Lizzy In Brizzy

The Joys of Living in Brisbane

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Hire Me!

Hi there!
Are you looking for an experienced writter for your blog, a personal assistant or just some one with a lot of knowledge about music, social media and business. Maybe you need a freelance writer? Do you just like what you see on my blog and are thinking she would be excellent on your work team. I could be the person you’ve been looking for all this time. Here is my resume to be your personal assistant or entry level employee in a music/art job within the Brisbane Area. So give me a shout if you’d think I’d be great in your organisation.  So please email me at : gibbons (dot) eliz (@) gmail (dot) com .

Elizabeth Gibbons

Technical Skills

  • 8 years advanced experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher.
  • 3 years experience with Macintosh OS equivalent Pages, Numbers, Mail and Keynote.
  • 2 years experience with Amacus Attorney Legal practice management software including daily calendar, appointments, electronic filing, and client billing.
  • 1 year experience with Macintosh Logic Music Editing Software.
  • 1 year experience with SMART board technology and presentation building.
  • Understanding of call management systems for multiple extensions and setting up voice mail access.
  • Ability to file, organise and manage meeting minutes.
  • Ability to write press releases, newspaper articles and progress reports.
  • Bilingual in both French and English.

Professional and Organisational Skills

Academic Leadership Programmer 2008 – 2009

  • Provided leadership programming and professional support to fellow staff members.

Assistant Program Co-ordinator 2006 – 2008

  • Facilitated, attended and chaired committees for Residence Student Life Programming.
  • Designed, budgeted and planned various campus awareness weeks and residence wide programs up to a year in advance.
  • Created weekly project progress reports and reflection activities.

Assistant Curator Allen Sapp Gallery – Mid 2007 – End 2007

  • Managed gallery’s day to day operations.
  • Conducted private tours and presentations to the general public.
  • Developed school art presentations with SMART board technology.
  • Designed and developed promotional material for summer exhibitions.
  • Organised press releases and radio spots.
  • Scanned and photoshopped permanent art collection.

Alternative Spring Break Trip Leader for Habitat for Humanity – Mid 2007

  • Co-ordinated 30 students who assisted in the rebuild after Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, USA.
  • Supervised transport and planned reflection activities.
  • Organised promotions and planned a campus wide breakfast fundraiser for over 1200 participants.

Summer Work Student Exchange Co-ordinator – Mid – End 2005 2006 2008

  • Developed programme approved schedules and budgets.
  • Organised volunteers and solicited donations.
  • Generated press releases and public appearances.
  • Co-ordinated activities for 10 French speaking students.

Residence Advisor at Saugeen Maitland Hall – 2005 – 2006

  • Facilitated and designed effective first year transitional programming.
  • Emergency response training in critical-response, conflict resolution and first-aid.

Leadership and Peer Mentor – 2005 – 2007

  • Organised and facilitated performance opportunities for 1st year students in the Don Wright Faculty of Music.

Legal Receptionist, Richard Gibbons Law Office – Mid – End 2004

  • Operated switchboard, created and filed legal documents, greeted clientele and managed appointments.

Education

B.A. Honours in Music Administrative Studies, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada – Graduated End 2009

  • Mixed degree in Music Industry Studies and Commerce.
  • Voice Major.
  • Specialised in accounting, music marketing, music industry studies, writing for publication and alternate media.

Canadian Red Cross First Aid Certificate – 2004 – 2009

International Baccalaureate Diploma – Start – End 2004

High School Diploma, North Battleford Comprehensive High School, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada – Graduated Mid 2004

Student Activities

Private Voice Student of Opera – 2004 – 2009

  • Member of University mixed voice chorus.
  • Attended weekly master classes, movement and theatre workshops.
  • Performed as a soloist in studio, London Ontario community and University Concerts.

Centre for New Students Leadership Module Trainer – 2006 – 2007

  • Prepared educational seminars on active listening and conflict resolution for fellow students pursuing a Leadership Diploma.

Awards and Recognition

  • 2009 Alumni Programmer of the Year.
  • 2006 and 2008 SMH Programmer of the Year.
  • 2007 Assistant Programmer Award of Excellence.

Recreational Interests

  • Bikram Yoga and studying voice/opera as a Mezzo Soprano.
  • Maintains a website on personal interests in Australia at www.lizzyinbrizzy.com.
  • Patron of live music, art galleries and the theatre.
  • I look forward to hearing from anyone in need of a person like me.
    Feel free to comment below and I’ll get back to you.