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Candice Gunn
Project Coordinator
Professional Background
Candice Gunn is a highly skilled and dedicated professional with extensive experience in project management, property management, marketing, and administration. With a relentless passion for her work, Candice prides herself on being a tenacious all-rounder who is committed to taking on diverse roles that challenge her and foster her professional development. Currently, Candice serves as a Project Coordinator at Aurizon, where she utilizes her expertise in project planning and delivery to ensure client expectations are consistently met. Her hands-on approach and keen attention to detail have allowed her to excel in her career, making her a valuable asset to any organization.
Having worked in various sectors throughout her career, Candice has developed a comprehensive skill set that encompasses financial management, vendor management, and client relationship management. Her ability to navigate these multifaceted domains has equipped her with a solid foundation to tackle the complexities of both projects and teams effectively. Her previous roles have included a variety of marketing and events positions in hospitality and trading sectors, where she honed her strategic thinking and organizational skills while ensuring seamless execution of marketing campaigns and events.
Education and Achievements
Candice's educational background includes her formative years at The Glennie School, where she laid the groundwork for her future endeavors. The experiences she gained during her education have both shaped her approach to challenges and fostered her commitment to learning and professional growth.
Throughout her career, Candice has achieved numerous accomplishments, particularly in project and property management. She established herself as a reliable professional adept at delivering projects on time and within budget constraints. Her proficiency in fiscal management shines through her ability to create budgets, report on financial metrics, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive project success.
Core Skills and Abilities
Candice possesses a wealth of core skills, including:
- Financial Management: Capable of budget creation, financial reporting, and KPI monitoring to ensure project goals are met.
- Client Relations: Builds and maintains strong relationships through effective communication and professionalism with key clients, leading to long-lasting partnerships.
- Vendor Management: Collaborates with various vendors to align project deliverables with established briefs, ensuring timelines and budgetary goals are achieved.
- Problem-Solving: Leverages critical thinking abilities to tackle challenges efficiently, often under time constraints.
- Communication Skills: Interacts effectively with senior management, clients, and team members, ensuring all stakeholders remain informed and empowered.
- Project Management: Plans, coordinates, and executes projects by working collaboratively with internal and external teams.
- Marketing Expertise: Develops and implements robust marketing strategies while effectively managing online content across multiple platforms.
- Software Proficiency: Highly skilled in using SAP Software, Console Property Management Software, and all Microsoft platforms including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Social Media and Web Management: Proficient in managing social media platforms and website content, skilled in using tools like Hootsuite and WordPress, and graphics applications like Canva, InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.
Achievements
Candice has continually demonstrated her capacity to excel in various roles with her track record of success across the organizations she has been with, including BTMarketing, Flute Cocktail Lounge & Bar, Peabody Trading, The Good Times Pub Group, integr8 Group, Ferny Hills First National, and Ray White Maroochydore. Her focus on collaboration and innovation positions her favorably for future endeavors as she seeks opportunities that will further develop her skillset and advance her career.
