Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Hobbies
References
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Sarah Vella

Sarah Vella

Hillside,VIC

Summary

Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Graphic Designer

Wedding Paper Chic

Whilst working my part-time job at Chemist Warehouse, I was sub-contracted by Wedding Paper Chic to assist the CEO with her wedding stationary. It was here I:


  • Used Adobe Illustrator, In-Design and Photoshop to create images and layouts.
  • Designed invitation layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and colour in design work.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Dangerous Goods Ent.

Whilst also working at Chemist Warehouse, I was approached by an event company to help launch and design their promotional content for their bars/clubs.


  • Used Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Canva to create images and layouts.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and colour in design work.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.

Dental Nurse

Orions Dental Taylors Lakes
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted dentist in charting patient dental anatomy, pathology and screening to enable delivery of dental treatment.
  • Maintained adequate stock of emergency drugs, dental materials and instruments to deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Followed practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Operated equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to maintain good working order.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.

Casual Team Member

Boost Juice
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Work Experience

Bauer Media Group
03.2014 - 04.2014
  • Assisted with the graphic design team.
  • Administration at the front office.
  • Assisted in cleaning and organising store rooms.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.


Education

Bachelor of Merchandise Management -

RMIT University
Brunswick, VIC
08.2021

Year 11 & 12 VCE -

Catholic Regional College
Sydenham, VIC
12.2016

Skills

  • Business Development Understanding
  • Microsoft Office Expertise
  • Branding Strategy
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Layout Development
  • Image Editing
  • Poster Design
  • Branding
  • Content Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Logo Design
  • Clerical Support
  • Technical Support
  • Data Entry
  • Scheduling
  • Administrative Support
  • File Management
  • Customer and Client Relations

Additional Information

At RMIT University, I completed subjects such as Visual Merchandising, Branding, Logistics and Merchandise Planning for fashion brands.

Hobbies

Outside of work I like to spend my free time doing things such as:

  • Drawing
  • Going to the gym
  • Walking my dog
  • Reading


References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Nurse

Orions Dental Taylors Lakes
01.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
04.2018 - 12.2022

Work Experience

Bauer Media Group
03.2014 - 04.2014

Casual Team Member

Boost Juice
01.2014 - 09.2016

Junior Graphic Designer

Wedding Paper Chic

Freelance Graphic Designer

Dangerous Goods Ent.

Bachelor of Merchandise Management -

RMIT University

Year 11 & 12 VCE -

Catholic Regional College
Sarah Vella