Tara JOHNSON
St Andrews
Summary
A creative and energetic Project Officer with proven track record in managing complex events from start to finish. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Collaborative both as a colleague and leader, dedicated to promoting an engaged and empowered team culture. Highly motivated and looking to play an integral part in an enterprise where my strong event management skills, enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, good work ethic and passion can contribute to successful events.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer – Promotions and Events
Economic Development & Major Events
11.2023 - Current
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Streamlined event operations for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness through comprehensive logistical management.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Acted as Major Events Director in the planning and delivery of Cabramatta Moon Festival 2024 and Cabramatta Lunar New Year 2025.
Specialist Support Officer
Cabramatta Place & Major Events
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Manage programming from start to finish including developing event program and all related documentation
- Developing and submitting the documents required for road Local Approval Applications
- Developing Traffic Management Plans and the additional documents required for road closure applications
- Liaise with performers and contractors to ensure they are up to date with any information they require for the event
- Experience in the development of a NSW government grant application
- Developing memo’s and invitations for VIP’s
- Liaising with VIP’s to ensure they have any information or documentation they require
- Liaise with various stakeholders to collect documentation required to set them up as a new supplier under Fairfield City Council
- Collect and check all WHS documentation from various stakeholders for upcoming events
Administrative Support Officer
Cabramatta Place & Major Events
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Experience in various types of events documentation including performer agreements, mc notes, stage manuals, Mayoral run sheet, entertainment programs etc.
- Assisting in developing documents required for Local Approval Applications, as well as the submission of Local Approval Applications
- Creating the Traffic Management Plan and the additional documents required
- Liaise with performers and contractors to ensure they are up to date with any information they require for the event
- Experience in the development of a NSW government grant application
- Developing memo’s and invitations for VIP’s
- Liaising with VIP’s to ensure they have any information or documentation they require
- Liaise with various stakeholders to collect documentation required to set them up as a new supplier under Fairfield City Council
- Collect and check all WHS documentation from various stakeholders for upcoming events
Property Manager
Harcourts The Property People
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Manage a portfolio of over 200 properties
- Liaise with tenants and landlords for all matters related to property management
- Organise all maintenance for properties in my portfolio as required
- Conduct ingoing, outgoing and periodic inspections
- Prepare all necessary documentation and appear where necessary at NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
- Process rental applications and lease properties
Property Officer
Real Estate One St Marys
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Updating and editing rental and sales listings on Portplus program
- Process rent and utility payments through REST program
- Daily banking of cheque, cash payments and online rental payments
- Organising all filing as well as appropriately disposing of financially sensitive documents
- Contacting tenants to book in property inspections
- Assisting property managers with anything they require
- Preparation of lease agreements and all paperwork involved
- Organising repairs and maintenance, work orders and quote requests
- Liaison with tenants and landlords
- Processing rental applications
- Processing mid and end of month
- Processing invoices, water & council rates etc
Early Childhood Educator
Clever Cookies Early Learning Centre
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about children's progress.
- Established ongoing professional development, participating in workshops and study current.
- Worked with other educators and recommend appropriate learning plans for children in my room.
- Enhanced children's understanding of cultural diversity through multicultural lessons and activities.
- Implemented technology in classroom for educational purposes, enriching learning experience.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
- Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
- Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
Maternity Leave
05.2011 - 06.2012
Early Childhood Educator
Active Kids Childcare Centre
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Providing education and care to children aged 2-3 years old
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supervising and feeding children during meal times
- Writing day book/ daily journal: linking all to the EYLF and NQS
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Maternity Leave
03.2007 - 12.2008
Early Childhood Educator
Play 2 Learn Child Care Centre
12.2004 - 02.2007
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Certificate of Registration - Property and Stock Agents Act 2022
CRES
Diploma - Children’s Services
TAFE
06.2014
Certificate 3 - Children’s services
TAFE
01.2013
Certificate 3 - Children’s services
ECTARC
12.2005
Higher School Certificate -
Bowral High School
12.2004
School Certificate -
Bowral High School
12.2002
Skills
- Event Planning, logistics, production, styling and theming
- Project management
- Detailed orientated
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Budget development
- Deadline management
- First Aid Qualification
Accomplishments
- Successfully lead and managed multiple Major Events as the Major Events Director
- Supervised and managed over 30 internal staff members in the delivery of multiple Major Events
- Responsible for all the design and theming of major events
- Delivered more efficient events by completing planning documents and production schedules with accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed strong lasting relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
Academic And Leadership Awards
- First in Science: Bowral High School
- First in Mathematics: Bowral High School
Education And Professional Training
- Certificate of Registration (Property and Stock Agents Act 2022), CRES
- Diploma in Children’s Services, 2014, TAFE
- First Aid Certificate, 2014, TAFE
- Certificate 3 in Children’s services - Completed again to changes in the national quality framework, 2013, TAFE
- Certificate 3 in Children’s services - Traineeship, 2005, ECTARC
- Higher School Certificate, 2004, Ashcroft High School
- School Certificate, 2002, Bowral High School
Timeline
Project Officer – Promotions and Events
Economic Development & Major Events
11.2023 - Current
Specialist Support Officer
Cabramatta Place & Major Events
04.2023 - 11.2023
Administrative Support Officer
Cabramatta Place & Major Events
10.2021 - 04.2023
Property Manager
Harcourts The Property People
07.2020 - 12.2021
Property Officer
Real Estate One St Marys
06.2017 - 07.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Clever Cookies Early Learning Centre
04.2013 - 05.2017
Maternity Leave
05.2011 - 06.2012
Early Childhood Educator
Active Kids Childcare Centre
01.2009 - 05.2011
Maternity Leave
03.2007 - 12.2008
Early Childhood Educator
Play 2 Learn Child Care Centre
12.2004 - 02.2007
Certificate 3 - Children’s services
TAFE
Certificate 3 - Children’s services
ECTARC
School Certificate -
Bowral High School
Certificate of Registration - Property and Stock Agents Act 2022
CRES
Diploma - Children’s Services
TAFE
Higher School Certificate -
Bowral High School
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