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Megan Bridgeman
Doyalson,NSW
Summary
Professional retail worker prepared for Front of House Cashier role. Strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with skills in customer service, cash handling, and problem-solving. Known for friendly demeanor and quick adaptability to changing needs.
Professional with extensive experience in executive support and office management. Adept at coordinating schedules, managing communications, and handling confidential information with discretion. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving high-impact results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. Proficient in calendar management, travel arrangements, and project coordination, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments.
Organized professional with solid experience in executive support, ready to contribute to fast-paced environment. Proven ability to enhance workflow and increase productivity by anticipating needs and managing complex calendars. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing priorities, and proficiency in communication and project management.
Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Cashier
IGA Supermarket
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash handling and balanced cash register at shift end.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided product information promptly.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked shelves to ensure product availability.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Customer Officer
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed executive calendars, coordinating appointments and meetings to optimize time efficiency.
- Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and clarity for strategic decision-making.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing digital filing systems, enhancing document retrieval processes.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including itineraries and accommodations, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and convenience.
- Facilitated internal communications, ensuring timely dissemination of information among team members and stakeholders.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Enhanced executive productivity by managing email correspondence and prioritizing critical issues.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for senior executives, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Organized executive calendars and scheduled meetings to optimize time management.
- Managed confidential information with discretion, maintaining high standards of data integrity.
- Liaised with internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication channels.
Senior Executive Assistant to the Deputy Secretary
Defence People - Department of Defence
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring optimal time management and prioritization of critical tasks.
- Managed communication between departments, facilitating seamless information flow across the organization.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in preparing meeting agendas and briefing materials, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Organized travel arrangements for senior executives, optimizing itineraries to align with strategic objectives.
- Mentored junior administrative staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team productivity through knowledge sharing.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Maintained professionalism while handling sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality protocols at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with internal departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on key initiatives driven by senior leaders.
- Assisted senior management with major initiatives and projects.
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
- Created expense reports, budgets, and filing systems for management team.
- Managed executives' complex and frequently changing travel arrangements and coordinated pre-planning of trips.
- Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum.
- Contributed to organizational growth by identifying and implementing process improvements in various administrative capacities.
- Coordinated executive schedules and managed complex travel arrangements to optimize time efficiency.
- Led planning and execution of meetings, ensuring all logistics were executed flawlessly to support strategic objectives.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems to enhance information retrieval and organization.
Executive Assisant to First Assistant Secretary
People, Policy & Culture - Department of Defence
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings efficiently.
- Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management discussions.
- Streamlined document management processes, enhancing retrieval efficiency and accuracy.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and budget constraints.
- Assisted in project management tasks, tracking progress and facilitating team communications.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
- Supported HR activities, facilitating hiring process by scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
- Fostered positive work environment, organizing team-building activities and events.
Executive Assistant to Program Director
Department of Defence - Enterprise Reform Project
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated executive schedules and managed travel arrangements for senior leadership.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely dissemination of project updates.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for stakeholder meetings, improving clarity and impact.
- Enabled timely project completion by coordinating resources and timelines across multiple departments.
- Enhanced efficiency of meeting outcomes by preparing detailed minutes and action items.
Executive Assistant to Assistant Secretary
Enterprise Reform Branch - Department of Defence
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated executive schedules, managing appointments and meetings to optimize time efficiency.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems, ensuring easy access to critical documents.
- Drafted and proofread internal communications, enhancing clarity and professionalism in correspondence.
- Managed travel arrangements, including itineraries and accommodations, to streamline logistics for executives.
- Assisted in project management by tracking deadlines, deliverables, and team progress on key initiatives.
- Prepared briefing materials and presentations, ensuring accuracy of information for high-level meetings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and support organizational objectives.
Education
Certificate 4 Workplace Training & Assessment
TAFE NSW
NSWSkills
- Strong work ethic, patience and empathy
- Customer service and assistance
- Reliability, punctuality and time management skills
- Cash handling proficiency and efficiency, cash management with armour guard collection
- Clear in both written and verbal communication
- Data entry and point-of-sale proficiency
- Calendar management proficiency, meeting facilitation, meticulous attention to detail and process improvement strategies
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- High-level confidentiality, professional and mature
- Strong organisational skills and expert time management for high level Executive Support
- Administrative skills, experience with office technology and computer software programs
Interests
Timeline
Front of House Cashier
IGA Supermarket
12.2023 - 03.2024
Executive Assistant to the Chief Customer Officer
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Executive Assistant to the Deputy Secretary
Defence People - Department of Defence
05.2021 - 08.2021
Executive Assisant to First Assistant Secretary
People, Policy & Culture - Department of Defence
12.2020 - 05.2021
Executive Assistant to Program Director
Department of Defence - Enterprise Reform Project
02.2020 - 12.2020
Executive Assistant to Assistant Secretary
Enterprise Reform Branch - Department of Defence
05.2019 - 02.2020
Certificate 4 Workplace Training & Assessment
TAFE NSW