Sharlene Halbert
Barcelona
Summary
I'm a multi-experienced, friendly professional with a strong background in communication as a basis of all my work with people of all ages. Having worked for myself for many years, I'm self-motivated, reliable and hardworking and have strong skills in all areas of business management including financial, people management and managing . I love travelling and have always enjoyed getting to know the local people and cultures
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Life and Relationship Coach
Spain, UK, Australia
01.2020 - Current
- Provide guidance and support to individuals and couples to help them develop their relationship and communication skills and achieve desired goals.
- Created and managed business strategy and financials
- Create engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn and managed daily operations of said social media
- Created and delivered online and in-person workshops
- Created and provided communication workshops in schools and universities
Actress/Company Stage Manager
Self
Perth, Sydney And Barcelona
01.1984 - 01.2024
- Performed comedic and dramatic roles in both large-scale productions and small plays/musicals.
- Adapted well to unexpected situations such as technical difficulties or changes in schedule.
- Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.
- Recorded voiceovers, commercials, and audios for English as a second language texts
- Coordinated with production staff to ensure smooth running of shows.
Presenter/Guest Speaker/Trainer
Kindermusik International
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Speaking and training at events in Beijing, China; Paris, France, Nicosia, Cyprus; Vilnius, Lithuania; Hamburg, Germany to groups of between 10 and 40 people
English Teacher
Self-Employed
Barcelona, Spain
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Preparation and Delivery of English classes for private students of all ages from 5 - 85, primary and high school classes, in-company classes, University level
- Online and in-person classes - individual and groups - primary school, high school, university and mature adult classes, in-company.
- Created and provided classes for Tourism students, preparing students for job interviews, business and conference presentations, English pronunciation, grammar and fluency
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Created, supervised and marked written and oral examinations
Kindermusik Educator
The Complete Child and You
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Conducted individual and group music classes with groups of children with their parents, grandparents
- Created and ran large, activity-based events for up to 200 children and adults
- Prepared and adapted class activities and structure
Occupational Therapist
01.1991 - 01.2003
- 14 years experience as an Occupational Therapist with children and adults in a variety of settings, specialising in aged care, health promotion, risk assessment out and in patient therapy, education and training, advocacy and inclusion programs
Copywriter/Translator/Proofreader
Self
Barcelona
- Proofread, edited, translated (Spanish to English) documents and revised translated documents, mainly legal documents.
- Copywriter for Amadeus website
Volunteer Positions
The Hunger Project (THP) and RESULTS
Various
06.1991 - 09.2009
- Organised and managed a team of 15 high-level international investors on a week-long field trip to BangladeshTraining in high level fundraising
- Organised and spoke at events and 1:1 on investment by potential partners of up to 200 people
- Radio interviews
- Accountable for investor expansion in Western Australia over 4 years leading meetings, managing logistics for meetings, presented updates to existing high level investors in Perth
- Development of investor Leadership Training Program in 1999 and delivered this to activist investors in Perth
- Letter writing, letters to newspaper editors, providing information for the creation of newspaper editorials plus regular phone/in-person communication with elected government representatives to ensure legislation for funding to developing countries
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Life And Relationship Coaching
The Coaching Institute
USA08-2020
Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
TITC - The International TEFL Corporation
Online01.2009
Professional Speaking
Kindermusik Maestro Joe Williams And Joseph McClendon III Training
Sydney, Australia01.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Kindermusik Educator - Music Programs For Children
Kindermusik International
OnlineBachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Curtin University of Technology
Western Australia12-1990
Skills
- Strong communicator in English - verbal, written and oral and with people of all ages and sectors of society
- Experienced and confident public speaker
- Strong organisational abilities including conferences (up to 100 people), fundraising events and group trips
- Able to work well independently and in teams, with a large amount of experience in both giving and following directions
- Ability to use PC and Mac computers with Microsoft Office products, scheduling tools, financial software, and a variety of other CRM and management tools
- Extremely reliable, honest and responsible with huge integrity and always committed to doing the best job I am capable of
- Easily fit into various situations and skilled at working with a variety of different types of people
- Creative and energetic
- Strong work ethic and ability to be self directed and self motivated
- Variety of opportunities and experience in, managing my own time effectively
- Always held positions of leadership and responsibility in all areas of my work life, both appointed and voluntarily
- Professional manner with a sense of humour
- Have a lot of experience with and a good ability to work under pressure
- Good people management skills and ability to make people feel comfortable and safe very quickly
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Kindermusik Maestro Award two years running for having the largest Kindermusik studio in Australia
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Life and Relationship Coach
01.2020 - Current
Presenter/Guest Speaker/Trainer
Kindermusik International
01.2010 - 01.2012
English Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2009 - 01.2011
Kindermusik Educator
The Complete Child and You
01.2002 - 01.2009
Volunteer Positions
The Hunger Project (THP) and RESULTS
06.1991 - 09.2009
Occupational Therapist
01.1991 - 01.2003
Actress/Company Stage Manager
Self
01.1984 - 01.2024
Copywriter/Translator/Proofreader
Self
Some College (No Degree) - Life And Relationship Coaching
The Coaching Institute
Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
TITC - The International TEFL Corporation
Professional Speaking
Kindermusik Maestro Joe Williams And Joseph McClendon III Training
Some College (No Degree) - Kindermusik Educator - Music Programs For Children
Kindermusik International
Bachelor of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Curtin University of Technology
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