Fiora Christou
Woodville West
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in executive support, proficient in managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and protecting confidential information. Demonstrates exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless office operations. Committed to fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable results, while remaining adaptable to changing needs and priorities. Recognized for dependability and resourcefulness, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant – Executive Director Corporate and Commercial
Department for Energy and Mining
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate executive support, ensuring confidentiality and efficient communication
- Manage shifting priorities, delivering timely solutions in a dynamic environment
- Implement and refine administrative systems, enhancing operational effectiveness
- Handle sensitive issues with diplomacy, maintaining trust and confidentiality
- Managed critical deadlines and priorities, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes
- Optimised resource allocation, improving operational efficiency
Office Manager
Department of Treasury and Finance
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinate office operations, ensuring timely task completion and budget management
- Facilitated effective communication between stakeholders and Parliamentarian
- Optimised office operations, enhancing task completion rates and budget efficiency
- Implemented data-driven strategies for resource allocation and workflow improvements
- Led recruitment and onboarding, enhancing team efficiency and cohesion
- Delivered training programs, fostering professional growth and development
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR and administrative tasks
- Introduced digital solutions, modernising administrative processes
- Pioneered paperless initiatives, significantly reducing environmental impact
- Redesigned workflow systems
- Maintained meticulous financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Conducted thorough audits, identifying areas for improvement
- Refined data management protocols
Assistant Director-General, Learning & Development
ASIO
01.1997 - 01.2013
- Aligned ASIO’s Learning Strategy for skill enhancement and workforce diversity
- Developed leadership programs, boosting future leader readiness and succession planning
- Implemented employee development programs, enhancing skills and career growth
- Partnered with leaders to foster organisational change and a culture of inclusion
- Managed learning budget, ensuring resource efficiency and business alignment
- Strategically aligned learning initiatives with organisational objectives, addressing skill gaps and diverse workforce needs for enhanced operational efficiency
- Designed and executed comprehensive employee development programmes, significantly improving induction, training, and career advancement opportunities
- Partnered with senior leadership to drive organisational change, promoting a learning culture and enhancing employee engagement across departments
Education
Doctor of Economics - Socioeconomic Science (Sustainable Development)
Flinders University
01.1999
Master of Business Administration - Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
Flinders University
01.1996
Bachelor degree - Economics
Flinders University
01.1994
Skills
- Executive support
- Administrative support
- Office management and administration
- Proficient in problem resolution
- Calendar management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Confidential data handling
- Expense reporting management
- Collaborative communication skills
- Corporate professionalism
- Logistical travel management
- Excel spreadsheets
- Proficient in database operations
- Document preparation
- Document proofreading
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Effective project coordination
- Project management
- Employee coordination
- Billing and invoicing coordination
- Long-term strategic development
- Professional phone communication
- Effective correspondence management
- Dispute resolution expertise
- Engaging presentation creation
- Analytical report composition
- Event coordination
- Social media management
- Performance enhancement
- Efficient workload distribution
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Analytical report development
- Advanced vocabulary skills
- Self-starter
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Time management
- Reliable and trustworthy
Accomplishments
- Awarded Pride of Australia, Order of Australia for outstanding service to the community.
- Founded South Australia's first Autism specific school
Timeline
Executive Assistant – Executive Director Corporate and Commercial
Department for Energy and Mining
01.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Department of Treasury and Finance
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Director-General, Learning & Development
ASIO
01.1997 - 01.2013
Master of Business Administration - Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
Flinders University
Bachelor degree - Economics
Flinders University
Doctor of Economics - Socioeconomic Science (Sustainable Development)
Flinders University
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