Paige Carter
Rumford,ME
Summary
Results-drive administrative professional with 6+ years of senior-level support and special project management. Adept at optimizing business operations, managing multi-time-zone travel logistics, efficient departmental and project budget oversight, and maintaining high-level communication across all levels. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes by fostering team collaboration remaining flexible ot changing needs and priorities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Operations Coordinator
Black Mountain of Maine
Rumford, ME
02.2025 - Current
- Support Assistant General Manager in administrative tasks and event coordination, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Analyze sales data to identify retail trends and adjust strategies for improved retail store performance.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to optimize product selection and pricing.
- Provide technical support for hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal downtime for the site and individual users.
- Establish positive relationships with guests, ensuring an exceptional experience.
Office Manager, Office of the Chief Departmental S
Ministry for Primary Industries
Wellington, NZ
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Acted as a gatekeeper and trusted adviser to the Chief Departmental Science Adviser (CDSA), managing all communication, travel, and scheduling to optimize time allocation.
- Served as a liaison between the CDSA and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Coordinated office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and effective communication among departments.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Leveraged expert knowledge of Emergency Response Logistics to establish two new directorates within the organizaiton.
Business Support Officer
Ministry for Primary Industries
Wellington, NZ
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency within business support functions.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to streamline communication and operational workflows across teams.
- Led training sessions for new staff on business support protocols and systems, enhancing team competency and performance.
- Acted as the Logistics Lead for the Ministry for Primary Industries response to COVID-19.
- Established a Personal Protective Equipment Supply Chain for the five (5) border agencies during the response to ensure frontline staff had appropriate equipment during the pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2012
Skills
- Office Management
- Team Leadership
- Budgeting
- Logistics Coordination
- Administrative Management
- ProcessIimplementation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Event Planning
- Time Management
- Process Improvement
Accomplishments
- Supported workforce planning, executive recruitment, and onboarding for the New Zealand Government's Response to COVID-19.
- Managed sensitive information across all government agencies and established strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
- Successfully place 200+ public servants in critical response roles by establishing a centralized workforce platform.
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, COVID-19 Group
May 2020 - January 2021
Timeline
Inside Operations Coordinator
Black Mountain of Maine
02.2025 - Current
Office Manager, Office of the Chief Departmental S
Ministry for Primary Industries
08.2021 - 01.2025
Business Support Officer
Ministry for Primary Industries
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Maine