Taking from the experience I gained from my various positions over the years I set up Boomerang Bakery in Guangzhou, China with an Australian business partner. The position of proprietor saw me deal with government departments, construction of our café and bakery facilities, hiring of staff, conducting staff training along with overseeing other startup business processes. Once the business was operational I handled developing and implementing our marketing strategies and advertising plans and… Show more Taking from the experience I gained from my various positions over the years I set up Boomerang Bakery in Guangzhou, China with an Australian business partner. The position of proprietor saw me deal with government departments, construction of our café and bakery facilities, hiring of staff, conducting staff training along with overseeing other startup business processes. Once the business was operational I handled developing and implementing our marketing strategies and advertising plans and designing promotional materials for the company. I also worked as the event manager which included working with international schools, corporate companies and sporting teams in Guangdong. I gained valuable experience working within a hospitality environment during this time. Show less

In this role I was able to expand and develop my event management skills. I was responsible for writing proposals for incentive travel to Hong Kong, China and Macau. I would tender for the business, win the account and build my own client portfolio. I was responsible for planning and overseeing all aspects of my client’s program including the coordination, execution and follow up of each program. I would regularly have multiple programs running at the same time.

In the role of Volunteer Program Coordinator I was responsible for leading a number of volunteer teams to rural parts of Southern China to build homes for low-income families. This would include Corporations, International schools, Faith groups and others who would provide the vital financial support for the housing loans. I would take the teams to a number of remote villages along with sites that had been affected by flooding and a leprosy rehabilitation village. During these trips I would… Show more In the role of Volunteer Program Coordinator I was responsible for leading a number of volunteer teams to rural parts of Southern China to build homes for low-income families. This would include Corporations, International schools, Faith groups and others who would provide the vital financial support for the housing loans. I would take the teams to a number of remote villages along with sites that had been affected by flooding and a leprosy rehabilitation village. During these trips I would coordinate the construction tasks that the volunteer teams were responsible for achieving during their time on site. I was also responsible for planning fundraising presentations; handling volunteer inquiries from individuals, groups, and affiliates; arranging transportation, accommodation and meals for each build; providing safety instructions to volunteers and ensuring these procedures were followed; collecting and maintaining data on volunteer engagements; providing general administrative support to the department as needed and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Show less

The City of Edinburgh Council’s Arts Development Team plays a key role by working with the City's cultural sector to ensure that the arts play a vital and lasting role in Edinburgh. As well as developing strategic policy, they are responsible for awarding cultural grants to organisations and individuals. In the position of Arts Administrator I provided support to the Senior Arts Development Officer and the Acting Arts Development Manager. I was the first point of contact for all incoming… Show more The City of Edinburgh Council’s Arts Development Team plays a key role by working with the City's cultural sector to ensure that the arts play a vital and lasting role in Edinburgh. As well as developing strategic policy, they are responsible for awarding cultural grants to organisations and individuals. In the position of Arts Administrator I provided support to the Senior Arts Development Officer and the Acting Arts Development Manager. I was the first point of contact for all incoming enquiries and correspondence to the office; I liaised with staff in other departments of the council at all levels and also staff from the organisations that applied for funding; monitored the Arts Development website and ensured changes were made when required; drafted, issued and followed up funding agreements; compiled research where necessary and updated information in the Access for Disabilities Handbook; general administration duties including customer support and maintaining the client contact database. Show less