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Karen Grant
Auckland,Blockhouse Bay
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional with genuine enthusiasm for delivering exceptional results. Known for passionate approach and excellence in communication. Natural problem solver with exceptional time management skills, able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Recognized as great team player, approachable and friendly, fostering positive relationships and collaboration within diverse environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attendance Manager
Lynfield College
02.2023 - Current
- Record and manage known absences such as class trips, events and extra curricular activities.
- Record absence notifications received by telephone and email messages in the system.
- Submitted Electronic Attendance Referrals to external agency upon senior leadership approval.
- Maintained communication with parents to address and verify attendance concerns.
- Prepared formal documentation for stand-downs and suspensions per instructions from leadership.
- Delivered suspension documentation to family and school board members while managing stand-down and suspension database.
- Generate weekly updates for senior leaders concerning attendance rates and school-wide attendance metrics.
Support Services
Kristin School
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Delivered comprehensive administration and secretarial assistance to ensure smooth school operations.
- Prepare reports and updated information into Synergetic.
- Crafted creative layouts for brochures, certificates, and magazines with InDesign.
- Handled staff inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
- Monitored and documented student attendance for tracking purposes.
- Provided substitute teaching support across year levels.
- Conducted evaluations for workstations to ensure ergonomic compliance.
Accounts Payable/Receiver
Kristin School
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Executed processes to reconcile discrepancies between financial transactions and account balances.
- Handled financial transactions effectively..
- Managed reconciliations of petty cash disbursements effectively.
- Processed employers expense reimbursements promptly.
- Managed and processed fortnightly accommodation payments for foreign exchange students.
- Coordinated student travel arrangements, including overseas trips, insurance and accommodations.
- Supported operational activities related to departmental finances.
- Ensured accurate bond refund transactions.
- Compiled detailed reports on a monthly basis.
- Managed comprehensive tracking of all monetary data.
Account Sales Manager
Initial Healthcare
04.1996 - 06.1998
- Managed team to achieve organizational goals.
- Built strong and lasting customer connections.
- Tracked and engaged customers through lead follow-up.
- Monitored progress towards account goals.
- Tracked and evaluated sales performances for continuous improvements.
- Facilitated financial assistance to meet client objectives.
- Managed accounts to ensure sustained success.
Customer Service Advisor
ASB Bank
07.1995 - 08.1996
- Ensured accurate handling of all financial transactions.
- Handled international currency dealing operations maintaining compliance.
- Handled financial transactions involving money orders.3
- Boosted insurance product sales and customer acquisition.
- Identified and cultivated new banking prospects.
- Streamlined procedures for efficient handling of diverse mortgage queries.
- Consistently exceeded monthly targets with strategic planning.
- Supervised handling of deposits and withdrawals at ATMs.
Financial Advisor
Prudential Financial
02.1988 - 01.1994
- Analyzed client needs
- Offer comprehensive insurance coverage.
- Streamlined development and implementation of policies.
- Sourced potential clients through lead generation.
- Supported exciting customer relationships effectively.
- Generated and analyzed detailed reports for operational metrics.
- Conducted direct contact efforts with potential clients through strategic cold calling.
- Ensured achievement of monthly performance goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alberton High School.
12.1986
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team player attitude
- Performance Evaluation
- Collaborative Approach
- Strong work ethic
- Post-adoption support services
- Sales presentations
- Reliable Punctuality
- Business Development
- Financial Management
- Workforce Management
- Staff Development
- Time Management
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Consistent Professional Commitment
- Operations Management
- Effective Communication
- Independent Drive
Certification
- Microsoft Word
- Excel level 1
- Excel level 2
- Adobe inDesign
- Synergetic
- Kmar
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
Interests
Timeline
Attendance Manager
Lynfield College
02.2023 - Current
Support Services
Kristin School
04.2021 - 02.2023
Accounts Payable/Receiver
Kristin School
04.2015 - 04.2021
Account Sales Manager
Initial Healthcare
04.1996 - 06.1998
Customer Service Advisor
ASB Bank
07.1995 - 08.1996
Financial Advisor
Prudential Financial
02.1988 - 01.1994
High School Diploma -
Alberton High School.
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