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Paula Van Eck

Harrogate

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Heathgate Resources, excelling in contractor management and purchasing. Proven ability to enhance internal communication and maintain meticulous records. Skilled in data entry and customer service, thriving in fast-paced environments while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Adept at sourcing critical supplies to support operational efficiency.

I invite you to call the Procurement Supervisor, John Panozzo on 0408 882 774 or my current Project Manager, Aaron Ward 0400 857 280 to enquire on my work etiquette. This current Major Project is coming to an end and therefore my contract ends on the 6th June 2025.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Major Projects Administrator

Heathgate Resources
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Managed onboarding of all Contractors.
  • Main contact point for Contractor liaison.
  • Arranged Site Visitation for Contractors ensuring Flights and Accommodation were allocated,
  • Maintained Contractor personnel records and updated internal databases including Rosters to support document management.
  • Enhanced internal communication by creating a centralized information hub accessible to all staff members.
  • Sought quotations from Suppliers and raised Purchase Orders.
  • Receipted Invoices in preparation for payment.
  • Kept Excel Spreadsheets updated with goods ordered and received.
  • Followed up on Purchase Order Status with Suppliers.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Work was fast paced and time critical.

Warehouse Operator

Heathgate Resources
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • FIFO Role various shifts at Beverley Mine (600km North of Adelaide).
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Managed the receipt, inspection, storage, retrieval, and dispatch of goods following established protocols.

Drilling Administrator

Heathgate Resources
01.2018 - 07.2021


  • FIFO Role (Mon-Thursday) at Beverley Mine (600km North of Adelaide.
  • All administrative functions for the Drilling Department.
  • Keeping Reflex Drilling Plod Data Base up to date.
  • Preparing and Reconciling Contractor Invoicing.
  • Entering weekly Asset Maintenance information.
  • Preparing Drilling Team Payroll requirements both on Excel and Focus Programme.
  • Ordering external and internal for all items related to Drilling Team (Tech One Programme).
  • Preparing and maintaining of SWP and Assessments for Drilling Team (Word).
  • Prepare and distribute weekly Geology Safety Meeting Minutes. OHS Representative for the Geology Team.



Purchasing Officer

Heathgate Resources
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders using Tech One and Green Tree programmes.
  • Communicate with various stake holders within the Mine to ensure sufficient levels of stock were maintained.
  • Constant communication. both verbal and email, with Suppliers.
  • Assist Warehouse Staff, when needed, with unloading and loading of deliveries to and from Site.

Hospitality Worker

Country Health SA
12.2014 - 02.2016
  • Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
  • Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.

Administrative Officer

Whittam Transport
04.2013 - 12.2014


  • Accounts Payable and Receivable using MYOB and 2IC Programmes.
  • Front Counter Reception
  • Reconciling Bank Statements
  • Co-ordination of Transport
  • Payroll for the Interstate Drivers
  • General clerical duties for busy local and interstate transport company.

Purchasing Officer

Nitschke Drilling
10.2010 - 04.2013
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Obtaining critical spares with tight timelines were the usual.
  • Sourcing parts to supply to Mine Sites in various locations in Australia.

Maintenance Clerk

Heathgate Resources
10.2006 - 08.2010
  • Ensured efficient workflow by coordinating with maintenance technicians on job assignments and schedules.
  • FIFO Role (8 days on, 6 days off)
  • Collating Asset records and Maintenance using the Mex Programme.
  • Ordering of Fuel and documenting using Smartfill Programme.
  • Prepare and distribute weekly Safety Meeting Minutes
  • OHS Rep
  • Member of the Emergency Response Team


Education

High School Diploma -

Christies Beach High School
Completed Year 12 In 1981

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Recordkeeping and file management
  • Thrives in fast paced environment
  • Hard Working
  • Excellent Team Worker
  • Reliable and honest

Interests

I live on a property with my husband Tony We have raised two beautiful daughters and now have four gorgeous grandchildren We all ride horses and compete in Endurance Riding on our home bred arabian horses


Timeline

Major Projects Administrator

Heathgate Resources
06.2023 - 06.2025

Warehouse Operator

Heathgate Resources
05.2022 - 06.2023

Drilling Administrator

Heathgate Resources
01.2018 - 07.2021

Purchasing Officer

Heathgate Resources
02.2016 - 01.2018

Hospitality Worker

Country Health SA
12.2014 - 02.2016

Administrative Officer

Whittam Transport
04.2013 - 12.2014

Purchasing Officer

Nitschke Drilling
10.2010 - 04.2013

Maintenance Clerk

Heathgate Resources
10.2006 - 08.2010

High School Diploma -

Christies Beach High School
Paula Van Eck