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, NSW06.2009
Diploma in Secretarial Studies -
Reid TAFE
Canberra, ACT12.2012
Monash University
Melbourne, VICSkills
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