Hi, I’m
Lea Maier
Keysborough,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and reliable candidate with years of experience in the hospitality industry as well as the nonprofit Arts and Culture sector. Currently also a music educator, I'm confident in adapting to new situations and eager to bring on a multi-faceted approach to problem-solving that will best enhance the organisational brand and meet team goals.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Cadenza Music School
Private Piano Teacher
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Prepared 4 piano students for their first piano exams in the past year, in which 3 out of 4 achieved Distinction.
- Worked with students to sharpen their sight-reading, aural, finger techniques, and music theory.
Red Balloon Cafe
Hospitality Worker
07.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Worked across different work stations efficiently in a fast paced environment, ie. Hot Food Bar, Chip Bar, Coffee Bar, Restaurant and Dish washing.
- Memorised orders of Regular customers to elevate customer loyalty through personable and quick service.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Identified and resolved customer complaints concerning food or service.
- Noted special dietary/order requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm orders are followed up.
- Asked customers for feedback, solved problems, provided additional items upon request and correctly priced and added up bills for customers.
- Prepared registers for closing shift and assigned team member positions while maintaining high level of customer service.
Connection Arts Space Gallery
Volunteer
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted with gallery openings and sitting the gallery during opening hours.
- Designed exhibition flyers and promotional materials using Adobe Photoshop.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centred on community support and enrichment.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organising kids' art activities .
- Sent email summaries of monthly committee and team meetings to clearly inform members of upcoming events and tasks during my time as secretary.
- Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
Education
Monash UniversityMelbourne, VIC
Bachelor of Arts And Fine Art (Double Degree) from Major in German Language
06.2023
Skills
- Strategy Implementation
- Instructional Strategies
- Constructive Feedback
- Delegating tasks fairly
- Customer Rapport
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Team Player
- Operational Efficiency
- Client Needs Assessment
- Client Satisfaction
- Foreign Language (proficient in Mandarin and German)
Certification
Working with Children's Check
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Accomplishments
- Workshop Facilitator and Support Facilitator at Hampton Park Primary School- Effectively planned out, set up and facilitated an hour long art workshops for a group of 10-12 students.
- Achieved a 75% Distinction rate for my first exam students as a piano teacher.
Timeline
Private Piano Teacher
Cadenza Music School
02.2020 - Current
Hospitality Worker
Red Balloon Cafe
07.2017 - Current
Volunteer
Connection Arts Space Gallery
05.2017 - Current
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts And Fine Art (Double Degree) from Major in German Language
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