Experienced office manager and administration professional with several years of experience in overseeing wide variety of essential functions in bustling business. Analytical in optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various offices within diverse environments. Highly organized with strengths in prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers
03.2023 - Current
Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
Developed effective communication strategies between departments within the organization.
Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
Prepared agendas for board meetings along with taking minutes during sessions.
Assisted in developing budgets for departmental expenses.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Workplace Experience Co-Ordinator
Employsure
04.2022 - 09.2022
Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
Office Assistant
Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers
01.2019 - 04.2022
Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
Provided administrative support to multiple departments as needed.
Managed inventory of office supplies and placed orders when needed.
Assisted in onboarding new employees by providing orientation materials and training resources.
Assisted with preparing and editing company correspondence and presentations.
Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires by preparing workspaces and materials.
Troubleshot office equipment, computer hardware and software issues.
Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
Receptionist
Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers
01.2018 - 01.2019
Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Answered, screened, and forwarded incoming phone calls while managing multi-line telephone systems.
Handled mail distribution, including sorting and forwarding incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.
Organized and managed the setup of event venues, including decorations and equipment.
Crew Member
McDonalds Gregory Hills
01.2013 - 01.2018
Education
Skills
Advanced Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Strong Customer Service and customer relation skills
Able to work within a team environment and autonomously
Able to manage conflicting deadlines
Professional attitude and appearance
Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Problem solving and a quick learner
Excellent attention to detail
Advanced Skills in Leap Legal Software
Office Management
Inventory Control
Compliance Monitoring
Customer Service
Employee Supervision
Supply Management
Administrative Support
Staff Management
Employee Training
Budget Administration
Event Coordination
Scheduling and calendar management
Conflict Management
Facility Management
Scheduling Coordination
Staff Training
Technical Support
Credit and collections
Certification
Certificate III Business Administration (Legal)
Certificate IV Legal Studies
Undertaking Certificate IV HR Management
Senior First Aid and CPR
Justice of Peace (JP)
Higher School Certificate
Areas Of Experience
Internal Event Management
Creation of Office handbooks inc: Administration, Accounts, New Enquiries.
Client Bookkeeping including payments and receipts
Internal Invoicing and Debt Collection
Diary Management
Travel and Accommodation arrangements
Training of new staff
Onboarding and offboarding of staff
Management of the Administration and legal Secretary team
Management of 5 office locations
IT Services - assisting with troubleshooting and liaising with external IT provider
Assisting Senior Associate with conveyancing transactions
Assisting EA to CEO in daily tasks and projects
Assisting Managing Partner and General Manager in office projects and the runout of office initiatives and procedures
Filing and record keeping
Safe Custody Management
Liaising with external providers eg, Canon, leap legal software, infotrack.