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Tanya Lumley

Strathbogie,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and proactive professional with extensive experience in community engagement and program management. Adept at developing and implementing initiatives that address community needs and foster inclusive environments. Proven track record in building strong relationships with stakeholders, coordinating group activities, and facilitating impactful outreach programs. Skilled in strategic planning, administrative management, and leveraging data to drive program effectiveness. Passionately community-minded and committed to driving positive change through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions.


Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager, Employment and Volunteerism

SYC
08.2022 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising client needs, resource availability, and alignment with client and organisational goals.
  • Developed customised employment and volunteer strategies for clients, resulting in increased interview rates and employment offers.
  • Served as company representative on project-based committees, and held office-bearer role on Workforce Australia leadership Team; collaboratively facilitating and delivering successful outcomes in challenging environments.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Enhanced client's potential by facilitating mentorship and coaching, running both small group sessions, and one-on-one coaching.
  • Ongoing analysis of data to identify successful strategies implemented within organisation leading to higher placement rates and outcomes.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organisations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.

Venue Manager

Centered Ceramics
11.2019 - 07.2022
  • Maintained operations of successful creative and function space, throughout closures and restrictions due to government pandemic restrictions.
  • Function and event coordination, management, and facilitation of venue's hospitality space.
  • Social media and marketing content creation.
  • Managed staff scheduling, hiring, and training to ensure a high level of service quality at all times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and timely resolution of issues.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends, competitor offerings, and market demands to inform strategic decisions about future event offerings at the venue.

Business Operations Management, Event Management

Bovine & Swine Barbecue Co. / Hughes Barbecue
01.2014 - 10.2019
  • Business co-owner and Operations Manager.
  • Creation of successful all in-house communications and branding, PR, and advertising - achieving immense coverage of media exposure across all prominent outlets locally and nationwide.
  • Management of all recruitment and supervision of up to 30 staff members within the restaurants and across off-site events.
  • Working in partnership on menu creation within the venues and on many successful events, ranging from weddings and formal events, to brewery event days.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices, payment requests, and expense reimbursements.
  • Researched, analysed, and projected market data.

Administrative Coordinator

Lincoln Leisure
01.2010 - 02.2013
  • Business-to-business client service, with start to finish management of client ordering and supply,.
  • All-business liaison with management, sales representatives, warehouse staff, and clients for rostering delivery requirements and customer needs.
  • Production and design of business materials and communications.
  • Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes within departments, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Management of in-house and off-site events with customers and suppliers, including large corporate trade events ant to more intimate social occasions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices in administration management through continuous learning opportunities, ensuring a competitive edge in service provision.

Prior to 2010

Journalism and Public Relations Roles

Further information available upon request

Customer Service Assistant

Environmental Services
01.2019
  • Management of daily databases and reporting
  • Issuing outgoings to customers attending the office
  • Working on opportunities to assist and educate the public on the Return and Earn Scheme and the benefits of the program
  • Processing customer deposits
  • Face-to-face customer service and education with a diverse range of customers and community groups.

Publicity Coordinator

JC PR
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Achieved extensive coverage through hosting media launches, the coordination of interviews between media and artists and following up publications/airing, as well as the distribution of press information kits
  • Maintained and grew relationships with key media figures locally, nationally, and internationally
  • Employment and supervision of campaign staffing for all major events
  • Arrangement of nation-wide editorial and reviews in various cross-media resources
  • Tracking and monitoring of editorial placement, and media report creation for clients at the completion of all major and minor campaigns.

Features Writer

Furst Publishing
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Managing industry relationships through publicists, artist management, record labels, tour agencies, and event promotors; securing contact with sought-after artists for interview and content creation
  • Editing and writing editorial copy for music and arts pages
  • Making weekly decisions on content and space, within a team of editors and layout professionals
  • Managing and maintaining a large photographic database
  • Working to, and ahead of, extremely tight deadlines and space.

Education

Cert IV - Community Services

Karingal
Melbourne, VIC
10.2023

Certificate IV - Business Management

Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC
2006

Bachelor of Communications -

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
2004

Level 2 First Aid, CPR -

08.2024

Mental Health First Aid -

2023

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Team Management
  • Operational improvement
  • Strong background of MS Office use, along with knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and various design programs
  • Complaint resolution
  • Document Control and Workflow Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Events Coordination
  • Ability to perceptively adapt to customised computer programs
  • Detail oriented
  • Critical Thinking

References

Professional referees available on request.

Timeline

Case Manager, Employment and Volunteerism

SYC
08.2022 - Current

Venue Manager

Centered Ceramics
11.2019 - 07.2022

Customer Service Assistant

Environmental Services
01.2019

Business Operations Management, Event Management

Bovine & Swine Barbecue Co. / Hughes Barbecue
01.2014 - 10.2019

Administrative Coordinator

Lincoln Leisure
01.2010 - 02.2013

Publicity Coordinator

JC PR
01.2003 - 01.2010

Features Writer

Furst Publishing
01.1999 - 01.2003

Prior to 2010

Journalism and Public Relations Roles

Cert IV - Community Services

Karingal

Certificate IV - Business Management

Kangan Institute

Bachelor of Communications -

RMIT University

Level 2 First Aid, CPR -

Mental Health First Aid -

Tanya Lumley