Candidate's Resume

 

Overview

Humanities/fine arts graduate with a strong background in media and production, spanning copywrighting, editing and publishing. Experienced in operations and project management . Well-versed in marketing, with a specific focus on photographic, media, fine arts and fashion brand-building strategy.

An articulate team player with excellent presentation skills drawn from five years of experience as an international fashion model, a sandstone education in the liberal arts, and a professional background spanning premier Australian and U.S media/production companies.

Achievements

Distinction average (1st class), Master of Art (M.A), University of New South Wales

Distinction average (1st class), Bachelor of Arts (B.A), University of Sydney

Career History

Sep 2011 - Sep 2011

Company name:Nikon Imaging Asia Pacific
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Marketing
Company size:51-200 employees
Company web site:http://www.nikon-asia.com/en_Asia
    
Job Title:Assistant Director, Nikon Education
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Marketing
Closest Job Role:Brand Manager
Detailed Description:A contract to draft the national education program for Nikon Australia. Kick-starting a dynamic series of workshop experiences for participants, this course was designed to promote Nikon as a market leader in optics. The role of assistant director required in-depth course-writing to a commercial brief, delegated by Nikon development executive Andrew Voogel. The program will run throughout 2011/12.

Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

Company name:Trend models
Location:Barcelona, Spain
Industry:Fashion/Beauty
Company size:11-50 employees
Company web site:http://www.trendmodels.es
    
Job Title:Model
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:Over the past two years I have been represented nationally and internationally as a model, working with globally recognised photographers and directors including Darren Afronovsky and Simon Upton. Previous clients include Yves St Laurent, Maison Martin Margiela, and Gucci. This contract was originally formulated for a location shoot in the Pyrenees with renound Spanish director Alberto Arrellano, for El Colmillo De Morsa.

Dec 2010 - May 2011

Company name:Aquatech Water Imaging Technology
Location:California, United States , USA
Industry:Marketing
Company size:11-50 employees
Company web site:http://www.aquatech.net/
    
Job Title:Creative director
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:Working remotely in conjunction with the Australia-Pacific division of Aquatech, this role oversaw the branding and public relations strategy of an underwater optics company with international distribution. The position required a thorough understanding of the current and future positioning of the company within a niche market, and included a production component commissioning and managing small photographic teams.

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011

Company name:Esse
Location:Beijing, China
Industry:Fashion/Beauty
Company size:11-50 employees
Company web site:http://www.eseemodel.com/
    
Job Title:Model
Job Type:Full-Time

Feb 2011 - Feb 2011

Company name:Red Eleven
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
Industry:Fashion/Beauty
Company size:11-50 employees
Company web site:http://www.redeleven.net.nz/
    
Job Title:Model
Job Type:Full-Time

Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

Company name:Arc@UNSW (University of New South Wales)
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Marketing
Company size:201-500 employees
Company web site:http://www.arc.unsw.edu.au/
    
Job Title:Editor-in-chief, Blitz magazine
Job Type:Part-time
Position Department:Marketing
Detailed Description:A one-year editor-in-chief tenure helming the UNSW weekly student magazine. This position oversaw all aspects of commissioning and producing the publication, under the mentorship of Arc@UNSW publications co-ordinator Caroline Page. The 2010 Blitz team consisted of editor, two journalists, a graphic designer, and around 16 – 20 regular contributors.

Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

Company name:Kaliman Gallery
Location:Sydney, Australia
Industry:Arts & Entertainment
Company size:1-10 employees
    
Job Title:Intern
Job Type:Part-time
Position Department:Admin/Office Support
Detailed Description:Assistant to gallery director Vasili Kaliman. Responsibilities of intern included inventory management, data entry, assisting with gallery presentations and private events, and interaction with clients.

Education & Training

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

graphic designer, and around regular contributors.

Dec 2009 - Oct 2011

Emg, Sydney Model

Dec 2010 - May 2011

Creative director Aquatech Water Imaging Technology, California Working remotely in conjunction with the Australian division of Aquatech, this role oversaw the branding and public relations strategy of an underwater optics company with international distribution. The position required a thorough understanding of the current and future positioning of the company, operating within a niche market. The role incorporated a production component involving the commission and management of small photographic teams.

