Ashley Edkins
Springfield,Rotorua
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager
AD Agricultural Limited
Springfield, Rotorua
10.2022 - Current
- Managed payroll processing activities including timekeeping data entry, benefits administration, garnishments, tax withholdings.
- Oversaw the maintenance of office equipment, supplies, and facilities.
- Reviewed contracts prior to signing them in order to protect the interests of the organization.
- Managed purchase requisitions and approvals for all department equipment and supplies.
- Directed and oversaw office personnel activities.
- Provided customer service support to answer inquiries from employees regarding their payroll issues or concerns.
- Assisted with the review and reconciliation of payroll data, including timesheets, deductions, and other related information.
- Updated payroll system with new hire information including benefits deductions.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
Legal Assistant
O'Sullivan Clemens Lawyers
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed calendar management and scheduling of appointments for the executive.
- Answered incoming calls and emails promptly while managing the executive's schedule accordingly.
- Monitored deadlines for tasks assigned to staff members on behalf of the executive team.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Scanned documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Sorted mail received daily for distribution throughout the office.
- Arranged conference calls with remote employees or clients located outside of local area.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance with inquiries.
- Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information.
- Maintained clerical correspondence via email and phone.
- Performed various clerical tasks and organized office areas to promote productivity.
- Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
- Ran errands to help with daily tasks, enabling employer to focus on more pressing duties.
- Drafted pleadings for court filings, including complaints, motions and other litigation documents.
- Prepared and reviewed legal documents, such as contracts, leases, deeds, and settlement agreements.
- Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
- Prepared invoices, expense reports and other financial documentation as required by the firm's accounting team.
Administrative Assistant /Senior Retail Assistant
Kmart
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Organized filing system for account documents such as invoices, receipts.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Coordinated the preparation of year-end audit materials for external auditors.
- Conducted regular price checks on merchandise throughout the day to ensure accuracy of pricing information displayed on tags.
- Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers accurately and efficiently.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient retrieval of stock items during peak business times.
- Assisted in inventory management by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise and tracking sales data.
- Maintained an organized store environment by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to company policies while maintaining positive customer relations.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items, and offer store credit.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
Receptionist /Personal Assistant
Mckechnie Quirke and Lewis Laywers
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
01.2003 - 12.2007
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
- Managed company database and ensured the accuracy of contact information.
- Answered, screened, and forwarded incoming phone calls while managing multi-line telephone systems.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Education
Tourism And Travel Management
Sir George Seymour
Rotorua, NZ12-2012
Skills
- Office Supervision
- Performance Evaluations
- Payroll Control
- Organization and Multitasking
- Data retrieval systems
- Calendar Management
- Administrative Support
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Data Management
- Database Administration
- Office Administration
- Mail handling
- Office Management
- Fast Learner
- File Organization
- Payroll Processing
- Administrative assistance
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Professional Appearance
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Register Operation
- Payment Processing
- Self-Directed
- Multitasking
Timeline
Administrative Manager
AD Agricultural Limited
10.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
O'Sullivan Clemens Lawyers
03.2021 - 10.2022
Administrative Assistant /Senior Retail Assistant
Kmart
02.2018 - 09.2020
Receptionist /Personal Assistant
Mckechnie Quirke and Lewis Laywers
01.2003 - 12.2007
Tourism And Travel Management
Sir George Seymour
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