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| Position wanted: |
Teacher, Secretary, Administration |
| Job category: |
AdministrativeSecretary/SecretarialTeachingTEFL/ESL |
| Objective and Resume Summary: |
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OBJECTIVE
In Muscat, Oman at an architectural/engineering firm, I work in an administrative/support position. My contract is due to expire in early October this year.
During my stay in Muscat I completed the Diploma in ¡¥Teaching English as a Second Language¡¦. I have been studying by distance education with the London Teaching Training College in the United Kingdom. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree which I completed in Australia.
I am keen to embark on a new career in teaching. I believe myself to be a quick learner able to adapt to new situations smoothly. I am hard working and well organised. I look forward to utilising my new found knowledge into practical experience.
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| Skills: |
Legal Secretary
Executive Secretary
Recent Graduate Diploma - Teaching English as a Second Language |
| Known languages (and levels): |
English-Very Good
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| Type of Employment wanted: |
Full Time
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| Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers: |
33000 USD
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| Current Location: |
Oman, Muscat |
| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information: |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor
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Education
1979 Bachelor of Arts ¡V University of South Australia (formerly South Australian College of the Arts and Education)
1999-2000 Certificate 1V in Accounting - Oten
1998 Certificate II in Accounting - TAFE Armidale
1993 Microcomputing Support Certificate - TAFE Armidale
1998 Introduction to Microsoft Word Certificate - Jobs Australia
1990 Statement of Attainment Computing Fundamentals - TAFE Armidale
1987 Certificate in Ceramics - TAFE Armidale
2006 Completed an on-line conveyancing course through the Law Society of New South Wales
2009 Certified attendance at ELT Professional Network Workshop ¡V ¡¥Engaging Vocabulary¡¦ held by the British Council in Oman
2009 Diploma TESOL ¡V London Teaching Training College ¡V United Kingdom
Skills
General Skills
„x Highly organised
„X Efficient
„X Able to prioritise work
„X Able to meet deadlines
„X Excellent time management skills
„X Good work ethic
Computer Knowledge
„x Computer Keyboard skills: 60 to 70 WPM
„X Dictaphone
„X Word
„X Excel
„X Familiar with M.Y.O.B
„X Familiar with Quickbooks
„X Familiar with Publisher
„X Indesign graphic software
„X Database
„X Internet/E-mail
Communication
„x Business letters
„X Memos
„X Reports
„X Customer service
„X Phone reception
„X Negotiation Skills
„X Team work
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| Work History & Experience: |
| Years of Work Experience: |
7 to 10 Years |
Employment History
2009 - Current Graduate ¡V TESOL Diploma
London Teacher Training College
Part time Study through distance education
2008- Current Administration/Secretary
The Green Architecture Co ¡¥Trading as Earc¡¦
Muscat Office Oman
Duties:
„X Set up the office in the Middle East
O Sorting and filing both hard and electronic files
O Petty cash system/register
O Cheque reconciliation register
O Set up and maintenance of files for banking, expense claims, accounts paid,
O Submit and maintain purchase orders
O Setting up job files and document maintenance of all electronic & hard copy filing.
O Assist Senior Staff with the preparation of information needed to compile invoices for projects and process all incoming monies.
O Banking/payment of accounts
O Fee Proposals
O Mail
O Typing correspondence/minutes of meetings
O Responsible for stock and the purchase thereof
O Acting as support for all architects in the office
2008 Legal Secretary
Penny Waters Armstrong Legal (formerly Abbot Pardy & Jenkins)
Duties:
„X Secretary to Family Law and Criminal Partner (assisting in Personal Injury and Workers Compensation)
O Typing correspondence using dictaphone
O Organising Filing and files
O Preparing court documents
O Diarising appointments and court dates
O Composing correspondence, proof reading correspondence/documents, signing off on correspondence
O Preparing court outcome sheets and tax invoices for the Department of Community Services
O Organising mediations
O Preparing all accounts
O Booking airfares/accommodation
O Providing a confidential and highly organised work area
2007- 2008 Personal Assistant/Financial Assistant
Services UNE Limited
University of New England
Duties:
„X Personal Assistant to the CEO
O Taking minutes and typing up minutes for monthly Board of Directors meetings
O Typing correspondence
O Filing
O Organising functions
O Putting administrative procedures in place
O Preparing and organising mail
O Stock take
O Involved with being trained in the financial side of the business
O Involved in all aspects of managing the office
2005 ¡V 2007 Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Stuart Percy and Associates
Solicitors and Attorneys
Duties:
„X Personal assistant to the Principle (Commercial, Litigation, Family Law, Criminal, Wills and Estates, Conveyancing)
O Typing up all correspondence using a Dictaphone
O Proof reading and signing off on correspondence
O Providing a confidential and highly organised work area
O Ensuring timely and accurate production of all legal documents
O Preparing and completing Legal Aid forms on - line
O Booking airfares
O Making appointments
O Researching information
O Calculating bills and compiling cash statements
„X Reception
O Accurate message taking
O Answering enquires
O Following up enquires
„X Administration
O Opening files for all staff and allocating file numbers
O Maintaining electronic/manual filing system
O Mail includes recording all incoming and outgoing mail
O Archiving includes maintaining the archive room
O Supporting staff of five
O General administration including photocopying and faxing
O Entering information on Court Diary
O Giving update information on clients
O Ordering stock
„X Paralegal - Conveyancing
O All conveyancing procedures relating to the sale and purchase of a property
O Composing/structuring all correspondence
O Preparing accounts and cost agreements
O Organising settlements
2004 -2005 Administrative Officer/Reception
Jobs Australia
Duties:
„X Supervised the reception area
O Training reception staff
O Making sure all office procedures were in place
O Housekeeping and maintaining a tidy reception area
O Writing a reception operation manual
„X Reception
O Accurate message taking
O Switchboard operation
O Answering a number of different and varied enquires from jobseekers and employers
O Customer service ¡V answering enquires dealing with complaints
„X Stock taking and ordering stock
O Ordering stock over the Internet and making sure all levels of stock were accurate
„X Coordinating training courses
O Liaise with trainers and clients
O Set dates for courses and ensuring there were enough people taking the course to make it viable
„X Staff support
O Involved collating material for clients and employers, photocopying and attending any other staff requirements
„X Mailing/Banking
„X Typing
O All messages were emailed and resumes typed up on a daily basis
„X Filing
O Electronic and manual archiving
O Adherence to client confidentiality
„X Data Entry
O Entered Client¡¦s resumes on the main database
O Involved organisation of resumes into different categories ensuring dates and information were correct
2003 Administrative Assistant ¡VHEO level 4
University of New England
Duties:
„X Set up the office for the new Agricultural Law Centre
„X Organised opening of the new Agricultural Law Centre
„X Personal assistant to the Director of the new Centre
„X Research ¡V including research on the Internet and library research
„X Compiling and maintaining mailing lists
„X General Administrative duties
„X Answering student enquires
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