At The Melbourne Freelancer I understand you have big dreams for your business, and that it can be difficult to find the time to make it all happen. That’s where my team and I come in. From refreshing your website to mapping out the next phase of your business or getting your course online, I take care of the nitty gritty that turns your strategy into reality, leaving your time free to do the work that lights you up. When you work with me you get an intelligent sounding board and positive-minded cheerleader who will gently challenge you to ensure you stay true to your vision. Gifs and memes are my love language. I will overuse emoji and I'm not sorry for it 🤩Here's the official version:The Melbourne Freelancer is led by Tahlia, a multipassionate, light-hearted stationery addict (among other things). Eternally curious and a natural problem-solver, Tahlia is your trusty sidekick: a business partner, cheerleader and accountability buddy all rolled into one.Drawing from years of experience, Tahlia has the business knowledge and strategic thinking to turn your vision into a reality. Specialising in online business management for thought leaders, coaches, and course creators, she can help with project planning and management, online course development, designing and creating high quality branded collateral (slide decks, worksheets and handouts, white papers etc) and so much more.

Beginning as a contractor and moving to a permanent full time role with Nest Legal, I'm a true ‘bitser’ that helps with a bit of everything to ensure the office is running smoothly as office manager and paralegal/team assistant. My duties at Nest include, but aren't limited to, opening files, drafting documents, and liaising with clients throughout their relationship with us; capturing and streamlining internal processes; supporting team leaders with business planning and development and people management; supervising team members to ensure key timelines are met for a consistent and positive client experience; and demonstrating company values and contributing to a supportive and positive workplace culture.

At Asymmetrical Press I mostly worked with literary fiction and memoirs, offering a blend of proofreading and copyediting that included correcting punctuation, spelling, grammar, sentence structure and consistency, and offering advice on story and tone.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role comprised a variety of elements which served to support policy and media advisers. Key tasks included proofreading media releases for clarity and inclusion of key messages; creating documents using InDesign; research and preparation of speaking notes for the Deputy Premier; liaising with internal and external parties to assist with event organisation; and supporting members when Parliament was sitting.

Key tasks included correspondence management; handling incoming calls from the public; setting meetings and ensuring all relevant information was to hand; processing invoices and expense claims; administration support for advisers and Chief of Staff; and relieving the Deputy Premier's executive assistant.

Rapiscan Systems sells and services transport security machines, including walkthrough metal detectors and baggage scanners for airports. My role involved liaising with customers to schedule equipment service visits; assigning service technicians to jobs and planning their travel; processing service records and generating invoices; ordering parts and components to maintain stock levels; reconciling credit card statements; and project administration support for the Operations Manager.

My role here involved processing invoices and payments; bank reconciliation; assisting with payroll; managing all administration aspects of two major accounts as well as minor account management; and training other staff members. I was also asked from time to time to work in the warehouse, preparing fabric samples and operating a rolling machine