Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
North Kiteboarding Australasia Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Managing administration:
Personal assistant to the company Director on a day-to-day basis
Overseeing office operations and procedures
Maintaining office supplies and equipment inventory
Handling office budget and expenses
Coordinating and scheduling meetings, appointments and events
Ensuring office policies and procedures are followed
Managing office communication and correspondence with the team
Organising and maintaining office records and documents.
Handling office facilities and maintenance issues.
Coordinate with landlord, property manager and cleaners
Coordinating travel arrangements for employees and Management
Supervising office security and safety measures
Organising and coordinating meetings and appointments
Conducting research and preparing reports or presentations
Acting as a liaison between staff, management and external testers/contractors
Helping with banking and finances
Assisting the accounts manager with book keeping
Managing the schedule and calendar of staff
Supporting the team on all IT matters
Handling any other tasks as they arise on a day-to-day basis
Logistics:
Assisting with incoming and outgoing shipment logistics.
Arranging office shipments which includes seeking quotes from various courier companies
Communicating with our DHL agent on any queries required
Assisting with shipping invoicing
Supporting the product team on packaging items which include correctly weighing and measuring the boxes.
Supporting our international staff (North Action sports group)on all staff orders including all ocean bridge shipments into the NZ office
Tracking, coordination and book keeping of all staff orders, B2B orders and invoicing
Sale's process:
Responsible for the sale of all sample products throughout NZ including coordinating marketplace listings
Creating sample/prototype sale lists
Creating an email database of 350 external kite and foiling customers
Dealing with sale attendees Providing excellent customer service
Prioritize the ongoing sale of samples/prototypes equipment. Insuring to maintain low stock levels and recouping costs
Coordinating sample sale shipments throughout NZ
Running of the North NZ Facebook page
HR:
General HR administration.
Assisting in human resources tasks such as recruiting and onboarding procedures.
Coordinating performance reviews. And supporting our external HR manager on all matters
Providing support to senior management and staff
Coordinating office counselling service with Vitae
Health & Safety NZ:
Health and Safety management, ensure all safety standards are met, including first aid certificates are kept valid
Health and Safety at work Act 2015 and related regulations apply to employees and contractors- NZ law
Current first aider
NZ office Health and safety warden
Insuring up-to-date safety policy applies for testing staff
Up to date Health and safety information including local doctors, emergency contacts are on display
Insuring the Epi pen and first aid kit is accessible and up to-date
Any safety equipment is available for the product team as required
Insuring all drills and paper work is up to date
Coordinating Health and safety meeting and taking notes
Co-Owner
EDEN Childcare
01.2017 - 10.2019
Established foundational processes for business operations.
skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Interacted well with educators to build connections and nurture relationships.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of educators
organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
worked effectively in fast-paced environments
proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Educator
Self-employed
01.2015 - 10.2019
Created my own Business in a Box which was a worldwide informative online product with tools and resources that I personally put together from my own experiences and success of working/owning my home-based Childcare business.
Home Based Educator
Self Employed Services
05.2009 - 10.2019
Quality home-from- home childcare for pre-schooler's
Personalised programs
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Daily outings
Supported parents with their child's home routine
Fostered childrens curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Developed and implemented useful behaviour management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
Chose materials and developed daily plans to enhance skills for every child.
Helped the children explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
High standards of safety in the home
Daily recording of each child's routine while in care
Education
High School Diploma -
Carmel College
Milford, NZ
Skills
Information Protection
Expense Reporting
Workflow Optimization
Event Coordination
Scheduling and Calendar Management
Office Management
Staff Hiring
Documentation and Control
Relationship Building
Customer Relations
Excellent Multi-Tasking Ability
Travel Coordination
Organizational Skills
Team Bonding
Kayaking
My husband and I enjoy finding spots to take our double Kayak
Beach days
Nothing better than spending days at the beach with the family
Walking
Enjoy taking walks in nature
cooking
Enjoy cooking healthy meals
Reading
Once I find a good book then I am committed to the end
Timeline
Office Manager
North Kiteboarding Australasia Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Co-Owner
EDEN Childcare
01.2017 - 10.2019
Educator
Self-employed
01.2015 - 10.2019
Home Based Educator
Self Employed Services
05.2009 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Carmel College
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