Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 20+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist/Legal Secretary
Cutlers The Law Firm
04.2017 - Current
Reception:
Greeted incoming visitors and clients professionally and provided friendly knowledgeable assistance.
Answered incoming calls to resolve client issues and direct to appropriate member of the legal team.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Handled cash transactions, web based payment systems and EFTPOS and maintained payments records accurately.
Legal Secretary:
Expertly transcribed legal correspondence using dictaphone.
Preparation of legal correspondence including Wills, Codicils, Powers of Attorney, Enduring Guardians, Statutory Declarations, Binding Financial Agreements and estate matters.
Preparation of Contracts for Sale including ordering property certificates from Council (zoning, sewerage diagrams, pool compliance and building certificates.
Ordering survey reports, strata inspection reports, pest and building inspections for properties on behalf of clients.
Creation and management of precedents in LEAP.
Assisting with conveyancing matters including use of PEXA.
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Executive Assistant
Golight Pty Ltd trading as EXIN Light
06.2015 - 12.2017
Providing Executive level support to the Managing Director, sales support, office management and liaison with warehouse and overseas distributors and key stakeholders.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Maintenance of Quality Management System ISO9001:2015 - Creating and maintaining documentation for all internal procedures and processes.
Monthly Quality Meetings, Internal Audits, Preventative and Corrective Action Procedures.
Organization of international sales and purchases, import and export (air freight and sea freight), liaison with freight forwarders and customs agents.
Generation of invoices, purchase orders, quotations and proforma invoices using Xero and DEAR Inventory
Stock management and stock take - using DEAR Inventory.
Programs used include MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Xero, DEAR Inventory (add on to Xero for Inventory Management), SharePoint.
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Hardel Group of Companies
01.2004 - 06.2009
Provide executive level administrative support for the Director who had a number of interests including property development, politics and philanthropic endeavours.
Communication with high profile leaders in the community (business, government and religious).
Extensive diary management for Director - plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences, media and regular domestic and international travel.
Preparation of complex and sensitive correspondence, advanced document preparation, organization and distribution of Board papers.
Plan and coordinate corporate luncheons, training events, functions, meetings and conferences.
Negotiate terms and pricing agreements with resorts, vendors, caterers and other providers for service at special events.
Point of contact for conveyancers, lawyers and clients regarding contracts for sale of property.
Education
Accounts Administration
Hunter TAFE
Ourimbah, NSW
Business Administration -
Hunter TAFE
Wyong, NSW
Secretarial Diploma -
Williams Business College
Brookvale, NSW
School Certificate
Davidson High School
Davidson, NSW
Skills
MS Office Proficiency - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Junior Associate at Jákó And Partners Law Firm (previously: Holczer, Jákó, Boross Law Firm)Junior Associate at Jákó And Partners Law Firm (previously: Holczer, Jákó, Boross Law Firm)