STEPHANIE G. SMITH
Suva,Central
Summary
Versatile Administrative Professional with over 10 years of experience. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. I have worked in areas such as Creative Design, Tourism, Human Resources and, the NGO field. In doing so, I have managed to develop myself both professionally and personally. My skills lie in project management, logistical support, stakeholder engagement, and finance and administration. Throughout my many years of experience I have used systems such as XERO, Quickbooks, Salesforce, Taleo and Netsuite.
Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
International Project Coordinator
AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEERS INTERNATIONAL
- Company Overview: AVI works within the Plan International Consortium in Fiji and Solomon Islands for the Disaster READY Program implemented through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership. AVI's main role in the consortium is to strengthen the capacity of all consortium partners.
- As the International Project Coordinator, it is my responsibility to engage the partners in both countries in ongoing capacity assessment and implement capacity strengthening activities as needed guided by the principle of localisation.
- I support the Probono Collaborative project as well which is a project run in collaboration with SPC and Fiji Law Society that provide pro bono (unpaid) legal support to meet the unmet legal needs of local partners working at the forefront of the climate crisis in select Pacific Island Countries
- In January this year, I was asked to take on higher duties with AVI Pacific People which includes finance and administration.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
AVI PACIFIC PEOPLE
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Pacific People is a wholly owned subsidiary of AVI that specialises in Human Resources and Business solutions.
- Supporting recruitment assignments by preparing requisitions, advertising and shortlisting using Taleo.
- Managed finance and administration tasks for Pacific People while supporting the AHP Project in Fiji and the Doherty Combat AMR Project.
- Also supported the initial stages of the Probono Collaborative Project with SPC.
- Pacific People is a wholly owned subsidiary of AVI that specialises in Human Resources and Business solutions.
ADMINISTRATION & HR MANAGER
RUSTIC PATHWAYS
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: As an Eco-tourism philanthropic organisation Rustic brought in students from Australia, New Zealand, USA and China to carry out service programs mainly in the communities in Momi, Nadroga and Yasawa.
- Setting up and implementing financial controls and organisational processes.
- Supported the Country coordinator with organising logistics for cohorts.
- Managed operations for base in Momi and Yasawa.
- As an Eco-tourism philanthropic organisation Rustic brought in students from Australia, New Zealand, USA and China to carry out service programs mainly in the communities in Momi, Nadroga and Yasawa.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
PACIFIC BEDBANK
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed all finance and administration for Pacific Bedbank.
- Managed budgets and payroll for the company (15 staff).
- Facilitated the transition from Quickbooks to Xero for the company.
- Managed the personal and company accounts for the Director.
STUDIO COORDINATOR | MANAGER
THE GREENHOUSE STUDIO
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: The Studio was in its start-up stage at this point and therefore finding its way in the creative space.
- Supporting the Director, marketing team and the designers in any way from picking up lunch and/or children to organising calendars and events.
- Managed all financial and administrative obligations regarding the studio.
- Handled any and all other tasks that needed handling.
- The Studio was in its start-up stage at this point and therefore finding its way in the creative space.
MARIST RELIGIOUS SISTER
SOCIETY OF MARY
01.2005 - 01.2014
- I spent 3 years training as a postulant and then novice in the Philippines and 6 years as a professed religious serving in Viti Levu (Lami, Levuka and Nadelei).
- During this time I engaged in community service, education and other community activities where called to do so.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - International Relations & Diplomacy
University of Fiji
Suva 06-2025
Diploma - Project Management
University of The South Pacific TAFE
Suva 11.2021
Diploma - Elementary Education
Corpus Christi Teacher's College
Suva 11.2013
Skills
- Project Management
- Multi-operations management
- Organization
- Event planning and execution
- Logistics
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-cultural communication
- Budget planning
Languages
English
Timeline
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
AVI PACIFIC PEOPLE
01.2020 - 01.2022
ADMINISTRATION & HR MANAGER
RUSTIC PATHWAYS
01.2019 - 01.2020
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
PACIFIC BEDBANK
01.2018 - 01.2019
STUDIO COORDINATOR | MANAGER
THE GREENHOUSE STUDIO
01.2017 - 01.2018
MARIST RELIGIOUS SISTER
SOCIETY OF MARY
01.2005 - 01.2014
International Project Coordinator
AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEERS INTERNATIONAL
Postgraduate Certificate - International Relations & Diplomacy
University of Fiji
Diploma - Project Management
University of The South Pacific TAFE
Diploma - Elementary Education
Corpus Christi Teacher's College
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