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Susie Munson

Lane Cove,NSW

Summary

Highly organised and efficient Assistant; excellent interpersonal skills; great multi-tasker; fast learner.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Editor

Self Employed
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Edited fictional novels to improve readability, context and impact.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and accuracy.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.


Marketing Co-ordinator/Administrative Assistant

Leading Edge Books
08.2010 - 12.2012
  • Customer service – Liaise with Members and Suppliers
  • Maintain database
  • Conference, Roadshow and Indie Awards administrative assistance and attendance
  • Co-ordinate and administer group merchandise services
  • Assistance editing and writing Members’ quarterly catalogues
  • General administrative duties
  • Also undertook casual work at Leading Edge 2013-2015

Executive Assistant to President

SCA Hygiene Australasia
08.2004 - 09.2005
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • 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.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Implemented Head Office OH&S Plan

Executive Assistant to Partner

KPMG
10.2002 - 07.2004
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.

Executive Assistant to CEO

Acxiom Australia
04.2000 - 12.2001
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
  • Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Organised client functions in Sydney and interstate.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.

Assistant Adviser

Office Of The Hon Peter Costello MP
12.1996 - 03.2000
  • Organisation and preparation of Budget-related documentation.
  • Correspondence co-ordination.
  • Management of Canberra and Melbourne offices.
  • Rosters.
  • Election campaigns.

Education

Diploma in Book Editing And Publishing -

Macleay College
Sydney, NSW
06.2009

Diploma in Secretarial Studies -

Reid TAFE
Canberra, ACT
12.2012

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

    Microsoft Office Suite

Accomplishments

    Volunteer beekeeper, Varroa Mite eradication campaign, Gosford, July 2022

    Board Member, Children's Book Council of Australia (NSW) (CBCA)

    Editor, CBCA Newsletter

    Judge, Aspiring Writers' Mentorship Program (CBCA initiative)

    Canteen volunteer - Lane Cove Public School, Crookwell Public School

    Participant, Australasian Young Political Leaders Tour to Israel, January 2000

Timeline

Freelance Editor

Self Employed
06.2013 - 06.2015

Marketing Co-ordinator/Administrative Assistant

Leading Edge Books
08.2010 - 12.2012

Executive Assistant to President

SCA Hygiene Australasia
08.2004 - 09.2005

Executive Assistant to Partner

KPMG
10.2002 - 07.2004

Executive Assistant to CEO

Acxiom Australia
04.2000 - 12.2001

Assistant Adviser

Office Of The Hon Peter Costello MP
12.1996 - 03.2000

Diploma in Book Editing And Publishing -

Macleay College

Diploma in Secretarial Studies -

Reid TAFE

Monash University
Susie Munson