Experience

Parity Consulting

• Australia
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  At Parity we love what we do, and it shows in our results! As specialists in product management, pricing & actuarial, marketing, communications & digital, data & analytics recruitment we’re obsessed by adding value to our community. We don’t just have an outstanding reputation for matching great talent with the best companies, but we’re also proud to invest 10% of our profits into industry training and events through Parity Plus, a recruitment industry first in Australia. Roles we recruit for include: Head of Product, Senior Product Manager, Product Manager, Product Owner, Digital Product Manager, Assistant Product Manager, Product Analyst, Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Marketing, Head of Digital, Head of Communications, Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Digital Managers, Investment Communications Managers, Investor Relations, Customer Communications Specialist, Financial Writers, Content Managers, Proposals Managers, Internal Communications Managers, Product Marketing Specialist, Strategic Marketing Manager, Member Marketing Manager. We’re always keen to hear from talented individuals. If you’re interested in finding out more about roles within Product, Pricing, Marketing, Communications & Digital or Data & Analytics please contact me on: nevans@parityconsulting.com.au +61 2 8068 2016



Recreo

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Nov 2019 - Nov 2021



Perpetual Limited

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant - Marketing & Communications

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2019



Colonial First State

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Manager, Investor Communications

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2018

• PA / Marketing co-ordinator

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2015



News Corp Australia

• Australia
• Technology, Information and Media
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Assistant - Marketing

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

• Executive Assistant -Marketing

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2013



Knight Frank

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Assistant

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Knight Frank - Temp Assignment Responsibilities Answering incoming calls Updating and maintaining property listing in CRM Updating Portfolio update of properties Preparing agendas and taking minutes Development and execution of property update emails Organizing client lunches/events Diary management Booking meeting rooms Ad hoc duties a required Knight Frank - Temp Assignment Responsibilities Answering incoming calls Updating and maintaining property listing in CRM Updating Portfolio update of properties Preparing agendas and taking minutes Development and execution of property update emails Organizing client lunches/events Diary management Booking meeting rooms Ad hoc duties a required



BT

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Dealer Groups (Westpac Banking Corporation) Achievements Ability to constantly meet tight deadlines while looking after two Marketing Managers and one Senior Marketing Manager, Excellent time management skills in being able to review all marketing collateral while maintaining BAU on a daily basis with the tem being overall High Achievers. Responsibilities Development and execution of fortnightly email communications to advisers Development and execution of email campaigns for adviser education events, roadshows and more Development, design and distribution of quarterly Investment client magazines Managing content and design templates for adviser to client communication software (Exact target) Briefing jobs into design studio to ensure all marketing collateral is up-to-date Reviewing and proof reading marketing collateral, campaign material, flyers, articles, magazines Briefing jobs into Digital team for updates to all online marketing sites across brands both internal adviser sites and public websites End-to-end management of adviser mail outs through in house mail services Sourcing options for promotional items used at events, conferences etc Managing inboxes across brands responding to adviser and sales staff requests Management of marketing team WIP document Invoice and budget management General support for senior marketing manager and two marketing managers



BT Financial Group – BT Wrap Platforms

• Personal Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2012

  Westpac Banking Corporation) Achievements Being a High achiever two years in a row, Consistent approach in delivering work of a high quality and the ability to meet all deadlines, Proactive approach to work and getting things done in a timely manner and arranging extensive travel and coordination of internal and external client meetings. Responsibilities Personal Assistant to Dr Chris Caton, Chief Economist at BT Financial Group including liaising with internal and external clients to book Chris Caton for presentations. Diary management, coordination of travel arrangements and accommodation Developed a communications matrix outlining the adviser communications strategy Coordination of adviser ‘Spotlight’ events across Australia for up to 300 people Briefing of jobs into Digital team for updates on the Wrap DeskTop and external websites Support in delivery of the EOFY campaign, including content management and updates for the dedicated adviser year-end website Sourcing promotional items for events, conferences and the Distribution team as required Reviewing and proof reading all marketing tools and collateral across platforms Maintenance and update of marketing materials in Sharepoint and other internal/external sites End-to-end management of large scale campaign mail-outs through in house mail service Development and execution of email campaigns using Concep Campaigner to educate and inform advisers on current trends and topics of interest within the world of finance Briefing creative jobs into studio and managing stakeholder review and feedback Organising fund manager update meetings and events quarterly and half-yearly Training of Business Development Managers to use BDM Email and Event Tool Regular updating of project plans and timelines to support marketing managers Management of marketing team WIP document Invoice and budget management Providing assistance to the marketing team to support distribution as required



