Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Amaka Omo

Croydon

Summary

A highly motivated and creative 20-year-old with a passion for media, design and administration. With an innate ability to create meaningful relationships and communicate effectively with customers and clientele. I aim to promote diverse and inclusive environments that celebrate different perspectives, eager to contribute to dynamic and collaborative work environments while continually developing versatile skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Program Co-designer

The Push
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Participated on the panel of designers offering feedback and a diverse perspective, demonstrated consistency and reliability by attending meetings and workshops, displayed leadership by encouraging and responding to the needs and inquiries of youth participants, provided industry insight into the use of Ableton (music production software), gave a paid performance and assisted in set-up and packdown of technical equipment.

Wait Staff Assistant

The Local Umbrella
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and returning customers, warmly welcomed and seated customers, maintained cleanliness of the dining area, upheld food safety standards.

Art Activators Consultant

Maroondah City Council (Arts Maroondah)
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Participated as a consultant in an Art Activators panel for a local community initiative, providing a platform for young emerging artists, utilized Excel to compile and review information on artists' work, analyzed data and presented findings to the Art Activators panel, reviewed artists' work to ensure it fit the space, budget, and historical context, demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team to achieve collective goals.

Electoral Polling Officer

Australian Electoral Commission
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Issued and collected voter ballot papers, counted ballots accurately and efficiently, attended training sessions and information briefings, provided timely and accurate support to voter queries.

Waitress

The Famished Wolf
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Checked guests' vaccination status to ensure compliance with government regulations, remained calm and composed during busy shifts, collaborated with kitchen staff to update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times, resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain customer satisfaction and team efficiency.

Education

Certificate IV in Screen And Media -

Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
09.2024

Certificate I & II in Hospitality -

Heatherwood High School
Donvale, VIC
12.2022

Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies -

Heatherwood High School
Donvale, VIC
12.2022

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) -

Heatherwood High School
Donvale, VIC
12.2022

Certificate I in Retail Services -

Heatherwood High School
Donvale, VIC
12.2021

Skills

  • Innovative and creative problem-solver
  • Strong collaboration and Effective communication
  • Leadership and initiative
  • Customer-oriented
  • Adept with Office and POS
  • Thrives in team-based environments

Accomplishments

  • Co-Showrunner, SYN Radio 90.07 FM, 06/01/24 - Present, Generator and developed an idea for an all inclusive radio show and podcast with a focus on creating a community and voice for Neurodivergent, QTPOC. Participated in pre-production including; Development of production timelines, sourcing resources and creating/producing engaging content. Handled media marketing. Demonstrated effective communication skills by; consulting with team members, contacting potential guests and collecting and responding to feedback.
  • Your Shot Contestant, Your Shot Competition, 08/01/23 - 06/30/23, Provided tools for building a brand, given DJ lessons and industry insights by promoters. Attended fortnightly informational meetings. Mentored and taught by experienced DJ artists.

Volunteer Experience

  • DJ Skills, Yarra Youth Services, 09/01/23 - Present, Applied interactive concepts to improve music quality, Operated DJ controllers, USBs, microphones, Rekordbox and headphones, Implemented feedback from youth mentors to enhance quality and outcomes
  • FReeZA Youth Committee, Maroondah City Council, 02/01/23 - 12/31/23, Delivered exceptional customer service, verified invitations and resolved concerns as needed, Proposed ideas and participated in meetings for events targeting local youth, Networked and researched entertainment and venues to meet event criteria, Managed events including; setup, catering and decorations, Developed and promoted marketing material and social media strategies from a youth perspective using data based evidence.

References

  • Kater Worth, Maroondah City Council, Youth Development Worker, FReeZA Youth Worker Coordinator, +6104 1831 6486, Kater.Worth@maroondah.vic.gov.au
  • Sarah (Charlie) Janssen, The Umbrella Café, Head Wait Staff Assistant, +6104 03105 788
  • Jerrielle Welbeck, SYN Radio, 90.07 FM, Co-Showrunner (Character Reference), jerriellewelbeck@yahoo.com.au

Timeline

Youth Program Co-designer

The Push
01.2024 - 09.2024

Art Activators Consultant

Maroondah City Council (Arts Maroondah)
11.2023 - 11.2023

Electoral Polling Officer

Australian Electoral Commission
10.2023 - 10.2023

Wait Staff Assistant

The Local Umbrella
08.2023 - 02.2024

Waitress

The Famished Wolf
07.2022 - 07.2023

Certificate IV in Screen And Media -

Swinburne University of Technology

Certificate I & II in Hospitality -

Heatherwood High School

Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies -

Heatherwood High School

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) -

Heatherwood High School

Certificate I in Retail Services -

Heatherwood High School
Amaka Omo