Jul 26, 2023
Sarah grew up on a property outside of Yackandandah and moved to Melbourne in 2016 to pursue her career in flying. Sarah’s journey to becoming a key player in our team began as a flight attendant in Melbourne, delivering exceptional customer service with a smile. Sarah was fascinated with leader crew development and her desire to work with people was ignited.
Sarah is already working in the recruitment space and is eager to learn more about our approach to HR and hopes to dive into Training & Facilitation in the future. With her positive outlook and can do attitude, she’s a natural fit for working with others on their professional journeys.
If it weren’t for the constant early mornings, Sarah would’ve loved to have become a famous swimmer and win a few gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. She still loves swimming but at a more reasonable hour of the day. Sarah loves taking her border collie Toby out and about the weir. She also enjoys spending time in our nearby towns of Bright and Harrietville, especially if she has her bike.
When Sarah is out walking or travelling the Hume, she enjoys listening to The Imperfects, The Fitness & Lifestyle Podcast with Danny Kennedy, and occasionally The KIC Pod (Keep It Cleaner).
Sarah Sharwood is a bundle of energy and passion, driving positive change within Total HRM and making every day brighter for her colleagues and clients. Sarah is always happy to help out and take on new challenges, and if she’s a bit hesitant, you can always bribe her with a Caramello Koala!
We’re excited for you all to meet Sarah and work with her, she is a joy to be around. If you see Sarah at any of our events or around town, please say hi and introduce yourself!
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Amelie is our Marketing Lead and currently studying for a B.A. in Business and Visual Arts. She brings her visual arts skills and eye for colour and detail to our graphics and design for the business.
Amelie uses her skills as a digital native in our Marketing team and works across our social media channels. Amelie provides administrative support and assists the recruitment team in finding great candidates.
Sarah joins the team at Total HRM following her time in a regional real estate company, most recently in HR. She brings a solid understanding of the unique dynamics and challenges within small and medium-sized businesses.
Prior to real estate, Sarah worked in the airline industry, providing her with excellent skills in customer service and how to remain calm in a crisis.
Known for her positive energy, Sarah approaches her role with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to support and uplift those she works with. With her experience in HR and recruitment, Sarah is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, professional growth, and employee well-being. Her ability to connect with people and create a positive work atmosphere contributes to the overall success of teams and the business as a whole.
Ashly is one of our most experienced HR Business Partners with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and hospitality, both local and overseas, ranging from large multinational companies to small family-owned operations. Throughout his career, Ashly regularly led teams with over 30 employees while continually growing the business and aligning business strategies with employee capabilities.
Ashly has qualifications in Applied Management and Human Resources and a strong leadership and people management background. Ashly combines his experience with his qualifications to develop great workplace cultures while delivering practical support.
As our Business Services Manager, David keeps everything that is Total HRM ticking along – from overseeing administration and finance functions, liaising with clients and suppliers, to IT troubleshooting and keeping everyone on track to deliver effective customer service to all our clients.
In a business landscape of ‘information overload’, Kim’s pragmatic approach simplifies the ever-changing HR trends and legislation to obtain meaningful and maximum benefits for her clients.
Kim is well known for her ability to understand the ‘real’ issues within businesses and to provide solutions for sustained business growth.
Kim has over 20 years of experience in human resources and 15 years of business consulting experience, and she holds post-graduate Business and Human Resource qualifications.
She has vast and varied experience in senior consulting roles across varying disciplines and HR management positions within retail, manufacturing and professional service sectors.
Linda is the Managing Director of Total HRM and has worked for over twenty five years in business and consulting, including executive and senior management roles. She has worked here and overseas in numerous industries, including mining, energy and government. Her experience in areas such as production, strategic planning, finance, OHS/WHS, and lecturing in Human Resources Management at La Trobe University provides her with a unique blend of business and HR capability.
Linda has led comprehensive organisational restructures and implemented programs to improve the effectiveness of businesses with clear alignment between individuals’ contributions and organisational outcomes. She works with various local boards and executive teams in the region. She is a Certified Professional Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.