Bethany Higgins
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Passionate researcher and academic with a robust background in historiography, analysis, and knowledge dissemination. Proficient in the development of procedural documentation and interdisciplinary research methodologies.
Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder engagement, project management, and training facilitation. Highly skilled in qualitative analysis, archival research, and the synthesis of complex historical and anthropological paradigms. Adept at translating intricate theoretical frameworks into accessible, applicable knowledge for both academic and professional audiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Supervisor
Bras n Things
Melbourne, VIC
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted to supervisory role due to demonstrated leadership, initiative, and customer engagement strategies
- Fostered an inclusive retail environment, ensuring accessibility for diverse populations, including neurodivergent and gender-diverse clientele
- Provided structured training for new hires, aligning instructional methodologies with corporate standards
- Integrated rapid acquisition of procedural knowledge with adaptive problem-solving in a dynamic retail landscape
Campaign Implementation Executive
Are Media
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between creative teams and external stakeholders to optimize media campaigns
- Applied structured project management techniques to ensure alignment with publication timelines and strategic objectives
- Composed and refined written communications to enhance clarity, cohesion, and professional impact
Concierge
Goldfields House
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded the development of the building's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual, incorporating cross-disciplinary operational insights
- Assumed multifaceted managerial responsibilities, engaging in high-level negotiations with tenants, vendors, and site administrators
- Applied emotional intelligence and contextual problem-solving to optimize logistical and operational efficiency
Fragrance Consultant / Media and Public Relations
LKNU
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed critical assessments of olfactory compositions, integrating sensory analysis with consumer demographics
- Curated and hosted specialized media content, including podcasts and digital marketing initiatives
- Established strategic partnerships, enhancing corporate visibility within niche luxury markets
Fragrance Consultant
Agence De Parfum
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Conducted public-facing educational seminars on fragrance history, production, and industry trends
- Collaborated with national trainers to develop and refine instructional content
- Applied rapid learning techniques to master extensive product catalogs and historical brand narratives
Retail Sales Assistant
MyMac
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided expert-level consultation on high-end computing systems and digital technology solutions
- Delivered consumer education on technical specifications, warranty structures, and troubleshooting methodologies
- Consistently met and exceeded performance benchmarks within a dynamic retail-technical environment
Sales Assistant
Melbourne Museum
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Completed formal training in occupational health, privacy legislation, and diversity management
- Assumed operational leadership responsibilities, overseeing team coordination and financial procedures
Education
Master of Arts - History, Specialising in Gender and Sexuality
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC01.2020
Honours with High Distinction - History
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC01.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Double Major in History and Anthropology
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC01.2015
Skills
- Facilitation of educational and training programs
- Procedural documentation
- Institutional guidance
- Advanced qualitative research
- Historiographical research
- Archival investigation
- Critical analysis
- Project coordination
- Deadline management
- Stakeholder communication
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Adaptability
- Effective oral communication
- Effective written communication
- Academic publication
- Knowledge dissemination
- Cultural interpretation
- Policy interpretation
- Historical context analysis
Awards
Peter Cook Award for Australian History, In recognition of outstanding academic contributions.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Supervisor
Bras n Things
08.2023 - Current
Campaign Implementation Executive
Are Media
02.2023 - 11.2023
Concierge
Goldfields House
03.2022 - 12.2022
Fragrance Consultant / Media and Public Relations
LKNU
01.2021 - 01.2022
Fragrance Consultant
Agence De Parfum
01.2017 - 01.2021
Sales Assistant
Melbourne Museum
05.2016 - 12.2016
Retail Sales Assistant
MyMac
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - History, Specialising in Gender and Sexuality
La Trobe University
Honours with High Distinction - History
La Trobe University
Bachelor's Degree - Double Major in History and Anthropology
La Trobe University
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