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- Hiking
- Backpacking and Hiking
Savanah Kelly
Lewisham,Australia
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in executive support, skilled in managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Highly skilled in communication, organisation, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless office operations. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and priorities. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Department Of Defence
04.2023 - Current
- Director General Maritime Support Branch, Maritime Sustainment Division, Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
- Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organisation efficiently.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all quality control activities, ensuring easy access to relevant information for audit purposes and ongoing process improvement efforts.
- Conducted evaluations to identify weak areas and identify problematic issues while promoting corrective methods.
- Facilitated effective communication between departments regarding quality matters, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Championed a culture of excellence throughout the organisation by consistently emphasizing the importance of high-quality workmanship in all aspects of production operations.
- Created, planned and maintained communication policies and procedures.
- Improved company culture by implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Surgical Assistant
Dr Dhanrajani Oral Surgeon
06.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Sydney, NSW
- Sydney, NSW
- Ensured optimal patient safety through vigilant monitoring during surgeries and timely assistance to the surgeon.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, showcasing strong dexterity and knowledge of dental anatomy.
- Upheld strict compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive pre-operative care and preparation.
- Actively contributed to a positive and productive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and promoting teamwork.
- Demonstrated a commitment to patient-centered care by consistently seeking feedback on personal performance and making necessary improvements.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of surgical dentistry assistance.
FREELANCE SOCIAL MEDIA RESEARCHER
Self Employed Writer
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Researcher for social media influencers for topics relating to the history of social media - impact/ripple effect it has had in shaping our world
- Drove product innovation by analyzing consumer behavior patterns, identifying potential gaps in offerings, and recommending new strategies for engagement.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Skillfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clear communication channels between all involved parties throughout project lifecycles.
- Identified new business opportunities through in-depth competitive analysis and market insights.
- Increased team productivity by optimizing workflows, creating detailed documentation, and providing ongoing training on best practices.
Dental Practice Manager
Sydney Pros Dental
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Stepped into Acting Assistant Practice Manager and Acting Practice Manager roles as required
- Daily administrative duties include but not limited to: filing of sensitive information, reception, monthly budgets KPI's, recalls, billing
- Coordinating and maintaining an effective staff rotation roster and ensuring dental clinicians are placed with a dental team member who can work with ease together
- Ordering of all stock in a monthly budget
- Organizing, coordinating, and planning monthly staff meetings; addressing any issues needed to be raised with staff; celebration of milestones achieved; implementing new processes and working with the staff to adapt to new processes and procedures
- Conducting monthly audits on all staff on surgery changeover procedures in compliance with ISO standards for all infection control and hand hygiene; hand hygiene monthly audits in compliance with Hand Hygiene Australia standards; sterilisation monthly audits in compliance with ISO standards; reception audits in compliance with ISO standards
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer
- Hospital Accreditation Holroyd Private Hospital Accreditation Ramsay Health Care Group - Strathfield Private
- Ensuring dental practice is running smoothly on a day to day basis as well as assisting the specialist with patients
- Ensure the safe sterilisation unit runs smoothly and is processing the instruments at a safe and effective turn over whilst maintaining all ISO standards
Dental Assistant/ Acting Assistant Practice Manager
HCF Dental Centre
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Sydney CBD
- Sydney CBD
Waitress, Kitchen Hand
TopNosh Catering
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Working in a catering company that catered for bistros and cafes in pubs and RSL's in the Wollongong area
Marketing Advertising and Sales Manager, Front Service Manager, Head Waitress
Jasbelle Restaurant
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Created marketing plans and advertising plans within a very small time frame
Customer Service
Kmart
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Mackay
- Invoice and Layby, Audio Visual, Leisure, Home
- Invoice, Administration and Layby- answering phones, operating a very busy switch board and paperwork for Kmart, as well as looking after layby's and posting mail to customers and other stores
- Mackay
Education
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Sydney, NSW02.2012
High School Diploma -
Mackay North State High School
Mackay, Queensland12.2009
Skills
Executive support
Administrative support
Office management
Strong problem solver
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Prioritising Tasks
Innovative Administration
Effective Leadership
Flexible and Adaptable
Team Player
Highly Organised
Work Health and Safety
Data entry
Time Management
Customer Service
ISO
Researcher
Rostering
First Aid/Medical Emergencies
Adaptability
Effective Problem Solving
Strong Communication
Critical Thinking
Strong Work Ethic
Punctuality
Monthly Minutes
Implementation of New Processes
Attention to Detail
Effective Multi-Tasking
Tactful Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Certificate III Dental Assisting
- First Aid
- Medical Emergency
Awards
Beijing Olympic 2008 Marching Band, School Marching Band
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Live Music
- Reading
- Experiencing New Food
- Travel
- Yoga
Furthercareersummary
- Waitress, Kitchen Hand, TopNosh Catering, 01/01/11, 01/01/12, Working in a catering company that catered for bistros and cafes in pubs and RSL's in the Wollongong area.
- Marketing Advertising and Sales Manager, Front Service Manager, Head Waitress, Jasbelle Restaurant, 01/01/11, 01/01/11, Created marketing plans and advertising plans within a very small time frame.
- Customer Service, Kmart Mackay, 01/01/08, 01/01/11, Invoice and Layby, Audio Visual, Leisure, Home. Invoice, Administration and Layby- answering phones, operating a very busy switch board and paperwork for Kmart, as well as looking after layby's and posting mail to customers and other stores.
Interests
Timeline
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Department Of Defence
04.2023 - Current
FREELANCE SOCIAL MEDIA RESEARCHER
Self Employed Writer
01.2022 - 04.2023
Surgical Assistant
Dr Dhanrajani Oral Surgeon
06.2018 - Current
Dental Practice Manager
Sydney Pros Dental
01.2018 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant/ Acting Assistant Practice Manager
HCF Dental Centre
01.2012 - 01.2018
Waitress, Kitchen Hand
TopNosh Catering
01.2011 - 01.2012
Marketing Advertising and Sales Manager, Front Service Manager, Head Waitress
Jasbelle Restaurant
01.2011 - 01.2011
Customer Service
Kmart
01.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Mackay North State High School
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
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