Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
6. Lived Experience
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Daimen Carlaw

Daimen Carlaw

Dunoon,NSW

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong background in hospitality, events, and personal assisting. Skilled in active listening, problem-solving, and fostering meaningful connections within the community.


Experienced in creative arts and poised for leadership in artistic projects. Recognized for driving impactful results through effective team collaboration, adaptability, directing, project planning, and creative vision development.


Reliable and prepared to meet the evolving needs of any workplace. Developed strong interpersonal and organizational skills in caregiving environments and ready to transition into a new field.


Expertise providing empathetic support to individuals. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Assistant - Permanent Part Time

Big Picture Management
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Made 5 x Designer Pop-up Book Invitations for the staff Christmas Celebration.
  • Unboxed 25 of the clients from four moves before, put all the contents into the families categories, including donation/removal piles.
  • Help clean out and categorise contents of clients Mother In-laws house and spare room.
  • Exceptional Maintenance of the House
  • Nurtured the lawns and garden back to life including pool maintenance and shaping the front hedge into 5 hearts
  • Consistently sourced and supplied client with required holistic medicines for their Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tended to the social needs of clients mother in-law in hospital.
  • Learnt French polishing and restored clients wooden outdoor table

Labourer - Casual

Mark Turner Constructions
03.2021 - 08.2021

Relevant Experience:


  • Trained in the operation of various hand tools and electrical tools including angle/surface grinders, circular saws, drills, pressure cleaners, sanders.
  • Assisted in the access/organisation of tools and materials on worksite.
  • Assisted the the maintenance of a clean worksite, following risk management protocols according to WHS guidelines.
  • Learned basic painting technique using brushes and rollers for walls, eaves and ceilings.

Web Designer, Graphic Design, Photography, Video Production, Social Media Design - Casual

Up Up N Away : Australian Pregnancy and Parenting Hub
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Conceptualised. Designed. Created, and launched 2 websites:

1) 'Maskeraid' A website to promote and sell Hand Made Designer Cotton Face masks.

2) 'Up Up and Away' An information, resource website for new parents which also offered visually pleasing products that were functional as storage solution for a newborn baby's nursery.


  • Assisted in optimizing web pages for SEO, improving search engine visibility and organic traffic flow.
  • Engaged in continuous learning of emerging web design trends and technologies to apply best practices.
  • Designed user interface to meet client specifications,
  • Developed graphic and image assets for both content and digital marketing efforts.
  • Improved overall site aesthetics through the use of high-quality graphics, typography choices, colour schemes, and layout principles.
  • Completed domain name registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.
  • Modelled for masks for promotion and photo edited all product images for online shop and social media marketing,
  • Made promotional and instructional videos including directing photography, post production, lighting, sound production
  • Promoted brand identity by creating company logos and delivering attractive, user-friendly and unique website.
  • Enhanced functionality and appearance of website and repaired functionality issues.

Education

Bachelor - Animation

SAE Institute
Sydney CBD/West End, Qld
12-2027

Practitioner Course - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Udemy Online
San Francisco, California, US
12.2025

Certificate III - Community Services

TAFE QLD
Southport, Qld
01.2025

Certificate III - Information and Cultural Services

TAFE NSW
Ultimo, Sydney
01.2015

Skills

  • Proficient in creative processes and various artistic disciplines professionally and personally
  • Possesses an inexhaustible willingness to develop learning and a reputation strong in work ethic
  • Empathetic communicator with supportive interpersonal skills
  • Responsible, calm and patient in dynamic environments
  • Proficient in service roles across multiple industries including hospitality, events, promotions and retail
  • Trained in First aid and CPR
  • Advocacy skills informed by diverse life experiences
  • Skilled in household management tasks, and comprehensive property maintenance
  • Wide knowledge of smart technology, industry-standard software, and general computing applications

Accomplishments

  • 2025. Launched 'Dew Drops' designer resin jewellery collection on consignment at The Nimbin Unicorn, Nimbin, NSW.
  • 2024. Awarded best overall costume at the Doomsday Haunted Passage costume competition, Cavill lane, Surfers Paradise. QLD
  • 2023. Designed and set-up and hosted a successful, artist-inspired AirBnb stay called 'Art Haus Retreat' in Pacific Pines, QLD.
  • 2022. Compiled and published 1st poetry collection called 'Sunsets & Sunrises; a collection of poems by Daimen J Carlaw' Pacific Pines
  • 2021. Invited as a guest speaker at Griffith University Writers Evening, Gold Coast, QLD
  • 2021. Awarded 1st Place at the National Poetry Slam : Gold Coast Heat. Performed at the state final in Brisbane.
  • 2019. Held 1st solo art exhibition 'Wonder Full : A Palette Exhibition' at Tap Gallery in Sydney. NSW
  • 2008. Performed at the Sydney Lord Mayor's 2008 NYE Party, Opera House, Sydney, NSW
  • 2007. Awarded Ist Place at the 2007 World Aids Day Art Competition, Brisbane QLD
  • 2006. Produced and Hosted "The Seven Deadly Sins' Fetish Fashion show at Club 77, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW

Certification

  • First Aid + CPR Certificate
  • Police Check
  • Working with Children (pending)
  • Disability Support Worker Screening Check (pending)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Labourer - Casual

Mark Turner Constructions
03.2021 - 08.2021

Personal Assistant - Permanent Part Time

Big Picture Management
01.2021 - 01.2023

Web Designer, Graphic Design, Photography, Video Production, Social Media Design - Casual

Up Up N Away : Australian Pregnancy and Parenting Hub
06.2020 - 10.2020

Certificate III - Information and Cultural Services

TAFE NSW

Bachelor - Animation

SAE Institute

Practitioner Course - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Udemy Online

Certificate III - Community Services

TAFE QLD

Hobbies and Interests

Art, Music, Craft, Poetry, Gardening, Cooking, Health & Nutrition, Nature & Biology

6. Lived Experience

  • LGBTIQ+
  • Neuro-diversity
  • Mental Health
  • AOD
  • Welfare
  • Legal Services
  • Chronic Illness
  • Disability
Daimen Carlaw