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Nicole Bosnjak

DIGGERS REST,VIC

Summary

I have spent the past 20 years working in a variety of secretarial and administration roles in a broad range of industry sectors from government, construction, private and publicly listed companies and professional services. This has enabled me to gain a diverse range of skills and experience, further enabling me to be adaptable.

I am highly motivated and thrive on being challenged and learning new skills. I understand the high demands that are required in the role and I am dedicated and committed to the task at hand and I am a loyal and motivated employee who ensures that I am constantly going above and beyond of my employers' expectations.

 I have high expectations of myself and a strong work ethic to ensure that I constantly meet my own standards as well as those standards of the team that I am working with. 

My previous experience has enabled to engage with various levels of staff and I am able to develop rapport easily and effectively. My peers would describe me as a professional, assertive, task orientated, driven person who is also bubbly and positive and is aware that there is a time and a place to engage with others, but also conscious of the work that is required to get done. 

My key areas of expertise include working well under pressure, my demonstrated ability to multi-task; my integrity, professionalism, confidentially, organisation and flexibility in dealing in an ambiguous working environment. I am looking for a permanent role where I can expand on my current skill set and I am looking for a true partnership as an Executive Assistant.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this application with in you in further detail and to have the opportunity to find out what it is you value in an Assistant. 

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Holcim
04.2018 - Current

EGM & GM Aggregates & GM Concrete, Maintain the day to day activities of the EGM, GM Aggregates & Concrete

  • Monitor and respond to communications on behalf of EGM, GM Aggregates & Concrete.
  • Provide high level administration support; preparing of monthly reports, presentations, correspondence.
  • Reconcile monthly credit card expenses.
  • Coordinate all internal & external meetings; preparing agendas, presentations and distributing to relevant stakeholders.
  • Travel and accommodation management; domestic & international.
  • Organising conferences, team meetings, Leadership team meetings and events.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • High level of engagement with key stakeholders.
  • Assist the HR team with administration tasks.
  • Provide Project Coordination assistance to the Major Projects team.

Executive Assistant, Store Director

Coles Supermarket
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Provide high level assistance to the Director 1:1 role.
  • First point of contact for Director.
  • Diary and email management.
  • Travel and accommodation bookings.
  • Event Management.
  • Monthly expense claim management.
  • Approval of staff expenses / invoices.
  • Stakeholder management / engagement of Directors team members.
  • Client liaison - internal and external clients.
  • Develop and maintain rapport with all levels of staff.

Bid Coordinator

07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Providing general administration assistance to the Bid Director.
  • Coordination of all Bid Team administrative and logistic requirements including sourcing office accommodation and set up for projects / tenders.
  • Assist the Bid Director in the management and coordination of necessary bid tasks (IT site set up, new user set up / access, content review sessions, document review planning - various stages, production planning and production set up requirements).
  • Managing the document library (SharePoint) and manage all access requirements for staff.
  • Mobilise / demobilise project office.
  • Migration of data from various libraries on SharePoint to ensure all projects are up to date with required data / graphics.
  • Maintain bid calendar and communications for the team relating to bid.
  • Assist in the in the production of documents for submission.
  • Stakeholder management of all consortium staff.
  • Engagement of external vendors (graphic company, printing company, IT company).
  • Travel and accommodation management.
  • Management of team functions / events.
  • Coordination of training for software programs (SharePoint) for all staff on the project (200 staff).
  • Creating processes and procedures to ensure project compliance is met and adhered to.
  • Exposure to client data room - accessing / exchanging correspondence between the project team and the client.
  • Organising / assisting with the ITP's (Interactive Technical Presentations) with the client.
  • First point of contact for bid team.

