Tahra Kirkwood
Griffith,Australia
Summary
Professional with a strong administration/inventory background, prepared for managerial responsibilities. Known for excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to streamline operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skills include project management, budget oversight, and staff development, combined with a reliable and flexible approach to problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial & Administration Manager
AT Welding Services Pty Ltd
Griffith, NSW
05.2023 - Current
- WHS / IR Management – Implementation and coordination of all new systems
- Accounts payable, receivable, all bookkeeping and payroll
- Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing, and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
- Supervised a team of administrative professionals, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by addressing employee concerns promptly and implementing initiatives aimed at boosting morale and job satisfaction.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting, enabling effective allocation of resources and timely identification of potential cost savings.
- Oversaw facilities management tasks such as maintenance requests and space planning initiatives to create a conducive work environment for employees.
- Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
- Developed effective filing systems that streamlined document retrieval, increasing efficiency within the workplace.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Verified customer information for orderly, up-to-date online systems.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Completed weekly payroll for up to 25 employees.
- Liaised with external stakeholders including clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to maintain strong working relationships beneficial to the organization''s success.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication by organizing regular meetings, fostering collaboration and cohesive decision-making across the organization.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing streamlined administrative processes and procedures.
Inventory Manager
Baiada Feedmill
Hanwood, NSW
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Managing approximately 16,000T of commodities weekly
- Manage logistics of all incoming raw materials – including problem solving for carriers and their drivers
- Optimise inventory control procedures for consistent growth demand
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Managed relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining quality standards.
- Reporting to Senior Management on stock levels / foreseen issues
- Oversee team of 10
- Collaborated with purchasing, suppliers and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Reduced stock discrepancies with thorough monitoring of inventory levels and timely resolution of issues.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Optimized supply chain processes by collaborating with suppliers, distributors, and transportation providers for seamless inventory management.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols in all aspects of inventory management operations.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
Feedmill Administrator
Baiada Feedmill
Hanwood, NSW
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Administer and coordinate feed orders / deliveries for 13,500T finished feed per week
- Production reporting
- Document auditing on all raw ingredients and finished feed to ensure accuracy and traceability requirements met
- Assist with Inventory Management – production reporting and commodity checks
- MEX (Maintenance Database) Implementation and Coordination
- Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
- Logistical planning for feed deliveries and incoming raw materials
- Apart of Leadership team to increase production from 8,000T to 13,000T
- Served as liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
Freight Administrator
Hard Metal Industries
Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Greeting and assisting customers – in person and telephone
- Sales, stock and finance reporting
- Purchase and sales orders, invoicing and stock receipting
- Coordinate large shipments – importing and exporting
EHS & Return to Work Coordinator
Baiada
Riverina, NSW
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Company Overview: Riverina Region – Feedmill, Hatchery and 27 Breeder Farms
- Coordination and Implementation of EHS Systems across all Riverina sites
- Coordinate, deliver and evaluate training congruent with National Training Systems for all employees
- Coordinate, implement, review and maintain Safety Management System at all sites
- Coordinate Workers Compensation and Injury Management Programs at all sites
- Safety / Environmental inspections and audits
- Safety plan development and implementation
- Conduct and coordinate accident, incident, property damage and near-miss investigations
- EHS reporting to Senior Management
- Provide EHS advice to Management and staff
- Provide direction, leadership and professional advice to WHS Committee and coordinate risk control actions
- Provide regular EHS performance reviews
- Writing and reviewing task instructions and SOPs
- Riverina Region – Feedmill, Hatchery and 27 Breeder Farms
Education
Cert IV - Environmental Management, WHS
Certificate - Return-to-Work Coordination
Cert III - Business Services
Diploma - Leadership & Management
Griffith, NSW10.2024
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- System implementation
- System maintenance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Staff Training and Development
References
- Pieter Ferreira, Operations Manager / Agright Pacific, 0478 779 873, pieter@agright.com.au
- David Donaldson, Owner / Operator / Construction Cohort, 0428 237 467, ddonaldson.australia@outlook.com
Timeline
Financial & Administration Manager
AT Welding Services Pty Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Inventory Manager
Baiada Feedmill
01.2021 - 05.2023
Feedmill Administrator
Baiada Feedmill
09.2018 - 01.2021
Freight Administrator
Hard Metal Industries
07.2016 - 02.2017
EHS & Return to Work Coordinator
Baiada
10.2010 - 10.2013