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Hazel Bruce

Perth

Summary

Friendly, Receptionist and Secretary with experience in industry and not-for-profit sectors. Sound knowledge of medical terminology with experience in client focussed environments. Maintains professional appearance and demeanour and expertly completes assigned tasks with excellent customer focus and care. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organisation skills. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and resourceful approach.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Sales Assistant

Bed, Bath And Table
10.2023 - Current
  • Helping customers locate products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites
  • Handling customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Processing transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Assisting customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
  • Answering customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Receptionist

Kanyana Wildlife Hospital, Lesmurdie
01.2018 - Current
  • Reporting to the Hospital Manager.
  • Admission of injured animals to hospitals.
  • Administration of the weekly Volunteer Roster.
  • Scheduling transport of animals from vet surgeries.
  • Responding to inquiries from callers seeking information regarding injured animals.
  • Answering phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Ordering weekly food supplies.
  • Keeping reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Assisting internal staff and volunteers with clerical and administrative needs to maximise efficiency and team productivity.
  • Collecting payments for merchandise, processed cash and EFTPOS transactions.
  • Record-keeping including updating patient records and medical documents.
  • Greeting incoming visitors and customers professionally and providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Secretary, Membership Coordinator

Dakar Women’s Group
08.2017 - 12.2018

The Dakar Women’s Group is a volunteer organisation for English speaking women focusing on providing funding for local businesses to help get them established. Funding is obtained through fundraising events including fashion shows and art exhibitions.


  • Record keeping including keeping payment records, updating membership databases.
  • Taking minutes of meetings using shorthand skills.
  • Assisting in organisation of fundraising events.
  • Answering general enquiries from members of the public.



Retail Assistant

Bed Bath And Beauty
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Sales, opening and closing the shop, banking the takings, operating EFTPOS, stocking shelves.
  • Maintained tidy and organised store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.

Fundraising Co-ordinator

Lesmurdie Primary School P&C
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • Organising various fundraising events including a quiz night, mothers’ day stall, family photograph day

Secretary

Oil And Gas Industry
04.1989 - 04.1996
  • Typing of Bids and Tenders, reports, correspondence to a deadline.
  • Taking minutes of meetings using my shorthand skills.
  • Preparing professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Managing executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings.
  • Filing of reports, correspondence.
  • Scheduling appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Maintaining daily report documents, memos.
  • Maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Handling sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing financial data.
  • Assisting in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.

Education

Medical Reception

Australian Medical Association
Perth, WA
2014

Prepare And Process Medical Accounts

Australian Medical Association
Perth, WA
2014

Diploma in Medical Secretarial - Medical Administration

Kirkcaldy College of Technology
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
1987

Skills

  • Reception and Typing Skills
  • Use of office equipment including fax, copiers, multi-line phone systems
  • Good knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Processing Medical Accounts
  • Updating Patient Records
  • Taking payments with EFTPOS
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Email Correspondence
  • Call Forwarding
  • Supply Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Processing payments
  • Positive Customer Engagement

Additional Information

Hobbies include Pilates, reading, hiking, piano

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Casual Sales Assistant

Bed, Bath And Table
10.2023 - Current

Receptionist

Kanyana Wildlife Hospital, Lesmurdie
01.2018 - Current

Secretary, Membership Coordinator

Dakar Women’s Group
08.2017 - 12.2018

Retail Assistant

Bed Bath And Beauty
06.2010 - 06.2011

Fundraising Co-ordinator

Lesmurdie Primary School P&C
01.2008 - 01.2008

Secretary

Oil And Gas Industry
04.1989 - 04.1996

Medical Reception

Australian Medical Association

Prepare And Process Medical Accounts

Australian Medical Association

Diploma in Medical Secretarial - Medical Administration

Kirkcaldy College of Technology
Hazel Bruce