Office Manager Resume Sample

December 24, 2020

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Here’s a sample resume we recently produced for a Office Manager in Malaysia.

In this article, you’ll learn:

  • About the Office Manager Role
  • What Hiring Manager Look For In Office Manager Resumes
  • Office Manager Job Opportunities
  • Job Hunting Tips from our Resident Headhunter

Office Manager CV [Full Sample]

Here’s a full Office Manager resume sample, which we wrote for a client recently.

BENEDICT NG
OFFICE MANAGER
Email: ben.ng@email.com   |   Mobile:+60 12 XXXX XXXX   |   Nationality: Malaysian
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Professional with 9+ years of experience in office management and administrative support in global MNCs
  • Proficient in resolving office challenges through innovative solutions and process improvements proven to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Proven track record in managing daily office tasks including staff coordination, payroll processing, petty cash handling, budget allocation and task management
  • Excellent communicator with proven ability to maintain positive, professional interpersonal relationships with all levels of management.
[This section gives a good helicopter view of the candidate. Quantifying the current role where possible also helps to give scale to the current responsibilities.]
KEY SKILLS
Office Management   |   Reporting & Documentation   |   Meeting & Event Planning   |   Spreadsheet & Database Creation   |   Inventory Management   |   Bookkeeping & Payroll  
[Ensure the keywords here mirror those used in the job ad. The first round of vetting is often done by a software scanner. This section helps to pad the CV with key office management-related phrases necessary to get past those scanners.]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OFFICE MANAGER
May 2011 – Present
COCA-COLA, Malaysia
  • Report directly to Managing Director, responsible for managing day-to-day operations and all administrative processes within the office; organize, prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to ensure all administrative work is done competently and within deadlines [This opening line perfectly summarizes the candidate’s current role and speaks about the primary responsibilities of the candidate.]
  • Provide efficient and professional administrative and clerical support to colleagues and supervisors, including expense reports, domestic and international travel arrangements, calendar management and scheduling of meetings [This line demonstrates the candidate’s ability to handle a wide range of support functions and work smoothly with people from different management levels]
  • Maintain equipment inventory, schedule maintenance and handle customer correspondence
  • Hire and train over 15 newcomers regarding office procedures and policies; design filing systems and arrange procedures for maintaining records [It is good to include figures when it comes to recruiting and training staff so that potential employers can have a better gauge of the scale of your responsibilities.]
Significant Highlights
  • Decreased office expenditures 24% by implementing needed controls on stock/supplies and standardizing ordering procedures  [Cite quantifiable metrics to support your achievements. Do, however, be aware of your company confidentiality clause.]
  • Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions [Include operations you have spearheaded and/or actively participated in, including achievements where possible, to demonstrate your ability to be proactive at work]
RESUMEWRITER   |   ASIA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Jan 2007 – Mar 2011
VENTURE CORPORATION LTD, Malaysia
  • Coordinated and maintained weekly attendance and annual vacation records on all employees; liaised between departments to ensure proper communications and reporting practices [Simple, clear overview of the job you previously done. Notice also how the remaining bullet points are shorter. No need to go into deep detail about previous workscopes.]
  • Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports, as well as performed basic accounting functions including cash reconciliations and wire transfers
  • Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistic arrangements; oversee receptionist area from greeting of visitors to responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
Significant Highlights
  • Developed new filing and organizational practices, saving the company $3,000 per year in contracted labour expenses [Include career achievements to make your CV memorable. It may be hard for office managers to have concrete achievements compared to sales and marketing roles, but include metrics to substantiate your contributions where possible.]
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Swinburne University of Technology, Malaysia | 2006
MISC. INFORMATION
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Outlook Express
  • Languages: English, Bahasa Melayu, and Basic Japanese
  • Availability: 1 month’s notice

References available upon request

[There’s no need to list your references; if HR is interested in you they will ask you for them.]
RESUMEWRITER   |   ASIA

About the Office Manager Role

To ensure that a company or a business runs smoothly, it is important to first ensure that the administrative operations, that is, the nitty-gritty, are well in place and running smoothly.

This is where the recruitment of an outstanding office manager comes in place. Having a dynamic office manager that can take on all administrative tasks proactively and resolve any potential issues both internally and externally is undeniably an asset to any office.

In this post, we will show you what you can do to be that one office manager that employers would love to have in their office.

Key Pointers Hiring Managers Look for in Office Manager Resumes

  • Your ability to lead and manage the entire administrative aspect in the office, ensuring smooth operations within the company
  • Your ability to perform administrative functions and office management tasks proactively in all areas such as facility operation, event planning and accounting
  • Your eye for detail and previous experience in assisting senior executives, directors, and managers
  • Talk about your responsibilities that can showcase your conscientiousness, leadership, and organizational abilities, quantifying your achievements where possible.
  • Include any milestones and/or improvements you have brought to the company, such as streamlining of daily operations and saving of unnecessary costs (e.g. developing new filing practices which in turn helped reduce company expenses)
  • Highlight your communication skills, as well as your problem-solving and/or conflict resolution capabilities, with examples where possible.

Office Manager Job Opportunities

  • Join LinkedIn groups or follow companies you wish to work for to keep abreast with new job openings.
  • Alternatively, you can reach out to these headhunters in Malaysia to learn about any vacancies they may be trying to fill out.

Job Hunting Tips from our Resident Headhunter

Before You Go…

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