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Debbie Goudie

Hastings

Summary

I am a detail-oriented and proactive professional with extensive experience, excelling in administrative support and client management. I am a natural communicator and listener with a sharp sense of humour, who proactively steps up, learns quickly and consistently delivers results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Assistant

Brown Webb Richardson Limited
11.2018 - Current
  • Manage scheduling of meetings and appointments for directors.
  • Provide secretarial services to several of our larger clients. Prepare board packs, attend meetings, take minutes, pay accounts and other secretarial duties as required.
  • Finalisation of financial statements.
  • Client invoicing, payment of accounts for both BWR and clients.
  • Responsible for the smooth onboarding of new clients.
  • Staff training.
  • Manage travel arrangements/accommodation bookings for directors when required.
  • On Health and Safety and Social Club committees.

Legal Assistant

Willis Legal
03.2003 - 10.2018
  • Supported legal team in document preparation - Settlement Statements, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Court documents.
  • Completed conveyancing transactions.
  • Scheduled appointments, maintained legal staff calendars and liaised with clients.
  • Conducted legal research using various databases and online resources.
  • Managed client communications, ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline administrative processes.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task.
  • Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.

Education

Hastings Girls' High School
Hastings, NZ

Skills

  • Administrative support
  • Office administration
  • Data entry
  • Word processing

Interests

I have been involved in breeding and showing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for over 40 years I have judged, stewarded and am on dog club committees I also enjoy walking and have completed several half marathons

Timeline

Administration Assistant

Brown Webb Richardson Limited
11.2018 - Current

Legal Assistant

Willis Legal
03.2003 - 10.2018

Hastings Girls' High School
Debbie Goudie