Holly Neilson
Bracken Ridge
Summary
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Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in the Creative Arts Industry. Proven leader with engaging demeanour and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in developing innovative business marketing, social media content, business networking and collaborative projects, creative art workshops and retail events.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Business Owner
Paper Hands
01.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favourable terms for product purchases and deliveries.
- Organized successful in-store events to drive foot traffic and boost sales during key periods throughout the year, including workshop events and private retail shopping events.
- Launched an e-commerce platform to reach new customers and increase overall revenue.
- Maintained a visually appealing store layout that encouraged browsing and increased the average transaction value.
- Developed strong social media content engagement and online media advertising skills
- Organized wholesale and consignment orders for retailers
- Hosted Online and in-person creative workshops in schools, Brisbane art galleries and private organisations.
Art Teacher
Nature Art Lab
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for adult students.
Receptionist Administrator
Remax Northern Realty
01.2014 - 11.2022
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
Education
Graduated High School
Northside Christian College
Everton Park, QLD12-2013
Skills
- Store operations
- Customer Service
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Employee training
- Sales strategy development
- Business networking
- Public Speaking
- Event Planning
- Business planning
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Independent business owner and Founder of art business 'Paper Hands' 2016-2025
- Developed Co-Op Retail Shop 'Slowly Made Locals' in Paddington from 2023 - 2024
- Collaborated with Gallery of Modern Art, Museum of Brisbane and Caboolture Regional Art Gallery in workshop and commissioned art projects 2019-2025.
Timeline
Art Teacher
Nature Art Lab
01.2023 - 11.2023
Retail Business Owner
Paper Hands
01.2016 - Current
Receptionist Administrator
Remax Northern Realty
01.2014 - 11.2022
Graduated High School
Northside Christian College
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