Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Attributes
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Tanya Smith

Menzies Creek,VIC

Summary

As a creative business owner with a background in the arts, I have proven myself to be a successful leader with an engaging demeanor, capable of working in the most demanding environments. I am talented in training and mentoring successful teams, and have many years of performance experience in school spectaculars, TV appearances, musicals, and nominations for theater guild awards. I even had the honor of singing for the Sydney 2000 Olympics at the Melbourne MCG Lighting of the Cauldron. Later in life, I toured around the world as a lead singer in a Vegas-style show on Holland America Cruise Lines. Having my own dance school is one of my most treasured career highlights. however, the best gig of all was the birth of my wonderful son in 2012

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner Dance School

I-DANCE MELBOURNE
01.2019 - 06.2020

• trained children in safe dance practices.

• Invented and implemented new strategies to cater for different child's emotional needs.

• created structured lessons

• and oversaw all business and administrative needs.

• Worked with parents and implemented feedback

• Created a team-building environment and worked towards putting on an end of year concert


Business Owner

TZen Cleaning
12.2015 - 01.2018
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

Lead Singer

Holland America Cruise lines
02.2005 - 08.2009
  • Entertaining
  • Public relations
  • Cleaning and maintaining costumes

Night Fill

Target (Bourke Street, city)
08.2004 - 02.2005
  • Data entry of product information
  • Pricing and labeling
  • Placement of stock and creating displays

Retail assistant

Envy Tableware and gifts.
08.2004 - 01.2005
  • Customer service
  • Eftpos
  • Cleaning
  • Checking stock
  • Updating customer orders

Customer service and 2IC

Tie Rack Pty Ltd (Collins Place city)
01.2003 - 08.2004
  • Opening and closing store
  • Balancing till
  • Organising window displays
  • Advertising
  • Point of sale computer usage
  • Cash handling
  • Ordering stock, stock take

Mobile Nail Technician

Own Business
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Advertising of service
  • Bookings and scheduling
  • Issuing receipts and invoices
  • Maintaining client base
  • Advice and maintenance of nail health
  • Equipment maintenance

Promotions Manager

Discovery nightclub ( Darwin )
01.2000 - 12.2001
  • Marketing of venue acts
  • Publicity
  • Guest list and function management
  • Organisation

Vocalist and Performer

Discovery Nightclub ( Darwin )
11.2000 - 10.2001
  • Creator and performer of "Kylie show"
  • Choreographer, Singing, LIghting and sound design
  • Budget Management

Singing and dance teacher

Dallas Academy of Dance ( Cambellfield )
01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Plan and deliver singing and dancing lessons
  • Individual private tuition on site and home

Customer service

Romany women ( Brunswick )
05.2000 - 11.2000
  • All point of sale transactions
  • Lay By duties
  • Stock and shelve maintenance

Vocalist and performer

Malibu Theater restaurant ( Ferntree Gully )
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Performed as lead vocalist and Dancer.

Education

Certificate in waxing -

GNC Beauty

Responsible Service of alcohol -

Broadmeadows education centre

Nail technician Certificate -

Star finger Academy

VCE (Year 12) -

Pascoe Vale Girls secondary Collage

Bachelor of Music Production - Music Technology

Collarts
04.2024

Advanced Diploma - Beauty Therapy

Chisholm Institute
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
11.2015

Dance Training -

Dallas Academy of Dance
01.2000

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Development
  • Customer Service
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Driven and Determined
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership

Attributes

  • Proven experience in retail customer service and sales
  • Works well under pressure and confidant in conflict resolution.
  • Patient, strong team member, reliable, trustworthy and responsible.
  • Outgoing, Helpful and courteous with excellent communication skills.
  • Effective organisation and time management skills.
  • Ability to deal accurately with money
  • Knowledge of point of sale computer usage.
  • Knowledge and experience in product stock take, ordering and placement.

References

  • Brendan Fitzpatrick, Principal at Gembrook Primary School, 0438 079 130
  • Louise O'Dwyer
  • Tim Wild, Lecture at Collarts

Hobbies and Interests

Performing, Singing, Dancing, Acting, Film making, teaching, creating and meeting new people

Timeline

Business Owner Dance School

I-DANCE MELBOURNE
01.2019 - 06.2020

Business Owner

TZen Cleaning
12.2015 - 01.2018

Lead Singer

Holland America Cruise lines
02.2005 - 08.2009

Night Fill

Target (Bourke Street, city)
08.2004 - 02.2005

Retail assistant

Envy Tableware and gifts.
08.2004 - 01.2005

Customer service and 2IC

Tie Rack Pty Ltd (Collins Place city)
01.2003 - 08.2004

Mobile Nail Technician

Own Business
01.2002 - 12.2002

Vocalist and Performer

Discovery Nightclub ( Darwin )
11.2000 - 10.2001

Customer service

Romany women ( Brunswick )
05.2000 - 11.2000

Promotions Manager

Discovery nightclub ( Darwin )
01.2000 - 12.2001

Singing and dance teacher

Dallas Academy of Dance ( Cambellfield )
01.1999 - 12.2000

Vocalist and performer

Malibu Theater restaurant ( Ferntree Gully )
01.1998 - 01.1999

Certificate in waxing -

GNC Beauty

Responsible Service of alcohol -

Broadmeadows education centre

Nail technician Certificate -

Star finger Academy

VCE (Year 12) -

Pascoe Vale Girls secondary Collage

Bachelor of Music Production - Music Technology

Collarts

Advanced Diploma - Beauty Therapy

Chisholm Institute

Dance Training -

Dallas Academy of Dance
Tanya Smith