Sharon Chevis

Experience

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  Cloncurry Shire Council

  Oct 1999 - Oct 2002

  Executive Support Officer Corporate Services

  Provided a full range of support services for General Manager Corporate Services, CEO and Management of 9 business units ranging from Airport, Museums, Aged Care & Child Care, Community Support, Youth Support, Sale Yards etc. I was in charge of document preparation, confidential file management, budget reporting, executive diary management, event and travel arrangements, mail handling, supply ordering, and record maintenance.Successfully worked with a small team to set up and roll out complete record management system (Redmap)Coordinate and carry out special events, requests, projects, and communication plans, including the production of Community based newsletter, coordination of Centenary of Federation Air Show, annual Lady Mayoress Gala event including key note speakers acquisitions, sponsorship and event managementAccurate recording of Councils meetings, Group seminars, Community workshop and the like.Primary responsibility for the coordination of Councils apprenticeships and traineeships, inclusive of contractual management, building relationships with Registered Training Organizations, Government departments and funding bodies and community groups. Show less

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  Beaumont Tiles

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

  Builder Liaison Officer / Office & Branch Manager

  Residential Builder Account Manager, with successful procurements of new contracts for project builders.Implementation and staff training of specific builder selection criteria across all branch locationsSuccessfully supervised and performance managed a team of 5 sales staff to achieve individual and branch KPI and Sales Targets.Strong Interior design principles, design and planning leading to continued business and sole supplier contracts, bringing ideas to creation with 3 dimensional layouts, accurate estimation and inventory controlSkilled and dedicated Office Manager and Executive Assistant with more than 10 years' experience coordinating, planning and supporting daily operational and administrative functions. Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive level staff, excel at scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and managing essential tasks. Proven track record of accurately completing research, reporting, information management, and marketing support activities. Adept at developing and maintaining administrative process that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieving organizational objectives. Highly focused and results-driven in supporting complex, deadline driven operations, able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.Successful dissemination of data and financial records to complete Business Activity Statements, Fringe Benefit Tax, Reconciliations, Foreign Currency and Branch processing.Successful management of all HR and Payroll related matters for over 150 staff throughout QueenslandSuccessful set up, implementation & management of Sales Support/Graphic Design/Administrative departments focused on delivering quality effective results with high accuracy, timeliness, and cost effectiveness. Complete review of all Resources, Purchasing, and Contractor management with successful reduction in overheads through negotiation of products and services with external parties. Show less

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  YFS Ltd

  Dec 2009 - Jul 2014

  Facilities & Resource Management / Safety Advisor

  Plan, perform and manage the maintenance contractor operation for YFS' 6 commercial properties.Primarily held responsible for ensuring all work orders and projects are assigned, scheduled and completed in a timely manner, whilst maintaining operational budget and proper costing to relevant cost centres.Annual plan for the function of the Facilities Department which covered all aspects of motor vehicles fleet, safety issues, property management and scheduled maintenance plan.Development of regular maintenance check lists, Health & Safety procedures with experience implementing disaster planning procedures to cover all emergencies, organisation and coordination fire evacuations, floor plans, safety inductions, policies and procedures.Established regular preferred supplier pool, successfully negotiated and managed service agreements and contractor management. Negotiated contracts for utilities, telecommunications and security services throughout.The introduction of systems to support the management of 6 facilities including the implementation of computerised maintenance management software; and vehicle management software. Primarily responsible for arranging any minor works to be done to project managing various construction works. Design of office refurbishment plans, project management of fit out and refurbishment projects liaising with contractors, suppliers, certifiers and key stakeholders. Show less

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  Access Community Services Ltd

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

  Project Coordinator

  An integral member of the management team responsible for delivering projects of varying size and complexity. Sharon is a leader with strong executive administrative skills, with experience in financial management, reporting and data analysis. With exceptional problem solving skills and a flair for driving success in an ever changing environment, her passion, vision and dedication is seconded by none. Sharon has achieved tertiary qualifications in Project, Financial and OHS Management.Acting in an Office Management capacity this role performs tasks necessary to keep the projects running smoothly, such as records keeping, resource coordinating, scheduling and ensuring compliance with Departmental, Government and Safety Regulations. Working effectively on many different projects in a variety of capacities from stakeholder engagement, tracking of progress and quality of work being performed, vendor assessment, allocation of appropriate resources specifically across construction sector Effectively manages the project scheduling and control tools to monitor project plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures through the use of Microsoft Office/Project systemsEffectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to key stakeholders and management teams Successfully implemented system changes to effectively monitor, review and communicate the life span of the project. Composition and implementation of OHS procedures, safe work method statements and data safety register in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations. Show less

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  RACQ

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Senior Administrator
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  Savills Australia & New Zealand

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Facilities Coordinator

  Responsible for managing and maintaining the efficient operation of Town Square Shopping Centre, allowing occupants and tenants to carry out their core business. Town Square is set on over 6 hectares of built property comprising of over 27000m2 GLA, over 80 retailers including hotel, 4 majors, retail and food outlets, and medical services; along with over 1200 car parking spaces.

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  Cushman & Wakefield

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

  Facilities Coordinator

  Redundancy effective

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  Multicultural Australia

  Dec 2021 - now

  • Facilities Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Workplace Health & Safety Officer

    Nov 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Senior Facilities Coordinator

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2023