Experience

ThomsonAdsett

• Australia
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Requirements:› Relevant qualifications in graphic design› Photography and image editing experience› Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat)› Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)› Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and produce high-quality work under pressure› High attention to detail and commitment to quality› Outstanding written and verbal communication skills› Outstanding time management skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities› Positive outlookGraphic design responsibilities:› Sole graphic designer for an international company› Professional artwork creation and print/digital management› Design, distribute and continuously update company profile, sector profiles and capability statements› Photography and image manipulation› Copywriting› Proofreading and editing (previous Bauer Media magazine editing training)› Create high-impact advertisements and presentations› Work with senior management to understand their clients' marketing needs › Think creatively to generate new ideas, designs, and concepts› Develop Christmas marketing plan › Create and update project sheets and staff curricula vitae› Maintain records and registersMarketing responsibilities:› Manage professional photography› Distribute marketing material to current and potential clients› Assist with social media content creation› Assist with internal and external newsletters› Liaise with external public relations firm as required› Assist Director of Business Development as required› Work closely with management and staff to plan and deliver events› Pre and post-event marketing including event invitations› Event administration and logistics, and analysing business development opportunities

• Submissions Coordinator

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Responsibilities:› Support the company to win new business (tenders, proposals, expressions of interest, etc.) through the creation of professional quality, differentiated proposals› Manage the proposal development process end-to-end, often within short timeframes› Read EOI/RFP documents, understand them and know what is required › Lead the proposal process including monitoring tender websites and initiating authority to proceed› Plan and facilitate a proposal execution planning meeting to develop a win strategy, storyboard content, and define our strategic position, key messages and theme› Implement the proposal execution plan, ensuring the technical content received meets the brief› Coordinate stakeholder involvement› Proofreading and editing, plus review of layout, branding, financial/legal aspects › Provide leadership for a small team, reviewing workload and skill requirements, and offering mentorship› Manage and maintain Excel spreadsheet for business development purposes› Update client relationship management software› Follow up on outcomes and create reports for the Board› Seek debrief on losses to improve future winning potential› Continuously seek to improve the submission process within the bid team› Dissect completed proposals, look for areas of improvement, and save new content into the tender library

• Administration

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Responsibilities:› Update client relationship management (CRM) system, and manage documents› Reception relief when required› Support directors with business development activities› Other general duties as requested › Management of the studio's supplies› Coordinate architects' compulsory professional development sessions and records› Board meeting administration requirements, including the handling of sensitive information



Freelance

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  From concept through to the final product, my freelance business offers effective graphic design and image editing solutions. Customers’ needs are responded to clearly and efficiently in order to provide practical solutions in a timely manner. I have developed strong relationships with my clients through quality work and customer service. I use my initiative in order to manage my own workload — planning, organisation and time management are all essential. Freelance work is minimal currently and it only involves a small amount of time out of office hours at home.



Bauer Media Group – Australia

• Australia
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Editorial Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

  Bauer Media is Australia's leading multi-platform magazine publisher. The company publishes over 60 titles in Australia. Responsibilities: › Sole responsibility for high quality design, layout and pre-press of three monthly 80-120 page magazines — ABC (Australian Bus and Coach), ATN (Australasian Transport News) and Owner//Driver, plus assist with other design projects and administration as required › Work closely with team of managing editors and sub-editors › Prioritise workload autonomously based on print delivery deadlines › Ensure print delivery deadlines are always met › Update the design policy and/or style guide for publications › Create and maintain a positive culture within the company The company consolidated its design and editorial team into the Melbourne office, and Brisbane staff were offered a redundancy package.



Shaw Creative

• Graphic Designer

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2014

  Shaw Creative’s core business consists of print advertising, packaging, product logos, brochures and catalogue work. Responsibilities: › Create and edit artwork following discussions with clients and/or the brief prepared by the Creative Director › Maintain high standards while prioritising and multi-tasking if required › Work autonomously to challenging deadlines › Edit and retouch high resolution images to professional standard › Supply both print and web resolution versions of all edited images › Utilise skills in typography, formatting, and layout › Produce print-ready/digital artwork › Adhere to style guides to ensure brand recognition › Liaise with external suppliers to ensure customers receive the correct artwork with optimum print results › Time management and accountability, and ensure customer satisfaction › Answer phones and manage the office administration



Origin Energy

• Australia
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Administrator and Technical Assistant

  • Jun 2001 - Mar 2008

  Beginning as a temporary position, but soon leading to permanent employment, I worked in the Drilling department (oil and gas). I would ensure the efficient operation of the team by managing office administration and providing reliable project support. Responsibilities: › Liaise with different departments, clients and suppliers to achieve objectives › Collaborate with the team on projects, as well as initiate productive work individually › Co-ordinate authors and components, and compile reports prior to distribution › Track and report on compliance w­­­­­ith various government regulations and deadlines, and prompt staff to ensure compliance › Distribute hard copy and electronic documents, plus scan, file and archive › Maintain operational records to ensure reliable data — high volume data entry › Manage purchase orders, invoicing, expenditure, cost allocation and time-tracking › Assist the group with drafting, formatting and executing contractor agreements › Maintain and secure all confidential files and documents › Be proactive in sourcing solutions and taking action to create more effective systems › Successful implementation of an electronic purchase order system involving investigating requirements, procedure specification, rollout and staff training › Network monthly with all office administration staff to share successes/issues › Prepare presentations, plus organise meetings, catering, travel and training › Oversee temporary staff assisting during busy periods I left this role following my graphic design studies that lead to an offer of full-time employment.



BIG W

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Service Supervisor

  • May 1998 - Aug 2004

  Beginning as a Checkout Operator and Layby Assistant, I was promoted to Service Supervisor after only ten months. The purpose of this position was to control register operations efficiently and to ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities: › Provide leadership through managing staff to achieve their objectives › Respond to customer queries and complaints promptly and satisfactorily › Ensure maximum productivity from staff by sourcing valuable tasks during quiet periods › Assess and discuss checkout operators’ key performance indicators › Train new employees to be highly competent and confident › Counsel staff who conducted themselves inappropriately › Liaise with management regarding issues and concerns › Handle large sums of money with accuracy and honesty › Ensure registers balance and investigate any discrepancies, plus ensure expenditure complies with budget › Call for and assist police with matters of theft As well as the above work, I would also seek night fill hours. Trained in most other store areas, I was a valuable resource to the company.