accordance with company policies.
  • Updated customer database information in a timely manner.
  • Achieved timeline and quality targets when organizing large volume of records.
  • Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
  • Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
  • Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
  • Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
  • Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
  • Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
  • Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
  • Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
  • Developed processes and procedures related to accounts payable operations.
  • Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
  • Identified areas where operational efficiencies can be improved in the accounts payable process.

Payroll

  • Processed payroll information for up to 30 employees, including calculating wages and deductions.
  • Verified accuracy of timekeeping records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Resolved discrepancies in employee payments and benefits calculations.
  • Maintained accurate records of all payroll transactions.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports related to payroll activities.
  • Prepared tax documents for submission to government agencies.
  • Created ad hoc reports for management upon request using various software applications.

Human Resource Management

  • Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.

Admin Support

  • Co-ordinated travel arrangements for staff, including flights, hotels and car rentals.
  • Ensured timely and correct payment of travel allowances.

Exports Coordinator – Contract 12 Months

TOLL Global Forwarding
Kilburn, SA
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Full Customer Service for entire export process – FCL, LCL and Airfreight
  • Communicate with clients and provide quotes
  • Invoicing for timely payment of accounts
  • Create jobs in CargoWise 1 -Inttra platform booking and logging system between forwarder and shipping lines
  • Coordinate transport
  • Obtain Export Clearances
  • Submit Pre Receival Advice for terminal admission
  • Adhere to international Customs requirements.

Administrator – Contract

TOLL Transitions
Mawson Lakes, SA
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Attend to client communications by phone and email to member calls and requests.
  • Flight bookings by email, phone and on computer platforms then communicate results to case workers and clients within time lines.
  • Accommodation bookings and communicate results to case workers and clients within time lines.
  • Created new cases and ongoing data management.
  • Maintained accurate department and customer records.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate services for clients.

Rostering Clerk

Community Living Australia
Mount Barker, SA
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • High client contact requiring maximum communication and analytical skill through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to clients when through phone conversations.
  • Support for Regional Rostering Service
  • Contacting Support Worker and Clients to cover shifts
  • Continual compliance with award rates.
  • Collaboration with Scheduling Officers to manage roster templates.
  • Leveraged software skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.

Temporary Admin Assistant L2 - Invoicing and Dispatch

SAPC
12.2018 - 02.2019
  • High volume data entry
  • Customer Service & Cash Sales
  • Data Base Management
  • Order Processing from major retailers
  • Logistics - Freight documentation and bookings
  • Pallet management.

Temporary Admin Assistant L2 - Invoicing and Logistics

Paris Creek Farms
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • attended to high volume telephone calls
  • Processing Orders for major retailers and small business
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Invoicing Credits
  • High volume data entry
  • Logistics - Freight documentation and bookings
  • Customer Service.
  • Updated MYOB system with order specifics and customer details, preferences and billing information.

Casual Customer Service/Orders/Accounts

FARM GARDEN Herbs and Produce
04.2016 - 09.2017
  • Orders
  • Packing and processing
  • Invoicing
  • Customer service and delivery.

Casual Sales Administration/Reception

First National Real Estate Pope Nitschke (Mount Barker)
, SA
03.2015 - 06.2015

Owner/Operator of Commercial Sheep Stud

CR & CG Dunn
Tumby Bay, SA
01.2002 - 01.2013
  • HR; Payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable; Business Activity Statements
  • Sales & marketing
  • Create and maintain progeny data base and performance figures (complex spreadsheet)
  • Data entry and letter typing to exacting standard
  • Coordinate and liaise with various small business advisors from financial, legal sectors and Agricultural sector
  • Adherence to all relevant industry legislation and guidelines regarding Chemical Handling, wool production and sales, commercial sheep production and sales, Stud Sheep operation, grain production and sales, employees OWHS, payroll, BAS.

Casual Customer Service Officer

Elders Real Estate and Stock Agents – Tumby Bay
01.2007 - 06.2007

Clerical Officer L2

District Council of Tumby Bay
Tumby Bay, SA
06.1998 - 12.2005

Temporary Student Information Officer ASO2

TAFE (Port Lincoln Campus)
01.1998 - 06.1998

Temporary Clerical Officer ASO1

SAPOL West Coast CIB & Port Lincoln SES
09.1997 - 01.1998

Care and Protection Unit Clerk ASO1

Courts Administration Authority – Youth Court
05.1995 - 09.1997

Receptionist/Administration Assistant ASO1

Department for Correctional Services
10.1994 - 05.1995

Education

Legal Secretarial Diploma - Legal Secretarial

Adelaide Legal Secretarial College
Adelaide, SA
12-1993

Certificate - Real Estate Sales

Real Estate Institute of SA
Adelaide, SA
07-1992

Diploma - Applied Pschology

Estia College
Online

Skills

  • Inbound Call Management and customer service
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Database Management and high volume data entry
  • High volume order processing, payment processing
  • Logistics, Despatch and Exports
  • Accounts payable and receivable; Banking, journaling, aged reports
  • Payroll

Clearances

  • DCSI
  • Police

Education Training

  • Legal Secretarial Certificate - Adelaide Legal and Commercial College
  • Real Estate Sales Certificate - TAFE
  • Counter Skills - Handling Difficult Clients - Department for Correctional Services
  • Applied Psychology - Case Management - Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)
  • Active communication; Cultural Competence - Estrada College

References

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  • Stephanie Powell, SA Branch Manager, Toll People, 0411 458 124
  • Cromwell Irving, Group Financial Controller, Steriline Racing, 0414 264 534

Timeline

Customer Service Officer - Casual

Neutrog Australia
08.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable, Freight & Payroll Administrator - Casual

Toll Mining
06.2023 - 08.2023

Administrative Officer

Steriline Racing Permanent PT
02.2021 - 06.2023

Exports Coordinator – Contract 12 Months

TOLL Global Forwarding
12.2019 - 02.2021

Administrator – Contract

TOLL Transitions
10.2019 - 12.2019

Rostering Clerk

Community Living Australia
07.2019 - 09.2019

Temporary Admin Assistant L2 - Invoicing and Dispatch

SAPC
12.2018 - 02.2019

Temporary Admin Assistant L2 - Invoicing and Logistics

Paris Creek Farms
08.2018 - 11.2018

Casual Customer Service/Orders/Accounts

FARM GARDEN Herbs and Produce
04.2016 - 09.2017

Casual Sales Administration/Reception

First National Real Estate Pope Nitschke (Mount Barker)
03.2015 - 06.2015

Casual Customer Service Officer

Elders Real Estate and Stock Agents – Tumby Bay
01.2007 - 06.2007

Owner/Operator of Commercial Sheep Stud

CR & CG Dunn
01.2002 - 01.2013

Clerical Officer L2

District Council of Tumby Bay
06.1998 - 12.2005

Temporary Student Information Officer ASO2

TAFE (Port Lincoln Campus)
01.1998 - 06.1998

Temporary Clerical Officer ASO1

SAPOL West Coast CIB & Port Lincoln SES
09.1997 - 01.1998

Care and Protection Unit Clerk ASO1

Courts Administration Authority – Youth Court
05.1995 - 09.1997

Receptionist/Administration Assistant ASO1

Department for Correctional Services
10.1994 - 05.1995

Legal Secretarial Diploma - Legal Secretarial

Adelaide Legal Secretarial College

Certificate - Real Estate Sales

Real Estate Institute of SA

Diploma - Applied Pschology

Estia College
Cecily Dunn