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Katie Baran-Priceman

Darwin City

Summary

Friendly, adaptable and community-focused professional with over 10 years' experience in hospitality, team leadership, customer service, events and marketing. Skilled at working with a wide range of people, supporting staff and clients in fast-paced environments, and handling sensitive or high-pressure situations calmly. Seeking to transition into client support or community-based roles where relationship-building and problem-solving are key.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

Rimfire Energy
05.2025 - Current

First point of customer interaction via phone, website leads, email, or in person.

Resolving customer issues with patience and understanding.

Maintenance of office supplies and general equipment.

Ad-hock marketing duties.

Arranging travel and accommodation for management.

using billing and lead software to support other departments with operations, project management and sales


Casual Bar Staff

Tap on Mitchell
12.2023 - 06.2024

I worked at Tap on Mitchell to supplement a brief period between leaving Wisdom and moving to Germany

Duty Manager

Wisdom Bar & Cafe
02.2017 - 12.2023
  • Managed a large team of up to 40 staff, supporting training, rostering, and mentoring across all shifts.
  • Built a safe and supportive team culture in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Helped manage customer issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Ensured compliance with local licensing, safety regulations, and employment requirements.
  • Oversaw employment, payroll, daily reports, and admin processes behind the scenes.

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated digital communications across 9 departments including food, beverage, hotel and gaming.
  • Developed user-friendly systems like QR-code ordering to streamline guest experience.
  • Managed digital offers, reducing waste and improving communication with members.
  • Collaborated with internal departments and external vendors to ensure promotions were inclusive, clear and responsible.
  • Balanced creative marketing with practical client-focused thinking.

Marketing & Promotions Manager

Casuarina All Sports Club / Tropics Cocktail & Wine Garden
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Organized and promoted community-based programs, events, and loyalty initiatives.
  • Managed customer communications across web, app, and social platforms.
  • Built strong local relationships with media outlets and sponsors to support club initiatives.
  • Delivered monthly performance reports to senior leadership and board members.
  • Worked alongside charities to create fundraising events and fundays


Executive Marketing Assistant

Dowsing & Reynolds
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Supported company leadership with administrative tasks, creative brainstorming, budget tracking, and reporting.
  • Maintained communication with customers and third-party platforms to keep product information up to date.
  • Helped ensure that marketing content was accurate, clear, and appealing for a wide audience.
  • Gained experience in balancing creative content with business objectives.

Team Leader

Aussie Farmers Direct
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Lead a sales team of 14 staff delivering fresh produce to homes.
  • Helped resolve customer concerns and built long-term customer relationships.

Marketing Assistant

Trinity Mirror / The Daily Mirror
12.2013 - 05.2015
  • Supported a wide range of marketing and event planning activities, including public events and community awards.
  • Assisted in the coordination of large-scale functions like the “Pride of Britain” Awards.
  • Worked with editorial and commercial teams to align public messaging with audience values.
  • Helped document community engagement patterns and produced reports for future planning.
  • Built relationships with representatives from major brands, supporting campaigns that increased audience participation and community visibility.

Operations Manager

Popdogs / Frankie Goes to Bollywood
09.2011 - 12.2013
  • Worked closely with the founder to build a food brand from the ground up.
  • Helped secure food licenses for major UK festivals, managing logistics and compliance.
  • Managed staffing, supplier relationships, and daily business operations.
  • Contributed to branding and public outreach strategies.
  • Built lasting partnerships and helped develop inclusive practices for a broad festival audience.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Buniness Management

BCA National
12-2018

Diploma - Business, Administration and Media

Leeds City College

Skills

  • Crisis De-escalation & Conflict Management
  • Client Intake & Needs Assessment
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team Supervision & Mentoring
  • Case Documentation & Compliance
  • Community Engagement
  • Event & Program Coordination
  • Trauma-Informed Practices (Informal exposure)

Languages

German
Limited Working

Interests

Travel Yoga Cooking & Entertaining Documentaries Painting & Art Psychology

Timeline

Receptionist

Rimfire Energy
05.2025 - Current

Casual Bar Staff

Tap on Mitchell
12.2023 - 06.2024

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
08.2022 - 01.2023

Marketing & Promotions Manager

Casuarina All Sports Club / Tropics Cocktail & Wine Garden
01.2022 - 08.2022

Executive Marketing Assistant

Dowsing & Reynolds
04.2020 - 12.2021

Duty Manager

Wisdom Bar & Cafe
02.2017 - 12.2023

Team Leader

Aussie Farmers Direct
08.2016 - 02.2017

Marketing Assistant

Trinity Mirror / The Daily Mirror
12.2013 - 05.2015

Operations Manager

Popdogs / Frankie Goes to Bollywood
09.2011 - 12.2013

Diploma - Business, Administration and Media

Leeds City College

Advanced Diploma - Buniness Management

BCA National

TOOLS & SYSTEMS

  • Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
  • Canva, Sitecore, BrightAuthor
  • Social Media & Communication Tools
  • Talkbox, Khorus, Wrike, Alveo

Hobbies and Interests

Travel, Yoga, Cooking & Entertaining, Documentaries, Painting & Art, Community Engagement
Katie Baran-Priceman