IN-HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER - CONSTRUCTION / INDUSTRIAL - ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
I am a service focused professional with 11 years of extensive photographic experience within the building and construction industry. Additionally, I have 15 years experience in corporate branding, executive assistant, and project management roles working within construction and facilities management centered activities. I have a customer service and operations focus with strong communication and organizational skills. As an accredited professional photographer through the AIPP, I obtained my Master of Photography in 2016 and have been named SA Commercial Photographer of the Year finalist in 2015 & 2016.
EXPERTISE
EDUCATION
Australian Institute of Professional Photography – 2012 / 2018 | Master Photographer, 1 Gold Bar
Civil Aviation Safety Authority - 2021 | RPA operator accreditation
Adelaide Institute of Management – 2010 | Diploma in Project Management
Adelaide Institute of TAFE – 2004 | Diploma in Business Management + HR Management
Douglas Mawson Institute of TAFE – 1999 / 2000 | Certificate IV in First Line Management
The Adelaide School of Photographic Studies – 1999 / 2001 | Certificate – Commercial & Portrait Photography
Henley High School – 1990 / 1995 | SACE Certificate
Victoria Berekmeri Photography - MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
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Commercial photography in various environments: Architectural, Engineering, Construction & Civil, Product, Headshots, Media Library Content.
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Creation of relevant business contracts, communications and documentation.
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Communication and fostering relationships with clients, marketing personnel, media, industry advocates and product suppliers.
UniSA - INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATOR – MAWSON INSTITUTE
Weir Strachan & Henshaw Australia - EXECUTIVE TEAM ASSISTANT
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Development and documentation of the company’s human resources policy.
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Creation of a Training and Development plan for 2007 utilising available funding resources.
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Design of marketing materials and promotional documentation for Business Development Director.
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Executive support to the Managing Director, Business Director and Finance and Commercial Director.
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General office administration functions.
UniSA - ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR
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Supervision of 10 staff across campus.
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Overseeing administration processes and staff adherence to policies / procedures.
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Project management: Parking portfolio for 2003 staff parking across the two city campuses.
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Facilitating team meetings, conflict resolution, creating a supportive environment.
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Training and development of staff skills and knowledge.
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Performance management appraisals and systems knowledge.
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Rostering of staff for shifts, leave approval and shift rotations.
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High level of communication up and down management lines and with peers.
UniSA - PROJECT OFFICER – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT UNIT
UniSA - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: RESEARCH – ITEE DIVISION OFFICE
UniSA - PROJECT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
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Coordinating project timelines and ensuring competing deadlines are met.
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Facilitation of module mail-outs to various external and internal groups and stakeholders.
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Proofing and design assistance of brochures and module Therapeutic Briefs.
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Graphic design of publication materials and production management.
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Financial budgetary reports, accounts reconciliation, cost centre reporting.
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Taking minutes, organising agendas, scheduling meetings.
UniSA - SIGNAGE COORDINATOR – CAMPUS SERVICES
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Development of the annual business, finance and marketing plans.
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Creation of design and manufacturing standards and documentation.
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Maintaining UniSA Corporate Branding style in all applications.
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Causal staff recruitment and training.
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Graphic design, layout and production of signage and digital media.
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Foster relationships with internal / external clients and suppliers.
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Financial management and reporting.
Built Environs - PA / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – BUILDING DIVISION
UniSA - INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATOR - ISST
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Executive support to the Institute Director and Business Development Manager.
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Financial management of Institute cost centres and budgets.
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Managing Institute administration functions – website, databases, publications, etc.
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Providing customer service and information to clients, staff and students.
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Assist in Institute’s marketing and public seminar activities.
Royal Bank of Canada - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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Administrative support to RBC insurance division executives.
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Facilitating daily mail-outs and data entry requirements.
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Providing reception / front of house support.
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Financial budgetary reports, accounts reconciliation.
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Development of SOP’s for office administration processes.
PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES
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Strong skills in visual design, working with software such as Adobe InDesign (marketing material design), Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop (image editor), Adobe Premier Pro (video editor).
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Thorough experience and knowledge in business / project management practices.
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Ability to work within complex / dynamic work environments with a range of competing requirements.
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Team player with sound interpersonal skills, leadership capabilities and a competent communicator.
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Administrative expertise accompanied with Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Share Point.
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National Photography Awards Judge, keynote speaker presentation and photography industry advocate.
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Geared towards performance outcomes and continued professional development.
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Creator of published training book, online course and workshops both within Australian and New Zealand.
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2013 & 2014 Australian Documentary Photographer of the Year.
PERSONAL ABILITIES
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Surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, waveski, SUP and sailing.
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Road cyclist – Pt Adelaide Cycling Club 2007/8
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Singer / songwriter and recorded artist with stage performance experience – 1996 to current
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Mother of 2 boys - 2009 until the end!