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SALEHA FAROOQ

Lawson,Australia

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

ACT Legislative Assembly
04.2022 - 10.2022

Minister Chris Steel MLA


Minister for Tertiary Education

Minister for Transport and City Services

Minister for Multicultural Affairs

Minister for Recycling and Waste Reduction


  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Extensive experience of working with ministers portfolio, Majorly with Transport Canberra and City Services.
  • Actively listened to Constituents requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Collaborated with directorates to achieve target results.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.

Freelance Designer

Self-employeed
06.2020 - 10.2022
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
  • Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
  • Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
  • Followed quality control procedures.
  • Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
  • Monitored workspace to keep safe and free of debris.

Retail Sales Manager

Noni B Group
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Recruited, hired and trained 3 associates to develop into productive team members with excellent product knowledge.
  • Drafted shipment documentation and maintained accurate files.
  • Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Restructured company merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure.

Visual Art Teacher

Pinot And Picasso
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Researched best practices for arts integration and visual arts trends and applied new techniques to lesson plan material.
  • Instructed students on visual arts techniques.
  • Lectured students on art history and current techniques in disciplines.

Design Consultant

Interwood Mobel Private
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
  • Consistently stayed under client's budget for projects.
  • Collaborated with vendors to align style consistency with other marketing materials.
  • Gathered and bought materials needed to successfully complete projects.
  • Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
  • Identified design requirements for each project.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Marketing Graphic Designer

Packages Limited
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
  • Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
  • Used different software such as photoshop, illustrator, CAD etc, to create images and layouts for multiple projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Product Design

National College of Arts
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2018

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Constituent Correspondence
  • Effective Project Completion
  • Project Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Diary Management
  • Asana, Trello and Outlook
  • Community engagement
  • Research
  • Photoshop / illustrator

Timeline

Office Manager

ACT Legislative Assembly
04.2022 - 10.2022

Retail Sales Manager

Noni B Group
04.2021 - 04.2022

Visual Art Teacher

Pinot And Picasso
09.2020 - 05.2021

Freelance Designer

Self-employeed
06.2020 - 10.2022

Design Consultant

Interwood Mobel Private
04.2019 - 11.2019

Marketing Graphic Designer

Packages Limited
02.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Product Design

National College of Arts
SALEHA FAROOQ