Sharon O'Connor
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
In the Disability sector, Sharon is a parent to a neuro divergent adult son, Chair to Melbourne Project Independence and is an All Abilities Basketball Coach at Power Assist Basketball Association - (‘a not for profit’ focussed on developing self esteem and personal development for people with an ID.)
As the Melbourne Chair of Project Independence, she and the Melbourne Board and Committee have spent the last years liaising with Councils, Developers, and Canberra’s PI Board looking to establish Canberra’s model in Melbourne. She hopes to use her own experience as a parent to address and improve the issue of independent living for vulnerable people.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Chair
Project Independence Melbourne
01.2018 - Current
- Plan Agendas and oversee Committee and Board meetings.
- Foster relationships by attending meetings with Melbourne Councils, Government representatives and aligning charities. Assist in seeking out collaborations, partnerships, grants and housing development opportunities.
- Attend the organization's public events including fundraising, and advocating for its mission and values in the community.
- Initiated discussion to expand Project Independence to Melbourne with it's founder.
- Along side our Melbourne board members, I located and oversaw the purchase of our first property in GlenHuntly with the council approvals relevant for the refurbishment of our first Melbourne PI development.
- Maintain records of meetings, decisions, and action items to ensure accountability and follow-through.
- Enhance Committee meeting productivity by organizing and distributing materials in advance.
Freelance Designer / Illustrator
Self-employeed
01.1990 - Current
- Developed my own IP and collaborated with client's briefs.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, with timely delivery.
- Developed character design, placement prints, yardages, trims and embroideries for children's wear, surf and adult fashion ranges.
- Illustrated children's books through Lothian and Harper Collins publishers.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop and Procreate to produce designs. Illustrations and Final artwork for printing.
Graphic Designer / Textile Designer / Illustrator
W.D.P. Design Studio
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Collaborated with fashion designers to create artwork for cohesive collections..
- Designed for all style and age demographics.
- Developed creative design for print materials, packaging, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
Textile Designer
Clearprint
01.1983 - 04.1984
- Created new designs and illustrations for clothing ranges of all ages.
- Follow through with finished art for printing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
R.M.I.T.
Melbourne, VIC12.1982
High School Diploma -
Glen Waverley High School
Melbourne, VIC12.1979
Skills
- Delegation Abilities
- Approachable leader
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Chair
Project Independence Melbourne
01.2018 - Current
Freelance Designer / Illustrator
Self-employeed
01.1990 - Current
Graphic Designer / Textile Designer / Illustrator
W.D.P. Design Studio
01.1985 - 01.1990
Textile Designer
Clearprint
01.1983 - 04.1984
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
R.M.I.T.
High School Diploma -
Glen Waverley High School
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