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Taryn Hastie

Cranbourne West,Victoria

Summary

An energetic and hardworking Executive Assistant professional with six years of experience in this high-profile and diverse role and more than 13 years of administrative experience across a range of functions and roles supporting C-Suite level executives and senior leadership teams. Partnering with the executive and leadership team as a trusted and reliable ally. Aligning actions and behaviours with the vision, strategy and values of the business, and unwavering commitment to the Australian people. Using instinct, intuition and experience to anticipate the needs of the executive and leadership team, seamlessly adapting as those needs change and keeping up with the rapid pace of organisational changes. Proven ability to work well under pressure, maintaining precision and a sense of calm while managing diverse priorities effectively and meeting competing deadlines.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to Executive Director Manufacturing & Logistics (ED M&L)

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (formerly Blood Service)
11.2018 - Current

Ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the Executive’s Office, and providing comprehensive high-level administration and systems support to the executive and leadership team of six directors, and their teams across Australia.

Personal Assistant to the Quality Director

Australian Red Cross Blood Service
08.2013 - 11.2018

Ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the Quality Director’s Office, and providing comprehensive high-level administration and systems support to the director and quality management team of six senior managers and their staff across Australia.

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Australian Red Cross Blood Service
08.2011 - 08.2013

Providing administration assistance and systems support to the Human Resources Leadership Team of more than six senior managers and their consultants across Australia with a direct reporting line to the National Work, Health and Safety Manager.

Skills

  • Advanced skills in the Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, coupled with experience using Adobe, SharePoint and Oracle
  • Exceptional communication and organisational capability with a high-level of attention to detail
  • Highest level of discretion and confidentiality to handle sensitive information with integrity
  • Ability to work autonomously and support a diverse leadership team recognising the individual needs of each executive and team member
  • Displaying natural curiosity and showing initiative to actively improve processes and resolve issues as they arise
  • Driven to ensure a high standard of service is maintained and enhanced across all levels of communications and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Contributing to an inclusive team environment by collaborating with others in a positive, friendly, responsive and courteous manner

Certificationandtraining

  • 2022 Diploma of Justice, Swinburne University of Technology
  • 2021 and 2019 Corporate PA Summit Melbourne
  • 2018 Adobe Acrobat Essentials Course, City Desktop Training
  • 2014 Executive Assistant Course, Centre for Adult Education (CAE) 2014
  • 2013 MS Excel 2010 Level 2 & 3, Advanced Training, 2013
  • 2013 MS SharePoint Advanced
  • 2012 MS Visio Professional Introduction, Odyssey Training
  • 2002 Western Australian Year 12 Certificate of Education, Newton Moore Senior High School

References

  • Current manager, Executive Director Manufacturing and Logistics, details could be provided upon request.
  • Wayne Adcock, National Quality Director, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, 2018, 0418 586 183
  • Craig Spalding, Chief Executive of Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans, Australian Red Cross Blood Service – Melbourne, 2017, +44 7403 730830, craigspalding6@gmail.com
  • Nan Austin, Health Safety and Wellbeing Specialist, Melbourne Private Hospital, Australian Red Cross Blood Service, 0468 659 333, nanzyaustin@gmail.com

Timeline

Executive Assistant to Executive Director Manufacturing & Logistics (ED M&L)

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (formerly Blood Service)
11.2018 - Current

Personal Assistant to the Quality Director

Australian Red Cross Blood Service
08.2013 - 11.2018

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Australian Red Cross Blood Service
08.2011 - 08.2013
Taryn Hastie