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Work History
Education
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Training
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Claire McDonald

Wanaka,Invercargill

Summary

I am an organized professional highly skilled in administrative support. I strive for high productivity and efficiency in any task completion.

Proficient in data entry, document preparation, and electronic communication to ensure a smooth operational flow.

Core competencies include effective communication, problem-solving, and time management.

A results oriented individual who consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork and business excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Employed Duty Manager

Muffin Break Invercargill
11.2019 - 03.2025
  • Supervised day-to-day operations in the cafe to ensure efficiency and quality standards were met in a safe working environment
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to new employees
  • recruited, trained, managed and evaluated cafe staff performance
  • Rostering, staff contracts and payroll duties
  • Management of staff leave levels and absence requests
  • Management of all emails from suppliers, contractors and other external stakeholders
  • MYOB management of financial details and reports, balancing, and bank reconciliation
  • Analyze profit and loss data to identify potential losses
  • Monitored quality control measures to uphold company standards
  • Took inventory of supplies and equipment and placed orders
  • Delegated work to staff with priorities and goals
  • Ensured compliance with Food Control Plan by upholding optimal storage conditions for consumables
  • Completed daily cash reconciliations
  • Coordinated cafe displays and event promotions
  • Greeted customers at front counter, taking orders, preparing food and beverages

Administration Officer

McDermott’s Coachlines Ltd
04.2017 - 02.2020
  • Sole charge Office Administrator, reporting to the General Manager
  • Managed all reception operations
  • Monitored and managed business emails effectively and discreetly
  • Daily accounts receivable and monthly invoicing
  • Prepare and issue monthly invoices
  • Track and monitor aged debts
  • Report any Health & Safety issues in the workplace in a timely manner
  • Identify new opportunities to attract and retain new business
  • Collate and prepare timesheets for wage inputting
  • Organise air travel & accommodation for the wider team
  • Assist Health & Safety Officer and Operations Manager when required
  • Optimized system structures and improved documentation for easier user access
  • Created a booking template for more accurate inputting and allocation of businesses services

Left to work in own business

Property & Exhibits Officer

NZ Police
Invercargill
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Receiving and securing exhibits and property
  • Ensuring correct receipt and retrieval of exhibits and property
  • Labelling, documentation and maintenance of spread sheets for exhibits/property
  • Destruction of bio-hazard materials
  • Maintain drugs/illicit substances are stored and destroyed
  • Disposal of completed video tapes
  • Receiving and recording lost property reports
  • Catalogue and store DVDs for court
  • Safekeeping/disposal of deceased clothing for next of kin

Left for better working conditions

Authorised Custody Officer/Southern Region Trainer

NZ Police
Invercargill
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Evaluate, process and document new prisoners
  • Monitor welfare for prisoners in custody in accordance with regulations
  • Provide care for female remand prisoners
  • Transport prisoners to court and detention facilities
  • Customer Service and telephonist at reception
  • Liaise with other stakeholders in accordance with custody issues
  • Receive and complete offence reports for enquiries
  • Conduct enquiries on administration reports for specialised areas within organisation
  • Train new employees in all aspects of the position of Authorised Officer
  • Guide and assess performance of new officers

Shift Watchhouse Assistant

NZ Police
Invercargill
03.2008 - 01.2014
  • Data entry of offences/incidents into Police systems
  • Preparation of documentation for Court prosecution
  • File modification
  • Data entry/Administration Support for Police Staff
  • Customer Service at Reception area
  • Provide administrative support to Duty Senior Sergeant
  • Provide care and supervision for any children in our care
  • Vet persons for jury selection for the District Court
  • Signing defendants reporting in while on bail
  • Contributed to the Southern District team being placed in the top 10 regions for National Data Entry Reporting Standards

Casual Telephonist

NZ Police
Invercargill
09.2007 - 03.2008
  • Answering telephone and assisting with queries
  • Assisting calls for outstations queries and transfers
  • Taking and distributing messages as appropriate
  • Despatching calls
  • Faxing outstations, messages and media releases if required
  • Filing and other general Administration when needed
  • Any other tasks as directed by Senior Sergeant during emergency situations

