Sarah Wooden
Business Management
Summary
I have built a successful freelance business and I love the flexibility that this gives me. However I miss the satisfaction of a job well done in an external environment along side peers.
I am adaptable, a fast learner, apt at multitasking and have a strong sense of time management and prioritisation. I have worked in a range of roles and industries before giving me a very varied skill set including business management, hospitality, retail, admin, logistics and planning
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Sarah Wooden Art
06.2022 - Current
- Naturally evolving as I returned to art during Covid, this very small hobby business has been a place to share my love for art. To date, I have hosted a solo exhibition in 2023, sold originals and prints, contributed work towards local fundraising efforts and held workshops for mums and for kids
Freelance Business Manager
Knock on Wood Virtual Assistance
07.2020 - Current
- Originally starting supporting just 1 client virtually it grew from a ‘hobby’ to a full business servicing international clients
- Roles included consultancy, executive assistance, business management, marketing, graphic design, project management, system builds, business management, copywriting, and event management for online events.
- Over the last years I have been able to support clients in a wide variety of industries from SEO strategists, therapists, ecommerce brands, coaches, manufacturers and more
Host Artist
Pinot & Picasso
09.2023 - 08.2024
- A mix of hospitality, customer service, and leading art workshops. This role included event planning, time management, teaching, and creating a fun experience in a safe environment
Events Coordinator
Fred’s Tiny Houses
01.2018 - 12.2018
- In 2018 Fred’s Tiny Houses ran a series of 2 day workshops around the country and I was contracted to coordinate and support the 2 day Newcastle, NSW workshop
Volunteer
State Emergency Services
01.2008 - 12.2015
- My volunteer roles included general team member, team leader, administration officer, Headquarters communication and logistics
- I was involved as a member of local Incident Management Taskforce where I organised teams, vehicles, resources, task allocation and operational tracking
- General duties included radio communication, record keeping, training, planning, leadership, and active participation un incident response
Receptionist/Employee Services Co-Ordinator
Saab Systems
01.2012 - 06.2013
- My duties included general duties such as answering phones, greeting guests, ordering of office consumables, managing documents and databases, and updating relevant Intranet pages
Kitchen Hand/Customer Service
Hungry Jacks
09.2006 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: NT and SA
- Duties included food handling and OH&S, customer relations, cash handling and register operations, maintenance of kitchen utilities and cleaning
- NT and SA
Assistant Manager
Vodafone
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Initially employed as a retail employee and promoted to Assistant Manager (acting Store Manager) shortly after that
- Duties included all aspects of sales and management including customer service and complaints management, stocktake, compliance checks, rostering, banking and records management, weekly reporting and team management including employment interviews and training
Food and Beverage staff
Barra on Todd/Chifley Resort
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Company Overview: NT
- General duties included food and beverage service, Room service, money handling and cleaning
- The resort also ran 3 conference rooms which Food and Beverage staff were responsible to set up prior to an event and manage refreshments or meals
- Events varied from board meetings to weddings
- NT
Education
Certificate 4 - Visual Arts
Oxygen College
Certificate 4 - Accounting and Bookkeeping
Swinburne University
Certificate 3 - Public Safety (SES Rescue)
South Australian State Emergency Services
Completion of Year 11 - Merit Certificate - Subjects included Biology, Chemistry, Pure Maths A and B, English Studies and Geography
NT Open Education Centre
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project management tools
- CRMs
- EDMs
- Booking Systems
- Google Suite
- website platforms
- Canva
- Social media scheduling tools
Timeline
Host Artist
Pinot & Picasso
09.2023 - 08.2024
Artist
Sarah Wooden Art
06.2022 - Current
Freelance Business Manager
Knock on Wood Virtual Assistance
07.2020 - Current
Events Coordinator
Fred’s Tiny Houses
01.2018 - 12.2018
Receptionist/Employee Services Co-Ordinator
Saab Systems
01.2012 - 06.2013
Assistant Manager
Vodafone
01.2011 - 11.2011
Food and Beverage staff
Barra on Todd/Chifley Resort
04.2010 - 10.2010
Volunteer
State Emergency Services
01.2008 - 12.2015
Kitchen Hand/Customer Service
Hungry Jacks
09.2006 - 08.2012
Certificate 4 - Accounting and Bookkeeping
Swinburne University
Certificate 3 - Public Safety (SES Rescue)
South Australian State Emergency Services
Completion of Year 11 - Merit Certificate - Subjects included Biology, Chemistry, Pure Maths A and B, English Studies and Geography
NT Open Education Centre
Certificate 4 - Visual Arts
Oxygen College
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