Florence Morton
Palm Island,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Senior Administration Officer at Catholic Education Office, adept in Organizational Leadership and Human Resources Management. Spearheaded system improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and staff development. Excelled in fostering community relations and advancing educational programs, demonstrating a significant impact on school performance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Excellent performance in computer skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Administration Officer
Catholic Education Office
1993.04 - 2023.08
- Developed and implemented business administration systems to support operational delivery.
- Liaised with staff to manage information, develop systems and compile reports using data to identify trends and take action to enhance performance.
- Managed staff development, underperformance issues and employee relations to adopt consistent, fair and objective decision-making.
- Represented company at internal and external forums and committees for effective corporate communication and collaboration.
- Provided continuous quality review and spearheaded procedures and processes for program improvement.
- Reported building and facility repairs, defects and security issues and monitored progress toward resolutions.
- Delivered advice and policy guidance relating to provisional project management and business analysis.
- Partnered with HR to implement and monitor policies and procedures and recommend changes.
- Cooperated with health and safety policies and identified and controlled hazards for tasks, projects and activities.
- Supported CEO on financial management and acted as first point of contact for budget and payroll.
- Prepared reporting and documentation to support effective divisional, functional and strategic business activity.
- Developed and maintained productive relationships with principal for internal and external stakeholders to support increased business.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Developed and implemented plans to minimize misbehavior and maximize learning in school.
Education
Prep And Tertiary Education - Yr 10 - Yr 12 Education Degree
Pimlico Tafe
Townsville, QLD11.1990
Yr 10 - High School
St. Margaret Mary's College
Hyde Park, QLD06.1980
Kindy - Yr 7 - Primary Education
St. Michael's Catholic Primary School
Palm Island, QLD06.1974
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Meeting facilitation
- Organizational Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Improvements
- Community Relations
- Group and individual instruction
- School safety
- Teacher Training
- Curriculum Development
- Student Program Coordination
- Student Discipline
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Collaborative Leadership
- Human Resources
- Attendance monitoring
- Fundraising
- School Administration
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Instructional Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Training and mentoring
- Facilities Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Staff Development
- Faculty Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Secretarial colleagues in the development of Compass System designed for schools, ( Catholic school based software).
- Documented and resolved Staff Attendance which led to concerns, issues, which are resolved.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Teacher Aides Confidence by introducing Special meetings for Communication with teachers, staff, students, Principals for Professional development training, ongoing needs of students and tasks at hand.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, financials, buget and payroll procedures.
Certification
- Tertiary and Prep Cert - yr 10 and yr 12
- Administration and Business - Cert 1,2 and 3
- Certificate in Oxy and Arc Welding
- Open licence- automatic only
- Blue card - working with children
- First Aid - expires 2025
- Computer software- 31yrs experience in Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, Photo Apps, School based MAZE and COMPASS systems.
Additional Information
* Excellent Communication Skills.
* Excellent in Confidentiality Requirements needed.
* Efficient in filing, phone skills, form filling.
* Efficient in Computer software applications.
* Good Listener and Patient.
Timeline
Senior Administration Officer
Catholic Education Office
1993.04 - 2023.08
Prep And Tertiary Education - Yr 10 - Yr 12 Education Degree
Pimlico Tafe
Yr 10 - High School
St. Margaret Mary's College
Kindy - Yr 7 - Primary Education
St. Michael's Catholic Primary School
- Tertiary and Prep Cert - yr 10 and yr 12
- Administration and Business - Cert 1,2 and 3
- Certificate in Oxy and Arc Welding
- Open licence- automatic only
- Blue card - working with children
- First Aid - expires 2025
- Computer software- 31yrs experience in Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, Photo Apps, School based MAZE and COMPASS systems.
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