Executive Assistant

Downer Rail
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Completed working on HCMT (High Capacity Metro Trains) PPP (Private Public Partnership) tender @$2.3bn.
  • Provide high level administration assistance 1:1 role.
  • First point of contact for Director.
  • Diary and email management.
  • Preparation / update presentations, emails, reports.
  • Develop and maintain rapport with key stakeholders (international & domestic).
  • Provide high level of assistance when working on other EOI (expression of interest tenders).
  • Monthly expense claim management.
  • Approval of invoices.
  • Stakeholder management of all consortium staff.
  • Assistance to Leadership team (8 staff).
  • Management of meetings and distribution of papers.
  • Event management.
  • Client liaison - internal and external clients.
  • Travel and accommodation management (domestic & international).

Executive Assistant

AustralianSuper
11.2012 - 04.2015
  • Provide high level administration assistance to the Head of Investment Operations 1:1 role.
  • Diary and email management.
  • Managing both email and written correspondence.
  • First point of contact for any dealings with the Head of Investment Operations.
  • Committee Meeting Management (co-ordination of all meetings, distribution of pre and post papers to all committee members via Boardbooks (electronic software accessible via ipads / laptops).
  • Coordination of meetings - with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Client liaison / meetings organisation of staff.
  • Travel and accommodation management (domestic & international).
  • Creation / editing reports, tenders, presentations, process maps (MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Boardbooks).
  • Event Management.
  • Assist the Project management team with all administrative tasks.
  • Management of two administration staff in the department.

Executive Assistant

01.2010 - 10.2012
  • Provide high level administration assistance to CEO & CFO.
  • Provide administration assistance to Board members.
  • Provide assistance to Senior Partner group.
  • Event and project management (small & large).
  • Diary and email management.
  • Timesheet management.
  • Monthly expense claim management.
  • Travel and accommodation management (domestic & international).
  • Coordination of meetings - with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Client liaison / meetings organisation of staff national & international offices.

HR Coordinator

Risk Services
08.2007 - 12.2009
  • Liaising between external recruitment agency and office Partner / COO regarding recruitment requirements.
  • Managing and updating new starter / induction process - liaising with various staff & departments.
  • Reviewing / confirmation of staff probation period.
  • Managing / conducting exit interview process.
  • Monthly visits to each office to meet with staff.
  • Key member of the People Steering Committee.
  • Management of Roundtables (bi-annually) - consisting of organising, reviewing and attending roundtable reviews at each state office.
  • Development / upgrading of policy manuals.
  • Assisting the Learning and Development Partner with staff training requirements / manuals / preparation of training sessions Achievements Not long after I joined the firm I was given the opportunity to take on more of the day to day management of the office and streamlining of processes.
  • I engaged with an external travel agent for the Consultants to book all their travel and I also engaged various external suppliers to streamline the general day to day processes of the office.
  • I was also given the opportunity to study Human Resources and manage the HR function for the firm as well as continuing to work as an Executive Assistant / Office Manager.
  • I was highly credited for organising the yearly end of year events year on year whilst I was in the firm.
  • I was also able to organise events with more staff and keep within the budget constraints (often coming in under budget).
  • My role in this firm gave me opportunity to continually grow, step up challenge and develop myself by managing a number of key tasks each day.
  • Deloitte | Personal Assistant to 2 Partners, Provide assistance to two Senior Partners and their team members.
  • Liaising with high profiled business personnel and their assistants re meeting, event invites (ie; Former Victoria Police Chief Commissioner: Christine Nixon, Former CEO BHP Billiton: Marius Kloppers; Westpac CEO Cameron Clyne).
  • Directly support Marketing Director of Risk Services who assistant the Senior Partner with all business development.
  • Diary and email management.
  • Timesheet management.
  • Travel and accommodation management (international & domestic).
  • Coordination of meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate client functions - internal and external events (meet and greet clients at functions, direct to function area).
  • Coordinate staff functions - ie; team meetings, team social activities.
  • Client liaison of staff including national & international offices.
  • Prepare monthly expense claims.
  • Monthly billing.
  • Creating and formatting reports/tenders/presentations.
  • Create client engagements codes/files.
  • CRM data management.
  • Centre of Excellence PA.
  • Champion for Twelve Horses (software) and CRM system.

