Office management and administration support for a research team of 75 across Australia; including financial processing and budget management, IT support, website development and management, social media marketing, Graphic design and production of annual reports.

Small business bookkeeping - Clean up and maintenance of company accounts.

Managed VIC Drought Relief Funding application and disbursement process, including all budgets, reporting and preparation for ministerial briefing and approvals.Managed Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund administration across Victorian schools including applications & helpline. Assisting with policy and processing queries for schools and parents.Communications and workflow for the Student Transport team, liaising with ministerial offices, tracking and preparation of briefings and correspondence.

Green Army is a programme under the Department of the Environment where teams of youths (17-25) undertake projects in Environmental and Heritage areas all around Australia.These projects give unemployed youths the opportunity to increase their skills and knowledge and education together with workplace training and on the job experience. Responsibilities of Managing the Administration for 50+ Green Army Peojects include - - Program Budgets, Reconciliation of Accounts, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Department Reporting - Training Team Supervisors in payroll timekeeping, reporting and documentation requirements - Support of Project Delivery Agencies & Team Supervisors in operation of Green Army Projects - Establishing and processing Timekeeping, Payroll and Database systems for 250+ Participants - Documentation development for Operations Manual, WHS & Quick Reference Guides - Established and maintained Website and Team Supervisor Website portal

Maternity leave contract. Responsibilities included - - Collating Monthly Board Documentation, Reports & preparation for Board Meetings - Executive Support for CEO, Board and Senior Management - Calendar coordination, Minute taking, Travel Arrangements, Event Organisation & Reconciliations - Maintained complete confidentiality during a time of significant changes in the organisation

Management of Professional Association. Developed and executed a strategic program of work and financial plans including implementation of new accounting system and administration processes. Developed a series of profitable conferences, workshops & seminars as well as implementing a marketing and communications plan. Produced newsletters, website & blog updates and managed the submission and production process for a world recognised academic journal. Represented the College and Journal at national and international conferences.Managed all office staff and volunteers for the College and provided Executive Assistant support for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Editorial Board and committees collating all Board reports, minutes and correspondence. Trained office staff in all areas of administration and accounts processing to ensure ongoing sustainability of the business, increased growth and the continuation of the excellent level of customer satisfaction.Key AchievementsIncreased annual turnover by 54% by orchestrating a 5 year plan to increase membership and build the business arm of the College. This was achieved by updating administration & accounts processes, expanding services, events, professional development workshops, effective communication and increasing membership numbers whilst retaining existing members.Expanded the membership of the College by 35% through effective marketing & improved services.

Accounts processing, production management and administration support for the Editor in Chief and Editorial Board of this academic research journal. This role was taken on in conjunction with the College of Nurses role as the two organisations are very closely aligned. The journal is now in a sustainable financial position with increasing revenue from subscribers and royalties.Key Achievements Spearheaded the redesign of a new look journal and improved print & production specifications resulting in a 30% saving of production costs. Automated the accounts and subscription processing resulting in saving of aprox 50% on accounts processing time and an improvement of 75% fewer outstanding creditors. Orchestrated development of new website www.nursingpraxis.org and supervised the paper to digital transfer of the entire 27 year back catalog of the journal to be available online. This instantly made the journal available to a wider audience internationally with online subscription options available. Improved the editorial processing, incorporating online submissions, reviews & editorial board communication reducing the manuscript processing time by 30% and collating and publication process time by 60%.

- Contracted delivery of classes at events, trade shows and conferences in both NZ and Aus.- Produced series of online classes for worldwide audience- Sub-editor of Up2Scrap papercraft magazine, managing a design team of 6 located across NZ and Australia. - Freelance Artist and Writer with published articles in Australian, NZ and USA scrapbooking magazines.

High end retail scrapbooking / papercraft store. Managed the classes, tutors and website as well as stock management, staff training and support. Responsible for event organisation of luxury weekend retreats.Duties – • Design and deliver high end scrapbooking classes, in store and online. • Design of a new website & blog, set up an online virtual classroom. • Customer service, stock control, ordering and staff training, • Development and co-ordination of events and luxury scrapbooking retreats.