Sally Alderton
Carrara,QLD
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills eager to secure a position where I can assist in helping the company reach their potential for the company directors and team members.
My aim is to secure and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges where I can utilise my experience, interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills in a happy work environment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Timberplay/Childsplay Landscape And Design Ltd Pty
04.2011 - 09.2023
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Oversaw and performed all administration, accounting functions, purchasing, fortnightly payroll and superannuation
- Reconciliation of bank accounts daily, Work-Cover and Q-Leave yearly
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations and ordering of products
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organised to promote business performance
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with upcoming work projects
- Performed work scheduling, Safe Work Method Statements and Dial before You Dig
- Maintained social media platforms
Despatch Clerk to Office Manager
Coast 2 Coast Earthmoving
11.2004 - 04.2011
- Daily running of despatch contractors
- Contractor Compliance including Trade Licenses, Insurances and Quality Assurance for over 300 Sub-Contractors
- Safety Officer for large demolition and earthmoving projects
- Accounts Payable and Receivable and weekly wages
- Office Manager in last 12 months of employment - working with team members to ensure office ran efficiently and handling all staff compliance, training and issues
Administration Officer
Advanced Retail Management Systems
03.2000 - 10.2004
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance
- Assisted with the preparation for jewellery trade shows and conferences for clients in Las Vegas
- Assisted and prepared marketing materials for prospective clients
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel for both domestic and international travel from the United States and Australia
- Networked with industry professionals to exchange best practice knowledge and stay abreast of latest developments
- Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue
Purchasing Officer
Data FX
03.1998 - 01.2000
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders for computer hardware and software for upcoming quoted projects
- Accounts Payable and Receivable and month end reporting
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Managed dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to clients for computer hardware and software
- Trained team members on company procedures and policies
- Established Quality Assurance for company
Personal Assistant to the General Manager
Harvey Norman Commercial Computers
02.1994 - 03.1998
- Communicated with internal departments and vendors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events
- Used discretion when handling confidential information
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation
- Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Implemented Accredited Quality Assurance for the department so we could provide Computer Hardware and Software to Government Departments
Clerical Officer
Roads And Traffic Authority
03.1990 - 01.1994
- Provided clerical support to company employees and contractors by copying, faxing, and filing documents
- Haulage and Plant Clerk for road division
- Wages Clerk for 800 employees paid fortnightly
Education
High School Diploma -
Mulwaree High School
Goulburn, NSW11.1989
Skills
- Extensive computer experience with MYOB, Microsoft Office Programs and Social Media Platforms
- Approachable and outgoing
- Highly organised and focused
- Problem Solver - Able to adapt quickly to any situation to provide an effectively solution
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Timberplay/Childsplay Landscape And Design Ltd Pty
04.2011 - 09.2023
Despatch Clerk to Office Manager
Coast 2 Coast Earthmoving
11.2004 - 04.2011
Administration Officer
Advanced Retail Management Systems
03.2000 - 10.2004
Purchasing Officer
Data FX
03.1998 - 01.2000
Personal Assistant to the General Manager
Harvey Norman Commercial Computers
02.1994 - 03.1998
Clerical Officer
Roads And Traffic Authority
03.1990 - 01.1994
High School Diploma -
Mulwaree High School
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