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Simone Tamanaha

Saint Ives

Summary

  • Reliable, well presented and mature professional.
  • Quick learner with a strong work ethnic and sound judgement.
  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • An adaptable, self motivated, outcome driven individual with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Positive, can do attitude and approachability at all levels of an organisation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer

Great Southern Bank
12.2020 - 11.2023
  • Worked with visiting Board and ExCo members to ensure a smooth and efficient working experience.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and team meetings, including ensuring all actions were recorded, diarised and delivered.
  • Extensive travel and diary management for the CIO and management team.
  • Email management; including management of the inbox, monitoring emails across the course of the day, replying directly, drafting responses and forwarding for action where appropriate.
  • Efficient administration of both CIO expenses along with the department and Sydney office budgets.
  • Effective organisation of the Sydney office during COVID and in the transition after lockdown.
  • Built relationships with the Bank's key stakeholders to ensure expectations are consistently met and exceeded.

APAC Litigation Co-ordinator & Executive Assistant

Allen & Overy
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Effective preparation and dissemination of legal correspondence.
  • Efficient maintenance and organisation of Litigation files and databases in line with privacy requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain legal and management reports for internal, regulatory and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with client billings and collections by liaising with Partners and other key stakeholders to process system reports and expenses.
  • Assist with researching case information through effective communication with clients, colleagues and Partners.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand and ensure business and client needs are met consistently.

Executive Assistant

Allen & Overy
10.2013 - 12.2018
  • Extensive diary management through effective establishment of a systematic method of managing multiple calendars, anticipating needs, changes and rearranging meetings as appropriate.
  • Effective coordination and preparation of documentation for national and international meetings and conference calls, including pre and post dissemination of information to relevant parties.
  • Efficient management and coordination of Partners' inboxes using a categorised approach.
  • Co-ordinate cost effective domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries for individuals and groups, including barristers and expert consultants.
  • Timely management of expenses and finances associated with billing, trust accounts, expenses and disbursements; ensuring business regulations consistently met.
  • Co-ordinate and attend interviews with both legal and non legal staff, as well as facilitate special projects, such as performance reviews and team events.


Education

Certificate I - Introduction To Psychology

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW

Business Diploma - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

St Patrick’s Business College
Sydney, NSW

Certificate IV - Workplace Training

TAFE New South Wales

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to build rapport and manage complex requirements with a personable approach
  • Extremely organised with a structured and methodical approach
  • Ability to effectively multi-task, coordinate and accomplish tasks under pressure whilst maintaining an eye for detail and consistently achieving deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Managed C Suite calendars, ensuring all meetings and events are scheduled efficiently and effectively, while timelines and deadlines continue to be met
  • Proficient in the use of billing systems, expense reconciliation systems and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Accomplishments

Great Southern Bank

  • Active roll out of the modern desktop program across the Bank, including all branches and offices.
  • Onboarding of three new CIOs, establishing internal and external key stakeholder relationships.

Allen & Overy

  • Successfully spearheaded a multi-million trust fund for a large international mining company during their hearing.
  • Developed excellent working relationships with high profile clients and Barristers, resulting in positive feedback and outcomes.
  • Developed processes and procedures across a fast growing litigation practice, which led to my role being expanded to include that of an APAC Litigation Coordinator.

Timeline

Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer

Great Southern Bank
12.2020 - 11.2023

APAC Litigation Co-ordinator & Executive Assistant

Allen & Overy
01.2018 - 03.2020

Executive Assistant

Allen & Overy
10.2013 - 12.2018

Certificate I - Introduction To Psychology

University of Sydney

Business Diploma - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

St Patrick’s Business College

Certificate IV - Workplace Training

TAFE New South Wales

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