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Leanne Gordon

BAYSWATER

Summary

Creative and organised professional, excelling in both office administration and retail areas. Known for friendly communication and initiative, I have effectively trained staff and streamlined operations, ensuring a positive experience for both staff and clients. Committed to teamwork and continuous learning.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Fundraising Coordinator - Volunteer Position

Croydon Special Development School
05.2016 - Current
  • Assist with the preparation of our Christmas Family Night, in organising and creating hampers to raffle (approx. 25 hampers)
  • Assist with the preparation of our Easter Family Night, in organising and creating hampers to raffle (approx 15 hampers)
  • On my own organise the Mothers Day and Fathers Day stalls - school notices, creating a roster for classes to attend over a 3 day period, ordering, gift wrapping, transport, setting up and selling to 120 students and teachers.

Volunteer

Croydon Special Development School
02.2015 - 12.2016

School Council Committee (upon Principal's request)

Office Administration/Front Desk Receptionist

Broliam Pty Ltd
04.2002 - 05.2007
  • Responsible for the smooth running of 2 reception areas over 2 floors
  • Training staff employed to assist and share reception duties
  • Assisting clients with general queries over the phone
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated meeting room usage for staff and clients.
  • Ordering of general office supplies, including printers and proper client work destruction
  • Ensuring archive and retrieval offsite files ran smoothly
  • Monitor client Activity Statements
  • Setting up and arranging refreshments for staff training and client meetings, ensuring 5 board rooms were clean and available
  • Setting up work areas for new staff
  • Picking up and distribution of all incoming and outgoing mail

Retail Assistant Manager

The Chocolate Box
11.1998 - 06.2001
  • Assisted in daily operations to enhance customer service and maintain store standards.
  • Training and supervising of staff.
  • Customer service and sales, including gift wrapping and sampling.
  • Ordering and receiving of stock, stocktake.
  • Product knowledge, merchandise and creating window displays.
  • Creating staff rosters, opening and closing of the store.
  • Managing cash drawers, safe tank and EFTPOS facilities and banking
  • Became Store Manager in their absence

Front Desk Receptionist

Hurll Nu-Way Pty Ltd
07.1996 - 10.1998
  • Greeted visitors and managed front desk operations to ensure positive first impressions.
  • Answered phone calls 'Commander' switchboard and directed inquiries to appropriate departments
  • Small amount of computer work
  • Receiving and sending of local and overseas faxes
  • Mail
  • Stocktake

Education

Certificate - Office Administration

Inner Easter Group Training
Box Hill, VIC
06-1996

Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School
Canterbury, VIC
01-1995

Skills

  • Excellent supervision skills
  • Excellent organisational and communication
  • Creativity and Initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team or as a solo performer
  • Honest and approachable

Timeline

Fundraising Coordinator - Volunteer Position

Croydon Special Development School
05.2016 - Current

Volunteer

Croydon Special Development School
02.2015 - 12.2016

Office Administration/Front Desk Receptionist

Broliam Pty Ltd
04.2002 - 05.2007

Retail Assistant Manager

The Chocolate Box
11.1998 - 06.2001

Front Desk Receptionist

Hurll Nu-Way Pty Ltd
07.1996 - 10.1998

Certificate - Office Administration

Inner Easter Group Training

Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School
Leanne Gordon