Mariah Thurman

Experience

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  Casual Babysitting for Local Families

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2018

  Babysitter

  • Supervised the children at all times and carried out fun and educational activities with them• Assisted the children in getting ready for bed and ensured they were in bed at their designated bedtime• Ensured that the house was kept tidy• Solved arguments that arose between siblings, and other difficulties that arose in a timely manner

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  Australian Federation of International Students (AFIS) Inc.

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Marketing Officer Volunteer

  • Analysed the organisation’s marketing data from the AFIS website, Facebook page and email by using Google Analytics and MailChimp • Tracked consumer engagement levels relating to AFIS publications, emails and Facebook posts• Gave feedback to other committee members regarding which posts were engaging consumers and which ones were not, and suggested what should be posted and when • Researched marketing strategy • Analysed the social media activities of competitors and other organisations in the sector Show less

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  Deakin University

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Marketing Big Idea Intern

  Assisted in the planning, coordination and implementation of the Big Idea socialenterprise competition.• Coordinated the logistics, program structure, and events associated with the Big Idea competition, including coordinating invitations, registrations and attendance, preparing the program and guest speakers, liaising with Deakin corporate centres and timetabling room bookings• Worked with the Big Idea to develop the relevant promotional materials to support the Faculty’s events• Prepared documentation to support cross Faculty events and campaigns, including order of proceedings, formal correspondence, event and project timelines and post event reports• Liaised and coordinated with the Work Integrated Learning teams and Academics in each Faculty in relation to events and promotion• Carried out administrative tasks as minutes to meetings and event plan updates Show less

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  JCI Eastern

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2017

  Art2Heart Officer Volunteer

  Art2Heart is a program that caters for primary school aged children who are struggling with social problems at home or school, and for students who would benefit from the opportunity to become more self-confident. During the program students work on art projects, giving them the opportunity to develop their art skills. Students meet and work with other primary school students in a supportive environment. JCI collaborates with established artists who come to the sessions and mentor the children, enabling them to gain confidence in their artistic abilities. • Supervised the children while they were undertaking art activities• Assisted the children with their art projects• Assisted the artists in running art activities Show less

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  Deakin University

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  Success Coach

  • Kept in regular contact with a group of first year Cloud (online) students through email and Skype for Business and answered their queries in relation to studying at Deakin• Assisted students in finding their best approaches to study and familiarised them with Deakin's online environment• Referred students to Deakin University support services • Attended professional development sessions • Completed surveys each week during Trimester 1• Liaised with Students Helping Students staff in relation to the Success Coach program Show less

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  SEDA College VIC

  Aug 2018 - now

  • Utilise Synergetic to create and maintain Creditor Accounts• Liaise with Creditors in relation to account queries • Match invoices to authorised Purchase Orders and follow up with relevant staff members when required• Ensure correct General Ledger Account codes have been applied to Purchase Orders • Process Creditor payments • Manage staff mileage reimbursements• Assist with processing of the monthly payroll into the Xero Payroll system• Assist with Student Interview Days, Open Days and Information Sessions • Assist with queries from parents and carers regarding Student Fee Accounts when required• Maintain the Fixed Assets register • Collaborate with the ICT department in relation to distributing and allocating staff and student laptops • Process Bank Reconciliations for SEDA College bank and credit card accounts • Assist with end of month General Ledger Reconciliations Show less

  • Assistant Accountant

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Administration Assistant

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2020