Dianna Johnston
Bangalow,NSW
Summary
A passionate and positive candidate with strong organisational skills eager to secure an entry-level Aged Care support position. Seeking to maintain a casual position that offers challenges utilising interpersonal skills and an empathetic disposition within a community setting. A detail oriented and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
Greenestreet Pty Limited
01.1999 - 05.2023
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Fostered a positive work environment that motivated employees towards achieving their potential while contributing significantly towards overall company success.
- Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Social Justice Administrator
Life PNG Care
12.2006 - 08.2018
- Collaborating with local stakeholders to establish a not-for-profit NGO centred on marginalised and vulnerable children and youth of Port Moresby. A Social Justice initiative involving education projects and homeless youth advocacy.
- Raising awareness at a government agency level in addition to corporate and social advocacy through local fundraising initiatives and social media
- Providing administrative and leadership support and mentorship
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
Wagons Lits Oceania
10.1991 - 09.1993
- Streamlined daily operations for the Managing Director by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
- Managed correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director, drafting professional emails and letters to clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Managed day-to-day office operations ensuring a professional and efficient working environment for the Managing Director and the team.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Societe Generale Bank
06.1986 - 10.1991
- Enhanced executive productivity by managing daily schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling travel arrangements.
- Improved communication between departments by acting as a liaison for executives, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and requests.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while drafting correspondence, preparing presentations, and organizing documents.
- Optimized meeting efficiency by creating clear agendas, taking detailed minutes, and distributing action items after each session.
Office Administrative Assistant
Birrell & Zorbas Chartered Accountants
06.1984 - 06.1986
Junior Executive Secretary
FAI Insurance Limited
02.1984 - 06.1984
Education
Advanced Diploma Secretarial Studies - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
TAFE NSW - Wollongong
Wollongong, NSWHigher School Certificate -
Chatham High School
Taree, NSWSkills
- Organisational Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Administration and Management
- Time Management
Certification
- Current CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION Certificate (11.4.24)
- Current FIRST AID certificate (11.4.24)
- Valid NSW Driver's License and Car (Comprehensive Insurance)
- Criminal History Check Certificate (22.1.24)
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Functional Nutrition Online Course with The Nutrition Academy
- Fully vaccinated for COVID19
Affiliations
- Training for 'Creating Safe Spaces' - Baptist Churches of NSW & ACT as a member of the Safe Churches Team within my local church fellowship
- Organic and sustainable gardening
- Mosaic art practice
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Justice Administrator
Life PNG Care
12.2006 - 08.2018
Small Business Owner
Greenestreet Pty Limited
01.1999 - 05.2023
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director
Wagons Lits Oceania
10.1991 - 09.1993
Executive Administrative Assistant
Societe Generale Bank
06.1986 - 10.1991
Office Administrative Assistant
Birrell & Zorbas Chartered Accountants
06.1984 - 06.1986
Junior Executive Secretary
FAI Insurance Limited
02.1984 - 06.1984
Advanced Diploma Secretarial Studies - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
TAFE NSW - Wollongong
Higher School Certificate -
Chatham High School
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