Experience

Katherine Barnes - Virtual Assistant

• Australia
• Administrative and Support Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Virtual Assistant

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  I offer online support to creative entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to free up their time to focus on the important things.As a Virtual Assistant I can help you get organised, streamline and take on your tasks so you can get that time-freedom you crave.Some examples of the support services I offer include but are not limited to:► General Administration► Asana Task & Project Management systems► Online Filing systems► Document Creation, Formatting & Editing► Project Documentation► Project Coordination► Canva GraphicsI can be your behind the scenes support person when you need it - on a regular basis, for a specific job or to help during a busy period. Services will be personalised to suit your needs.



Limitless Building

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project & Administration Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Responsibilities include:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Coordinate administration and project management for residential and commercial projects► Client liaison throughout the construction process► Assisting clients with product selections for new homes and renovations► Liaison with designers and architects► Liaison with suppliers for product selections and to obtain quotations► Set up and maintenance of documentation appropriate for each project► Preparation and submission of permit applications► Preparation of contracts and addendas► Preparation and issue of variations, progress claims, and final documents► Assisting the Construction Manager in project delivery requirements► Preparation of site files with current documentation► Raising purchase orders and scheduling call ups► Administration support to management► General administration and office duties



Tiles Expo - Tile Boutique

• Australia
• Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Sales Representative

  • Nov 2009 - Sep 2017

  Responsibilities include:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Company representation within the architecture and design industry► Client relationship management► New business development► Customer attraction and retention► Facilitation of product presentations to architects and designers► Customer liaison and product specifications for commercial and multi residential projects► New product sourcing from overseas manufacturers and suppliers► Product testing to commercial specifications► Marketing and advertising► Office and showroom design/maintenance► Company website design/maintenance► Social media and digital marketing strategies► Event coordination► Sponsorships► Quoting and tender participation► Contract negotiation► Purchase order management► Customer liaison► Supplier liaison to ensure stock availability► General administration and office duties Highlights:▬▬▬▬▬● Established new relationships with designers, architects and builders● Built brand awareness within the architecture and design industry via a revitalised website, social media strategy, and ongoing presentations● Achieved growth within the division

• Customer Service Assistant (Sales)

  • Mar 2008 - Nov 2009

  Responsibilities included:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Customer service► Customer assistance with selection of tiles, cabinetry and colours for new homes, renovations and other projects► Liaison with designers and builders► Creation of comprehensive colour tile layout selections for onsite building reference► Preparation of colour schemes and concept boards for builders and developers for multi residential projects► Quoting including measurement and estimation of tile quantities► Order processing► Product delivery► Teamwork► Showroom setup and maintenance► General office duties and administration► Showroom enquiry responsesHighlights:▬▬▬▬▬● Promoted to Architectural Representative role● Established relationships with regular customers



Prestige Tile Gallery

• Australia
• Building Materials

• Colour Consultant/ Administrative Assistant (Sales)

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2008

  Responsibilities included:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Customer service► Assistance to customers and Interior Designers with selection of tiles, cabinetry and colours for new homes, renovations and other projects► Creation of comprehensive colour selections and tile layouts on site building reference► Preparation of colour schemes and concept boards for builders and developers for multi residential projects► Quoting and follow up► Order processing► Customer liaison► Contractor and builder liaison to arrange collection or delivery of goods to site► Teamwork► Showroom maintenance and tidying► General office duties and administration► Responding to showroom enquiries



Seacrest Medical Centre

• Medical Receptionist

  • Feb 2005 - Apr 2006

  Responsibilities included:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Reception duties► Appointment scheduling using Medical Spectrum computer program► Closing shift – including balancing till, locking up etc.► Customer service► General office duties and administration Responsibilities included:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Reception duties► Appointment scheduling using Medical Spectrum computer program► Closing shift – including balancing till, locking up etc.► Customer service► General office duties and administration