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Clare Hotchin

Sorrento

Summary

Personal Profile

Experienced office manager/administrator with strong background in managing office operations and enhancing administrative efficiency. Proven ability to streamline processes and improve productivity through effective leadership. Demonstrated proficiency in team coordination and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Green Wind Renewables
08.2023 - Current

Managing office operations as follows:

  • Supporting the team with meeting co-ordination, training, travel, uniforms and general office requirements.
  • Co-ordinating the office IT environment including hardware/software procurement, CRM support, folder/document access and training staff.
  • Support the preparation/compilation of business materials, presentations, documents and document data rooms.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Supporting SVP Corporate Services and CEO with administrative support, including supporting the company banking relationship and management, manage corporate credit card processes and monitor usage.
  • Supporting General Counsel with insurance renewals, ensuring that company and joint venture partners have the required level of insurance coverage at all times.
  • Assist General Counsel and SVP Corporate Services ensure that all staff are aware of company Policies and Procedures.
  • Assisted SVP Corporate Services with office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Assist in improvement in Cyber Security arrangements and implementation of system and process changes required (including staff training).
  • Support Development Managers, Stakeholder Relations and Engineering teams with all requirements re: approvals, landowner communications, events, website updates, travel and software.
  • Support SVP Growth and General Counsel in an effective land agreement management system (including ongoing post agreement processes).

School Officer/Administration

West Leederville Primary School
09.2017 - 01.2023
  • School Officer role including supporting the staff and students at the school.

Property Manager/Business Owner

Rental iQ Pty Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2017
  • Upon my family relocating back to Australia after 7 years in Hong Kong, I established my own business, Rental iQ Pty Ltd.
  • The company was a boutique residential property management company providing property management on behalf of investors for their residential properties. The business grew from one client with two properties to 65 properties in three years. The business was sold to another real estate agency in December, 2016.

Marketing Consultant

East West Enterprises Limited
05.2005 - 07.2012
  • Upon moving to Hong Kong for my husband’s role with an international CCTV manufacturer (Dallmeier Limited), I established my own company (East West Enterprises Limited) and performed marketing consultancy to Dallmeier Limited.
  • In 2008 my husband changed employment within Hong Kong and I have since been involved in voluntary work at Discovery College (International School) and looking after three children.
  • In 2011 I worked as a library assistant at Discovery College until our repatriation to Australia in July 2012.

Business Consultant

Hutchison Telecoms Australia Pty Ltd
06.2003 - 01.2005
  • Promoting the new “3” products and services to the SMB and corporate market in Western Australia.

Sales Manager

Intervid International
11.2001 - 04.2003
  • Supporting the Regional Manager to establish the Asian Region headquarters for this CCTV manufacturer.

Commercial Channel Sales Representative

Hewlett-Packard Australia Limited
07.1999 - 10.2001
  • I was employed by Hewlett-Packard Australia in the position of Commercial Channel Sales Representative.

PA position to Merchandising Manager

Rusty Surfboards
07.1996 - 06.1999

PA to Partners and Senior Associates

Jackson McDonald
10.1993 - 06.1996

PA to Partners and Senior Associates

Butcher Paull & Calder
04.1990 - 10.1993

PA to Partners and Senior Associates

Vail & McBain
03.1989 - 03.1990

PA to Partners and Senior Associates

Byrne Jones & Torney
11.1987 - 02.1989

Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

Edith Cowan University
01.2003

Diploma of Management - undefined

TAFE
01.1998

Certificate IV of Management - undefined

TAFE
01.1995

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service
  • Office management including organisational skills, administration, attention to detail
  • Documentation creation and control, budgeting and expense reporting
  • Employee training, Team supervision, Event coordination, Meeting planning
  • Senior leadership support
  • General Counsel support

Accomplishments

  • Victorian State Basketball Team, 1986
  • Ballarat Senior Women’s Basketball Team, 1985-1988
  • Basketball Junior Coach - Ballarat, 1986-1988
  • Coburg Cougars (National Basketball League), 1989
  • Perth Breakers (National Basketball League), 1990-1993
  • WA State Basketball League Player, 1990-1995 (100+ games)

Timeline

Office Manager

Green Wind Renewables
08.2023 - Current

School Officer/Administration

West Leederville Primary School
09.2017 - 01.2023

Property Manager/Business Owner

Rental iQ Pty Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2017

Marketing Consultant

East West Enterprises Limited
05.2005 - 07.2012

Business Consultant

Hutchison Telecoms Australia Pty Ltd
06.2003 - 01.2005

Sales Manager

Intervid International
11.2001 - 04.2003

Commercial Channel Sales Representative

Hewlett-Packard Australia Limited
07.1999 - 10.2001

PA position to Merchandising Manager

Rusty Surfboards
07.1996 - 06.1999

PA to Partners and Senior Associates

Jackson McDonald
10.1993 - 06.1996

PA to Partners and Senior Associates

Butcher Paull & Calder
04.1990 - 10.1993

PA to Partners and Senior Associates

Vail & McBain
03.1989 - 03.1990

PA to Partners and Senior Associates

Byrne Jones & Torney
11.1987 - 02.1989

Diploma of Management - undefined

TAFE

Certificate IV of Management - undefined

TAFE

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

Edith Cowan University

Education

Sacred Heart College, Ballarat, Victoria, 1983-01-01, 1986-01-01, Loreto Commercial College, Ballarat, Victoria, 1987-01-01, 1987-12-31, Certificate IV of Management, TAFE, 1994-01-01, 1995-12-31, Diploma of Management, TAFE, 1996-01-01, 1998-12-31, Bachelor of Business, Edith Cowan University, Marketing, 1998-01-01, 2003-12-31
Clare Hotchin