Thomas West
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Focused professional with strong background in sport, employee relations, conflict resolution, and payroll processing. Able to perform in high-pressure situations while maintaining excellent communication skills and delivery of expert knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Umpire
Major League Baseball
06.2013 - Current
- Maintained control of games, for safe, timely event running.
- Professional reporting and administrative duties.
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
- Worked as a team with other umpires over extended periods of close contact.
Human Resources Assistant
Department Of Education Queensland
09.2014 - Current
- Various administration roles through payroll and classifications
- Client servicing and problem solving
- Recognition of prior service and qualifications
- Appointment processing
Development Officer
Baseball Queensland
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Planning and delivery of innovative strategies to improve the recruitment, retention, and development of baseball participants in Queensland
- Focus on primary school and regional delivery to meet government funding outcomes
Marketing Manager
Brisbane Bandits
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Worked with graphic designers and writers to establish theme and tone for content.
- Performed market segmentations, targeting and positioning for each product line.
Education
Bachelor of Sport Development (Honours) -
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD11.2022
Graduate Diploma - Public Relations
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD11.2019
Bachelor of Business - Marketing & Sport Management
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD11.2011
High School Diploma -
Grace Lutheran College
Rothwell, QLD12.2008
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Communication Management
- Business Administration
- HR Policies
- Administrative Skills
- Employee Onboarding
- Human Resources Support
- Effective Planning
- Word Processing
- Team Player
- High Social Awareness
Accomplishments
- President of Griffith University Baseball Club 2010 - 2016, including three Griffith University Sport Club of the Year awards.
- Commissioner South-East Queensland Baseball League 2011 - 2019
- Current board member Association of Australian Baseball Umpires
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Department Of Education Queensland
09.2014 - Current
Professional Umpire
Major League Baseball
06.2013 - Current
Development Officer
Baseball Queensland
03.2012 - 06.2013
Marketing Manager
Brisbane Bandits
06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Sport Development (Honours) -
Griffith University
Graduate Diploma - Public Relations
Griffith University
Bachelor of Business - Marketing & Sport Management
Griffith University
High School Diploma -
Grace Lutheran College
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