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Amy Fielding
45 Roseburn Drive
Boronia Heights QLD 4124
Mobile: 0432 424 868
Home: 07 3981 2467
Email: fielding@email.com.au
Summary
My four years of experience as a personal assistant and seven years of experience in office administration have enabled me to hone my skills as an organised, responsible multi-tasker who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment. I am valued for my positive attitude, professionalism, attention to detail, loyalty and resourcefulness, as well as my excellent communication skills.
Education
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
 
 
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Brisbane, QLD
Diploma of Business Administration
Graduated: 2002

Boronia Heights High School

Boronia Heights, QLD
Graduated: 1998
Employment History
Mar 2005 – Present: Personal Assistant to Deputy Director  Brisbane, QLD

 Intensive Care Unit, Prince Henry Hospital

Responsibilities
  • Coordinating ICU doctors’ and nurses’ rosters
  • Providing administrative support to the deputy director, including organisation of her schedule, booking meetings, catering and travel arrangements
  • Monitoring all of the deputy director’s incoming and outgoing communications, and preparing correspondence
  • Preparation of reports for both internal and external communications, often to tight deadlines
  • Preparation of agendas and minutes for meetings with both internal and external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner
  • Managing and updating database
  • Recording expenses  
  • Research, as directed by the deputy director
  • Planning staff events
Achievements
  • Overhauled outdated filing system
  • Established/updated comprehensive database and mailing lists 
  • Assisted in editing 2008 Annual Report
  • Planned the department Christmas party and other staff events
 

Jan 2003 – Feb 2005: Administrative Officer   
Brisbane, QLD

State Health

Responsibilities
  • Providing administrative support to Development Division
  • Preparation of reports, correspondence and meeting agendas
  • Communication with internal staff and government bodies
  • Updating database and mailing lists
  • Proofreading outgoing communications
  • Answering telephones and redirecting calls to appropriate staff members
Achievements
  • Developed new procedures for phone calls and filing to improve efficiency in the administrative team
  • Helped develop relationships with other government bodies
 
Skills
CategoryNameProficiencyYrs ExperienceLast UsedValue
Computer
Touch typing
Advanced 6 yrs
use currently  110wpm
Computer Microsoft Word Advanced 7 yrs use currently  
Computer Microsoft Excel Advanced 6 yrs use currently  
Computer
Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate 4 yrs use currently  
Computer Internet Explorer Advanced 7 yrs use currently  
Computer
MYOB Advanced 6 yrs use currently  
Language Japanese Intermediate 6 yrs 1 yr ago  
Interests
  • Music: I enjoy diverse genres, playing clarinet with my community band and regularly attending gigs
  • Dance: Have learnt salsa and swing dancing
  • Japanese language and culture: A passion of mine since going on exchange to Japan in Year 11
  • Travel: I spent a year travelling independently throughout Asia and Europe in 2000

References


Anita Hobbs   Deputy Director, ICU
Prince Henry Hospital
Email: ahobbs@example.com.au 
Mobile: 07 3421 6587    
Kate Henry  Manager, Reform and Development Division  
State Health
Email: khenry@example.com
Mobile: 07 3589 4332


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