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Kirsten Dines

WEST LAKE,Qld

Summary

Excellent customer service skills in both verbal and written communication with the ability to interact with all levels of staff, clients and stakeholders. Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Department Of Housing
09.2023 - Current
  • Receive, sort, and organize sensitive housing documents in accordance with established protocols
  • Create a comprehensive and structured filing system to facilitate easy retrieval and maintenance of records
  • Implement strict security measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive housing files
  • Ensure compliance with privacy regulations and company policies regarding handling and storage of sensitive information
  • Follow a standardized indexing system to enable efficient retrieval of specific documents or information
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of archived files, including details such as date, location, and nature of the files
  • Stay updated on relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing the handling and storage of sensitive housing records.,

New Build Cleans

Hartman Enterprises
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Perform thorough cleaning tasks in newly constructed or renovated buildings.
  • Prepare spaces for occupancy or final presentation.
  • Remove construction debris, dust, and residue.
  • Clean surfaces, floors, and fixtures.
  • Requires attention to detail and knowledge of cleaning equipment and products.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a construction site environment.

Administrative Officer

Department Of Justice And Attorney-General
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided general administrative support
  • Register and input QCAT applications
  • Support Tribunal decision makers and parties during hearings
  • Assist with front counter and telephone enquiries from the public.
  • Provide essential administrative support for the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
  • Process applications and maintain records
  • Prepare documents and coordinate hearings
  • Assist tribunal staff, legal professionals, and the public
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a legal administrative environment.
  • Collated, validated, and distributed information to employees in relation to Tribunal Hearings.
  • Followed record filing system procedures maintaining document organization and management.

Administration and Show Room Assistant.

Materialised
03.2016 - 01.2020
  • Provide administrative support to sales representatives and customers
  • Telephone reception and greeting of visitors
  • Client relationship management including hosting meetings, delivering presentations, and managing product enquiries
  • Plan, coordinate and assist in executing the company’s participation in Trade Shows, including logistics, materials preparation, and set up
  • Source relevant prints/fabrics for assembly of colour boards liaising closely with designers
  • Identify and target potential sales opportunities, ensuring all leads are actioned
  • Manage inventory, order and delivery processes including liaising with production planning and shipping departments, and keeping customers regularly informed
  • Maintain CRM database and complete various reports including sales orders and expired reserves
  • Effectively resolve customer complaints, escalating to senior management where necessary.

Team Secretary & Executive Assistant

Williams Hall Chadwick
08.2013 - 02.2016
  • Executive administration support for company directors including diary management, preparation of various reports and client relationship management
  • Provided general administrative support to an accounting team, including updating client database, taxation collations, and liaising with ASIC and the ATO on behalf of clients
  • Prepared documentation and meeting materials using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Coordinated itineraries for interstate travel including accommodation arrangements
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and equipment
  • Managed mail and filing systems.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.

Operational Officer (Level 4) /Police Communications Dispatcher

Queensland Police Service
03.2003 - 02.2012
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Received 000 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.

● Received and routed emergency calls from the general public and police establishments.

● Recorded relevant information pertaining to each situation, assessing gravity of the situation, identifying the emergency and determining action required.

● Operated radio to maintain contact with Queensland police patrol units.

● Maintained communication with services such as ambulance units, whilst updating police patrol units on location with expected ETA of support units.

  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.

● Responded to police enquires regarding routine traffic interceptions and routine policing such as vehicle registrations, and persons of interest history and criminal records.

● Liaised with departments on sourcing assistance and/or accommodation for mental health and domestic violence incidents.

Communications Officer A02

Police Link
BRISBANE CITY, QLD
03.2003 - 02.2012
  • Answered calls from operational police officers for the State of Queensland on a 24 hour basis
  • Gathered information by using effective questioning and prompting to determine the appropriate crime classification
  • Entered all information regarding offence, suspect and meticulous details regarding the crime scene
  • Prepared detailed, accurate reports to support court appearances.
  • Transferred written information into databases to maintain consistent, accurate client records and project details.
  • Verified accuracy and completeness of data entry into the database system.
  • Maintained database by entering new and updated customer and account information.
  • Shared incomplete and deficient data sets with supervisors for resolution.
  • Proofread and edited documents to correct errors.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant rules and regulations governing data entry activities.
  • Verified confidential or private client information in adherence to state and federal laws.

Communications Officer A02

Queensland Police Information Release Unit
BRISBANE CITY, QLD
03.2003 - 02.2012
  • A02 / Queensland Police Information Release Unit
  • Performed employee criminal history checks for private sector and government organization’s
  • Planed, organised and established daily priorities to maintain workflow and achieve quotas
  • Determined levels of history checks required and amount of information to be released based on legislative requirements
  • Maintained data integrity and accuracy in the customized nationwide police database CRIMTRAC
  • Ensured legislative requirements including the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1988 were strictly adhered to and monitored
  • Monitored the national police mainframe daily for alerts, information updates and anomalies
  • Liaised with government departments, interstate police departments, and other Queensland police jurisdictions regarding application timelines
  • Adhered to turnaround times and meeting quotas for processing of applications and signing off on completion and release of National Police Certificates
  • Acting Role - Supervisor A03 / Queensland Police Information Release Unit
  • Entered data into spreadsheets, documents and databases with high accuracy rate.
  • Decision making as required on escalated issues pertaining to release of information
  • Managed and supported staff on a daily basis, responding to procedural queries and general enquiries using discretion and tact
  • Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems.
  • Sifted through large quantities of data and accurately transferred necessary information to electronic spreadsheets.
  • Verified accuracy and completeness of data entry into the database system.

Administration Officer A03

Department Of Justice And Attorney-General
10.2008 - 03.2009
  • Attorney General – Legal Services Commission
  • Received and recorded complaints from legal consumers, practitioners, the Queensland Law Society and Queensland Bar Association
  • Extracted relevant information from complaints and transcribed to in-house pro forma for forwarding to lawyers for consideration
  • Opened files for complainants as required, ensuring accuracy and discretion
  • Prepared dossiers for legal representatives and delivered to court within specified and inflexible timelines
  • General administrative and reception duties.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • CRM Software
  • Data Entry Documentation
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Transcription and Dictation
  • Database and Client Management Systems
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Digital Archiving
  • Data Entry
  • Office Administration
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Database Organization
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Client Relations

Accomplishments

  • 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Department Of Housing
09.2023 - Current

New Build Cleans

Hartman Enterprises
11.2021 - 06.2023

Administrative Officer

Department Of Justice And Attorney-General
09.2021 - 11.2021

Administration and Show Room Assistant.

Materialised
03.2016 - 01.2020

Team Secretary & Executive Assistant

Williams Hall Chadwick
08.2013 - 02.2016

Administration Officer A03

Department Of Justice And Attorney-General
10.2008 - 03.2009

Operational Officer (Level 4) /Police Communications Dispatcher

Queensland Police Service
03.2003 - 02.2012

Communications Officer A02

Police Link
03.2003 - 02.2012

Communications Officer A02

Queensland Police Information Release Unit
03.2003 - 02.2012
Kirsten Dines