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Joline Buttfield

Mooroolbark,VIC

Summary

Hardworking and focused administrative professional with extensive experience in administrative support. Excelled in roles requiring strong communication, organizational skills, and computer proficiency. Self-motivated and thrive in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively, and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Assistant

EASTERN CARAVAN HIRE
01.2023 - Current
  • Manage and respond to all customer service inquiries via telephone, email and in-person in timely manner.
  • Manage filing system, enter data and complete other administration tasks.
  • Liaise with other co-workers and staff members to complete tasks on daily basis.
  • Manage calendar booking system by entering and editing bookings and appointments.
  • Complete various bookkeeping tasks invoicing clients, entering accounts payable and receivable.
  • Manage the debt management process by liaising with clients regarding overdue payments and sending relevant debt management correspondence.

Office Manager

POWER EDGE ELECTRICAL PTY LTD
11.2008 - 12.2022
  • Managed the onboarding of new employees and conducted employee interviews.
  • Carried out employee inductions and compiled correspondence necessary in an efficient manner.
  • Carried out employee performance reviews and processes.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Conducted staff meetings and maintained accurate records of meeting minutes.
  • Oversaw employee scheduling, timesheet management, and payroll processing to maintain accurate records.
  • Managed and maintained the organizations ISO's (International Organization for Standardization) Triple Certification for Safety, Environment and Quality through audit processes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable.
  • Completed staff payroll including STP and Superannuation.
  • Analyzed company financial records on a regular basis to ensure company goals met.
  • Interacted with clients, wholesalers and contractors to build client relationships.
  • Implemented various business processes to maintain efficient operations of the business.

Personal Assistant

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
02.2008 - 05.2009
  • Answered telephone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Provided clerical support by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings personal and business related to optimize time management.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.

Law Clerk

VELOS LAWYERS
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Prepared legal correspondence via letters and E-mails to communicate with clients and other parties.
  • Reviewed client claims and files to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Conducted onsite client meetings in relation to claims process.
  • Attended conciliations alongside clients as their representative.
  • Organized and maintained client files.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Supported lawyers in preparing for hearings by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.

Legal Secretary

LANDER AND ROGERS LAWYERS
02.2003 - 12.2004

Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.

  • Facilitated communication between clients, lawyers, barristers, QC's ensuring all parties have all relevant file information.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Compiled briefs and court books for court proceedings.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Organized and maintained all filing.
  • Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Assisted in drafting all legal documents contributing to successful case resolutions.
  • Filed documents with courts in a timely manner.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Reduced errors in legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading processes.

Scheduled medical appointments for plaintiff and provided all relevant correspondence and reports to the doctor prior to appointment.

  • Managed 2x calendars entered all hearings, mentions, conferences and appointments to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for lawyers, ensuring seamless scheduling across the firm.
  • Engaged investigators to provide surveillance and circumstance reports.
  • Prepared witness subpoena's for filing and serving in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.

Legal Secretary

HERBERT GEER AND RUNDLE LAWYERS
11.1999 - 02.2003
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, lawyers, barristers, QC's ensuring all parties have all relevant file information.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Compiled briefs and court books for court proceedings.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Organized and maintained all filing.
  • Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Assisted in drafting all legal documents contributing to successful case resolutions.
  • Filed documents with courts in a timely manner.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Reduced errors in legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading processes.
  • Scheduled medical appointments for plaintiff and provided all relevant correspondence and reports to the doctor prior to appointment.
  • Managed 2x calendars by entering all hearings, mentions, conferences and appointments to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for lawyers, ensuring seamless scheduling across the firm.
  • Engaged investigators to provide surveillance and circumstance reports.
  • Prepared witness subpoena's for filing and serving in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.

Education

High School Diploma -

Croydon Secondary College
Croydon, VIC
11.1999

Skills

  • Strong communication, customer service and relationship-building skills
  • Organizational, time management, prioritizing and multitasking skills
  • Diary management and scheduling
  • Always willing to learn and adapt quickly
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer proficiency in

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Accounting/Payroll Software Xero, and MYOB

Various job management systems

Case Management software

Timeline

Administration Assistant

EASTERN CARAVAN HIRE
01.2023 - Current

Office Manager

POWER EDGE ELECTRICAL PTY LTD
11.2008 - 12.2022

Personal Assistant

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
02.2008 - 05.2009

Law Clerk

VELOS LAWYERS
01.2005 - 12.2006

Legal Secretary

LANDER AND ROGERS LAWYERS
02.2003 - 12.2004

Legal Secretary

HERBERT GEER AND RUNDLE LAWYERS
11.1999 - 02.2003

High School Diploma -

Croydon Secondary College
Joline Buttfield