Merchandiser

Bluebird Foods / Nestle
01.2007 - 02.2008
  • Maintain and fill shelf product facings
  • Retain shelf positioning of products
  • Build and maintain product displays
  • Seek and use opportunities to gain product space from competitors
  • Liaise with the Sales Representative for any product enquires
  • Arrange product credits are collated and explained for the Sales Representative
  • Product relays for products and new release launches
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with management and other staff members instore
  • Ability to gain spaces when opportunity arose through observing competitors’ products
  • Relieved the Sales Representative for a two week period on my products
  • Completed ordering, communicated with store management regarding orders and processed credits without any issue

Left for hours better suited to family

Telephonist/Salesperson

Essential Resources
06.2006 - 01.2007
  • Making outbound calls to clients and selling products
  • Manage my individual client data base
  • Manage inbound calls from clients with queries about products and services
  • Follow up with invoicing calls
  • Use opportunities to use “add on” sales with promotions and packages

Administration/Personnel Manager and Branch Trainer

Farmers Trading Company Limited
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Oversee Office and Inwards/Outwards divisions
  • Manage 12 employees
  • Accounts Payable
  • Stock control
  • Payroll, wage budgets and forecasts
  • Profit and Loss reports
  • Monthly reconciliation reports
  • Holiday and sick records
  • Manage employment contracts
  • Performance Review Interviews
  • Duty Manager on a rotational basis

Left employment to have a family

Office Supervisor

Farmers Trading Company Limited
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Overseeing all office systems and procedures
  • Responsible for 4 full-time and 2 part-time employees
  • Inputting wages
  • Cash on Delivery accounts, management and reports
  • Petty Cash control and weekly reconciliation
  • Buying, selling and reconciling of Gift Vouchers and discrepancy reports
  • Maintaining holiday and sick records for employees

Personnel Manager/Branch Trainer

Farmers Trading Company Limited
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Advertising and recruitment of new employees
  • Professional Development for employees
  • Ongoing training for Personal Development
  • Booking flights and accommodation
  • Implementing Product Knowledge exams
  • Policy and procedure training
  • Designated Fire Warden
  • Fire and Emergency situation training
  • Rosters and coverage for sickness and holiday
  • Mediator for employees

Cashier/Clerk

Farmers Trading Company Limited
01.1988 - 01.1993
  • Banking
  • Main Cash/Petty Cash control
  • Cash Discrepancy reports, investigating keying errors and irregularities
  • Processing card payments, queries and applications
  • General customer service duties
  • Inward/outwards correspondence
  • Typing
  • Stationery ordering for the Department Store

Education

5th Form Certificate -

Verdon College
Invercargill
11-1987

Skills

  • Proactive self starter
  • Effective time management
  • Collaborative team player
  • Strong administrative background
  • Skilled problem solver
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Training

  • Microsoft Suite Packages
  • Service First - NZ Police, 2011
  • Custodial Suicide Management - NZ Police
  • NZ Police NIA and systems
  • Site-Safe Safety Course
  • Kiwihost Certificate
  • NZ Fire Service Fire Warden Training
  • Effective Time Management Skills
  • Branch Trainer Training Course
  • Management in Action Management Course

References

Alister McDermott 

McDermotts - Managing Director

Ph: 027 432 3102

Kelli McGowan

McDermotts - Health and Safety Executive

Ph: 027 722 3304

Affiliations

  • Relaxing with family
  • Walking
  • Coffee with friends
  • Gardening

Timeline

Self-Employed Duty Manager

Muffin Break Invercargill
11.2019 - 03.2025

Administration Officer

McDermott’s Coachlines Ltd
04.2017 - 02.2020

Property & Exhibits Officer

NZ Police
02.2016 - 04.2017

Authorised Custody Officer/Southern Region Trainer

NZ Police
01.2014 - 02.2016

Shift Watchhouse Assistant

NZ Police
03.2008 - 01.2014

Casual Telephonist

NZ Police
09.2007 - 03.2008

Merchandiser

Bluebird Foods / Nestle
01.2007 - 02.2008

Telephonist/Salesperson

Essential Resources
06.2006 - 01.2007

Administration/Personnel Manager and Branch Trainer

Farmers Trading Company Limited
01.1995 - 01.1996

Office Supervisor

Farmers Trading Company Limited
01.1993 - 01.1995

Personnel Manager/Branch Trainer

Farmers Trading Company Limited
01.1993 - 01.1995

Cashier/Clerk

Farmers Trading Company Limited
01.1988 - 01.1993

5th Form Certificate -

Verdon College
Claire McDonald