Being organised, efficient and prepared for anything is all in a days work for Denise Overell. However, recently her exceptional standards thrust her into the limelight.
Ms Overell was crowned Ipswich Office Professional of the Year at a breakfast ceremony at Brothers Leagues Club in Raceview, having been nominated by her colleagues for the award.
She joined the UQ School of Tourism and Leisure Management as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant in January this year and very quickly made her mark.
School Manager Lyn Howells said staff noticed from the outset that Ms Overell was the consummate professional.
“Denise is in a demanding position which requires her to manage a wide range of tasks simultaneously,” Ms Howells said.
“In a very short space of time she has become indispensable to the School, with her efficient and methodical approach to everything.”
Ms Overell said the office environment had simply added to her performance and satisfaction in her work.
“Before joining TALM it had been a while since I had worked in a team environment rather than as something of a solo act,” she said.
“You can really feel the team spirit in this School and it is such a wonderful thing. It just makes the job that much more enjoyable.
“Also being able to work on the Ipswich campus is a plus, it is such a beautiful campus.”
The Barellan Point resident said that for her the award reflects well on the standard of Office Professionals at the University and the Ipswich campus in particular.
“The Office Professionals at Ipswich have excellent skills and like myself, most are members of the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) and I think that attests to the standard we hold here [at UQ Ipswich],” she said.
“This is part of what the Institute has been working towards, ensuring that AIOP stands for something in the workplace and reflects upon the assured quality of its members throughout Australia.”
For further information please contact the School of Tourism and Leisure Management on 334 69989.
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