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Narelle Edwards

Beechworth,VIC

Summary

With a proven track record at the Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action, I excel in executive support and schedule management. Renowned for exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills, I adeptly coordinated executive teams and streamlined administrative procedures, significantly enhancing efficiency. My expertise in MS Office Suite complements my ability to foster stakeholder relationships, driving organisational success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assitant to the Regional Director, Hume

Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action
09.2021 - Current
  • Provide a range of confidential high level executive support functions to the Regional Director Hume, including but limited to, mailbox and diary management, meeting coordination, management of correspondence, and maintenance of administrative support systems and procedures.
  • Coordination of executive team, and all the processes requiring approval of the Office of the Regional Director
  • Ministerial correspondence, briefing note and parliamentary documentation coordination
  • Maintaining inter-government stakeholder relationships


Forest Fire Management Victoria

  • Executive Officer in the Regional Control Centre
  • Logistics Officer
  • General Fire fighter

Executive Assistant to the CEO and Councillors

Indigo Shire Council
06.2016 - 09.2021
  • Provide high level executive support to the CEO and Mayor.
  • Manage the diary and emails for both CEO and Mayor
  • Maintain discretion with confidential information within the organisation
  • Stakeholder engagement between executive office, Mayor/Councillors, Executive management Team, Council Officers & external organisations
  • Coordinate and prepare agendas for Executive Management Team meetings and provide secretariat support
  • Coordinate schedules for Councillor briefing meetings and prepare agendas.
  • Lead and support the Executive assistant group and implement systems.
  • Ensuring the Executive office is run smoothly and efficiently by fostering relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Daily Organiser / Timetabler

Catholic College Wodonga
03.2013 - 09.2014
  • Effective management and utilisation of resources to ensure smooth operation of the College on a daily basis.
  • ·The point of contact for teaching staff when they are unable to attend to teaching or duties.
  • Proactively plan for staff absences to ensure minimal impact on the running of the College.
  • Employ emergency teaching staff on a daily basis.
  • Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • The role of Learning Mentor to students.
  • Manage the design and creation of the college timetable in conjunction with the Deputy Principal.
  • Liaise with department heads regarding timetable requirements.

Program Communications Assistant/Office Manager

Seven Network
04.2008 - 11.2012

Personal Assistant

RBWH Foundation (Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospit
04.2007 - 04.2008

Personal Assistant

Adcorp Queensland
05.2006 - 04.2007

Assistant Catering Floor Manager

Hilton Brisbane
02.2005 - 02.2006

Assistant Meeting & Events Manager

Radisson SAS Hotel Galway, Ireland
06.2003 - 10.2004

Education

High School Diploma -

Catholic College Bendigo
Bendigo, VIC
01-1994

Skills

  • High level of Customer service skills
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Schedule Management
  • Executive Support
  • Advanced MS Office Suite

Timeline

Executive Assitant to the Regional Director, Hume

Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action
09.2021 - Current

Executive Assistant to the CEO and Councillors

Indigo Shire Council
06.2016 - 09.2021

Daily Organiser / Timetabler

Catholic College Wodonga
03.2013 - 09.2014

Program Communications Assistant/Office Manager

Seven Network
04.2008 - 11.2012

Personal Assistant

RBWH Foundation (Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospit
04.2007 - 04.2008

Personal Assistant

Adcorp Queensland
05.2006 - 04.2007

Assistant Catering Floor Manager

Hilton Brisbane
02.2005 - 02.2006

Assistant Meeting & Events Manager

Radisson SAS Hotel Galway, Ireland
06.2003 - 10.2004

High School Diploma -

Catholic College Bendigo
Narelle Edwards