Corinne Johnston
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Professional with over 10 years of experience in executive support and operations across property, government, and hospitality sectors. Expertise in financial reporting, event management, onboarding, and workflow optimization. Recognized for strong relationship-building skills and attention to detail. Currently pursuing opportunities in lifestyle management, HR, operations, or client services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
National Workplace Wellbeing Manager
Colliers
Melbourne, VIC
11.2020 - 06.2025
- Oversaw monthly cost center performance, producing financial reports and issuing client invoices per service agreements.
- Managed supplier payments and reconciliations using Concur, ensuring accurate recovery of client expenses.
- Reconciled six high-volume corporate credit cards to verify financial compliance.
- Maintained debtor listings, liaising with clients to resolve overdue invoices efficiently.
- Provided monthly fee forecasts for team leads, enhancing revenue tracking and profit-loss reporting.
- Maintained agendas and minutes for client meetings, ensuring governance requirements were met.
- Reviewed and updated client-facing templates to comply with Colliers brand standards.
- Assisted in planning and managing client events, including Annual CoreNet Conference.
- Facilitated recruitment process, workflow optimisation, and contract development for onboarding and offboarding of new and existing staff.
- Directed management of national teams' schedules based on client locations to perform required temperature testing for Covid
Executive Assistant
Queensland Hotels Association
Brisbane, QLD
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Delivered executive and administrative support to CEO and division leaders.
- Managed complex scheduling, board preparations, and member communications.
- Supported major industry events like QHA Awards for Excellence.
- Coordinated Women in Hotels Luncheon logistics effectively.
Executive Assistant
Colliers
Sydney, NSW
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Delivered comprehensive support to Managing Director of Occupier Services and senior leadership across four national business lines.
- Managed executive calendars, travel arrangements, board documents, and stakeholder correspondence.
- Led divisional reporting, budgeting, and invoicing for $30M portfolio; reconciled financials and prepared forecasts.
- Oversaw team of six administrators to improve national communication and operational efficiency.
Personal Assistant
Colliers
Sydney, NSW
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to senior managers in Residential Development, Valuation & Consultancy team.
- Managed calendars, travel arrangements, meeting preparation, and internal reporting activities.
- Coordinated internal team events while assisting with client liaison and document preparation tasks.
- Prepared tenders, information memoranda, and sales contracts for client submissions.
Office Manager
Colliers
Sydney, NSW
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Managed daily operations of Sydney office, encompassing facilities, reception, and supplies.
- Served as primary contact for vendors, trades, and support personnel.
- Established streamlined procedures to enhance office workflow and resource tracking.
Facilities Administration Officer
Department of Land & Property Information
Sydney, NSW
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinated facilities work orders for internal staff and contractors to ensure timely completion.
- Assisted with budget reporting, invoice processing, and scheduling maintenance tasks.
- Supported recruitment efforts and training programs for new hires to enhance team capabilities.
- Managed weekly team meetings and events to promote effective communication and collaboration.
- Managed security card access systems for onboarding and current employees.
Executive Assistant to Branch Managers
Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations
Canberra, ACT
04.2009 - 05.2013
- Provided executive support to three branch managers through calendar management and travel coordination.
- Handled confidential government data while liaising with parliamentary branches under NV1 security clearance.
- Maintained internal websites and facilitated content publication along with compliance updates.
Head Boot Camp Instructor & Personal Trainer
Fitness First
Canberra, ACT
08.2005 - 04.2009
- Developed and implemented personalised fitness programs and group boot camps.
- Managed operations including payments, scheduling, and customer service.
- Executed marketing campaigns to enhance visibility and attract clients.
- Provided front-desk support to ensure exceptional customer experience.
- Built client base as Fitness First franchisee, offering customised training and nutritional programs.
Education
Certificate III & Iv in Fitness -
Australian Institute of Fitness
Canberra, ACTHigh School Diploma -
Mulwaree High
Goulburn, NSWSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Concur
- Smart Recruiters and PeoplePlus
- Adobe InDesign and Canva
Hobbies and Interests
Wellbeing & Lifestyle, Travel, Events & Culture, People & Leadership, Community Connection
CORE COMPETENCIES
- People & Culture Coordination
- Financial & Operational Reporting
- Stakeholder & Client Management
- Event & Project Coordination
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Office & Facilities Management
- Confidential Executive Support
- Internal Communications & Workflow
Timeline
National Workplace Wellbeing Manager
Colliers
11.2020 - 06.2025
Executive Assistant
Queensland Hotels Association
10.2018 - 10.2020
Executive Assistant
Colliers
04.2016 - 09.2018
Personal Assistant
Colliers
08.2014 - 04.2016
Office Manager
Colliers
06.2014 - 08.2014
Facilities Administration Officer
Department of Land & Property Information
06.2013 - 06.2014
Executive Assistant to Branch Managers
Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations
04.2009 - 05.2013
Head Boot Camp Instructor & Personal Trainer
Fitness First
08.2005 - 04.2009
Certificate III & Iv in Fitness -
Australian Institute of Fitness
High School Diploma -
Mulwaree High