Sandra Irons has over 20 years of experience in executive administrative and personal assistant roles. She has strong organizational, communication, and computer skills. Her experience includes providing support to senior management, organizing travel and events, administrative duties like managing budgets, and experience in various industries like manufacturing, engineering, and childcare. She is highly skilled in programs like MS Office, SharePoint, SAP, and accounting software.

1. Sandra Irons 41 Rundle Avenue
Wallsend NSW 2287
sandra.irons@hotmail.com
Mobile : +61 459 225 791
Career Summary
Over 20 years’ experience in Executive Administrative and Personal Assistant roles. Outcome
focussed, continuous improvement attitude, confidential with proven ability to effectively and
efficiently manage multiple deadlines to a variety of stakeholders. Current administration skills
complemented by high standard of written and verbal communication.
Wide range and depth of experience combined with ability to quickly adapt to change, learn new
software and think outside the square – a well-rounded and capable team member. Administrative
roles requiring effective support of management including Meeting planning, Agendas, Minutes,
Actions and follow-up, staff management, customer liaison and collaborative team work
Key Competencies
Qualified Executive / Personal Assistant at Senior Management / Board level – confidential
High level organisational skills including diary management (manual and electronic), meeting
administration (shorthand). Ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively
Travel (internal and overseas) supported by accurate, detailed written and electronic itineraries
Event, entertainment and function planning – simple lunches through to multi-day conferences
Sharepoint – Key Administrator role in multiple sites – creating and maintaining an effective,
accessible and logical document control system.
Business administration including management of financial obligations, cost management
(budgets and cashflow), GST (BAS), payroll and superannuation
Human Resource administration including recruitment, inductions, training, producing supporting
materials such as procedures, manuals and forms.
OHSE – management of regulatory requirements for Workcover including contractor obligations,
employee training and induction requirements (planning and register). Ensuring safe work
practices are documented (procedures) communicated and followed.
Computer Competencies
MS Office suite - an in-depth knowledge of all aspects.
Exceptional ability in presentation utilising MS Word, Powerpoint, Publisher.
Outlook - Advanced
Excel - intermediate
Accounts receivable / accounts payable – Quickbooks, MYOB.
SAP – Raising Purchase requisitions, Capital expenditure, Purchase Orders, reports

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Qualifications
LCC Private Secretary’s Certificate (Diploma),
Typing 80 wpm
Shorthand 120 wpm
MS Word – Advanced
Customer Service
Fire Extinguisher training
Career Overview
OneSteel (Arrium) Pty Ltd June 2010 – current
Executive / Administration Assistant
Arrium is Australia’s onlymanufacturer ofsteel long products – steel-making capacityof 2.5 million tonnes per annum.
Arrium is a steel distributor,reinforcing steel supplier and operates steel recycling.
Key Responsibilities
 Provide Executive Assistant support to General Manager
 Organise travel arrangements for group including overseas – including electronic itineraries
 Corporate card reconciliation for OpEx group
 Agenda, Minutes and actions of monthly Safety and Lead Team meetings.
 Using IRMS (Safety) Database for appropriate actions
 Sharepoint (Intranet / Document control) administrator for three sites.
 Conference organisation including research, planning and effective implementation.
 Six Sigma training sessions and complex training program reporting (Excel)
 SAP – Creating Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Receipting and Reports –
multiple plants including stationery, office consumables, safety equipment/uniforms.
 Administration of Intellectual Property invoices and renewals using LEX IP database
 Updating safety statistics – for weekly Toolbox meeting (Excel)
 Cranes group – Scheduling, Sharepoint Administration, expenses and invoices (SAP)
 Managing time, prioritising tasks, managing own workload, team work on special projects.
 Fleet maintenance (2 x vehicles), services, registration
Key Achievements
Sharepoint – Set up and maintenance of pilot Intranet site
Following the introduction of the OneSteel Operating System (a significant investment), identifying
the need for an effective Document control system. Involvment from Proof of Concept submission
to set-up, testing, launch and maintenance of the site.
Skills required for this role included leadership, teamwork, presentation, document control, training
and persistence.

