Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Writing songs, playing the piano, tennis, appreciating gorgeous sunsets
Languages
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Fiona Styles

Summary

  • Responsible former HR Assistant with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management.
  • Focused professional with strong background in employee relations and payroll processing. Offers excellent organizational and communication skills and willing to refresh knowledge in applicable laws and regulations.
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, interactive and cohesive team member, approachable, friendly and warm personality, reliable and flexible, pro-active, trustworthy and honest, appreciative of cultural diversity

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Admin /Bookkeeping Assistant

Reflex Insulation
07.2023 - Current
  • Corrected discrepancies in financial records for balanced books.
  • Reconciled bank statements and credit card accounts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Implemented orderly, organized filing systems for easy record retrieval.
  • Input data into accounting system and maintained integrity of system information to alleviate potential breaches.

Volunteer

Heritage College Lake Macquarie
11.2011 - Current
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Undertook many and varied roles including Reading mum, Canteen helper, Library assistant, Music teacher, Transition class helper, Running or assisting at stalls for the Spring fair, Administrative assistant, Excursions volunteer, Catering for group functions, Athletics carnival assistant, Baking cakes and slices for different events, costume making, text book covering, Run Club, taking minutes, labourer
  • Music teacher, piano accompanist, ran a music segment for Playgroup, arranged musical scores for group and whole school performances, conducted choir, coached and accompanied HSC music students
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.


Church Volunteer

Christadelphian Church
01.2010 - Current
  • Musician / Piano Accompanist
  • Sunday School Superintendent
  • Missionary to Philippines
  • Organising and catering for special functions

Missionary

CBMA (Christadelphian Bible Mission Of The America
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Learnt Spanish in order to preach the gospel and imparted knowledge of faith by means of one-on-one discussions and classes
  • Trained six new missionaries in the field
  • Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
  • Facilitated and directed outreach events for local communities in Lima, Peru.
  • Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
  • Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach to grow membership.
  • Organised and catered for various religious activities and services.
  • Prepared and distributed religious materials.

Workers Compensation Officer

TAFE NSW Employee Relations Unit
06.2004 - 12.2005
  • Processed and paid workers compensation claims for all Central Coast government teachers
  • Handled complaints

Human Resources Team Assistant

Optus
08.2000 - 10.2001
  • Administrative and clerical support to 8 members of Human Resources Networks & Corporate team
  • Personal Assistance support to Divisional Human Resources Manager
  • Manage, co-ordinate and assist with special projects
  • Co-ordinate meetings / functions
  • Prepare presentation material
  • Manage team expenses
  • Maintain highest level confidentiality in all HR related issues
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.

Temp Worker

Many And Varied
11.1996 - 06.2004
  • Many different roles including Waitress, Document Control Clerk, Kids Show Assistant, Courtesy Crew Member, Receptionist, Secretarial Assistant, Personal Assistant, Phone Surveying, Actor, Data Analyst (Fraud Department, Newcastle Permanent)

Piano Teacher

Bell's Music School + Self-employed
01.1999 - 01.2023
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Coordinated recitals and musical events to encourage student confidence and performance.
  • Taught students how to compose music and improvise using chords.

Education

High School Diploma -

Merewether High School
Broadmeadow, NSW

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management/IR And Management

University of Newcastle
Newcastle

Certificate in Computing Skills in The Office -

TAFE
Belmont

Skills

  • Typing - 70 wpm
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Keynote, Pages, Outlook
  • Familiarity with Saasu, Xero, Dropbox, SAP46, Filemaker Pro 61, PeopleSoft 75
  • AMEB Piano 6th Grade (Honours), AMEB Theory of Music 3rd Grade (Honours), Trinity Singing 4th Grade (Distinction)
  • Music composer / songwriter / song arrangements
  • Reasonably fluent in everyday Spanish
  • Piano Accompanist
  • 1A Driver's License
  • Peer Support Leadership
  • Mother of four very vibrant kids
  • Manager of six-person household
  • Assisting performance and production of music soundtracks and CDs

Writing songs, playing the piano, tennis, appreciating gorgeous sunsets

I am interested in languages, in particular Spanish, I love writing songs and playing the piano. I also love playing tennis, taking walks and appreciating gorgeous sunsets over the lake or beach.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Admin /Bookkeeping Assistant

Reflex Insulation
07.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Heritage College Lake Macquarie
11.2011 - Current

Church Volunteer

Christadelphian Church
01.2010 - Current

Missionary

CBMA (Christadelphian Bible Mission Of The America
01.2007 - 12.2010

Workers Compensation Officer

TAFE NSW Employee Relations Unit
06.2004 - 12.2005

Human Resources Team Assistant

Optus
08.2000 - 10.2001

Piano Teacher

Bell's Music School + Self-employed
01.1999 - 01.2023

Temp Worker

Many And Varied
11.1996 - 06.2004

High School Diploma -

Merewether High School

Bachelor of Business - Human Resource Management/IR And Management

University of Newcastle

Certificate in Computing Skills in The Office -

TAFE
Fiona Styles