Ashley Missen
Surrey Hills,VIC
Summary
Recent graduate design student from Swinburne University of Technology with a unique perspective. Raised on a cattle farm in southeast Gippsland, I relocated to the city in 2021 to pursue my studies. Known for a strong work ethic and dedication to continuous improvement, I collaborate effectively in team environments. Genuine passion for Art, Graphic design, and Photography drives me to apply my skills and creativity to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli/ Checkout/Service Desk
Woolworths
01.2022 - Current
- Consistently deliver high-quality customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
- Trusted with multiple responsibilities across departments, from food handling to service desk operations
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and efficiency during busy shifts
- Quickly adapted to new store procedures after relocating to Melbourne
- Proven reliability through consistent attendance, flexibility, and taking on additional shifts when needed
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Delivery Driver/Kitchen Prep/Register
Pizza Boyz Traralgon
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Started working over the summer break for university where I got a taste of a different kind of industry, requiring me to adapt to the changes in pace and work together as a team to ensure we performed at our best
- Managed deliveries efficiently during peak times while maintaining excellent customer service
- Worked across multiple roles in-store including taking phone orders, preparing food, and cleaning
- Learned quickly in a fast-moving environment and demonstrated flexibility by switching between roles based on demand
Kitchen Hand
Traralgon Butter Factory
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported a busy kitchen during the pandemic, showing strong initiative and resilience under pressure
- Maintained kitchen hygiene, assisted chefs, and helped close the kitchen nightly
- Quickly learned procedures and adapted to the high-energy hospitality environment
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Team Member (Deli Clerk/Checkout Operator)
Rosedale IGA
12.2017 - 01.2021
- First role in retail where I built a strong foundation in customer service and responsibility
- Maintained stock levels, rotated inventory, and managed food safety procedures
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Built lasting relationships with regular customers through friendly and helpful service
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Education
Bachelor of Design - Communication Design
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC12-2024
Catholic College Sale
Sale, VIC12-2020
Skills
- Clear Verbal Communication
- Creative Concept Development
- Collaborative Team Player
- Critical Thinking in Problem Resolution
- Logical Reasoning
- Ability to Adjust to New Challenges
- Effective Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Adobe Photoshop Proficiency
- Dependable and responsible
- Digital Illustration Expertise
- Adobe InDesign Proficiency
- XD
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Lightroom Expertise
Hobbies and Interests
- Art
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Film and TV
- Learning new skills
- Walking
- Cooking
- Exploration
- Graphic novels
Adobe Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- XD
- After Effects
- Lightroom
Timeline
Deli/ Checkout/Service Desk
Woolworths
01.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver/Kitchen Prep/Register
Pizza Boyz Traralgon
11.2021 - 01.2022
Kitchen Hand
Traralgon Butter Factory
05.2021 - 08.2021
Team Member (Deli Clerk/Checkout Operator)
Rosedale IGA
12.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Design - Communication Design
Swinburne University of Technology
Catholic College Sale
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