Westpac Banking Corporation

• Legal Secretary

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2009

  Commercial, Technology and Intellectual Property, Westpac Banking Corporation Banking Products Group, Westpac Banking Corporation Responsibilities Diary and Email Management Coordination of travel arrangements and accommodation Preparation and formatting of documents and presentations as required Organisation of new team member access, briefings and training Invoice management – payment, following up and tracking Maintenance and update of marketing materials in Sharepoint sites



Cogent Communications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Billing Administrator

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

  Typing of ProposalsOrganising Settlement FiguresEntering orders in and out of Job CostsReconciling Expense ClaimsCollating paperwork to be sent to finance companyEnd of month billingFollowing up on un-financed dealsCommission queriesProcessing of Drawdown/Settlement

• Accounts Payable Clerk

  • Nov 2004 - May 2006

  Account queriesReconciling statementsCheque paymentsReceipting invoices, making sure the price & quantity is correct Follow up any queries with the person who made the orderKeying invoicesBanking queriesBank reconciliation’s



Property Finance, Dorchester Pacific Ltd

• Personal Assistant

  • Nov 2003 - Nov 2004

  Typing of board report Typing as required Preparing staff contracts Keeping property register up to date Organising events Preparing advertising Mail merges Organising couriers Back up reception duties General house keeping Typing of board report Typing as required Preparing staff contracts Keeping property register up to date Organising events Preparing advertising Mail merges Organising couriers Back up reception duties General house keeping



Ricoh NZ Ltd

• Customer Services Operator

  • Apr 2002 - Nov 2003

  Responsibilities Answering all incoming calls Transferring calls Des-patching technicians Logging calls Processing credits Processing invoices Accounts Receivable; Setting up contracts Setting up accounts Processing of cheques Branch banking Processing of bank statement Customer enquiries on account Responsibilities Answering all incoming calls Transferring calls Des-patching technicians Logging calls Processing credits Processing invoices Accounts Receivable; Setting up contracts Setting up accounts Processing of cheques Branch banking Processing of bank statement Customer enquiries on account



Danka NZ Limited

• Receptionist

  • May 2000 - Nov 2001

  Responsibilities Answering all incoming calls Electronic banking Greeting clients/customers Ordering couriers, pick ups / drop offs – overseas & international Maintaining the showroom is kept clean and tidy for customers Booking boardroom/showroom for meetings Customer enquiries General typing Typing proposals Keying invoices Organising social club functions Accounts payable work General office duties Responsibilities Answering all incoming calls Electronic banking Greeting clients/customers Ordering couriers, pick ups / drop offs – overseas & international Maintaining the showroom is kept clean and tidy for customers Booking boardroom/showroom for meetings Customer enquiries General typing Typing proposals Keying invoices Organising social club functions Accounts payable work General office duties



Candidates Personal

• Receptionist

  • Apr 1999 - Apr 2000

  Answering incoming calls Greeting clients Typing of Candidates CV Typing of letters/proposals Ordering of stationery General office duties Answering incoming calls Greeting clients Typing of Candidates CV Typing of letters/proposals Ordering of stationery General office duties



First National Real Estate

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Office Manager

  • May 1997 - Mar 1999

  Answering incoming calls Greeting clients Typing of letters/proposals Ordering of stationery Processing of Sales & purchase agreements Liaising with Lawyers in-conjunction with settlement of properties, and any information that is needed Working out commission pay outs for agents Keeping settlement book up to date and entering appropriate information Organising advertising in the herald, quarterly colour magazine, local coaster Layout designs for advertising / letter box drops Posting of monthly statements General office duties