Patricia Harrington
Sydney,Australia
Summary
A professional Personal Assistant with more than 20 years of experience in office management, having worked in various industries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Officer
Inner West Council
Sydney, Australia
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Data entry of timesheets and leave requests, extensive use of CHRIS21.
Finance & Administration Officer
Bondi Beach Cottage Inc
Sydney, Australia
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Receptionist duties, liaising with external organisations, compiling wage sheets and reports, monitoring budgets, and maintaining accurate banking records.
Administration Assistant
Anglicare Family Support
Sydney, Australia
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Senior level support, diary management, event coordination, processing purchase orders, and assisting social workers.
Personal Assistant
RedCap Solutions
Sydney, Australia
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Complex diary management, booking travel, providing administrative support, and project coordination.
Office Administrator (Volunteer)
Anglicare (Sustainability Program)
Sydney, Australia
07.2008 - 03.2010
- First point of contact, general secretarial duties, data entry, and implementing a new filing system.
Office Manager
Streamline Aluminium Windows & Doors
Sydney, Australia
04.2005 - 08.2006
- Managed office operations, customer inquiries, and supported the Director with administration.
Office Manager
Sydney Terraces & Classic Buildings
02.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed townhouses, handled staff payroll, tenant complaints, and supported the Director with administration.
Telemarketer
Mooretalk Comms
Brisbane, Australia
03.2001 - 12.2001
- Made outbound calls, marketed mobile telephones, and exceeded sales targets.
Personal Assistant
BT IGNITE
Cardiff, U.K., United Kingdom
04.2000 - 01.2001
- Supported Director, maintained office administration, and produced financial reports.
Office Manager
The After School Klub PTY Ltd
Sydney, Australia
03.2018
- Managing Boardroom Calendar, preparing agendas and minutes for meetings, booking accommodation and travel, maintaining office supplies, liaising with IT support, and handling office mail.
Education
Certificate IV in Information Technology -
International Institute of Business & Information Technology
Sydney, NSWBTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies -
South Glamorgan Institute of Further Education
Cardiff, Wales8 ‘O’ Levels -
Heathfield House High School
Cardiff, WalesSkills
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Internet Explorer
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- CHRIS21 (timesheet & expense reporting)
- Adobe Acrobat
- FMS (Accounts Payable and Receivable software)
- Ento
- Deputy
- HubHello
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Considerate and effective liaison with clients, customers, and colleagues
- Time management and prioritising
- Accurate and strong attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
- Extensive office management
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable functions
- Payroll
- Excellent communication skills
Personal Information
Citizenship: Australian citizen
Otherqualifications
- Achieved Gold Award with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
- Current Working with children check number
- Current First Aid in a childcare setting
- Current driving licence
Hobbies and Interests
- Serving on the Executive Committee for Marrickville RSL Youth Swim Club as Public Officer
- Attending Reformer Pilates
References
Available on request
Timeline
Office Manager
The After School Klub PTY Ltd
03.2018
Payroll Officer
Inner West Council
10.2017 - 01.2018
Finance & Administration Officer
Bondi Beach Cottage Inc
07.2013 - 10.2017
Administration Assistant
Anglicare Family Support
02.2011 - 06.2013
Personal Assistant
RedCap Solutions
01.2010 - 12.2010
Office Administrator (Volunteer)
Anglicare (Sustainability Program)
07.2008 - 03.2010
Office Manager
Streamline Aluminium Windows & Doors
04.2005 - 08.2006
Office Manager
Sydney Terraces & Classic Buildings
02.2002 - 01.2004
Telemarketer
Mooretalk Comms
03.2001 - 12.2001
Personal Assistant
BT IGNITE
04.2000 - 01.2001
Certificate IV in Information Technology -
International Institute of Business & Information Technology
BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies -
South Glamorgan Institute of Further Education
8 ‘O’ Levels -
Heathfield House High School
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