Policy research and development

Professional Overview

Following a successful career in Sales and Real Estate, I returned to education and am undertaking a

Bachelor of Arts at Sydney University in Philosophy, Government and International Relations. I am seeking

an opportunity to work part time in policy research and development.

I will demonstrate dedication, focus and performance in my work to produce in-depth knowledge on the

subject to deliver the target outcome. I also read futurist books as an interest.

Core Competencies

• Unique ethical professional with strong ambition for colleagues and myself.
  
• Intellectual and analytical forward-thinking planner to deliver target outcomes
  
• Effective time manager with rational prioritizing skills
  
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining focus on important detail.
  

Employment History

Carer: Over 15 years to mother (cyclical) This stopped in October 2017

Periodical Fundraiser UNHCR Sydney -  2016-2017

Sales Support | Dell Australia, Sydney NSW  - 2011

• Process daily orders
  
• Maintain Sales Database
  
• Liaise with customers, ETA dates - expedites
  
• Solve client enquiries
  
• Support 8 sales staff
  
• Update Salesforce / Gii
  
• Calculate daily sales
  
• Generate invoices
  

Customer Service / Industry Events | Home Ideas, Sydney - 2009 – 2011

• Generate new business, referrals for events and generating leads for internal displays / companies
  
• Gain client trust to understand aspects of their business / renovation or needs to identify best referral
  
• Provide superior customer service.
  
• Data Entry
  
• Solve problems systematically by analysing client needs, assessing options and recommending solutions
  
• Adopt strategic approach to recognize and capitalize on sales opportunities and overcome weaknesses
  
• Adapt quickly in response to dynamic situations by using creative thinking
  
• Event Duties
  
• Exercise strong interpersonal skills with aptitude to engage clients on a variety of levels
  
• Seek, identify and create effective contacts with others, and maintained those contacts for mutual benefits

Office Manager / Market Research Assistant, CoreData, Sydney   -  9.201 – 4.2011

• Management of office relocation
  
• Maintenance of office
  
• Reception duties
  
• IT coordinator
  
• Office administration
  
• Printer and copier management
  
• Stationary Management
  
• Catering
  
• File Management
  
• In-house diary management
  
• Maintain professional relationship with the building manager
  
• Liaise with tradesmen
  
• Arrange flights and accommodation for team members.
  
• Accounts payable duties
  
• Credit card reconciliation
  
• Management of lotteries. – This comprised of quarterly and monthly prize draws. This included
  
• notifying winners, organizing and delivery of prizes.
  
• Manage applications for lottery permits with NSW and ACT.
  
• Maintain subscription databases
  
• Manage Mystery Shoppers from start to finish
  
• Manage and organized small conferences.
  
• Coordinate focus groups
  
• Reception Duties
  

Corporate Receptionist (Contract), ASFA, Sydney  - 7 – 9.2010

• Corporate Receptionist
  
• Answering phones
  
• Stationary Management
  
• Diary Management
  
• Administration Assistance
  
• Mail Management
  

Office Support, Randstad / Julia Ross, Sydney  - 5 – 7.2010

• Answer phones
  
• Stationary Management
  
• Distribute mail
  
• Diary Management
  
• Reception Duties
  

Assistant Curator /Events, 72 Erskine, Sydney - 10.2009 – 3.2010

• Event Designer / assistant
  
• Deliver requirements of artists/performers
  
• Catering
  
• Meeting and Greeting
  
• Checklists
  
• Fundraising
  

Event Assistant, Vivid Light Festival, Sydney - 6.2009

• Deliver requirements of artists/performers
  
• Event assistant
  
• Meeting and Greeting
  
• Checklists
  
• Assist in seating arrangements
  

Self-Employed Interior Decorator, Sydney NSW - 4.2009 – 3.2010

• Develop business plan
  
• Collated pricing / schedules
  
• Design development
  
• Furniture selection
  
• 2/3 D Drawings
  

Internship - CK Design International, North Sydney NSW - 8 – 10.2008

• Collated pricing / schedules
  
• Design development
  
• Furniture selection
  
• 2/3 D drawings
  
• Assisted with library design
  
• Poster designs
  

Secretary/Committee Member, Inner City Arts, Sydney - 9.2007 – 1.2010

• Record keeping
  
• Sponsorship
  
• Administrative support
  
• 2/3 D Drawings
  
• Minutes
  
• Website maintenance
  
• Committee Meetings
  

Pics in the Park Festival (Volunteer), Kings Cross  - 9.2007 – 9.2009

• Event Design
  
• Poster Design2
  
• MC
  
• Bump in – Out
  

Assistant Set Designer, Darlinghurst Theatre Company - 4 – 7.2008

• Obtain products with limited budget for stage
  
• Bump in – Out
  
• Collaborate with director, producers and actors to meet their creative needs
  
• Runner
  
• Fundraising
  

Set Designer, Seymour Centre, Sydney  - 1.2008

• Obtain products with $0 budget for stage
  
• Bump in – Out
  
• Collaborate with director and actors to meet their creative needs
  
• Runner
  

Dynamic North Shore Toast Masters  - 2000 – 2006

• Presentation Skills
  
• Develop speech techniques
  
• Develop writing techniques
  
• Master of ceremonies
  
• Give speeches in district contests

Qualifications

2011 - CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION, REINSW – Statement of Attainment

2009 - CERTIFICATE IV in BUSINESS – NEIS, Small Business Management

2008 - DIPLOMA OF ARTS, (Interior Design and Decoration) CATC, The Rocks

1999 - DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN AND BUSINESS, Martin College

1998 - Certificate in Television and Video Production, (AQF Level 2) Metro Television Pty Ltd

(Academic Transcripts available upon request)

Computer Competencies

• Desktop Applications - Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  
• Desk Control and Checker
  
• ArchiCAD (basic)
  
• CS3 package (basic)
  
• G2
  
• Sales Force
  
• AMP