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Holly Backstrom

Wellard,Western Australia

Summary

Driven professional Administrator with a strong background in administrative support and technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Eager to leverage my organizational skills and attention to detail to contribute to the success of Jimblebar’s Mining Equipment Maintenance team

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Investor Project Co-ordinator

Summit Homes
Myaree, WA
01.2019 - Current

Investor Coordinator Role

  • Created Investor brand at Summit soley
  • Managed 500 client investors soley whilst creating procedures, contractual documentation and processes for online prestarts
  • Created online prestart selection process due to clients not being located in WA and able to select themselves
  • Liasing with all suppliers to have pre- packaged selections for investor clients such as tile boards and flooring selections
  • Created multiple options for elevation design and colour schemes based on developer requirements for clients to select from whilst ensuring no homes in the estate have similar design
  • Created multiple options for internal colour/product schemes to match external options
  • Created 3D elevation options to assist with clients visulisation of design
  • Liaise and deal directly with clients from contract signing through to handover.
  • Prepare variations from plan measure for estimating
  • Employed fencing contractors, landscapers and real estates to manage properties after handover for a full turn key package
  • Apply for landscaping including earthworks, landscaping design both rear and front works and coordinate until works are completed
  • Assigned drafting, estimating, shire liaison and scheduling to Investor division and created processes to effectively move jobs through with little changes and in bulk numbers per month
  • Employed Client Administrator, Client Administrator Assistant and Client Liaison to assist clients both pre- site and onsite
  • Assigned building supervisor to complete inspections onsite in lieu of clients

Client Administrator Role

  • Liaise and deal directly with clients from contract signing through to handover.
  • Prepare variations from plan measure for estimating
  • Conduct Prestart meetings
  • Prepare detailed variation paperwork, send quotes and work with estimating.
  • Liaise with client, discussing variation pricing, resolve any outstanding issues.
  • Quality control check on working drawings, variations and specification.
  • Write construction program as required for job.
  • Check building license for any special conditions, drive and administer any required changes.
  • Follow up financial approvals.
  • Book in and liaise with subcontractors and suppliers prior to handing job to construction supervisor.
  • Liaise with all staff to ensure all processes are followed and all queries are resolved.
  • Weekly job tracking meetings
  • Train new staff members for Administration role
  • Continual update and learning of new products, specifications and policies.

Shire Liaison Officer Role

  • Apply for private certification for building approvals
  • Apply for building approval with local council
  • Liaise with engineers to ensure compliant plans
  • Apply for water approval
  • Provide written justification for R - Code approval for local council planning application
  • Apply for planning approval with relevant council

Contracts Administrator

Content Living
Perth, WA
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Communicating with clients via phone and email, providing regular updates on the build progress.
  • Collaborating with site supervisors and provide administrative support to onsite team.
  • Consulting with suppliers to obtain product information.
  • Preparation of contract documentation, including raising variation orders and extensions of time notices.
  • Conducting key handover appointments.
  • Management of client meetings to drive efficient use of company team members
  • Adherence to strict management of confidential client/business personal and sensitive matters.
  • Resolved complex contract disputes between parties in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and interpreted contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Sales Administrator

Harvey Fresh
Harvey, WA
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Liaise with logistics department to ensure timely deliveries
  • Maintain and update sales customer records
  • Ensure sales targets are met and report any deviations
  • Stay up to date with new products
  • Assist in the preparation of regular scheduled reports
  • Processing orders via multiple communications methods with external business customers
  • Raising purchase requisitions with external suppliers.
  • Assisted with the development of marketing strategies for new products and services.
  • Generated weekly reports on sales performance, analyzing trends and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Performed regular follow-up calls with clients to ensure satisfaction with purchases made from the company.

Shire Administrator - Work Experience

Shire Of Collie
Collie, WA
08.2015 - 10.2015
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
  • Organized daily office operations such as filing paperwork, ordering supplies, and setting up meeting spaces.
  • Managed the distribution of incoming mail, faxes, and packages.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as data entry into company databases.
  • Provided support for executive staff members by scheduling appointments and organizing travel arrangements.
  • Assisted with coordination of events including booking venues, catering services.
  • Responded promptly to emails from customers and other departments within the organization.
  • Coordinated meetings between internal departments and external partners and clients.

Administrator Assistant - Work Experience

Collie Agriculture
Collie, WA
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Answered telephone calls in a professional manner, providing information or routing callers to the appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted with pre-event planning and preparation, including researching venues, creating timelines, and coordinating vendors.
  • Created detailed event plans and budgets to ensure successful execution of events.
  • Developed strategies for event marketing campaigns, including email blasts, social media posts, print materials.
  • Managed all aspects of event registration process from setting up online forms to handling onsite check-in.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop creative concepts and themes for events that align with organizational objectives.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services at competitive prices.
  • Coordinated onsite logistics for events such as setup, teardown of equipment, catering services, audio, visual needs and other vendor requirements.
  • Monitored event progress throughout the day by troubleshooting issues that arise during the course of an event.

Property Management Assistant - Work Experience

Professionals Real Estate
Collie, WA
03.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted with the preparation of rental agreements, lease renewals and other documents related to property management.
  • Assisted in regular inspections of properties to identify any potential maintenance or repair issues.
  • Coordinated with contractors to ensure timely completion of repairs or renovations.
  • Updated tenant records and maintained accurate files for all tenants.
  • Compiled detailed reports on property conditions, occupancy rates and financial performance.
  • Maintained positive relationships with tenants by responding promptly to inquiries and requests.
  • Processed incoming payments from tenants in a timely manner.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing documents and preparing correspondence.
  • Provided support for the leasing team during peak times such as move-ins and move-outs.
  • Developed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, emails and website content.
  • Organized community events such as open houses and tenant appreciation days.
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy prior to submission.

Education

Certificate II in Business Administration -

Collie TAFE
01-2015

Year 12 -

Collie Senior High School
01-2015

Skills

Project Management: Proficiency in coordinating and managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and

quality standards

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with team members, stakeholders, and clients to convey project updates, progress, and requirements clearly and concisely

Organization: Excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain detailed project documentation, schedules, and reports

Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, fostering a positive team environment, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify project issues, risks, and bottlenecks, and to develop and implement effective solutions and contingency plans

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project documentation, data entry, and reporting, and to identify and mitigate potential errors or discrepancies

Time Management: Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate resources efficiently, optimizing project timelines and productivity

Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changing project requirements, priorities, and environments, and to adjust plans and strategies accordingly to ensure project success

Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and inspire team members, delegate tasks effectively, and provide guidance and support to achieve project objectives

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management tools and software such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Investor Project Co-ordinator

Summit Homes
01.2019 - Current

Contracts Administrator

Content Living
01.2019 - 12.2023

Sales Administrator

Harvey Fresh
01.2019 - 12.2023

Shire Administrator - Work Experience

Shire Of Collie
08.2015 - 10.2015

Administrator Assistant - Work Experience

Collie Agriculture
02.2015 - 08.2015

Property Management Assistant - Work Experience

Professionals Real Estate
03.2014 - 12.2014

Certificate II in Business Administration -

Collie TAFE

Year 12 -

Collie Senior High School
Holly Backstrom