Zach Havard
Journalist
Bondi,NSW
Summary
Recent graduate of a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Journalism at the University of Technology Sydney. After an internship at the Daily Telegraph on the sports desk I am seeking further work in the industry, looking to build on my writing and interview skills and develop new skills in a new role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Intern
The Daily Telegraph
Sydney , NSW
2021.05 - 2021.07
- Interning for the sports desk of a leading print newspaper.
- Pitching and writing stories for print and online publications.
- Attending press conferences and actively questioning NRL & AFL coaches and writing story to follow.
- Learning the office practices of a large publication.
Contributor
Stoney Roads Magazine
NORTH BONDI, NSW
2021.04 - Current
- Creating content/stories for a premier dance music magazine - Developing skills around word press and submitting tasks to a deadline
- Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos and infographics.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
Warehouse Manager
World Bodyboards
Sydney, NSW
2019.10 - Current
- Consistently representing the values of a large scale business throughout the workplace.
- Coordinating logistics to enable orders are processed efficiently and on time.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
Coach
Sydney Harbour Surf Club
Sydney , NSW
2021.02 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Carer
After School Care, Bronte Activity
Sydney, NSW
2018.05 - 2020.08
- Carer for students aged 4-12 at Bronte Public School.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Journalism)
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW 2019.02 - 2021.10
Year 12/Higher School Certificate -
Waverley College
Sydney, NSW 2012.02 - 2017.11
Skills
Journalism
Social media
Story development
Interviewing skill
Certification
Bronze Medallion & First Aid Trained
References
Julio Acurio, Manager - World Bodyboards
0403 750 247
Luke Horder, Sydney Harbour Surf Club
0405 444 311
Mari Kauppinen, Personal reference
0412380080
Timeline
Intern
The Daily Telegraph
2021.05 - 2021.07
Contributor
Stoney Roads Magazine
2021.04 - Current
Coach
Sydney Harbour Surf Club
2021.02 - Current
Warehouse Manager
World Bodyboards
2019.10 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Journalism)
University of Technology Sydney
2019.02 - 2021.10
Carer
After School Care, Bronte Activity
2018.05 - 2020.08
Year 12/Higher School Certificate -
Waverley College
2012.02 - 2017.11