Nov 2008 - Mar 2011

Laserase, Sydney Medical receptionist Casual general secretary to surgeon Dr Adam Rish and other staff. Duties included interaction with clients, use of general data entry programs MYOB, specialist medical programs including Best Practice and general surgery maintenance.

Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

Editor Blitz magazine Arc@UNSW, University of New South Wales, Sydney A one-year editor-in-chief tenure helming the UNSW weekly student magazine. This position oversaw all aspects of commissioning and producing the publication, under the mentorship of Arc@UNSW publications co-ordinator Caroline Page. The 2010 Blitz team also consisted of two journalists, a

Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

Metropolitan, Paris Model

Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

Kaliman Gallery, Sydney Intern Assistant to gallery director Vasili Kaliman. The responsibilities of intern included inventory management, data entry, assisting with gallery presentations and private events, and interaction with clients.

Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

Chic management, Paddington Model

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

M.A Master of Art, University ofNew South Wales

Mar 2007 - Jan 2008

Cooee Gallery, Sydney Research Assistant: AIAM100 Assistant to researcher Violet Rish, under the instruction of gallery director Adrian Newstead. Research was directed towards the development of a comprehensive biographical catalogue of Aboriginal art. The assistant role involved assembling diverse information resources into a coherent narrative and drafting qualitative biographical writing. This position required a preliminary understanding of art market analysis. The research assistant was also responsible for facilitating communication between the gallery, artists and related institutions.

Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

Fleur Wood, Paddington Sales assistant

Mar 2006 - Dec 2006

Phoenix Bar, Darlinghurst Door/promotionsFebruary - March 2006 View of Courage, Sydney Assistant project manager: Word Show Assistant management of the production Word Show, held by View of Courage Studios for Sydney Fashion Week. This position reported to director Robyn Wilson. Project management consisted chiefly of securing a venue, co-ordinating venue staff, managing volunteers and publicising the event via print media.

Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

B.A Bachelor of Arts, Universityof Sydney

Jan 2010 - Jan 1970

J.D Jurisdoctor, University of NewSouth Wales in completionProfessional experienceSeptember 2011 Nikon Education, Sydney Assistant Director A commission to draft the national education program for Nikon Australia. Kick-starting a dynamic series of workshop experiences for participants, this course was designed to promote Nikon as a market leader in optics. The role of assistant director required in- depth course-writing to a commercial brief, delegated by Nikon development executive Andrew Voogel. The program will run throughout 2011/12.April - August 2011 Trend models, Barcelona Model Over the past two years I have been represented nationally and internationally as a model, working with globally recognised photographers and directors including Darren Afronovsky and Simon Upton. Previous clients include Yves St Laurent, Maison Martin Margiela, and Gucci.March 2011 Esse, Beijing ModelFebruary 2011 Red 11, Auckland Model

Skills

Business Skills

  • Commercial ( - experience)
  • Commission ( - experience)
  • Development ( - experience)
  • Events ( - experience)
  • Management ( - experience)
  • Market Analysis ( - experience)
  • Project Management ( - experience)
  • Promotions ( - experience)
  • Public Relations ( - experience)
  • Publications ( - experience)
  • Qualitative ( - experience)
  • Research ( - experience)
  • Sales ( - experience)
  • Weekly ( - experience)

Product Skills

  • Analysis ( - experience)
  • COM+ ( - experience)
  • Director ( - experience)
  • Distribution ( - experience)
  • Inventory ( - experience)
  • Manager ( - experience)
  • Media ( - experience)
  • MYOB ( - experience)
  • Project ( - experience)
  • Project Management ( - experience)
  • Promotions ( - experience)
  • Sales ( - experience)
  • Word ( - experience)

Industry Company Experience

  • Commercial ( - experience)
  • Commissioning ( - experience)
  • Data ( - experience)
  • Management ( - experience)
  • National ( - experience)
  • Production ( - experience)
  • Public Relations ( - experience)

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