Tara Thomas
Marmong Point,NSW
Summary
I am a person of strong character who is reliable, efficient and adaptable. I possess a mature attitude and approach to my work showing initiative, dedication and flexibility.
Known for effective communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, consistently delivering accurate records and supporting efficient business operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Small Business Owner - Spinal Flow Practitioner
Self Employed
Marmong Point, NSW
04.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a holistic health practice.
- Developed and implemented client wellness programs based on individual needs.
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication.
- Coordinated marketing strategies to promote holistic health services.
- Maintained accurate records of client sessions and treatments provided.
Professional Home Cleaner
Self Employed
Marmong Point, NSW
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients through reliable and friendly service.
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services to clients above and beyond standard practice.
Office Administrator
State Transit, Newcastle Buses
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Office administration, support and secretarial assistance
- Revenue, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Lost Property relief short and lengthy appointments
- Liaise at a senior level with State Transit Management, other Government Departments and organisations
- Coordinate Regional vehicles - purchase, disposal and record maintenance
- Ministerial correspondence and State Transit Board Reports, Document Controller for the Recfind file management system
Polling Official
Federal, State and Local Government
01.1998 - 12.2016
Office Administrator
Invesco
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Seamless day to day running of a medium size office and every day reception and administration to five separate departments
- Domestic and International travel management
- Proactive diary management, monitoring emails, presentations and spreadsheets, filing and general administration support on projects as required
- Tracking of workloads and ensuring deadlines are met through effective management of staff and time
- Monthly expenses processing and reporting
- Event Management - client functions, lunches and workshops
- Coordination point for IT, Property and Building Management, Human Resources as well as IT support for Sydney office ensuring all PCs, phones and videoconferencing systems are working and well maintained
- Audit and regular maintenance of databases, client information and activities.
- Ordering of all stock required for staff and office needs
- Maintain OH&S standards, Senior First Aid Officer, Fire Warden and office security
Personal Assistant to National Workers' Compensation Manager
Allianz Insurance
04.2006 - 07.2011
- Assist and support diverse roles of National Corporate Workers' Compensation Management, National Account Management Team based in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle and the Underwritten Team as well as providing assistance for the Executive Assistant to the department's General Manager
- Accurate minute keeping, meeting set up and preparation
- Coordination Point for all departments and office requirements to support efficient operation of the team
- Database administrator for internal systems and Brokers external report requests.
- Expense and budget management, processing, reporting and identification of cost savings and ways of improving support, internal procedures and overall efficiency within the team
- Accurate updating and maintaining of client listings and premium data which is heavily relied upon by divisions nationally to calculate growth and staff sales incentive figures
Personal Assistant
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
04.2004 - 04.2006
- Administration support to seven Consultants
- Collation of marketing material and presentation packs
- Mail merges and mail outs over 800
Legal Secretary and Receptionist
Geoffrey C. Frumar & Associates
07.2003 - 04.2004
- Drafting legal documents - Wills, Leases, Contracts, Bills and correspondence, creating and amending templates
- Clerical operations - petty cash claims, banking, minute taking, faxing, stationery ordering, taking accurate telephone messages and recording all activities occurring in the office to be billed to clients
- Dictaphone transcription of legal documents and correspondence
Sales Assistant Team Leader, Night-fill
Big W
12.1998 - 07.2003
Mail Desk
Best & Less Head Office
10.2002 - 12.2002
Graphic Designer
Indent Products
01.2002 - 09.2002
Education
Practitioner Certification - Spinal Flow Technique
Dr Carli Axford Spinal Flow Certification
06.2022 - 03.2023
Certificate III - Meetings and Conventions
Sutherland Institute of TAFE NSW Loftus Campus
Graphic Design Certificate IV and Diploma -
Southern Sydney Institute of TAFE NSW St George Campus
Certificate III - Business Administration
Southern Solutions Training Services Pty Ltd
Legal Secretary Training Program -
The Law Society of NSW
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Lotus Notes
- Strong Customer service and organisation
- Client wellness programs
- Financial management
- Marketing strategies
- Social media management
- Records maintenance
- Customer relationship management
- Office administration
- Time tracking
- Event coordination
- Database administration
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Business growth and retention
- Business marketing
- Operations management
- Reporting and documentation
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Creating, building, DIY
- Health and Wellness
References
- Peter McClelland, Senior Relationship Manager, Bloomberg LP, 0411 751 530, peter.mcclelland@me.com
- James Cairns, Manager - Government Relations, Allianz Australia, 0411 383 001, james.cairns@allianz.com.au
Timeline
Small Business Owner - Spinal Flow Practitioner
Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
Practitioner Certification - Spinal Flow Technique
Dr Carli Axford Spinal Flow Certification
06.2022 - 03.2023
Professional Home Cleaner
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
Office Administrator
State Transit, Newcastle Buses
08.2013 - 08.2018
Office Administrator
Invesco
07.2011 - 06.2013
Personal Assistant to National Workers' Compensation Manager
Allianz Insurance
04.2006 - 07.2011
Personal Assistant
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
04.2004 - 04.2006
Legal Secretary and Receptionist
Geoffrey C. Frumar & Associates
07.2003 - 04.2004
Mail Desk
Best & Less Head Office
10.2002 - 12.2002
Graphic Designer
Indent Products
01.2002 - 09.2002
Sales Assistant Team Leader, Night-fill
Big W
12.1998 - 07.2003
Polling Official
Federal, State and Local Government
01.1998 - 12.2016
Certificate III - Meetings and Conventions
Sutherland Institute of TAFE NSW Loftus Campus
Graphic Design Certificate IV and Diploma -
Southern Sydney Institute of TAFE NSW St George Campus
Certificate III - Business Administration
Southern Solutions Training Services Pty Ltd
Legal Secretary Training Program -
The Law Society of NSW