Sarah Dalton
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Passionate and experienced in executing initiatives that support the social and economic wellbeing of individuals and community. I excel and thrive in environments where I am able to manage multiple projects and tasks, build genuine relationships, and support stakeholder management. I give attention to relationships through active listening, taking time to understand individuals desires and needs. Skilled in project management, stakeholder management, leadership and compassionate communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison Officer
Bonobo Limited
11.2019 - 05.2024
- Designed and delivered a social/emotional wellbeing program for young people who were identified to be struggling in school
- Supported program evaluation efforts by gathering feedback from participants, teachers and families to ensure continuous improvement
- Lead the grant writing process for funding opportunities that aligned with organisational goals and community needs
- Built positive relationships with organisation's, including Department of Education, Local Government, Health services, and Community and Sport Facilities
Programme Manager, Employee Wellbeing Officer
Community Business
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Lead the development and implementation of Community Business' Employee Wellbeing Strategy
- Lead the project management of Asia Employee Wellbeing Week (AEWW)
- Engaged with companies across Asia to participate and contribute sponsorship towards the delivery of AEWW
- Built relationships with key Employee Wellbeing Stakeholders across Asia, as well as partner organisations locally, regionally and globally
- Managed the Employee Wellbeing budgets income and expenditures
Community Engagement Officer
Golden Plains Shire Council
05.2012 - 04.2018
- Facilitated Community Engagement workshops to determine the social, economic and environmental needs of the community
- Supported the design and development of the organisational strategy
- Designed, delivered, monitored and evaluated multiple community projects
- Managed multiple project budgets, as well as sourced external funding to support different initiatives
- Built positive relationships within diverse community groups, as well as with key stakeholders, community partners and Government bodies
Community / Youth Development Officer
Surf Coast Shire Council
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Established a safe and inclusive environment for young people to be engaged multiple volunteer community projects
- Established and conducted onboarding process for young volunteers engaged in community projects
- Used event management skills to design, deliver, monitor and evaluate multiple youth projects within the community
- Supported young people to align them with opportunities to develop competencies in soft skills and employment skills
- Mentored individual young people, providing guidance and support in setting and achieving personal goals
Emergency Recovery Worker - Youth Development
Baw Baw Shire Council
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Designed, delivered, and evaluated community initiatives to support the social and economic development of families affect by the Black Saturday Bushfires
- Coordinated with local community organisations to connect families with beneficial programs and services
- Successfully applied for external Government funding to support community programs and initiatives. Managed and reported on these program budgets
- Used community development frameworks to identify needs and aspirations within the affected communities and connect different services and stakeholders to support these needs
- Applied event management skills to deliver multiple projects and programs
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Behavioural Science And Media Communications
Monash University
Victoria, AustraliaSkills
- Community Engagement
- Stakeholder Management
- Fundraising strategies
- Community Networking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written Communication
- Program Planning
- Customer Relations
- Administrative Support
Voluntary
- Active volunteer and devotee of service at Bhakti Lounge (Wellington) and Bhakti Corner (Melbourne) since 2020
Timeline
Community Liaison Officer
Bonobo Limited
11.2019 - 05.2024
Programme Manager, Employee Wellbeing Officer
Community Business
06.2018 - 02.2019
Community / Youth Development Officer
Surf Coast Shire Council
05.2017 - 02.2018
Community Engagement Officer
Golden Plains Shire Council
05.2012 - 04.2018
Emergency Recovery Worker - Youth Development
Baw Baw Shire Council
06.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor Of Arts - Behavioural Science And Media Communications
Monash University
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