- Sewing
- Attending live music concerts
- Enjoy watching most sports
- Supporting the Central Pulse netball team
Colleen Hurst
Summary
Dynamic Administrative Assistant with a proven track record at Lewis's Home Fabrics Ltd, excelling in scheduling and customer service. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, I effectively managed inventory and enhanced interdepartmental communication, ensuring seamless operations and a positive work environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Lewis's Home Fabrics Ltd
05.1989 - Current
- Manage scheduling and calendar coordination for the curtain and blind installation team, ensuring efficient time allocation and travel between jobs.
- Communication between departments, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Monitor supply inventory levels, proactively ordering materials to prevent shortages and disruptions.
- Deliver excellent customer service through prompt responses to customer inquiries, addressing concerns effectively.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promote a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Assist in training new employees, coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Monitor office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Manage filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Manage phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and phone calls.
- Assist coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
Sixth Form Certificate -
Taita College
Lower Hutt01-1988
School Certificate -
Taita College
Lower Hutt, NZ01-1988
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Scheduling
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Dedicated team player
- Professional and mature
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Administrative support
- Strong problem solver
- Impeccable time management
Interests
Referees
Philip Galyer - Ph: 027 491 3656
Desiree Davey - Ph: 020 4057 4080
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Lewis's Home Fabrics Ltd
05.1989 - Current
Sixth Form Certificate -
Taita College
School Certificate -
Taita College