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TONI FROST

West Ryde,Australia

Summary

I have 15 years of experience in administration within the education sector, having worked at both Macquarie University and Pymble Ladies College. I possess strong attention to detail and excel at managing my time efficiently.

Currently, I am an Administration Assistant in the School of Natural Science within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Macquarie University, where I provide essential support to academic and research staff as well as students. My extensive background in administration and management allows me to deliver high levels of service while maintaining efficiency.

I am also studying a Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation at Macquarie University, with an expected completion date in Semester 2, 2024. I am now seeking a role within the science and environmental sectors that will allow me to utilise and further develop my skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administration Assistant – School of Natural Science & Casual Laboratory Technician

Macquarie University
10.2021 - Current
  • Provide general administrative support for all School operations (facilities management, office and IT equipment, SharePoint)
  • Managed the SciQuest system for the School for all chemical orders
  • Undertake transactional administrative activities across school functions. This includes procurement, processing invoices, reimbursements, credit card reconciliations & per diems. Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Organise on and off-site travel for fieldwork, research conferences, and workshops (bookings, transport, resourcing, risk assessments) for staff and students
  • Arrange freight and courier of specimens, samples and research items
  • Support onboarding of new staff, HDR students, honorary appointees, visitors, and volunteers (WHS and University requirements)
  • Provide event coordination and administration support for School and Department events
  • Assist in designing, developing, and implementing improvements to administrative systems, processes, and procedures
  • Updated and maintained spreadsheets and databases
  • Ensure all documentation related to policies is up-to-date and accessible, including maintaining a central repository of policy documents.


Casual Laboratory Technician

  • Assisted the Operations Manager to set up materials for experiments and teaching resources
  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
  • Manage inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies and materials.


Customer Service Manager

Pymble Ladies College
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Management of CRM services, using Links Modular Solutions System
  • Management of College software systems, records and filing.
  • Automated office operations while managing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, customer correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Bookings, timetabling, waitlist management and reporting.
  • Financial reporting and budgeting KPI's.
  • Built and implemented systems for lead generation, member management and office operations.
  • Business planning - campaigns, advertisement, retention and strategic planning.
  • Recruitment, team training, conducting performance reviews & rosters.
  • Created standard operating procedures across & automated operations across teams
  • Liaised with customers, addressed inquiries, handled meeting requests and answer billing questions to provide outstanding customer care.

Manager - Health Club

Macquarie University
01.2008 - 11.2018
  • Management of CRM services, using Links Modular Solutions System
  • Automated office operations while managing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, customer correspondence, record tracking and data communications
  • Financial reporting and budgeting KPI's
  • Built and implemented systems for lead generation, member management and office operations
  • Recruitment, team training, conducting performance reviews & rosters
  • Trained current staff on MQU Sport Procedures & Policies
  • Follow all WH&S & Risk Management policies and procedures and adopts a responsible attitude towards own safety and safety of others


Manager - Administration

Macquarie University
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Conducts the fortnightly accounts receivable, overseeing membership administration
  • Membership reports; financial updates & quantitative analysis
  • Assists the Customer Service Team with the functions of cash control and reconciliation
  • Writes, refines and documents Macquarie University Sport policies, forms, work instructions, standards and expectations relating to customer service and member relations

Education

Bachelor of Biodiversity And Conservation -

Macquarie University

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Self Motivation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Biosafety Awareness
  • Fire Warden
  • Full Driver’s License
  • Ally Training


References

Sharyon O'Donnell

School Operations Manager 

Faculty of Science and Engineering 

M: 0401 253 008


Timeline

Administration Assistant – School of Natural Science & Casual Laboratory Technician

Macquarie University
10.2021 - Current

Customer Service Manager

Pymble Ladies College
03.2018 - 01.2021

Manager - Administration

Macquarie University
01.2013 - 02.2015

Manager - Health Club

Macquarie University
01.2008 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Biodiversity And Conservation -

Macquarie University
TONI FROST