I am Karen Cooper, a versatile professional with experience in hospitality, education, mental health, and visitor services. I have travelled widely and lived in Europe, Australia and NZ, which has made me adaptable, inquisitive and practical. I stay calm and draw on good humour to work in challenging environments while delivering friendly service and support. I am passionate about recycling and a dedicated fossicker. I enjoy swimming, cycling and walking the dog. My next challenge is to retake my PADI diving qualification and to volunteer with marine conservation. I am also a practising artist, with exhibitions in NZ, Australia and the UK, and I have contributed to many volunteer projects.

Karen Cooper

I am Karen Cooper, a versatile professional with experience in hospitality, education, mental health, and visitor services. I have travelled widely and lived in Europe, Australia and NZ, which has made me adaptable, inquisitive and practical. I stay calm and draw on good humour to work in challenging environments while delivering friendly service and support. I am passionate about recycling and a dedicated fossicker. I enjoy swimming, cycling and walking the dog. My next challenge is to retake my PADI diving qualification and to volunteer with marine conservation. I am also a practising artist, with exhibitions in NZ, Australia and the UK, and I have contributed to many volunteer projects.

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I am Karen Cooper, a versatile professional with experience in hospitality, education, mental health, and visitor services. I have travelled widely and lived in Europe, Australia and NZ, which has made me adaptable, inquisitive and practical. I stay calm and draw on good humour to work in challenging environments while delivering friendly service and support.

I am passionate about recycling and a dedicated fossicker. I enjoy swimming, cycling and walking the dog. My next challenge is to retake my PADI diving qualification and to volunteer with marine conservation. I am also a practising artist, with exhibitions in NZ, Australia and the UK, and I have contributed to many volunteer projects.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Visitor Experience Officer & Shift Coordinator at Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2025
Oversees visitor experience operations and shift coordination within the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery.
Employee Support & Paper & Printing Specialist at Plane Tree Studio
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Supported intellectually disabled employees in making quality handmade paper and printing cards.
Supervisor at Caroline House
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Supervisor in a residential home for women with psychiatric disorders.
Relief Teacher at Goulburn St. Primary, Elizabeth College, Rosny College, Hobart
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Relief teaching across multiple Hobart schools.
Supervisor at W.I.S.H Trust
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2012
Supervisor in a residential home on Waiheke Island.
Tutor at Nelson Boys College, Nelson
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2012
Tutor, Nelson Boys College, Nelson.
Screen Print Tutor at Nelson (Adult Education)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2012
Screen print tutor, adult education; After School Teacher for Gifted Children.

Education

Cert IV Mental Health at TAFE Hobart
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
BA Fine Art with Honours at UTAS Hobart
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Post Grad. Cert in Education, Art & Design at University of Liverpool, UK
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
BA Fine Art at University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985

Qualifications

Cert IV Mental Health
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Government