- Gym Workouts
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings and exploring new ideas around gut health practices
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as hiking and swimming
- Road Trips and camping
Jo Turnbull
Port Macquarie
Summary
Professional Executive Assistant with strong background supporting high-level executives. Known for effective communication, organizational skills, and adaptability. Thrives in collaborative environments, ensuring seamless operations and achieving strategic goals. Reliable, trustworthy and flexible, skilled in scheduling, project coordination, and resource management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the General Manager
Panthers Port Macquarie
06.2018 - Current
- Prepared all correspondence from General Managers office and Executive Team. Assisted in the preparation of various reports and presentations with accuracy and attention to detail
- Enhanced General Managers productivity by effectively managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence. Screened phone calls, emails, mail and visitors effectively direct and resolve information requests
- Conducted research on various topics as needed to support informed decision-making by the General Manager
- Drafted and prepared meeting agendas and minutes for Management Team meeting and chaired Security meeting on a biweekly basis
- Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, which helped streamline communication channels. Liaison for members and guests regarding all customer feedback / complaints and responsible for addressing issues raised for response and reporting
- Coordinated travel arrangements, accommodations, and itineraries for General Manager and Executive Team, resulting in seamless business trips
- Maintained confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information, earning trust from successive General Managers and colleagues alike
- Served as a gatekeeper for the General Manager''s office by prioritizing incoming requests while exercising sound judgment in delegating tasks when appropriate
- Implemented new filing systems and organisational strategies to increase efficiency within the office environment
- Member or ClubGrants committee and Sub Judiciary committee
- Temporary Functions Coordinator - managing all aspects of running the functions department from June 2023 to October 2023
Administrative Assistant - Part Time
Coolcene Air-Conditioning
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for scheduling of new installations, maintenance, and repair work
- Customer liaison and customer care for all installation and repair works
- Efficient data entry for company database
- Selling, issuing of quotations for new a/c systems and repair of existing
- Invoicing works and repairs utilising MYOB
- Working as part of a team with sales, maintenance, and installation teams and scheduling of works related to all
Founder / Owner / Operator
Lunchboxmania - Sole Trader
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Responsible for product sourcing from India, buying and importing stainless steel lunchboxes, bottles and storage containers
- Attended trade shows Australia wide and retail shows to grow wholesale and retail business
- Handled all aspects of operating the business, from sales and marketing, advertising, warehouse management, inventory, ordering, supply, travel, and all accounts
PA to Chief Operating Officer (McLaren Group) and Managing Director (Formula One Team)
McLaren Racing - Formula 1 Team
01.2000 - 11.2004
- Responsible for diary, travel and day to day management of the office
- Liaising with marketing department for appearances, travel, interviews, and all events related to race weekends, car launches and promotions
- Responsible for documentation from technical specifications, management meeting minutes and press releases and all related correspondence for Chief Operating Officer, McLaren Group, and Managing Director, McLaren F1 office
- Liaising with corporate partners for events including driver and management appearance requests
Marketing and Promotions Manager, Merchandising Department
Chelsea Football Club
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Oversee all retail stores and manage yearly production of merchandise catalogue for Mail Order department
- Responsible for meeting all retail targets, incorporating player appearances, in-store promotions, player appearances and match day running of flagship Stamford Bridge store
- Strategic planning of campaigns for retail, mail order and responsible for provision of weekly, monthly and yearly reporting to management group
London Branch Manager (3 Separate Sites)
Carnell Motorsport (Dixon Motor Group)
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Manager of the Clothing and Parts Division of multi-site motorcycle dealership in London
- Recruited to open new Carnell Motorcycle store in London and integrate 2 existing sites into the Carnell model
- Responsible for 40 staff over 3 sites and successfully managed the opening of the flagship Carnell Motorsport store
- Managed all facets running 3 sites, which involved the ordering of stock (motorcycle clothing and parts), staffing, stock control, marketing flagship store, all administration, rostering, customer service and care
- Liaison with suppliers and traveled abroad to meet with potential new suppliers
Education
Diploma - Psychology
Diploma of Counselling
Australian Institute Of Counselling10-2026
Certificate Of Human Nutrition - Nutrition
Open Colleges
Online Learning01.2018
Higher School Certificate -
Coffs Harbour High School
Coffs Harbour, NSW10-1986
Skills
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Strong Time Management, self-motivated with an excellent work ethic
- Stakeholder relationship building
- Computer literacy and advanced understanding of MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
- Excellent email and diary management and task management skillset
- Confidential Information Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 31/10/1968
Charitable Work - Description
Fundraising for Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation: through various fundraising events, including shaving my head in February 2015 and have raised over $100,000 since September 2011.
Entered Run2Cure event in April 2025 to complete 10km run in Sydney raising money for Neuroblastoma Australia for continued research into this childhood cancer.
Affiliations
- C3 Church - Port Macquarie
Interests
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the General Manager
Panthers Port Macquarie
06.2018 - Current
Administrative Assistant - Part Time
Coolcene Air-Conditioning
11.2015 - 06.2018
Founder / Owner / Operator
Lunchboxmania - Sole Trader
07.2011 - 05.2016
PA to Chief Operating Officer (McLaren Group) and Managing Director (Formula One Team)
McLaren Racing - Formula 1 Team
01.2000 - 11.2004
Marketing and Promotions Manager, Merchandising Department
Chelsea Football Club
01.1997 - 01.1999
London Branch Manager (3 Separate Sites)
Carnell Motorsport (Dixon Motor Group)
01.1996 - 01.1997
Diploma - Psychology
Diploma of Counselling
Certificate Of Human Nutrition - Nutrition
Open Colleges
Higher School Certificate -
Coffs Harbour High School
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