Layne Wellham
Cessnock
Summary
Friendly Administration Assistant with 6 years of experience supporting accounting teams in financial planning and management. Well-versed in preparing tax invoices, completing complicated calculations and verifying invoices. Commended for excellent communication and collaboration skills to complete assigned tasks.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist /Computer Data Entry Operator
Garden Master
10.2023 - Current
- Greeted and assisted visitors, enhancing customer service experience.
- Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls efficiently to appropriate departments.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing office workflow and staff availability.
- Maintained organized reception area, ensuring professional appearance and accessibility of materials.
- Assisted in administrative tasks, supporting team members with daily operational needs.
- Implemented new filing system, increasing document retrieval speed and accuracy.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Dump Truck Operator
Programmed / Yancoal
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Operated dump truck to transport materials to designated locations, ensuring timely delivery.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to coordinate material loads and optimize delivery routes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, maintaining efficiency during operations.
- Monitored road conditions and adjusted driving strategies to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Streamlined communication with dispatchers, receiving job instructions and route updates in a timely manner.
Accounts Assistant /Logistics Assistant
S&W Slade & Sons Refrigerated Transport
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Researched, analyzed and resolved billing issues with customers or vendors promptly.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into accounting systems by verifying documents against source information.
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
- Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate shipments between multiple locations.
- Managed paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
- Developed relationships with specialty accounts in region.
- Kept accounts receivable tracking database current with relevant client information.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
Data Entry Specialist /Administrator
Hastings Cooperative
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Receive and input invoices using back office software.
- Maintain the software files so that pricing and products are correct.
- Print weekly talkers and posters.
- Action any emails or faxes received.
- Maintain host files and action any price changes made.
- Print reports needed by department managers or head office.
- Action any request needed by supervisors, department managers and store manager.
- Cash collection and banking.
- Cash register readings.
- Greet and assist all customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Perform cash, cheque and EFTPOS transactions accurately and efficiently.
Visual Merchandiser /Retail Sales Associate
Pandora
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Researched market trends and promoted organizational values, products and brand imaging in target market.
- Assembled displays, stands and products in store space using lights, colours, pictures and other accessories to display products.
- Rotated window displays, signage and interior display areas to reflect changes in inventory and promotions.
- Reflecting brand image and values through exceptional service delivery, strong product knowledge and tactful conflict resolution.
- Attended cash registers during busy periods to maintain top-tier service levels.
- Attended training sessions and corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
- Demonstrated product usage and answered questions from customers.
- Maintained store shelves by replenishing stock, organizing merchandise and removing damaged items.
Child Care Educator
TG's Child Care
- Put together fun lessons to engage children in learning foundational letter and number recognition skills.
- Monitored children in classes, on field trips and during lunch periods to identify and correct and behavior problems.
- Created positive and inclusive learning environment focused on safety, respect and acceptance.
- Discovered best instructional approaches and learning styles for each child.
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to support daily care.
- Coordinated regular outside and gym activities to promote movement movement and play.
- Prepared and served meals and snacks to meet children's nutritional needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces to prevent germ spread.
Education
Certificate IV in Business Administration
TAFE
09-2026
High School Diploma -
Newman Senior Tech College
Port Macquarie, NSW11.2018
Skills
- Database Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Correct Errors
- Research
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Organisation
- Prioritisation
Timeline
Dump Truck Operator
Programmed / Yancoal
01.2025 - 04.2025
Receptionist /Computer Data Entry Operator
Garden Master
10.2023 - Current
Accounts Assistant /Logistics Assistant
S&W Slade & Sons Refrigerated Transport
11.2022 - 10.2023
Data Entry Specialist /Administrator
Hastings Cooperative
03.2020 - 10.2022
Visual Merchandiser /Retail Sales Associate
Pandora
09.2017 - 04.2020
Child Care Educator
TG's Child Care
Certificate IV in Business Administration
TAFE
High School Diploma -
Newman Senior Tech College