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Katie Calderwood

Summary

Dynamic, experienced and high-performing administrative professional with extensive background in project management, business administration, financial management, contract administration, documentation and reporting gained from numerous years' employment history in mining, oil & gas, and public sectors. Recognized for excellence and effectiveness in coordinating, planning and supporting operational and administrative functions and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships that surpass industry standards in productivity and proficiency. Dedicated to providing outstanding administrative support in all professional aspects and offers effective organizational and problem-solving capabilities. A proactive and driven individual with notable work ethic and a desire to contribute positively to organizations through high quality work who is looking for an employment opportunity to utilise exceptional administrative knowledge and skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Assistant

Plumbco Perth Pty Ltd
09.2023 - Current
  • Processing of daily timesheets and payroll for employees and sub-contractors including payroll queries and leave requests.
  • Raising material purchase orders in relation to due date of plumbing install and liaise with relevant suppliers.
  • Scheduling of maintenance requests, booking times with clients over the phone and updating builders in regards to completed requests.
  • Assist with financial management tasks such as budgeting, expense reporting, invoice processing, and purchase order creation.
  • Maintain and update all company registers including vehicles, equipment, machinery and fixed assets.
  • Contribute to team morale-building initiatives by participating in company-sponsored events and activities throughout the year.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completion of other general administrative tasks.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.

Personal Assistant / Disability Support Worker

My Place Foundation
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Assisted with delivering of activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of those in care
  • Provided companionship and support during tasks within the community
  • Implemented care programs for those in residential establishments

PMO Specialist & Health & Safety Representative

St John Ambulance WA
02.2016 - 12.2021
  • Provide strategic advice and guidance on all operational projects across including services provided in remote locations.
  • Provide day-today support and oversight to a team of project managers in all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Created and delivered presentations to executive board members, internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
  • Plan and coordinate project review meetings to expedite requirements and successfully resolve project issues.
  • Implemented change strategies by identifying areas for improvement and developing comprehensive plans.
  • Measure project performance against key performance criteria (such as quality, cost and risk) and identify any deviations from the expected to assist in improving project delivery to time and budget.
  • Designed processes and systems supporting business needs before, during and after transitions.
  • Generate training and briefing material for staff, including role based user guides and system manuals.
  • Monitored progress throughout change implementation phases, adjusting timelines as needed based on project requirements.
  • Build and maintain productive working relationships with sponsors, suppliers, IT developers and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders to align change initiatives with strategic objectives.
  • Prepare, maintain and distribute meeting summaries, decision logs and other project documentation to ensure effective and ongoing communication across all team members.
  • Ensure practice demonstrates understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and maintain understanding of emergency response procedures.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.

Project Administrator / Oil & Gas HR Administrator

ALS Industrial
05.2015 - 12.2015

Projects: Wheatstone & Various Mine Sites throughout WA & QLD

  • Provided support to project managers in areas such as invoicing, purchase order logs, project set-up, cost accounting, organizing meetings, travel arrangements, technical staff coordination, equipment inventory and other areas.
  • Monitored and processed actual project billings, expenditure and cash flow against the budget and forecast.
  • Documented results of project activities and performance in accordance with agreed quality acceptance criteria.
  • Provided assistance with managing all parts of the recruitment and selection, on-boarding and induction processes.
  • Assisted with employment terminations, resignations redundancy processes and documentation including conducting exit interviews and discipline counselling.

Project Administrator / Contract Administrator

National Lifestyle Villages
10.2013 - 08.2014

Projects: Various locations across WA & VIC

  • Developed and executed administrative processes that advanced the project's procedures, goals and objectives.
  • Facilitated contract life cycle management from planning to execution and performance stewardship and feedback.
  • Managed all technical documentation flow of the project and construction staff in order to ensure documents control within the company standards and common project management practices.
  • Developed reports and produced materials required to support project plans, including updates to project schedules, issue logging, recording meeting minutes and documenting them promptly for distribution to project team members.
  • Coordinated the diaries, communications, training, travel and meeting arrangements and expenses for the project team.

