Bridget Monro
Martinborough,WGN
Summary
Highly creative professional with a background in design and passion for interiors, seeking career change through an entry level position in Joinery. Extensive experience working with clients and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Team player with a positive can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Reception/Front of House
Godalming Leisure Centre
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Greeted customers, creating friendly and welcoming environment
- Resolved complaints quickly with active listening and creative problem-solving
- Consistently exceeded sales targets
- Responsible for retail stock-take and ordering
- Maintained accuracy of member database
- Managed activity bookings and cancellations
- Provided technical support to members using online system
Part-time Work
Recovering From Illness
09.2021 - 12.2022
- See Cover Letter and position listed below - Feb 2015-Jul 2023
Scholarship Officer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Responsible for wellbeing and success of over 500 scholars from developing countries at tertiary institutions in NZ
- Provided guidance to International Student with particularly complex and sensitive scholar issues
- Worked collaboratively
- Central coordination point for the repatriation of stranded scholars during Covid-19
- Conducted scholarship selection for countries across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa
- Delivered training and support to external providers and new colleagues
Development Support Officer (Team Admin)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained efficient office operations, providing accurate, timely administrative support to team members
- Managed up to 500 incoming enquiries daily during peak periods
- Oversaw successful planning and execution of 20 networking events per year
- Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and record-keeping
- Processed invoices and payments accurately, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner
- Provided additional administrative support to managers, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
Dance Teacher
Contractor (part Time)
02.2015 - 07.2023
- Designed and executed individual and small group dance and fitness classes for adults
- Monitored student progress
Illustrator
Freelance
09.2009 - 06.2016
- Created illustrations for books, magazines, and marketing campaigns
- Prioritized tasks, keeping diligent track of project timelines and deadlines
- Active listening to understand client needs
- Considered target audience to come up with creative solutions to design problems
- Delivered to brief and to deadline
- Communicated regularly with clients
- Negotiated contracts, deadlines and commission
- Taught illustration at tertiary level
- Exhibited and featured in award-winning White Cloud Worlds series, produced by Weta Workshop Senior Designer
- Proficient in Adobe Suite
Education
Diploma in Interior Design - (Current)
Interior Design Institute
OnlineMaster of Design -
Massey University
Wellington01.2015
Bachelor of Design (Hons) -
Massey University
Wellington11.2010
Skills
- Custom design
- Creative problem solving
- Client communication
- Project planning
- Detail oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Team player
- Quick learner
- Tech savvy
Languages
French
Professional Working
Te Reo Māori
Elementary
Timeline
Reception/Front of House
Godalming Leisure Centre
01.2023 - 10.2023
Part-time Work
Recovering From Illness
09.2021 - 12.2022
Scholarship Officer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
10.2017 - 08.2021
Development Support Officer (Team Admin)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
07.2016 - 10.2017
Dance Teacher
Contractor (part Time)
02.2015 - 07.2023
Illustrator
Freelance
09.2009 - 06.2016
Diploma in Interior Design - (Current)
Interior Design Institute
Master of Design -
Massey University
Bachelor of Design (Hons) -
Massey University
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