Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills Attributes
Hobbies and Interests
References
Languages
Timeline
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Lauren Gamble

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Having over 10 years of administration experience, my abilities and skills are something that I continually strive to improve and diversify. I bring with me a wealth of knowledge from various marking leading companies. These all have added to and improved my personal and professional development. Having a strong career focus, along with a great pride in the work I can achieve, I am looking forward to a greater challenge moving forward in my career. I thrive under pressure, working in fast paced environments where every day is different.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

EML
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • As an appointed agent for WorkSafe, EML manages workers compensation insurance and claims
  • I am the Executive Assistant for both the Victorian General Manager as well as the General Manager, Growth & Strategy
  • Working within the Senior Leadership Team, I have been able to learn the inner workings of the insurance industry and step out of my comfort zone.

Operational Support Manager

KX Pilates
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • My role at KX Pilates was considered the 'linchpin' to all operational functions as I performed, organized, and streamlined operational tasks to reduce the potential for errors to ensure projects were delivered on time and within budget.

Personal Assistant to Logistics Director

ALDI Stores
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • My role at ALDI Stores saw me as the main point of contact within the Logistics team
  • Working for the Logistics Director, I was responsible for managing his day to day schedule and managing work as required.

Marketing & Administration Coordinator

Norman Disney & Young
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Over 2.5 years of employment at Norman Disney & Young, I was utilized in a variety of roles and areas
  • I was hired as an administration assistant, however filled in on reception as required.

Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Norman Disney & Young
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Operated switchboard for multiple NDY offices
  • Coordinated all meeting room bookings as well as additional requirements (catering etc.) if necessary.

Executive Concierge

BHP Billiton
08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Managed all bookings occurring on the Executive Meeting room floor
  • This included booking, accepting or re-organizing meeting for the Melbourne Executive team, and other employees.

Corporate Receptionist / Personal Assistant

Servcorp Serviced Offices
11.2011 - 08.2013
  • After moving to Australia in late 2010, Servcorp was my first professional role
  • Working as a receptionist and Personal Assistant for serviced offices had me working on various tasks for numerous companies.

Education

Diploma in Interior Design -

The Interior Design Institute of Australia
Melbourne, VIC
09.2013

Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB
04.2010

Skills

  • Business Writing
  • Presentation Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Expense Reporting
  • Invoice Processing

Skills Attributes

  • Project Management experience and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Google applications
  • Diary and Email Management
  • Management of Client Relationships
  • Event Management
  • Travel Bookings
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic bookkeeping skills (Xero)
  • Ability to work seamlessly within teams
  • Self-motivated, autonomous and proactive
  • Driven and motivated to succeed and contribute to a team
  • Creating memorandums and strategic papers
  • Focus on improving and developing
  • Friendly, positive and approachable manner
  • Strong work ethic, helpful, happy & respectful of all relationships and employees

Hobbies and Interests

  • Interior Design
  • Travelling
  • Pilates, mediation, sports and an active lifestyle
  • Spending time with family/friends
  • Animals

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Assistant

EML
04.2019 - 08.2023

Operational Support Manager

KX Pilates
04.2018 - 02.2019

Personal Assistant to Logistics Director

ALDI Stores
01.2017 - 03.2018

Marketing & Administration Coordinator

Norman Disney & Young
01.2015 - 12.2016

Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Norman Disney & Young
07.2014 - 01.2015

Executive Concierge

BHP Billiton
08.2013 - 07.2014

Corporate Receptionist / Personal Assistant

Servcorp Serviced Offices
11.2011 - 08.2013

Diploma in Interior Design -

The Interior Design Institute of Australia

Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) -

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Lauren Gamble