Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
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Evdokia (Julie) Papafotiou

Self Employed
Torrensville,SA

Summary

Professional administrative leader with proven track record in managing office operations and optimizing workflow. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in organizational management and strategic planning.

Professional administrative expert prepared for leading and optimizing office operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and communication. Reliable and efficient with proactive approach to problem-solving and organizational excellence.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Manager

Self Employed
12.2003 - Current
  • Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
  • Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
  • Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper storage and disposal practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
  • Improved office efficiency by implementing streamlined administrative processes and procedures.
  • Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
  • Coordinated with IT department to upgrade software, resulting in improved data security and system performance.
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.

Function Food and Beverage Attendant/Corporate Suite Steward

South Australian National Football League (SANFL)
08.1999 - 07.2003
  • Responsibilities/duties- Customer service of food and beverages (tray service), supervision and training of staff in corporate suites. Employee of the month award July 2000.

Assistant Supervisor Distributor

Forever Living Products
07.1993 - Current
  • Responsibilities/duties- Promotions and sales of natural Aloe Vera products, effective communications in customer relations, training workshops/business seminars, providing supervision and support to sponsored distributors

Qualified Child Care Educator

Panorama Campus, Douglas Mawson Institute of Technology
04.1994 - 10.2004
  • Administration/clerical duties - answering telephones, office filing, policy and procedure writing and implementation, accounts/writing invoices, generating fees and cash handling
  • Responsibilities/duties (all campuses) - Active participation and implementation in developmental programming, professional observations, maintaining centre routines (meals/sleep-time/activities), supervision of students & untrained staff, lock-up of centre. Ongoing attention to Occupational Health & Safety guidelines, high quality standard in Accreditation principles and SACSA Framework curriculum.
  • Gilles Plains Campus
  • Port Adelaide & Croydon Campuses

Data Entry Personnel

Flinders University Union
10.1999 - 06.2000
  • Responsibilities/duties- Computer processing of new and previous student enrolments as well as external students

A Casual Al a Carte Waitress

CASA MIA Restaurant
08.2000 - 12.2000
  • Responsibilities/duties- Food and beverage service, including extensive wine knowledge

Ala Carte Waitress

ASTERIA BISTRO
01.2000 - 07.2000

Legal Secretary

Killis & Associates
01.1988 - 1988
  • Responsibilities/duties- Assisting solicitor with client service, witnessing documents, answering telephone, filing, invoices, computer skills and general office duties.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Celebrity Catering
01.1995
  • Responsibilities/duties- service of food and beverages for private functions and corporate sponsors driving of company van across the Adelaide Metropolitan area, working effectively with colleagues and supervision of team members.

Relief Child Care Educator

Lady Gowrie Child Centre
09.1994 - 06.1995
  • Responsibilities/duties- Participation and implementation of developmentally appropriate programmed experiences, professional observations, maintaining centre routines including mealtimes, client/student and untrained staff supervision.

Ala Carte Waitress

ENIGMA Restaurant
05.1994 - 06.1996
  • Responsibilities/duties- Food preparation/presentation, bar and table customer service, functions, telephone bookings and general cleaning duties.

McDonalds Restaurant
01.1988
  • Responsibilities/duties- Customer Service, open/close of store, Children's Party Hostess and Crew Trainer.

Secretary

Arnolds Transport
01.1988
  • Responsibilities/duties- Answering telephones and general Office Duties

Education

Certificate IV - Assessment & Workplace Training

Adelaide Hospitality and Tourism School
Adelaide, SA
01.2004

Bachelor of Science - undefined

The Flinders University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
01.2001

Mandated Notification Training

Lady Gowrie Child Centre
11.2002

First Aid For Centres & Schools

Australian Red Cross
Adelaide, SA
10.2002

Assisting Children with Speech & Language Difficulties

Inclusion SA
05.2002

Speech & Language Difficulties – Practical Programming

Inclusion SA
03.2002

Introduction to Health Support Planning

Department of Education Training & Employment
01.2002

Small Business Management

Small Business Training Centre
Adelaide, SA
06.1995

Child Care

Thebarton College of TAFE
Adelaide, SA

Introduction to Child Care

Croydon Park College of TAFE
Adelaide, SA

Bar and Waiting

Grange Community Youth Support Scheme (CYSS)
Adelaide, SA

Child Care Providers Programme

Port Adelaide Central Mission (CYSS)
Adelaide, SA

Working with Migrant Children

Port Adelaide Central Mission (CYSS)
Adelaide, SA

Senior First Aid

Australian Red Cross
Adelaide, SA
02.1998

Associate Diploma in Social Science - Child Care

Douglas Mawson Institute of TAFE
Croydon, SA
01.1994

Advanced Certificate In Community Services - Introductory

Western Adelaide Institute of TAFE
Adelaide, SA
01.1990

Skills

  • Adaptability under pressure
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen support
  • Dining room organization
  • Order accuracy
  • Menu expertise
  • Beverage preparation
  • Sanitation standards
  • Table setting proficiency
  • Meal service set up
  • Space set up
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Safe food handling
  • Clear communication
  • POS system operation
  • Table setting

Languages

Greek

Timeline

Administrative Manager

Self Employed
12.2003 - Current

A Casual Al a Carte Waitress

CASA MIA Restaurant
08.2000 - 12.2000

Ala Carte Waitress

ASTERIA BISTRO
01.2000 - 07.2000

Data Entry Personnel

Flinders University Union
10.1999 - 06.2000

Function Food and Beverage Attendant/Corporate Suite Steward

South Australian National Football League (SANFL)
08.1999 - 07.2003

Food and Beverage Attendant

Celebrity Catering
01.1995

Relief Child Care Educator

Lady Gowrie Child Centre
09.1994 - 06.1995

Ala Carte Waitress

ENIGMA Restaurant
05.1994 - 06.1996

Qualified Child Care Educator

Panorama Campus, Douglas Mawson Institute of Technology
04.1994 - 10.2004

Assistant Supervisor Distributor

Forever Living Products
07.1993 - Current

Legal Secretary

Killis & Associates
01.1988 - 1988

McDonalds Restaurant
01.1988

Secretary

Arnolds Transport
01.1988

Bachelor of Science - undefined

The Flinders University of South Australia

Mandated Notification Training

Lady Gowrie Child Centre

Assisting Children with Speech & Language Difficulties

Inclusion SA

Speech & Language Difficulties – Practical Programming

Inclusion SA

Introduction to Health Support Planning

Department of Education Training & Employment

Small Business Management

Small Business Training Centre

Child Care

Thebarton College of TAFE

Introduction to Child Care

Croydon Park College of TAFE

Bar and Waiting

Grange Community Youth Support Scheme (CYSS)

Child Care Providers Programme

Port Adelaide Central Mission (CYSS)

Working with Migrant Children

Port Adelaide Central Mission (CYSS)

Senior First Aid

Australian Red Cross

Associate Diploma in Social Science - Child Care

Douglas Mawson Institute of TAFE

Advanced Certificate In Community Services - Introductory

Western Adelaide Institute of TAFE

Certificate IV - Assessment & Workplace Training

Adelaide Hospitality and Tourism School

First Aid For Centres & Schools

Australian Red Cross

Hobbies and Interests

Computers, traveling, meeting new people, basketball, roller-skating, beach walking, astronomy and environmental issues

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