JAMIE GALLOS
Bulleen,VIC
Summary
I am a dynamic, passionate classicist with diverse interests, and an aptitude to adapt to any new environment. With my negotiation skills and general genial disposition, I am poised to excel in any customer focused role. With what industries I have been involved with over the course of the past 6 years, I have developed a diverse array of skills in order to make a valuable asset of myself in any context. But it does not end there. I am fuelled by a genuine passion for learning, growing, and evolving through creating new opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
JPG Services
Melbourne, VIC
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Developed proposals and estimation for office cleaning requirements
- Recruitment of staff and training
- Purchase of supplies and stock take
- Payroll and invoicing
- Bookkeeping
- Cleaning and maintaining Doctor's and Surgeon's offices as well as 4 small operating theatres
Business Owner
KOSMOS Events
Melbourne, VIC
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Set up company from scratch with two partners
- Managed all stages of underage party events planning, design, and execution
- Conducted weekly meetings to manage tasks
- Conducted market research and gather information from teenagers on party events
- Negotiating contracts with licensed security, DJs, catering companies and venue hiring
- Management and overseeing all event details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, event tickets, equipment, promotional material, etc
- Adhering with compliance with all insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations
- Promotion of Event though social media and posters
(Work Experience) Events Management
Greek Community Centre of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked under the supervision of the Director of the Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture, and Director of the Antipodes Festival
- Conducted Market research through analysing feedback and the public's experiences of both the Greek Film Festival October 2018 and the Greek Street Festival Antipodes February 2019
- Proposed and workshopped alterations to ticket pricing for the Greek Film Festival 2019
- Assisted in shortlisting films for the 2019 Greek Film Festival
- Worked on forming the basis of a new Festival idea proposed by the Director of the Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture; 'The Greek Storytelling Festival'
Café Worker
Olive Lane
Balwyn North, VIC
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection
- Took orders from patrons accurately and efficiently.
- Received payment from customers, processed credit card transactions, and issued change or receipts.
- Cleared away dirty dishes from tables after each course was finished
- Cleaned dining room chairs, tables, floors, toilets and other surfaces regularly
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation
Student Helper/Greek Teacher
Greek Community of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers of all year levels in operating class activities
- Successfully substitute taught classes of all ages, including years 9/10 and year 11.
- Participated in educational seminars on the subject of pedagogy facilitated by the manager of the student-mentor program of the Greek Community of Melbourne
- Worked closely with the teacher of year 11 and 12 in 2022, assisting VCE students in the preparation of oral, written, and, comprehension assessments.
- enabled the opportunity to continue practicing the Greek language
Education
Victorian Certificate of Education
Balwyn High School
Balwyn North, VIC11-2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VICSkills
- Fluent in Greek
- Moderate understanding of Classical Greek
- People-oriented
- Negotiation skills
- Public speaking
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- An extensive fashion knowledge cultivated through personal interest
- A poetically extroverted personality
Awards
Premier's Spirit of Democracy (PSoD) 2020, Melbourne, VIC
Was Awarded as 1 of 22 Victorians in the Premier's Spirit of Democracy on an essay competition comparing modern Australian Democracy with Ancient Greek Democracy.
Hobbies and Interests
- Guitar & Singing
- Writing and Literature
- Cooking
- Film
- Traditional Greek Dancing
- Fashion
- History
Timeline
Café Worker
Olive Lane
03.2022 - 02.2023
Student Helper/Greek Teacher
Greek Community of Melbourne
02.2022 - Current
(Work Experience) Events Management
Greek Community Centre of Melbourne
06.2019 - 06.2019
Small Business Owner
JPG Services
06.2018 - 01.2024
Business Owner
KOSMOS Events
02.2018 - 09.2018
Victorian Certificate of Education
Balwyn High School
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Melbourne
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