Education
University of Technology, Sydney, Australia March 2002 V November 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Journalism) and in International Studies
Distinction average
1 year of study at Rennes II University, France, in 2005
Central Coast Grammar School, New South Wales, Australia 2001
Higher School Certificate
Admissions Index (UAI): 99.15
Employment
Robert Walters, Sydney, Australia March 2007 - Current
Recruitment Consultant, Banking and Financial Services Industry
Specialising in Permanent Accounting roles
Robert Walters is a UK-Listed international recruitment firm with 35 offices across 5 continents and in 16 countries.
I started as a Resourcer within the Commerce Finance Permanent team and learned about the field of accounting through calling and interviewing candidates.
I then moved into a Headhunting role for 4 months where I cold-called individuals from the Big 4 Accounting firms and arranged and ran interviews, introducing them to a range of Consultants for later placement into a job.
I then moved into a full consulting role with a portfolio of clients within Banking and Financial Services, including some of Australia¢®¦s largest retail banks, international investment banks and fund managers. My role involves meeting with and scoping clients¢®¦ needs, developing new business, interviewing candidates on a daily basis, writing job advertisements, and matching appropriate candidates to roles. This involves complete end-to-end management of the interview process, prepping candidates, keeping in touch after placement and taking clients and candidates for lunches and entertaining at events. I work as part of a team-based environment.
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Asia-Pacific, Sydney Australia
Intern (Part-time) December 2006 V January 2007
I carried out a range of tasks including writing letters of advocacy to governments and press bodies as well as press releases on behalf of the IFJ, which are published on its website and sent to affiliates and members worldwide. This internship also involved compiling monthly reports, telephone liaison, website administration, and Internet research for data relevant to the IFJ¢®¦s publications.
University of Technology, Sydney
Institute for International Studies
Website Developer (Casual) October 2006 V May 2007
I was responsible for the creation and maintenance of a website hosted by the Institute. This required familiarity with the University¢®¦s website management software and design and usability considerations. I also liaised with stakeholders in the project and strove to optimize their aims for the success of the website.
David Jones/ Estee Lauder, Sydney Australia
Fragrance Consultant (Casual) April 2006 V March 2007
I was the consultant responsible for Aramis and Designer Fragrances at this department store. I worked towards a monthly sales target, and was responsible for all client services and stock/ counter maintenance. I liaised with an account executive and others within Estee Lauder to discuss promotions and sales maximization. I also worked as part of the fragrances team, assisting team members in sales and client liaison and stock turnover.
Myer Sydney, Australia
Service Assistant (Casual) November 2002 V January 2005
This position consisted of customer assistance in the Cosmetics, Fragrance and Personal Care departments. I gained many skills in sales and dealing with customers, through both face-to-face and telephone contact. This role required much everyday flexibility including cash handling, merchandising, stocktaking and temporarily representing a number of cosmetics houses.
Coles Supermarkets Wyoming and Broadway, New South Wales, Australia
Administration and Service Assistant (Casual) August 1998 V October 2002
Initially a cashier at the Wyoming store, I gained skills in cash handling and customer service in a busy workplace. In my second role for the company, I was employed in the cash office and trained in banking, data entry, telephone reception, employee liaison, and bookwork. In addition I was solely responsible for the running of the office on weekends, and dealt with several external firms including suppliers and maintenance services.
Awards Premier's Award for All-round HSC Excellence 2001
Interests and Extra curricular activities French language and culture (Also fluent in French)
UTS Peer Network, UTS Tandem (Buddy system)
Regular Blood donor for Red Cross
UTS French Students¢®¦ Society (FRESS): Treasurer, 2006
Referees Available on request.
