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Tania Olstein

Summary

I place a high value on personal integrity and represent both my employer and myself in an ethical and respectable manner. I am a hard, smart-working, self-starter who works well in a team environment. I have always worked in a service, retail or sales industry and have interest in helping the community.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Assistant

Santa In The Bush
10.2024 - Current
  • Assist in event set-up and tear-down
  • Assist the photographer during photo shoots with props
  • Meet and greet customers and manage bookings
  • Provide ongoing customer service to customers whilst they are waiting and keeping them updated on progress during there appointments.

This is a casual position during October to November

Volunteer

Community Groups & Schools
01.2021 - Current

Playgroup - Mt Kuring Gai

Group Coordinator


  • Provide a warm, inclusive environment to enable connections between families
  • Liaise with council and manage event bookings and report any maintenance issues
  • Provide and manage a safe environment for all members and ensure all equipment meets health and safety requirements
  • Manage local marketing and handle new inquiries
  • Manage rosters and general administration duties
  • Manage volunteers and motivate others to participate



St Bernards Catholic School


My two children attend this school where I assist in varies events and manage the uniform exchange.

Administration Manager /Accounting Bookkeeper

Hiltop Elevators
08.2016 - Current
  • Day to day accounting and reconciliation using Xero, including budgeting, invoicing, quotes, payments and account management
  • End of year financial record keeping
  • Weekly payroll, payslips, and annual income summaries
  • Developing relationships and managing communications with clients and contractors
  • Ensuring the business and our contractors comply with industry regulatory
  • Supplier engagement and contract management
  • Ensure business insurances are adequate and current
  • Manage all HR duties for the business, including recruitment, employment contracts, training and performance management
  • Managing workers compensation and workplace health and safety


Currently I am only required part time for Hiltop Elevators (aprox 5-12hours per week), and am interested in expanding my workplace skills and re-joining a professional workplace. I am therefore looking to take on a part time role, with the potential to expand to full time in the future.

Work History 2008 - 2016

Work Summary
01.2008 - 06.2016

Administration / Property Manager

Laing + Simmons Hornsby


Travel Consultant

Flight Centre Hornsby


* EVENTS

Exhibition Sales / Sales Manager


+ Generate sales revenue in exhibition sales to new and existing customers

+ Research and identify new leads and prospects

+ Comprise and manage sales process

+Build rapport with existing relationships

+ Develop and prepare sponsorship packages, sales letters and proposals

+ Attend industry events and network

+ Establish and implement sales plan and strategies

+ Product development and event planning

+ Developing strong relationships with new business and prospects

+ Negotiate, up sell and close new and existing business


Companies I have worked for within the event industry include;


  • Reed Exhibitions
  • International Watercentre
  • Australian Water Association
  • Enviro Convention
  • Gartner
  • Expertise Events
  • Key Media




Education

Advanced Diploma in Event Management

TAFE
Northern Beachers
07.2007

Skills

Event Planning & Coordination: Project management, budgeting, vendor coordination, logistics

Customer Service & Interpersonal Skills: Communication, conflict resolution, empathy, professionalism

Administrative Skills: Time management, attention to detail, data entry, scheduling

Technical Skills: Proficiency in event software, CRM, Microsoft Office, social media

Problem Solving & Flexibility: Quick thinking, adaptability, resourcefulness

Teamwork & Leadership: Collaboration, delegation, training, leadership

Sales Skills: Develop trust and report with clients Understanding customer needs to tailor solutions

Timeline

Event Assistant

Santa In The Bush
10.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Community Groups & Schools
01.2021 - Current

Administration Manager /Accounting Bookkeeper

Hiltop Elevators
08.2016 - Current

Work History 2008 - 2016

Work Summary
01.2008 - 06.2016

Advanced Diploma in Event Management

TAFE
Tania Olstein