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Emily Spotswood

Redland Bay,QLD

Summary

  • Obtained an extensive background in administration roles, working as first point of contact for the past four years, within part-time and casual roles, whilst studying for a 4 year double bachelor degree. Gained substantial experience in computer and database work, using platforms such as microsoft, Xero, MYOB and outlook to complete all work related tasks. NDIS yellow card (including current police check), and my volunteer blue card have also been obtained.
  • For the past 8 years have lived on a 31 acre hobby farm. where I acquired copious amounts of small scale farm knowledge in; Worming, feeding, weaning, washing, working, treating animal injuries, configuring animal paddock rotations from; horses, calves, sheep, goats, geese, to dogs. Milking goats and bottle feeding kids and calves.
  • knowledge has been obtained in small scale fencing, shelter construction and water management, where it was made sure all animals have shelters, clean, fresh, water and food and are healthy to standards of the farm owner. The weekly manually moving of round hay bales onto trailers and into paddocks. 8 years of horsemanship knowledge and horse riding skills have also been obtained alongside knowledge in quad bike riding and some light experience in 2 wheel motorbike riding.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Redlands Pool Service
Brisbane, QLD

Administrative Assistant and Chemical Balancer
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Examined, categorized and sorted incoming documents.
  • Cleaned up files regularly by removing outdated information for archival or disposal.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing Chemical Test processes
  • Tested customers pool samples to check for ideal pH, Chlorine other chemical levels and do calculations to balance ratios.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30-50kgs

Sue Narhung Flowers
Brisbane, QLD

Chief Assistant and Waiting Staff
01.2014 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Created healthy nutritious menus to serve at important functions.
  • Increased customer service ratings significantly through personable service.
  • Greeted and assisted 100 guests every day and gathered information about each reservation.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.

Aussie Hail Automotive Specialists
Brisbane, QLD

Administrative Assistant and Parts Manager
11.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Liaising with insurance officers whilst organising customer appointments.
  • Ordering car parts on a tight schedule, from large suppliers, and storing in warehouse.
  • Rearranged parts department to better serve rotating car stock.
  • Controlled quality of car parts entering workplace, and returning them if not to satisfaction.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30-50kgs.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.

Brisbane Pool Boys
Brisbane, QLD

Administrative Officer
05.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Examined, categorized and sorted incoming documents.
  • Cleaned up files regularly by removing outdated information for archival or disposal.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing Chemical Test processes
  • Tested customers pool samples to check for ideal pH, Chlorine other chemical levels and do calculations to balance ratios.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30-50kgs

Mineral Pools Queensland
Brisbane, QLD

Administration Staff and 3D Designer
07.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
  • Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Translated raw data and prepared files into 3D pieces of art.
  • Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
  • Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.

MK Aussiecrete
Brisbane, QLD

Personal Assistant
03.2019 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Organized clients' homes prior to arrival home and performed house-sitting duties.
  • Managed pet care, transported children to and from appointment, phone screening, shopping and bill paying to provide clients with premium business time.
  • Provide reception coverage; be the first point of contact for customers & clients, with excellent phone manner.

Education

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD

Bachelor Psychological Science
Feb.2018 - Jul.2022 (4 years & 5 months)

University Overview

  • APAC (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) Accredited
  • knowledge on how to apply psychological theories to topics such as thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress, health, criminal activity and group behaviour.
  • knowledge of how to evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual, behavioural and emotional states.
  • Develop interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge on the principles of counselling and core areas of psychology.
  • knowledge on will learn how to help people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties.
  • Complete foundation studies in psychological theory, research and practice.
  • Push the boundaries of knowledge and develop high-level skills in communication, research design, critical and analytical thinking, and project management.

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD

Bachelor Criminology And Criminal Justice
02.2018 - 07.2022

University Overview

Obtained knowledge on

  • Cognitive skills to engage in critical reflection on a broad range of theoretical concepts, synthesise knowledge from a broad range of disciplinary areas, apply knowledge to solve a range of criminal justice problems
  • Cognitive and creative skills needed to engage in independent analysis of disciplinary data to solve identified problems in criminal justice related areas
  • Communication skills needed to effectively disseminate knowledge in a clear and articulate fashion.
  • To take responsibility and accountability for one’s own continued learning and professional development in collaboration with other professionals in a diverse range of professional contexts.

Tafe
QLD

Certificate III Crime And Justice Studies
2016 - 2017 (1 year)

University Overview

Obtained knowlege on;

  • Applying understanding of the Australian legal system
  • Applying communication strategies in the workplace
  • Providing information and referral advice on justice related issues
  • Preparing documentation for court proceedings
  • Analysing social justice issues
  • Applying regulatory powers

Tafe
QLD

Certificate III Business
2016 - 2017 (1 year)

University Overview

Obtained knowledge on;

  • keyboard speed and accuracy, health and safety for oneself and others. Units on payroll processing, electronic presentations, working effectively with diversity, and the use of business technology.
  • knowledge in;
  • Office operations.
  • Resources management.
  • Occupational health and safety.
  • Presentations.
  • Time management.
  • Word processing

Tafe
QLD

Cetificate III in Fitness
2016 - 2017 (1 year)

University Overview

Obtained Knowledge on;

  • Delivering and monitoring a service to customers
  • Organise personal work priorities
  • Provide First Aid
  • Participate in workplace health and safety
  • Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
  • Complete client fitness assessments
  • Plan group exercise sessions
  • Instruct group exercise sessions
  • Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
  • Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
  • Provide healthy eating information

Faith Lutheran College - Redlands
Victoria Point, QLD

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
01.2012 - 10.2017

University Overview

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) with Direct entry to Griffith University QLD

Skills

  • Fast and active Learner
  • Eager to follow instructions
  • Active listener
  • Adaptive, with out of the box thinking
  • Friendly disposition with high interpersonal skills
  • Extensive computer and online database skills
  • Self motivated strong work ethic
  • Proven professional standards of work and behaviour with mature outlook
  • Proven time management and organisational skills
  • Works efficiently as a team member
  • High ability to resolve conflict
  • Extensive staff and customer communication skills
  • High physical strength and dexterity skills

Timeline

Administrative Assistant and Chemical Balancer

Redlands Pool Service
03.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant and Parts Manager

Aussie Hail Automotive Specialists
11.2021 - 01.2022

Administrative Officer

Brisbane Pool Boys
05.2021 - 11.2021

Administration Staff and 3D Designer

Mineral Pools Queensland
07.2020 - 04.2021

Personal Assistant

MK Aussiecrete
03.2019 - 06.2020

Griffith University

Bachelor Psychological Science
Feb.2018 - Jul.2022 (4 years & 5 months)

Griffith University

Bachelor Criminology And Criminal Justice
02.2018 - 07.2022

Tafe

Certificate III Crime And Justice Studies
2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Tafe

Certificate III Business
2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Tafe

Cetificate III in Fitness
2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Chief Assistant and Waiting Staff

Sue Narhung Flowers
01.2014 - 07.2022

Faith Lutheran College - Redlands

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
01.2012 - 10.2017
Emily Spotswood