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Rachael McKenzie

Orange,Australia

Summary

Experienced executive support specialist skilled in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling sensitive information.

Acknowledged for excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, flexibility, and a team-oriented approach to achieving reliable, quality outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

CAMPUS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

OneSchool Global
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage office operations to ensure efficiency and timely completion of administrative tasks.
  • Provide EA support to the Campus Principal and Assistant Campus Principal
  • Deliver comprehensive administrative support to teaching and support staff.
  • Assist students with routine matters
  • Oversee student attendance procedures, including processing late arrivals and early departures.
  • Administer and coordinate campus request forms for events such as campus visits, staff professional development, excursions, and incursions.
  • Analyse workflows to identify areas for improvement, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Manage daily school activities, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and facility maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operations.
  • Streamline school operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
  • Foster positive relationships among teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders through effective communication strategies.
  • Conduct safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Monitored workplace environments for safety violations, recommending corrective actions as needed.

OFFICE MANAGER

Future Build
01.2014 - Current
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Reconciliation of accounts - monthly, quarterly, annually
  • Payroll of 8 employees
  • Customer service
  • Reception
  • Creating and modifying administration policy and procedures
  • Project budgeting and reporting
  • Manage workplace health & safety procedures and implementation
  • Produced individual SWMS to comply with each project
  • Support to management on project management
  • Oversaw budget preparation and expense tracking, ensuring compliance with organisational financial policies.
  • Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy
  • Conducted regular safety audits, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions to minimize risks.

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR/Project Assistant

Wild Industries/
07.2007 - 12.2013
  • EA to Lead Project Manager
  • Coordinated executive schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and prioritisation of critical meetings.
  • Management of accounts payable and receivable
  • Weekly payroll of 100+ staff
  • Reception assistance
  • End of month accounts reconciliation
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Management of quarterly client conferences
  • Organised and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Administration assistance to project managers
  • Implementation of safe work policies and procedures
  • Mentored junior administrative staff, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Collaborated with management to create safety policies that align with industry standards and best practices.
  • Produced individual SWMS to comply with each project
  • Maintained accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions for compliance reporting.

OFFICE MANAGER

Custom Transportable Buildings
10.2004 - 11.2005
  • Management of accounts payable and receivable
  • Weekly payroll of 120+ staff
  • Customer service
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and reporting standards.
  • Collaboration with project managers on budgeting
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Training of administration staff
  • Supervision of administration staff
  • Monitored workplace environments for safety violations, recommending corrective actions as needed.
  • Maintained records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions for regulatory compliance.

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR

Wild Industries
10.2001 - 12.2003
  • Management of accounts payable and receivable
  • Weekly payroll of 100 staff
  • Customer service
  • Reception assistance
  • End of month accounts reconciliation
  • Training of administration staff
  • Scheduling of staff travel
  • Administration assistance to project managers
  • Implementation of safe work policies and procedures

Education

Bachelor of Accounting -

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW

High School Certificate -

James Sheahan Catholic High School
Orange, NSW
12.1998

Skills

  • Executive support
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Information confidentiality
  • Scheduling
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to prioritise multiple tasks and work calmly under pressure
  • Policy and procedure creation and modification
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong problem solver
  • Safety and compliance inspections

Timeline

CAMPUS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

OneSchool Global
10.2022 - Current

OFFICE MANAGER

Future Build
01.2014 - Current

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR/Project Assistant

Wild Industries/
07.2007 - 12.2013

OFFICE MANAGER

Custom Transportable Buildings
10.2004 - 11.2005

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR

Wild Industries
10.2001 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Accounting -

Charles Sturt University

High School Certificate -

James Sheahan Catholic High School
Rachael McKenzie