Summary
Overview
Work History
Personal Information
Volunteer Community Work
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Michelle Samson

Michelle Samson

Ngaruawahia,WAI

Summary

I have more then 15 years experience in administration with my lastest positions at either executive or corporate level. Problem solving and relationship building are two of my super powers and it is these attributes that allow me to be confident and more effective to the team I support. I am well organised with excellent communication skills and my colleagues will work out quickly that I can relied upon to assist with any tasks or challenges at hand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Kaiwhakarite /Executive Personal Assistant

Watercare
Newmarket, Auckland
09.2023 - Current
  • Organise and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the executive.
  • Maintain a calendar of appointments, events and activities for the executive.
  • Manage all incoming correspondence to ensure timely responses.
  • Run errands to help with daily tasks, enabling employer to focus on more pressing duties.
  • Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.

Executive Administrator

Waikato-Tainui, Rights & Interests
Hamilton CBD, Hamilton
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • My initial tasks are to tend to all my General Manager's requests and organise his calendar.
  • Tasks also include coordinating all team events, hui and projects, organising travel, accommodation and any other requests; ensuring all invoices are paid, supporting other administration staff and the organising of tribal events or hui.
  • Ensuring my team adhere to all internal processes and policies.
  • Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assisting the CE's Assistant with internal staff matters or wherever required.

Operation Administrator

Waikato Raupatu River Trust
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Creating, implementing and reviewing all processes
  • Processing invoices to ensure timely payment, all suppliers are required or not.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/22/22
  • Driving License: Full

Volunteer Community Work

  • 2021-2023: Hamilton City Netball U18 Representatives Team, Manager - 2021 & 2022: Manager of the Year
  • 2024: Waikato U16 & U18 Girls 9s Rugby League Teams, Manager - National Champions U16 Girls Grade.
  • 2019-2022: Hamilton Girls High School, Premier Netball Team, Manager - 2022: Champions - Upper North Island Qualifying Tournament, Champions - NZ Secondary School Nationals.
  • 2021-2022: Waikato Touch U18 Girls Team, Manager - 2022: Winners - Waikato U18 Invitational Tournament.
  • 2018-2021: Ngaruawahia Rugby League Football Club - Secretary.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Anything involving my whaanau
  • Sport and Recreation
  • Helping rangatahi realise their potential in whatever they aspire to be/do in life.

References

  • Kui Paki, Senior Lead & Strategy Manager, Watercare, 021 811 959
  • Janet Falwasser, Te Hautapu Consultants Ltd, 027 511 076
  • Toti West, Associate Principal, Hamilton Girls High School, 027 778 3878
  • Kim Howard, Sports Director, Hamilton Girls High School, howardk@hghs.school.nz, 027 216 2058

Timeline

Kaiwhakarite /Executive Personal Assistant

Watercare
09.2023 - Current

Executive Administrator

Waikato-Tainui, Rights & Interests
01.2018 - 09.2023

Operation Administrator

Waikato Raupatu River Trust
01.2013 - 01.2018
Michelle Samson