RÉSUMÉ

Maria Altmann 

PROFILE

 

An innovative, creative and highly motivated Communications, Media and Community Administrator with wide experience in remote area & metropolitan service delivery, research, team development & administration counselling, business management & relationship management

 

Key Strengths:

 

A sharp analytical mind able to think laterally and see the big picture

Enthusiastic with the ability to be diplomatic and tactful

Excellent communication and presentation skills – able to build relationships across social and cultural boundaries

A bright personality with a positive attitude to work and life

A self-starter who is a willing and supportive team member – with initiative to seek extra responsibilities to achieve team goals and proven leadership abilities

A willing teacher, loyal and trustworthy

Observant with an excellent eye for detail and pride in work accomplished

Able to influence people without the use of direct authority

 A holistic approach to care

Able to solve problems in a consultative manner within corporate guidelines

Highly organised – able to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities

 

Objective:

 

To use skills and experience gained to continue a dynamic career contributing to the mission and objectives of a people focused organisation in a research or support role.

 

CAREER PATH

 

2000 to 2009

Project Socio-Economic Development Officer, Candoo Development Corporation, Cape York

 

Reporter, Cooktown Local News, Cape York                                                              

1999

Administrator of Guguu Yimithur Warra Coporation and Cultural Arts Coordinator, Hope Vale Cultural Arts Learning Centre

 

1996 to 1998

Self-Employed, Macintosh Multi-Media Consultant, Computer Trainer & Workshop New Media Facilitator

 

1996

Research Coordinator, Educational Needs of Aboriginal Children Strathburn Station, Northern Qld

 

1994 to 1996

Team Member, Primary Health Care & Education in Vietnam, Medical Aid Aboard (NZ) Project

 

1993 to 1995 (contract appointments)

Lecturer in Communications, Generic, Bridging programs for various VET institutions in NSW & NZ

 

1986 to 1995 (contract appointments)

Director/Writer & Production, documentary & educational film & video productions

 

1900 to 1992

Training Coordinator/Documentary Producer, NSW Special Dept of Education and South Sydney Council

 

1986 to 1991 (contracts)

Coordinator, Camera & Sound operator, various TV Assignments & independent film productions

 

1985 to 1986

Administrator, CDEP Browns Mart Community Arts, Darwin

 

1983 to 1984

Journalist, Radio 4ZZZ, Brisbane

 

1978 to 1982

Manager, Café Klown, Sydney, then Greenworld Pizza Atherton

 

KEY EXPERIENCE

 

ADMINISTRATOR, CANDOO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CAPE YORK

Responsibilities and Duties:

High level customer service and relationship management

Management of all aspects of business

Statutory reporting, liaison with government, business and community services agencies

Reseach, Training and Development, Management of funding submissions

Community Advocate, Local Mentor & Counselling Consultant

Leading regular team meetings to share and exchange knowledge & delivering training

Review & continuously improve administrative systems and processes

Ensuring compliance with OH&S regulation, including risk assessments of onsite situations

Member of the management team

 

Achievements:

 

Designed, Developed, Planned & implemented sustainable operational procedures

Successfully gained  funding for Cape York Folk Festival in association with Cook Shire Council

Event planning & media coordination for the Cape York Folk Festival

Facilitated a Hope Vale community dance troupe being funded for a European study & performance tour

Under took a series of research projects  in association with Shire Council in socio-economic forums and worked in Community on environmental programs. Advisory for local employment, and school-work programs. Crime Prevention, Youth issues, Mental Health, Arts & Sports training activities that have contributed to Council policy and lead to development projects and funding.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Master of Philosophy in Development Studies Massey University, NZ, 1996

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Massey University, NZ,1994

Bachelor of Arts (Marketing and Media Communications) University of New England, 1992 with additional units in Government and Journalism (Politics & Government) Queensland University

Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education Associate Diploma of Arts /Units.

Adult Student Higher School Certificate Atherton High School, Queensland, 1982

 

Courses

 

TAA Certificate IV Training and Assessment - updated ACT, 2009 

Introductory Certificate in Teaching Adults Wellington Polytechnic, NZ, 1995

Introductory Certificate in Training Development Wellington Polytechnic, NZ, 1995

Community Service Certificate Whitireia Community Polytechnic, NZ, 1995

 

Adult Literacy Certificate FNQ Qld TAFE, 2002

 

Attainment in Vietnamese Language

 

Computer

 

MS Office Suite & Outlook – Graphic, Film, Animation, Web-Multimedia and Desktop Publishing designer software for Macintosh & IBM platforms.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Status:                     Australian & Austrian duel citizenship

 

License:                 C class vehicle and motorbike

 

Publications:            Eight is Great & Start up with Mac 

 

Art Exhibitions      “Perceptions” Tanks Art Centre

 

Local Keynote Speeches and Papers;

 

Stepping Out on Crime Prevention,

Engaging a concept through a Community Events Plan for Cook Shire Plan,

Putting the Lens back into the Local Community,

Feral Weeds and Animals in Cape York,

The importance of local engagement in Mental Health,

Pro-action and the meaning of Social Inclusiveness

Community Inclusion a Blueprint for the Bush

Indigenous and non-Indigenous Enterprising in Cape York,

Social Adjustment theory in Village areas of Vietnam,

 

Community:      

     

Guguu Yimither Warra 50th ‘Coming Home’  Anniversary Festival Committee Cape York

Youth Step Ahead, Youth Acrete Team Redfern,

Project Development Officer, Community Representative and Cook Shire Member, 

District Youth Achievement Advisory Group,

Australia's, Media and Entertainment Alliance,

 

Producer Australia’s first Community Cable TV program Station in Redfern

Producer Australia’s first Satellite Broadband Music Web Cast in Cape York

 

Development Coordinator of Cook Shire "One Step at a Time" Regional Crime Prevention Plan

Cape York Youth Forum and Committee

 

Memberships: 

 

UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning & Open Educational Resources Community.

UN Department of Social and Economic Affairs: Galvanising action: combat violence against women, Assessing and evaluating impact - Promoting Education

UN 58th Annual DPI/NGO Conference (2005 World Summit)

Interests:                   

 

Walking, Swimming, Theatre, Dance, Arts, Travel, Professional Development,

Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Entertaining Friends & Community Volunteer

Referees:                  Available on request

Contact - Maria Altmann
Mobile: 0466269281
Email: candoo@tpg.com.au