Karen Moran
Toronto,NSW
Summary
Insightful and discerning Engagement Officer committed to helping students strategically navigate educational environments. Informs students of degree requirements, academic rules and policies and responds empathetically to concerns and questions. Manages workshops to facilitate student success and cooperates with other student services and faculty to support information exchange.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Thurru Administrative Assistant
University Of Newcastle, NSW
10.2021 - 10.2022
Community Engagement Officer
Walanga Muru Aboriginal Centre
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
- Evaluated donation and sponsorship requests and made funding recommendations.
- Delivered high-level administrative support to board during regular operations and special meetings.
- Developed classes and events fostering loyalty and educating groups about offerings.
Student Engagement Officer
Oorala Aboriginal Centre
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Indigenous Education Coordinator
The Wollotuka Institute
03.2009 - 03.2018
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Collated feedback and performance data to create insightful program reports.
- Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported faculty leaders in developing solutions.
Event Manager
Hunter Sports Centre
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
Bar attendant, waiter
Stadium catering, Knights
- 01.2008
Education
Associate Degree In Business Administration -
ACU National Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD2008
Level 1 Coaching And Training ( Athletics )
Hunter Sports Centre2007
School Certificate
Toronto, NSW1982
Skills
- Liaise with and oversee a variety of contracts
- Great presentation with a strong commitment to succeed
- Committed to continual improvement / self development
- Enthusiastic team member who gets along with others
- Professional attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Experience with assisting clients with enquiries
- Strong negotiating skills
- Committed to working with deadlines
- Report on project outcomes
- Experience in handling media enquiries / releases
- Assistance in promotion and marketing of events and submission of funding
- Problem solves system and student issues
- Collection and analaysis of data on undertaken projects
- Planning and organisation of events
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Flexible approach to complex tasks
- Strong computer competency with Office, Internet and mail
- Strong level of competency with administration tasks
- Ability to work within budget constraints
Additional Information
References:
Peter OMara
Director
Thurru Indigenous Health Unit
University of Newcastle
0447 603 380
Leanne Holt
Pro vice chancellor Indigenous Strategy
Macquarie University
0418 409 795
Samantha Fowler
Student Engagement
Oorala Aboriginal Centre
University of New England
0428 988 989
Timeline
Thurru Administrative Assistant
University Of Newcastle, NSW
10.2021 - 10.2022
Community Engagement Officer
Walanga Muru Aboriginal Centre
08.2020 - 10.2020
Student Engagement Officer
Oorala Aboriginal Centre
04.2019 - 07.2020
Indigenous Education Coordinator
The Wollotuka Institute
03.2009 - 03.2018
Event Manager
Hunter Sports Centre
03.2005 - 03.2008
Bar attendant, waiter
Stadium catering, Knights
- 01.2008
Associate Degree In Business Administration -
ACU National Brisbane
Level 1 Coaching And Training ( Athletics )
School Certificate
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