Project Officer

Rome Energy & Environment
03.2013 - 06.2013

Project: Fiona Stanley Hospital (Construction)

  • Provided efficient logistical, project and financial administrative support to the project management team allowing them to focus on managing the project teams and supporting stakeholders.
  • Drafted, reviewed and prepared correspondence, reports and other project documentation
  • Updated action plans, wrote meeting notes, project proposals and regularly checked all information was current and correct.
  • Received and reviewed all incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails documents, directives and messages.
  • Developed and maintained computer and paper based filing and documents control for recording and tracking all documents used by the project team.

Project Administrator-PMO

QR National
08.2012 - 12.2012
  • Organized and maintained all documentation related to an active project in accordance with company standards.
  • Managed procurement of tenders, contracts and variations as directed by the project manager.
  • Reconciled employee expense reports and corporate credit / bank card expenses.
  • Provided assistance with various business, project and financial reporting.
  • Managed all project teams individual day-to-day calendars, scheduled meetings, conferences and in-house training.

Site Contracts Administrator

Monodelphous
08.2011 - 07.2012

Project: Gorgon Project, Barrow Island (Construction)

  • Contributed to the development and implementation of contract management plans by sourcing documents and established contracts, as well as maintaining performance to achieve the required contract outcomes.
  • Provided assistance with the development of maintenance strategies for all fixed plant and equipment
  • Reconciled timesheets, maintained and updated staff roster and determined man hours availability.
  • Provided status updates and feedback to various contractors in regards to maintenance requests.
  • Assisted in reviewing company contract requirements so as to ensure preventative and statutory maintenance obligations were being met.

Site Administrator - Mobile Plant & Equipment

Macmahon
01.2011 - 08.2011

Projects: Ore Body 18 & Wheelarra

  • Processed daily timesheets and payroll for employees and sub-contractors including payroll queries and leave requests.
  • Raised purchase order requisitions, followed up job specific orders and arranged for timely delivery to site.
  • Utilised strong organizational skills to manage complex schedules, travel needs and event planning for executives.
  • Maintained and updated workshop employee roster, personal files and personal training registers.
  • Prepared and disseminated various reports including daily shift reports, weekly and monthly reports.


Education

ATI Mirage

Leading & Managing Change

The Knowledge Academy

Prince 2 Practitioner in Project Management

Introduction To Emotional Intelligence

ATI Mirage

ATI Mirage

Influencing Skills

Training Alliance Group

Working At Heights

Training Alliance Group

Working in Confined Space

Willetton Senior High-school

Completion of Year 12

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Contract Management
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Diary Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Management & Reporting
  • Purchasing & Procurement
  • Accounts & Payroll
  • Compliance to Standards / Legislation

Timeline

Administration Assistant

Plumbco Perth Pty Ltd
09.2023 - Current

Personal Assistant / Disability Support Worker

My Place Foundation
08.2022 - 10.2022

PMO Specialist & Health & Safety Representative

St John Ambulance WA
02.2016 - 12.2021

Project Administrator / Oil & Gas HR Administrator

ALS Industrial
05.2015 - 12.2015

Project Administrator / Contract Administrator

National Lifestyle Villages
10.2013 - 08.2014

Project Officer

Rome Energy & Environment
03.2013 - 06.2013

Project Administrator-PMO

QR National
08.2012 - 12.2012

Site Contracts Administrator

Monodelphous
08.2011 - 07.2012

Site Administrator - Mobile Plant & Equipment

Macmahon
01.2011 - 08.2011

ATI Mirage

Leading & Managing Change

The Knowledge Academy

Prince 2 Practitioner in Project Management

Introduction To Emotional Intelligence

ATI Mirage

ATI Mirage

Influencing Skills

Training Alliance Group

Working At Heights

Training Alliance Group

Working in Confined Space

Willetton Senior High-school

Completion of Year 12
Katie Calderwood