Organized and dedicated Administrative professional with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Assistant
JJs Waste And Recycling
01.2022 - 02.2023
Liaise with drivers and operations teams on day-to-day issues and assisting with administrative and operational duties.
Working across multiple IT platforms using JJR and Council databases.
Prepare and key run-sheets, and process service requests.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and data.
Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
Consulted with leadership to identify processes requiring improvement to support growth and success.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Front Office Supervisor
Ibis Styles Cairns
08.2015 - 01.2022
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
Dispersed petty cash to employees and collected and managed receipts.
Created, documented and updated company policies to guide front office personnel in service excellence and industry best practices.
Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
Trained team members on new hotel services and products to support promotional efforts.
Uploading room inventory online, entering and checking reservations.
Booking tours and organizing transport through different systems.
Receptionist
Accom Cairns Property Shop
10.2014 - 07.2015
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Collected Direct Debit payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
Customer Service Cashier
Cairns Party Supplies
07.2010 - 10.2014
Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
Maintained accurate records of customer transactions for reporting purposes.
Utilized various software applications to process customer orders.
Referred to price sheets and special sale bulletins to enter price changes.
Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cairns State High School
Cairns QLD Australia
Serving It Right -
Responsible Service BC
Vancouver, BC
10.2023
Emergency First Responder - Primary Care (CPR) & Secondary Care (1st Aid)
PADI
Utila Honduras
07.2023
Skills
Business Correspondence Writing
Supply Replenishment
Report Generation
Meeting Coordination
Data Entry
Report Writing
Office Administration
Account Reconciliation
Multi-Line Phone Systems
Technical Support
Records Management Systems
File Organization
References
Julie Oxlade
Administration Manager at JJs Waste and Recycling
PH: 0421 359 042
Email: Julie.oxlade@jjswaste.com.au
Vanora Calcagno
General Manager at Ibis Styles Cairns
PH: 0403 521 373
Email: manager@mercurecairns.com.au
Timeline
Administration Assistant
JJs Waste And Recycling
01.2022 - 02.2023
Front Office Supervisor
Ibis Styles Cairns
08.2015 - 01.2022
Receptionist
Accom Cairns Property Shop
10.2014 - 07.2015
Customer Service Cashier
Cairns Party Supplies
07.2010 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Cairns State High School
Serving It Right -
Responsible Service BC
Emergency First Responder - Primary Care (CPR) & Secondary Care (1st Aid)