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Business Planning Conferences – residential off-site conferences
Brief (3 consecutive years) was to source, research and recommend suitable venues for the
group’s Business Planning Conference – 24 delegates and 2 guest speakers. Responsibilities
included sourcing and recommending venues, driving team preparation of materials and Agenda.
Developing and producing accurate and informative Conference packs to all delegates.
Skills required in addressing this brief included teamwork, presentation, organisation,
communication, motivator, budgeting and research.
In addition to these business planning conferences, arranging Off-site Training for Six Sigma
program – including 4 x 2 day training sessions, 20 x 2 day training sessions. Multiple Staff off-site
events.
Relocated – Overseeing and undertaking major home renovations October 2009 – May 2010
H&M Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd July 2008 – September 2009
Personal Assistant / Administration Co-
Ordinator
One of the leading providers of steel fabrication and erection services in Australia – approximately 200 employees.
Key Responsibilities
 Personal Assistant support to General Manager including preparation of detailed tender
documents (accuracy)
 Human Resource administration – procedures, recruitment process, inductions, inductions
of contract employees, competencies register, certificate of currency compliance.
 administration requirements including mobile phones, maintenance, stationery, petty cash
 Agenda, report compilation and Minutes (laptop / shorthand) of monthly Senior
Management meeting including follow-up actions
 Minutes of weekly (site) safety toolbox meetings
Key achievements
 Improved efficiencies and cost effectiveness of travel arrangements for fly in – fly out
employees (10+per rotation from a variety of locations across Australia)
 Introduction of improvement recruitment administration processes to assist HR manager in
role effectiveness
 Contract negotiation and improved efficiencies of mobile devices and plans.
 Arranging and overseeing installation of new offices, relocation of employees and
resources
Campbell Street Childcare Centre January 2008 – July 2008
Centre Co-Ordinator
Key Achievements
Identifying operational concerns of Childcare Centre in Administration. Compiling report and
recommendations to Management team.

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 Using consultative process, introducing new staff roster,
 Regular staff meetings/ training, researching and introducing new management software.
 Structured approach to ensure all aspects of Accreditation effectively addressed.
 Creating and developing interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders (Management,
staff, clients, suppliers, government bodies including ASIC, ATO, NCAC).
 Managing this business out of Administration.
Outcomes included improved cash flow, improved staff morale and training, increased centre
occupancy rates from approximately 65% to capacity, excellent client satisfaction, improved
administrative efficiency, successfully meeting Accreditation standards.
Other small business experience has included managing my own small business – MYOB and
Quickbooks – Payroll and Accounts.
McLanahan Corporation Pty Ltd October 2005 to September 2009
Personal Assistant to General Manager
Founded in 1835 McLanahan Corporation is a global manufacturer ofcustom engineered process solutions – based in
Hollidaysburg,PA and with divisions in Australia,India,United Kingdom,North and Latin America.
Key Responsibilities
 PA Support to General Manager and visiting CEO (US) – 6 week rotations
 Travel arrangements, Itineraries
 Production of complex tender documents including proof reading and revisions
 Expenses reconciliation (manual)
 Office administration including stationery and petty cash
 Reception duties and screening incoming calls
 Occasional Management and other ad hoc meeting minutes (shorthand)
Key achievements
 Improved efficiencies of administration systems including cost effectiveness and records
 Providing high quality, confidential Personal Assistant support to the visiting CEO
 Company Relocation
Directive to co-ordinate relocation of 36 staff members into new offices whilst minimising
disruption. Relocation carried out effectively with no weekday downtime of communication.
Employees settled quickly with minimal disruption to normal duties. Carried out within
budget.
Transport Current full unrestricted driving licence and own reliable transport
Community Classical piano – accompany Lake Macquarie Suzuki group at nursing home
concerts, concerts and individual students - rehearsal and eisteddfod performance.
Referees Excellent referees available on request