Shani Cowell
Summary
A hardworking professional, with experience in gallery and project management and community engagement in a complex non-profit environment. Possesses high level organisational skills and experience in coordinating staff, stakeholders and suppliers in order to meet to tight deadlines and budgets, as well as strong creative problem solving skills in a fast-paced organisation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tenancy Community and Studio Coordinator
Abbotsford Convent
05.2022 - Current
- Management of St Heliers Street Gallery, including application handling, scheduling, liaising with artists and assisting with install/deinstall.
- Delivery of public programs and engagement opportunities for existing clients under the Abbotsford Convent brand; often within strict budget and timing restraints.
- Creation and management of positive relationships with more than 150 tenants and additional stakeholders in both legal and creative capacities.
- Strong inter-department communication and collaboration to ensure accurate and timely information sharing.
- High level data recording and contract management.
Team Leader - Visitor Experience and Compliance
Abbotsford Convent
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Implementation and delivery of State Government mandates in line with emerging and changing health advice throughout COVID-19 lockdowns.
- Onboarding and management of 7 direct reports including company inductions and shift rostering.
- Strong problem-solving and issues/conflict management skills in response to difficult clients.
- Regular updating of systems and processes to increase efficiency and information sharing across departments.
Community Engagement Officer
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Creation and delivery of detailed engagement plans tailored to Council projects and priorities.
- Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.
- Statistical analysis of local demographics and project outcomes, and creation of professional recommendations for future Council actions.
Education
Master's Degree - Cultural And Creative Industries
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC11.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC11.2019
Skills
- Experienced in gallery management, including application processes, scheduling and liaising with artists and install/deinstall processes
- Detailed project management experience for public deliverables and specific client engagements
- Professional interpersonal skills leading to positive relationships with stakeholders and team members
- Strong organisational skills, including timeline management, data collection, analysis and sharing and contract management
- Fast and effective problem solving skills within time, budget and resource constraints
- High level compliance to policy and procedure, and communication of the organisation's expectations to contractors and staff
Certification
- First Aid Training, 2023.
- Fire Warden Training, 2023.
- Cultural Competence Program, 2020.
- Australian Drivers Licence
- Current Working With Children's Check
Timeline
Tenancy Community and Studio Coordinator
Abbotsford Convent
05.2022 - Current
Team Leader - Visitor Experience and Compliance
Abbotsford Convent
11.2021 - 05.2022
Community Engagement Officer
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
03.2021 - 10.2021
Master's Degree - Cultural And Creative Industries
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts -
Monash University
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