Sarah Wright Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

• Handle and gather data from various sources, apply numerical skills to analyse the data, and generate comprehensive reports to present findings and insights• Regularly analyse and report on data gathered for various aspects and phases of the programme• Track the master plan in Smartsheet daily• Analyse weekly Smartsheet reports and share past due and key upcoming tasks with team members• Hold regular meetings with team leads to ensure master Smartsheet is up-to-date • Collect important meeting notes in Confluence (wiki) and update Smartsheet accordingly• Track outstanding actions and follow up with individuals to ensure completion• Approve Timesheets and analyse logged hours verses expected hours• Assist with Steering Committee papers, Capital Expenditure papers and other PowerPoint presentations for key meetings• Monitor issues and risks in Sentient register and report progress regularly• Draft fortnightly status reports in Sentient to address key lag or progress indicators • Assist with tracking budget and benefits • Provide backup to project coordinator including capturing actions at workshops, tracking purchase orders, invoices, and goods receipting• Build and maintain positive relationships with contractors and work with suppliers to achieve milestones and goals• Regularly review Change Requests, enter details into Sentient and track on the budget sheet• Edit decisions for public publishing• Assist Programme Manager and Programme Management team with any ad hoc requests

Auckland, New Zealand

Managed the day-to-day operations and activities within the faculty office and provided high-level executive support to the Dean of Engineering • Managed and supported small-scale faculty events, including catering and travel accommodations, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders• Prepared and proofread documents for meetings using Microsoft Office products as Committee Administrator for multiple committees (Faculty Staffing Committee, Heads of Department, Executive, Health and Safety, Equity, Academic Heads)• Mentored and trained other Executive Assistants• Managed monthly reconciliations for PCard and manager's Ecard• Planned and organised Engineering NZ Accreditation two-day visit that involved multiple visitors from several organisations, room bookings, catering and detailed timeframes• Engaged in a working group to revamp the Engineering staff recognition and excellence award programme and implemented process that has been used since 2018• Participated in initial discussions of the Engineering Pou design

Faculty Of Engineering

•Provide day to day administrative support including diary management, minute taking and coordination of meetings.•Provide strategic planning administration support.•Liaise with University preferred supplier to arrange business travel as required.•Produce accurate, well presented and timely documents and presentations as directed.•Liaise with a wide range of internal and external visitors on behalf of the Dean, DFO and Deputy Dean which may include organising accommodation and visitor itineraries for visiting dignitaries, donors, alumni, etc.•Undertake ad hoc projects as required.•Provide administrative support for staff processes such as, professional and academic reviews, recruitment, application for annual leave, management of leave allowances, etc.•Support the interactions and relationships with other parts of the faculty and University.•Responsible for the development of procedures and other efficient systems that will support the smooth running of the Dean’s Office.•Manage an electronic filing system that will ensure efficient and effective storage of documentation. •Provide cover and assistance as required for other support staff in the unit or department to cover absences and other contingencies.

Davidson, Nc

•Provided Legal Secretary assistance to numerous attorneys•Expertise in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Estate Administration and Real Estate•Scheduled appointments, tracked deadlines, drafted documents and letters, interacted with clients, completed reminders and follow-up’s to ensure client satisfaction•Monitored access and document logging in Will safe as one of two Will Safe Custodians•Notarized documents as a North Carolina notary public for clients and attorneys•Volunteered at marketing events to promote business and increase clientele

Auckland, New Zealand

•Provided secretarial duties for Family Law attorneys•Accurately transcribed Dictaphone recordings•Scheduled Court hearings and submitted filings•Answered phones and transferred calls•Greeted clients and promptly carried out instructions from associates to provide a high standard of Secretary/Personal Assistant tasks

Charlotte, Nc

•Assisted editor with editing and research•Uploaded material into Magazine Manager•Contributed book reviews•Published feature article in June 2007 issue

Charlotte, Nc

•Assisted Family Law Attorney with trial preparation•Corresponded with clients, scheduled appointments, typed documents and letters, filed paperwork•Scheduled court hearings and attended court and assisted attorney with administrative support

Bachelors, English, Journalism

English