Joanne Kelly
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant
Ministry Of Education, New Zealand - Contract
Wellington, WGN
06.2023 - Current
- Provided administrative support to Deputy Cheif Executive and members of executive board while maintaining confidentiality.
- Managed schedules, events and travel plans for conferences, meetings and seminars, as well as domestic and international trips.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Assisted senior management with major initiatives and projects.
Executive Assisitant
Land Information New Zealand - Contract
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided executive-level support to a busy C-Suite Executive
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Managing invoices and credit cards
- Communicating with stakeholders internally and externally
- Organised a team-building day for 90 people.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimise time.
Head English Teacher
Colégio Catarina de Bragança
10.2021 - 05.2022
English Teacher
Segero Christian International School
06.2020 - 09.2021
Online English Teacher
Changdahm Learning Institute
03.2020 - 06.2020
Executive Assistant
Ministry Of Justice - Contract
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
Recruitment Co-ordinator
Ichor Executive Search & Hudson - Contract
Wellington, WGN
07.2019 - 11.2019
Personal Assistant
Ministry Of Transport - Contract
05.2019 - 07.2019
International Flight Attendant
Air New Zealand
Auckland
06.2014 - 10.2017
Counter Manager
Christian Dior
Auckland, New Zealand
08.2013 - 06.2014
Business Class Flight Attendant
Qantas Jetconnect
03.2010 - 12.2013
Luxury Jewellery Sales Consultant
Michael Hill Jeweller
01.2006 - 01.2010
Education
Bachelor of Arts major Business Psychology -
Massey University
Auckland, New Zealand03.2019
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Effective Communication
- Schedule Management
- Executive Support
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality Maintenance
- Travel Arrangements
- Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Customer Service-Oriented
Hobbies and Interests
- Skiing
- Video editing
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Cooking
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant
Ministry Of Education, New Zealand - Contract
06.2023 - Current
Executive Assisitant
Land Information New Zealand - Contract
07.2022 - 03.2023
Head English Teacher
Colégio Catarina de Bragança
10.2021 - 05.2022
English Teacher
Segero Christian International School
06.2020 - 09.2021
Online English Teacher
Changdahm Learning Institute
03.2020 - 06.2020
Executive Assistant
Ministry Of Justice - Contract
11.2019 - 03.2020
Recruitment Co-ordinator
Ichor Executive Search & Hudson - Contract
07.2019 - 11.2019
Personal Assistant
Ministry Of Transport - Contract
05.2019 - 07.2019
International Flight Attendant
Air New Zealand
06.2014 - 10.2017
Counter Manager
Christian Dior
08.2013 - 06.2014
Business Class Flight Attendant
Qantas Jetconnect
03.2010 - 12.2013
Luxury Jewellery Sales Consultant
Michael Hill Jeweller
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts major Business Psychology -
Massey University