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Brenda Lawry

Hastings,Hawke's Bay

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Detail-oriented administrative assistant with experience in customer service, data entry and office management. Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths. Experience delivering customer service and administrative excellence, including clerical support and public interaction. Excels in calendar management, scheduling, data entry and database administration. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Assistant

Westmount School
02.2017 - 10.2017

-Taking and making Calls when needed

-Keeping records up-to-date

-Executed records and filing systems to improve document organization and management to keep things up to date.

-Assisted and supported Student and teachers alike with bookings, tech support, appointments when required

-Helped out with organising school functions wither it be materials or hands on help






Office Manager

Almac
12.2011 - 11.2015
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
  • Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Invoicing and quoting
  • Yard and building maintenance
  • Forklift work when required
  • First Aid when required

Labor Worker

Food Flo International Ltd
04.2008 - 11.2012

School Holidays/Part Time

  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Packing products from conveyer belts
  • General productivity in the factory - packaging, labelling, stacking products ready for dispatch

Labor Worker

Sunshine Enviromental
12.2009 - 07.2011

School Holidays/Part Time

  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Menial tasks weeding, potting, tying plants to stakes, watering
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Labelling orders

Education

No Degree -

OneSchool Global
Palmerston North, NZ
12.2011

Skills

  • Accuracy Improvements
  • Data Research and Analysis
  • Multi-Line Phone Systems
  • Employee Communications
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Data Entry
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounting Familiarity
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Set Appointments
  • Database Maintenance
  • Office Equipment Maintenance

Timeline

Administration Assistant

Westmount School
02.2017 - 10.2017

Office Manager

Almac
12.2011 - 11.2015

Labor Worker

Sunshine Enviromental
12.2009 - 07.2011

Labor Worker

Food Flo International Ltd
04.2008 - 11.2012

No Degree -

OneSchool Global
Brenda Lawry