Ally Watson
Fitzroy,VIC
Summary
A dedicated advocate for women's empowerment and community development. Experienced in implementing programs and initiatives aimed at creating positive change and leveraging strong communication and collaboration skills to foster meaningful relationships. Committed to driving sustainable solutions and promoting gender equity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Host and Reservations Coordinator
Gimlet at Cavendish House
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - Current
- Worked across both the Front of House and Guest Services teams.
- Developed ongoing, professional relationships with regular guests.
- Maintained high standards of customer service and represented the business with pride.
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to produce and maintain detailed food notes as a reference for the front of house team.
Project Assistant
ABC International Development
09.2020 - 02.2022
- In this role, I worked across multiple donor-funded development projects that spanned 8+ countries in the Pacific region. This work required me to communicate clearly and effectively with multiple stakeholders to ensure that the project deliverables were occurring to a high-standard and in a timely manner.
- Prepared reports on project progress and performance metrics.
- Collaborated with external stakeholders on assigned projects as needed.
- Assisted Project Manager in preparing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Monitored activities for compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards.
Host
Chin Chin
Melbourne
09.2019 - 10.2020
- As the venue host at Chin Chin, I was responsible for managing the waitlist at what was one of the busiest restaurants in Australasia
- This job required a high-level of composure in stressful situations, the ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders at once and strong communication and organisational skills
Strategic Engagement and Partnerships Intern
Cardno
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessing and improving the existing business development processes.
- Ad-hoc research to support the team in submitting competitive tenders to win donor-funded aid projects
Events Host, Venue Host and Senior Waitress
Mr Miyagi
01.2018 - 09.2019
Education
Master of Development Studies -
University of Melbourne
07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Melbourne
11.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Research and Writing
- Relationship Building
- Project Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Issue Resolution
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Host and Reservations Coordinator
Gimlet at Cavendish House
01.2022 - Current
Project Assistant
ABC International Development
09.2020 - 02.2022
Strategic Engagement and Partnerships Intern
Cardno
10.2019 - 01.2020
Host
Chin Chin
09.2019 - 10.2020
Events Host, Venue Host and Senior Waitress
Mr Miyagi
01.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Development Studies -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Melbourne
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