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Alexandra Burns

Essendon,VIC

Summary

Skilled professional with a reliable and highly adaptable nature with strong organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently and accurately.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Architectural Draftsperson

Trevor Burns Design
01.2019 - Current
  • Created schematic renderings
  • Prepared existing conditions drawings
  • Undertook site visits
  • Administration
  • Prepared town planning reports

Graduate Heritage Consultant

Lovell Chen
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided heritage advice to clients and contributed towards Heritage Impact Statements, Conservation Management Plans and Heritage Studies
  • Contributed to a broad range of heritage projects and worked within a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Undertook site inspections, field work and participated in client and stakeholder meetings
  • Undertook in-depth historical research utilising multiple sources and methodologies
  • Referred to heritage legislation and policies within the Planning Scheme
  • Provided high level heritage analysis and architectural description
  • Delivered work within set timeframes and supported senior staff members

Wait Staff Member

The Flour
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, prompt service, and a friendly demeanour
  • Maintained cleanliness and set up window and pastry cabinet displays to provide a pleasant atmosphere for customers
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service
  • Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of items on the menu and communicating effectively with clients

Barista/Front of House Employee

Village Bakery Cafe
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety
  • Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues

Wait/Front of House Employee

Twenty And Six Cafe
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided attentive service to customers and addressed inquiries in a timely manner
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences
  • Efficiently preparing stock
  • Managing Uber East deliveries

Wait/Barista/Front of House Staff Member

Crumbs Organic Bakery
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Undertook store opening and closing duties
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods
  • Supported training efforts for new employees
  • Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination

Graphics Contributor

Farrago
01.2015 - 12.2019
  • Produced graphic for student run magazine Farrago
  • Created prototypes and mockups for Farrago merchandise and worked within a wide variety of mediums
  • Created digital logos


Usher

Bone Marrow Theatre
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized service and addressing individual needs.
  • Managed crowd control effectively, ensuring timely seating and minimizing disruptions

Volunteer

Arts Project Australia
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Prepared meals and beverages
  • Maintained art supplies
  • Undertook administrative tasks

Work Experience

National Gallery Of Victoria
12.2014 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with educators and assisted in running children's art programs
  • Organised pamphlets and informational material
  • Directed visitors

Work Experience

Arterial Design
06.2014 - 07.2014
  • Administration
  • Organised image data, assembled tables and devices
  • Undertook site visits
  • Learned about design processes

Education

Professional Development Training - Town Planning

Planning Institute of Australia
Melbourne, VIC
10.2023

Masters of Architecture/Urban And Cultural Heritag -

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Univerity of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
11.2018

Secondary School Education -

Princes Hill Secondary College
Carlton North, VIC
11.2014

Skills

  • Proficient in Word, Excel, working with templates and formatting
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino, Revit, Enscape
  • Excellent time management abilities
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • In depth knowledge of architectural styles and heritage principles, including social value
  • Familiarity with town planning principles
  • Manual drafting expertise
  • Other languages spoken include Italian

Certification

  • Certificate in Asbestos Hazardous Materials Awareness Training, 28 September 2023, held at Lovell Chen

Timeline

Graduate Heritage Consultant

Lovell Chen
05.2023 - 03.2024

Wait Staff Member

The Flour
12.2022 - 06.2023

Barista/Front of House Employee

Village Bakery Cafe
08.2022 - 11.2022

Wait/Front of House Employee

Twenty And Six Cafe
07.2022 - 10.2022

Wait/Barista/Front of House Staff Member

Crumbs Organic Bakery
01.2020 - 07.2022

Usher

Bone Marrow Theatre
05.2019 - 09.2019

Architectural Draftsperson

Trevor Burns Design
01.2019 - Current

Volunteer

Arts Project Australia
01.2018 - 07.2018

Graphics Contributor

Farrago
01.2015 - 12.2019

Work Experience

National Gallery Of Victoria
12.2014 - 01.2015

Work Experience

Arterial Design
06.2014 - 07.2014

Professional Development Training - Town Planning

Planning Institute of Australia

Masters of Architecture/Urban And Cultural Heritag -

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

Univerity of Melbourne

Secondary School Education -

Princes Hill Secondary College
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