Zehra CHARLESWORTH
Lismore Heights,NSW
Summary
- Mother of three and Psychology Student, aiming to finish by 2024.
- Career change after corporate jobs and moving to Australia, becoming a parent; mainly due to willing to work for the community
- Hardworking and passionate community worker with strong positive psychology & leadership skills eager to experience working with children, particularly gifted, disabled or disadvantaged children in diverse backgrounds
- Ready to help team achieve educational and behaviour support goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Lighthouse Recovery Coaching
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support for women
- Created financial stability and optimize resources, track expenses, and ensure profitability.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
Administration and Logistics Manager
Richemont - Cartier Brand
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Organised the communication between the local and international teams to finish building and opening the Cartier Boutique for the first time in the country.
- Built and managed unique admin processes for the Boutique by collaborating with IT and Finance Managers and the Cartier management.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Coordinated complex schedules for senior management, optimizing time usage for maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Facilitated smooth communication between the Boutique's local sales team, production, warehouse and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
Import Manager
Merve Optik
01.2003 - 05.2007
- Improved delivery times by optimizing logistics and coordinating closely with freight forwarders.
- Ensured compliance with customs regulations, facilitating smooth and timely clearance of goods.
- Reduced costs for the organization by negotiating favourable contracts with international suppliers.
- Monitored industry developments to stay informed about changes in trade policies, tariffs, or other relevant factors affecting imports.
- Coordinated closely with sales teams to understand customer needs and tailor product offerings accordingly.
Project Coordinator
Tr Foundation Of Cinema And Audiovisual Culture
06.2001 - 01.2003
- Streamlined project management of two yearly film festival processes by selecting movies with the president.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Organised invitations for the guest directors and actors and communicated with them before, during and after the festival.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Education
Certificate IV - School Based Education Support
Foundation Education
Australia12.2024
Psychological Science - Health Sciences
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW10.2024
MBA - Business Administration
Anatolian University
Eskisehir, Turkey06.2005
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Small Business Operations
- Relationship Building
- Creative Thinking
- Time Management
- Leadership Abilities
- Problem Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Business Management
- Business Launch
Volunteering
Aimee
2019 - Jun 2020
Mentor
Mentoring Indigenous Australian High School students for their way up to university
Attending Big Event Days for group mentoring
Attending Tutor Squads at the high schools regularly
Northern Rivers Community Gateway
Sep 2019 - November 2019
Family & Children Support Services
Volunteer
Assisting to the Specialist Social Worker
Supporting children with trauma, complex trauma and special needs
Australian Birth Trauma Association
Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
Volunteer
Supporting women after birth with diverse trauma backgrounds
Languages
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Hobbies
Photography, bushwalks, swimming, yoga, creative writing
Timeline
Owner
Lighthouse Recovery Coaching
01.2020 - Current
Administration and Logistics Manager
Richemont - Cartier Brand
08.2007 - 10.2010
Import Manager
Merve Optik
01.2003 - 05.2007
Project Coordinator
Tr Foundation Of Cinema And Audiovisual Culture
06.2001 - 01.2003
Certificate IV - School Based Education Support
Foundation Education
Psychological Science - Health Sciences
Southern Cross University
MBA - Business Administration
Anatolian University
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