Tully Sowiak
Fitzroy,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and Analytical Management Professional with a proven track record in effective time management, payroll administration, rostering, and staff supervision. A motivated leader adept at handling diverse responsibilities, from recruitment and training to orchestrating training events and managing day-to-day operations. Expertise in optimizing staff performance, calendar and diary management, client hospitality, and skillfully resolving escalated situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Manager
Verve Portraits
06.2017 - 08.2024
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including rostering freelance & permanent staff, staff management and customer service.
- Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
- Organized and maintained client databases for accurate communication information.
- Created policies and procedures for company and delivered company-wide training to employees.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing and customer-focused team from scratch.
Manager
Nomad Pizza
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Admin Assistant
MacMechanics
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Education
GED -
Collingwood College
Collingwood, VIC2014
Skills
- Leading & managing a creative workforce to meet business needs
- Recruiting / Training and inducting new staff
- Organizational Structuring
- Control of Expenses
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
Timeline
Studio Manager
Verve Portraits
06.2017 - 08.2024
Manager
Nomad Pizza
03.2016 - 06.2017
Admin Assistant
MacMechanics
03.2015 - 04.2016
GED -
Collingwood College
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