Mandy Barker

Mandy Barker

Employer Services, Child Support

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location of Mandy BarkerScarborough, Queensland, Australia

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business development manager and organic marketer specialising in the NDIS disability and aged care sectors.

  • Education

    • TAFE Queensland Brisbane

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate IV in Accounting Accounting
  • Experience

    • Australian Government Department of Human Services

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2012
      Employer Services, Child Support

      Australian Government collections and reconciliations role managing a large employer portfolio under tight deadlines. Specialist management of insolvent employers, Proof of Concept projects, mentoring team members, team leader back-filling and external stakeholder education presentations.

    • Queensland Government

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      Assistant Electorate Officer, Office of Darren Grimwade MP

      Support and assist the State Member for Morayfield to fulfil his duties as well as support constituents and community groups in their dealings with the Queensland Government.

    • Message Magnifier

      Jan 2015 - now
      Founder

      Since launching in 2015 offering Virtual Assistant services, I have experienced first-hand how small businesses can get bogged down in the time-suck that is social media. After all, social media is not your area of expertise.So I now focus on helping those small businesses and solo-operators to de-stress and get focused by offering a range of tailored social media awareness and engagement services to help your message get magnified to your audience.Prefer to DIY your social media but not sure where to start? Let me be your Social Media Mentor and teach you how to fill your feed with ease.Think that I couldn't possibly understand your industry, your clients or your message?Just try me, my clients and my career have spanned a variety of industries, including: ✔ Female authors across several industries✔ Disability support and in-home aged care✔ Business communications✔ CEO/Executive governance and leadership✔ Commercial real estate; independent and franchised agencies✔ Alternative healer, coach and e-commerce✔ Air-conditioning supplier and installer✔ International information management consultancy✔ Not for profit community groups✔ Early years and special needs education specialist✔ State Member of Parliament, State and Federal Government departmentsTalk to me today about:- Social Media Management- Social Media Mentoring, 1:1 or group workshops- Google My Business- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram- Content RepurposingI look forward to partnering with you and helping you build your business.Previously trading as Your Small Business Assistant and Mandy Barker - Virtual Assistant. Show less

    • The Commercial Guys

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Commercial Property Sales and Leasing

      Commercial Sales and Leasing Agent serving the business communities of the Moreton Bay Region including North Lakes, Morayfield, Burpengary, Narangba, Kallangur, Petrie and Lawnton.

    • Queensland Government

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      Client Relations - Transport and Main Roads
    • Just Better Care Brisbane North and CBD

      Nov 2019 - now

      Provision of local area marketing strategy, local community engagement and organic social media management to compliment Franchisor national activities.

      • Business Development Manager

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Marketing and Community

        Nov 2019 - Aug 2023
    • Fragile X Association of Australia Inc

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2024
      Member Board Of Directors

      Volunteer Board Director for the Fragile X Association of Australia, a member-based organisation and registered charity that serves as the peak body for the Fragile X community across Australia.The Fragile X Association of Australia offers information, support, education, advocacy and referrals to individuals who are impacted by Fragile X-associated disorders and to their families and carer, along with health and disability service providers. Learn more about the work of the Fragile X Association of Australia at https://www.fragilex.org.au/ Show less

    • LinkedIn Local - Moreton Bay

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      Host

      I have created LinkedIn Local - Moreton Bay to help you get out from behind a screen and instead connecting with our local business community in the flesh.We do this by hosting in-person events within Moreton Bay; including lunch events, after-work drinks and coffee dates allowing you the flexibility to come along at a time that suits you.Most events are largely unstructured, allowing for lots of organic networking. The emphasis is on: - nuturing your existing connections - m aking new connections - celebrating our wins, and - supporting each other to grow; personally, in business and also grow the Moreton Bay region. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate IV in Accounting

      TAFE Queensland Brisbane
      Mar 2016
    • Statement of Attainment

      Real Estate Academy Australia (REAA)
      Jan 2015
    • Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

      Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
      Aug 2014
    • Real Estate Salesperson Registration

      Queensland Office of Fair Trading
      Aug 2015
    • MailChimp Foundations

      Intuit Mailchimp
      May 2022
    • Social Media Manager School

      The Digital Picnic
      Dec 2020
    • Facebook Business Manager

      The Digital Picnic
      Sept 2020
    • 30942QLD Community Justice Services

      Queensland Justices Association
      Nov 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Justice of the Peace (Qual)

      Issued by Department of Justice and Attorney-General QLD on Jan 2014
      Department of Justice and Attorney-General QLDAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Co Facilitator

      Issued by Brisbane North Disability Network on Oct 2023
      Brisbane North Disability NetworkAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Co Facilitator

      Issued by Moreton Bay Disability Network on Apr 2024
      Moreton Bay Disability NetworkAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Fragile X Association of Australia Inc on Jan 2017
      Fragile X Association of Australia IncAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Board Member

      Issued by Fragile X Association of Australia Inc on Nov 2021
      Fragile X Association of Australia IncAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Women In Business Awards

      Issued by The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce Inc on Aug 2021
      The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce IncAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Women In Business Committee

      Issued by The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce Inc on Aug 2021
      The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce IncAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Meeko (Parent Helper)

      Issued by Girl Guides Queensland on Feb 2014
      Girl Guides QueenslandAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Group Administrator (Joeys)

      Issued by Burpengary Scout Group - Joeys on Feb 2015
      Burpengary Scout Group - JoeysAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Volunteer Local Collector, Promoter, Event Organiser

      Issued by 5000 Poppies Project on Jan 2014
      5000 Poppies ProjectAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Fundraising Event Organiser | Autism Queensland Go Blue for Autism

      Issued by Autism Queensland Limited on Jan 2014
      Autism Queensland LimitedAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Fundraising Committee - Burpengary

      Issued by Girl Guides Queensland on Mar 2014
      Girl Guides QueenslandAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • Public Relations - Burpengary

      Issued by C&K - The Creche and Kindergarten Association on Jan 2013
      C&K - The Creche and Kindergarten AssociationAssociated with Mandy Barker
    • P&C Treasurer

      Issued by Burpengary Meadows State School on Apr 2012
      Burpengary Meadows State SchoolAssociated with Mandy Barker