Course Administrator

La Trobe University, School of Education
08.2005 - 08.2007
  • Managing the largest number of students in one course on the campus and not having any prior experience in this industry yet thrived in the challenge of the role.
  • I learnt a number of new computer systems with ease.
  • Due to a major restructure of the Universities finances there were many roles that were being made redundant, at this time I make the decision to move back to Melbourne to continue my career as an Assistant.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers | Corporate Finance, Melbourne Personal Assistant to 2 Partners.

Personal Assistant to Managing Director

Rositas Australasia - Bendigo
08.2004 - 08.2005

Achievements

06.2001 - 08.2004
  • Being head hunting from a PwC Senior Partner from the Corporate Finance department.
  • I was offered the PA role at PwC after his assistant moved to another dept.
  • I took this opportunity to further my career as a Corporate Assistant.

Executive Assistant |Office Manager

The Litmus Group

Office Manager

  • Ordering of stationery and amenity supplies for the office (nationally).
  • Initiation / implementation & creation of streamlining processes for the firm (ie Corporate Traveler, Corporate Express, fruitbox, flowers).
  • Management of security passes / keys - internal office and building.
  • Coordination of any maintenance / facilities requests for office.
  • Management of administration / receptionist in each state.

Education

Neuro Linguistic Program (Practitioner Training) - NLP

Tad James & Company
2018

One day seminar Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Certificate III in Human Resources -

2011

Skillpath Seminars Melbourne (1 day seminar) PICS - Executive Assistant Master class -

2011

RogenSi | Melbourne -

2008

Mastering Motivation (1day seminar) -

2006

Skillpath Seminars Melbourne (1 day seminar) -

1998

Sureway Consultants (Wagga Wagga - placements) -

Skills

I have abundant energy, drive and enthusiasm as a highly skilled, professional

I am aiming for a challenging role in where I can continue to develop myself both personally and professionally and make a positive and real contribution to the organisation

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
  • High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Meticulous in work presentation -advanced skills in MS Office suite of products
  • Ability to work autonomously, plan, schedule and meet deadlines
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Advanced knowledge of SharePoint
  • Initiative, confidence, confidentiality
  • Team player and hard worker
  • Enthusiastic
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Self-reliant and professional with a friendly and outgoing personality
  • Excellent professional presentation and manner
  • Enjoy the challenge of change
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Energetic and driven
  • Enjoy being challenged
  • Multi skilled
  • Professional and mature
  • Strong problem solver
  • Articulate and well-spoken

References

REFEREES Available on request

Interests

  • LEISURE INTERESTS
  • Cooking
  • Dining out
  • Going to the movies
  • Spending time with family & friends
  • Reading
  • Keeping fit
  • Timeline

    Executive Assistant

    Holcim
    04.2018 - Current

    Executive Assistant, Store Director

    Coles Supermarket
    10.2017 - 03.2018

    Bid Coordinator

    07.2016 - 07.2017

    Executive Assistant

    Downer Rail
    07.2015 - 07.2016

    Executive Assistant

    AustralianSuper
    11.2012 - 04.2015

    Executive Assistant

    01.2010 - 10.2012

    HR Coordinator

    Risk Services
    08.2007 - 12.2009

    Course Administrator

    La Trobe University, School of Education
    08.2005 - 08.2007

    Personal Assistant to Managing Director

    Rositas Australasia - Bendigo
    08.2004 - 08.2005

    Achievements

    06.2001 - 08.2004

    Executive Assistant |Office Manager

    The Litmus Group

    Office Manager

    Neuro Linguistic Program (Practitioner Training) - NLP

    Tad James & Company

    One day seminar Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Certificate III in Human Resources -

    Skillpath Seminars Melbourne (1 day seminar) PICS - Executive Assistant Master class -

    RogenSi | Melbourne -

    Mastering Motivation (1day seminar) -

    Skillpath Seminars Melbourne (1 day seminar) -

    Sureway Consultants (Wagga Wagga - placements) -

    Nicole Bosnjak