Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Professional Referees
Timeline
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SARA HOULDEY

C/- 145B Kingswood Road

Summary

Experienced professional receptionist with a caring disposition, adept in front-office procedures and serving as a pivotal member of staff. Possessing strong communication skills, dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors. Proven track record of efficiently managing administrative tasks and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Strives to contribute to the success of the organization by delivering outstanding support and fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

Off Road NZ
10.2024 - Current
  • Answer incoming calls, correspond with clients through email and online enquiries.
  • Greet incoming visitors and customers professionally and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Customize event proposals tailored to client needs and budgets for successful event outcomes.
  • Confirm appointments, communicate with clients, and update client records.
  • Handle cash transactions and maintain sales and payments records accurately. Invoicing.
  • Maintain personnel records and update internal databases to support document management.

Independent Contractor

Diverse Services
01.2021 - Current
  • Home services
  • Personal care
  • Property management
  • Agriculture
  • House-sitting
  • Business management

Temp.

Fibre Fresh, Reporoa & T&G, Reporoa
01.2021 - 01.2022

Seasonal labour.

Facilities Management - Administrator

Hawke's Bay District Health Board
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Office administration & support duties
  • Receptionist duties
  • Facilities Contractor Management system / HSAW Act 2015 / Contractor inductions
  • Purchasing officer
  • Training facilitator
  • Finance management
  • Property management / data management / reporting
  • Satisfaction surveys / reporting / follow-up
  • Event coordinator
  • Team building coordinator.

Rural Delivery Driver (NZ Post)

Adler Contracting Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Sorting and delivery of mail, parcels and other items, in a timely manner
  • Electronic reporting of deliveries
  • Strong customer relations / multitasking / prioritization of workload & deliverance.

Receptionist / Admin. & Secretarial support

BlackmanSpargo Rural Law Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Receptionist / Secretarial duties
  • Administration support to Practice Manager
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • File management
  • Database management
  • Debt management
  • Ordering office supplies
  • Event coordinator
  • Fire Warden / First aider.
  • Assisted in development of policies and operating procedures
  • A record of success in streamlining processes to improve operational efficiency and performance, including workplace security
  • Research and development of workplace Fire & Evacuation scheme, implementing safe work practices.


Skills

  • Confident
  • Commitment to honesty
  • Effective communication skills
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Ability to adjust to varying circumstances
  • Attention to detail
  • Accounts
  • Debt management
  • Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Database & File Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Legislation compliance
  • Staff recruitment & Inductions
  • Training & development
  • Full NZ Driver Licence

Accomplishments

  • Assisted in development of policies and operating procedures
  • A record of success in streamlining processes to improve operational efficiency and performance, including workplace security
  • Research and development of workplace Fire & Evacuation scheme, implementing safe work practices

Hobbies and Interests

  • Advocacy and supporting others
  • Volunteering in our community, including; SPCA, and providing support for our elderly

Professional Referees

  • Provided on request.

Timeline

Administrator

Off Road NZ
10.2024 - Current

Independent Contractor

Diverse Services
01.2021 - Current

Temp.

Fibre Fresh, Reporoa & T&G, Reporoa
01.2021 - 01.2022

Facilities Management - Administrator

Hawke's Bay District Health Board
01.2019 - 01.2020

Rural Delivery Driver (NZ Post)

Adler Contracting Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019

Receptionist / Admin. & Secretarial support

BlackmanSpargo Rural Law Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2017
SARA HOULDEY