Kerrie Owen
Darfield,Canterbury
Summary
I am a organized Office Administrator with background in managing business operations and streamlining processes. Strengths include multitasking, problem-solving, and maintaining efficiency in fast-paced environments. Previous roles demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to improve workflows, and a commitment to promoting team cooperation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Val Briggs Interiors
, Darfield
07.2024 - 04.2026
- I utilised my sewing skills to make curtains using an industrial sewing machine, on a part time basis, as well as helping in the shop and answering the phone.
- Work under pressure while maintaining high standards and quality workmanship.
- Operated sewing machines to assemble high-quality curtains efficiently.
- Crafted custom drapery using diverse fabrics and materials.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before delivery.
- Altered existing curtains according to customer requirements.
- Sewed hems, pleats, and other details on curtains.
- Operated industrial sewing machines to complete projects efficiently.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on sewing machines, irons, steamers.
Manager
Daisies N May Farms ltd
, Galatea
10.2004 - 06.2024
- My Partner and I operated, then progressed to ownership, of a dairy farm for approximately 19 years. I managed all administrative aspects on a part-time basis while helping on farm.
- Sharemilking with progression to farm ownership
- Maintenance and repairs of infrastructure
- Data inputting of herd tags, sale, and purchase records
- Health and safety compliance
- Coordination of inspection and audits
- Administering dairy diary, recording data
- Accounts administration, accounts payable, invoicing and reconciliations
- Liaising with accountant and banks
- Managed livestock care, ensuring proper feeding and health monitoring practices.
- Managed daily operations of the dairy farm and ensured compliance with industry regulations.
- Oversaw herd health programs and coordinated veterinary services for livestock care.
- Developed budgeting strategies for farm expenses and resource allocation effectively.
- Maintained detailed records on milk production, feed consumption, animal health and other data points.
- Managed daily farm operations, including milking, feeding and care of cows.
- Created budgets and monitored expenses to stay within allocated resources.
- Participated in industry-related seminars or conferences for professional development opportunities.
- Oversaw breeding programs to increase milk production rates or improve genetics of herd.
- Managed office operations and coordinated administrative functions effectively.
- Maintained accurate records and managed documentation processes diligently.
- Maintained an accurate database of company documents such as contracts, invoices, vendor agreements .
- Organized office operations and procedures, including filing systems, record keeping, data entry, mail distribution and other clerical services.
- Conducted performance reviews for administrative staff members to identify areas of improvement.
- Performed budgeting duties including forecasting expenditures and preparing financial reports.
Lunch Catering Manager
Galatea School
, Galatea
08.2022 - 03.2024
- I created and cooked healthy lunches for all students and teachers of galatea school. I left this position to move to Darfield
- Coordinated menus and food preparation with kitchen staff.
- Oversaw inventory management for supplies and equipment.
- Trained staff on food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Developed relationships with vendors for quality ingredient sourcing.
- Implemented efficient serving procedures to streamline service.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations in food service operations.
- Managed inventory levels of food supplies required.
- Monitored budgets and implemented cost-saving measures when necessary.
- Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, and popularity of items.
- Implemented rigorous quality control procedures to maintain high standards in food preparation and presentation.
- Developed customized menus accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food products to ensure quality.
Secretary - Volunteer
Galatea Social Sports and Squash Club
, Galatea
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Creating event flyers
- Building WOF schedullinv and compliance
- Managed scheduling for club events and activities.
- Assisted in preparing promotional materials for club events.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Scheduled meetings and sent invitations specifying time and location.
- Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
- Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
- Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
- Created and updated spreadsheets to track and report data.
- Raised funds by organizing multiple events and diligently managed details to meet deadlines.
Session Facilitator
Galatea Playcentre
, Galatea
07.2018 - 12.2021
- I left this position to take a break, to refocus my career on administration by undertaking study as a refresher of my skills.
- Responsible for the smooth running of each session
- Ensure the parent and Tamariki needs were met including course work, providing refreshments, assisting with setting up of activities
- Assisting with general administration
- Input into health and safety compliance
- Engaged in play-based learning
- Opening and closing procedures
- End of session evaluations
- Planning and preparation of sessions
Centre Administrator -Galatea
Playcentre Aotearoa, BOP
, Galatea
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Responsible for entering attendance data and new enrolments to the Discover Programme
- Maintain data to ensure it was current
- Assisted the Treasurer with Xero accounting tasks
- Assisted Centre Managers to ensure compliance and regulations were met
- Managed administrative tasks for a community-focused early childhood organization.
- Maintained accurate records of enrollment and attendance for participants.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
Education
Business Administration Level 3 -
Open Polytechnic
Playcentre Course 3 -
Playcentre Aotearoa
Attributes - Skills
- Fast learner
- Honest
- Responsible
- Good initiative
- Problem solver
- Organised
- Adaptable
- Calm under pressure
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Accounts
- Strategic planning
- Empathetic
- Trustworthy
Volunteer Experience
- Treasurer, Galatea School Support Group, 01/23, 12/24, Monthly and end of year reports, Excel budgets, Accounts receivable and payable
- Secretary, Galatea School Support Group, 01/22, 12/24, Monthly meeting minutes
- Secretary, Galatea Social Sports and Squash Club, 01/16, 12/23, Monthly minutes, Fundraising, Creating event flyers, Building WOF
- Secretary, Galatea Playcentre, 01/13, 12/18, Monthly minutes, Planning fundraising events
- Secretary, Galatea Memorial Club (RSA), 01/06, 12/09, Monthly minutes
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Learning
- Spending time with my family
- Interacting with animals
- Sewing - new garments and repairs
- Squash
Timeline
Machinist
Val Briggs Interiors
07.2024 - 04.2026
Lunch Catering Manager
Galatea School
08.2022 - 03.2024
Session Facilitator
Galatea Playcentre
07.2018 - 12.2021
Centre Administrator -Galatea
Playcentre Aotearoa, BOP
07.2018 - 05.2021
Secretary - Volunteer
Galatea Social Sports and Squash Club
01.2016 - 12.2023
Manager
Daisies N May Farms ltd
10.2004 - 06.2024
Business Administration Level 3 -
Open Polytechnic
Playcentre Course 3 -
Playcentre Aotearoa