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Dearne Tuffey

Albury,NSW

Summary

Experience in guiding and supporting individuals to reach professional goals, whether in business, design, fitness or a special event.

Strengths include strong communication skills, empathy, and ability to understand unique client/student requirements.

A proven leader with several years of comprehensive experience who can make a significant impact through development of tailored career plans and fostering a supportive environment for clients to navigate career transitions successfully.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer /Small Business Owner

Loft Design Studio
Albury, NSW
09.2017 - Current
  • Design, curate, and deliver property styling installations that set new benchmarks in the market.
  • Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a project.
  • Develop marketing materials such as brochures, flyers and website content.
  • Collaborate with architects, builders, engineers and other designers to ensure successful project completion.
  • Identified and recruit staff members.
  • Conduct regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Fitness Studio Manager

Peak Pilates
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2008 - 09.2013
  • Attended industry events to network with potential partners or collaborators.
  • Conducted regular meetings with teams to discuss upcoming tasks and deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices in media production.
  • Monitored daily operations within the studio environment.
  • Assisted in the onboarding process of new employees by providing training materials.
  • Coordinated all special events.

Fitness Trainer

ICL Cricket
Mumbai, India
10.2008 - 03.2011
  • Led group classes such as strength and conditioning or pilates for multiple cricketer's and teams.
  • Organised team-building activities designed to promote cohesion among the team.
  • Organised special events for the teams.
  • Boundary interviews on game day.

Event Manager

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
02.2004 - 02.2008
  • Developed and implemented event plans, including budgets, venues, catering, décor, entertainment and special guests.
  • Hired and trained staff for cross-functional assignments and verified employee knowledge of specific procedures related to each event type.
  • Created detailed timelines for events based on scope of work required by each department involved in process.
  • Spoke via lectures for all overseas students promoting the University of Melbourne's support services.
  • Involved in all facets of the open day and university games.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Education

Interior Design

CATC Design School
07-2015

Human Movement / Administration

University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
11-1995

Skills

  • Job market analysis
  • Career coaching
  • Workforce readiness
  • Networking strategies
  • Client relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Event coordination
  • Effective listening
  • Learning styles
  • Academic support

Timeline

Interior Designer /Small Business Owner

Loft Design Studio
09.2017 - Current

Fitness Studio Manager

Peak Pilates
10.2008 - 09.2013

Fitness Trainer

ICL Cricket
10.2008 - 03.2011

Event Manager

University of Melbourne
02.2004 - 02.2008

Interior Design

CATC Design School

Human Movement / Administration

University of Ballarat

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