Brienna Coughlan
Yeppoon,QLD
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated student seeking after school/weekend work. Willingness to learn and gain experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Assistant
Bling Bling Costume
08.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Livingstone Youth Action Group Chairs Person
Livingstone Shire Council
01.2020 - Current
- Member of Youth Action Group (YAG)
- Support council staff to plan events in the community.
- Coordinate community events, enhancing engagement and participaMember of Youth Action Group (YAG)
- Support council staff to plan events in the community.
- Facilitate event planning, ensuring smooth execution and positive community impact.
- Collaborate with council members to develop and implement successful event strategies.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival at the office, answered phone calls, and responded to emails.
- Led group discussions about current issues related to volunteering within the community.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
R U OK Day Committee
St Ursula’s College Yeppoon
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Liaise with staff and teachers to organise the event
- Fundraising, which can include food stalls and merchandise.
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.
- Coordinated efforts between subcommittees by establishing clear lines of communication.
Walk for PNG (Papa New Guinea) Committee Member
St Ursula's College
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Liaise with staff and teachers to organise the event
- Fundraising, which can include food stalls and merchandise.
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.
- Coordinated efforts between subcommittees by establishing clear lines of communication.
Colour Bash Volunteer -2024
Cap Coast Cricket Club
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with various activities.
- Communicated and openly welcomed people of various ages, mostly youth under 10 years old.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Backstage Manager- Arts Showcase
St Ursula's College
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced show quality by effectively managing backstage operations and coordinating with production teams.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address technical challenges in lighting, sound, and scenery during live shows.
- Aided in load-in/load-out processes for touring productions or venue changes while adhering to strict deadlines and safety procedures.
- Streamlined prop organization for smoother scene transitions and minimized downtime during performances.
- Maintained clean and organized backstage areas, fostering a professional working environment for all team members.
- Prepared stage for each performance by setting up necessary equipment, props, and scenery according to the production''s needs.
- Coordinated costume changes with wardrobe department, ensuring timely transitions for actors during performances.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of technical theater aspects through workshops, trainings, and on-the-job experience to enhance overall skill set as a backstage crew member.
- Contributed to successful show runs by promptly addressing any technical issues or malfunctions that arose during performances.
- Enhanced show quality by effectively managing backstage operations and coordinating with production teams.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address technical challenges in lighting, sound, and scenery during live shows.
Walk for PNG (Papa New Guinea) Committee Member
St Ursula's College
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Liaise with staff and teachers to organise events to raise funds for PNG.
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.
- Organized impactful events that raised awareness about the organization''s mission and expanded its reach within the community.
Committee Member
R U OK Day
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Liaise with staff and teachers to organise the event
- Fundraising, which can include food stalls and merchandise.
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.
- Coordinated efforts between subcommittees by establishing clear lines of communication.
Colour Bash Volunteer- 2023
Cap Coast Cricket Club
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Set up, ran and packed up various activities
- Assisted with many tasks.
- Communicated and welcomed youth of various young ages
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Backstage Manager- Arts Showcase
St Ursula’s College
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced show quality by effectively managing backstage operations and coordinating with production teams.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address technical challenges in lighting, sound, and scenery during live shows.
- Aided in load-in/load-out processes for touring productions or venue changes while adhering to strict deadlines and safety procedures.
- Streamlined prop organization for smoother scene transitions and minimized downtime during performances.
- Maintained clean and organized backstage areas, fostering a professional working environment for all team members.
- Prepared stage for each performance by setting up necessary equipment, props, and scenery according to the production''s needs.
- Coordinated costume changes with wardrobe department, ensuring timely transitions for actors during performances.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of technical theater aspects through workshops, trainings, and on-the-job experience to enhance overall skill set as a backstage crew member.
- Contributed to successful show runs by promptly addressing any technical issues or malfunctions that arose during performances.
- Enhanced show quality by effectively managing backstage operations and coordinating with production teams.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address technical challenges in lighting, sound, and scenery during live shows.
Backstage Manager- Addams Family
St Ursula’s College Musical
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Coordinated and supervised backstage staff, including technical crew and assistants.
- Organized and managed the stage area to ensure a smooth running of events.
- Set up audio equipment, lights, props and other necessary items for performances.
- Resolved any issues that arose during rehearsals or production runs.
- Developed efficient methods for organizing backstage areas prior to shows and events.
- Communicated regularly with directors, producers, cast members and crew regarding preparations for upcoming productions.
- Ensured proper storage of costumes, props and other materials after use.
- Maintained a safe and organized backstage environment, minimizing accidents and ensuring smooth productions.
- Reduced downtime during live performances by implementing efficient communication channels among crew members.
- Trained new backstage crew members on proper techniques and protocols, enhancing team performance levels.
Colour Bash Volunteer- 2022
Cap Coast Cricket Club
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Backstage Crew Member- Arts Showcase
St Ursula's College
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Aided in load-in/load-out processes for touring productions or venue changes while adhering to strict deadlines and safety procedures.
- Streamlined prop organization for smoother scene transitions and minimized downtime during performances.
- Maintained clean and organized backstage areas, fostering a professional working environment for all team members.
- Prepared stage for each performance by setting up necessary equipment, props, and scenery according to the production''s needs.
- Coordinated costume changes with wardrobe department, ensuring timely transitions for actors during performances.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of technical theater aspects through workshops, trainings, and on-the-job experience to enhance overall skill set as a backstage crew member.
- Contributed to successful show runs by promptly addressing any technical issues or malfunctions that arose during performances.
Backstage Crew Member- Grease
Combined St Ursula’s and St Brendan’s Musical
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Back stage member for productions.
- Ensured safe and efficient operation of all stage equipment during performances.
- Organized backstage areas for each show, ensuring props and costumes were in place.
- Transported sets and props to various venues for upcoming shows.
- Coordinated with other members of the production staff to ensure smooth execution of events.
- Participated in post-show strike activities; disassembling sets, storing props, costumes, and other materials properly for future use or transport.
Backstage Crew Member- Arts Showcase
St Ursula’s College
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Aided in load-in/load-out processes for touring productions or venue changes while adhering to strict deadlines and safety procedures.
- Streamlined prop organization for smoother scene transitions and minimized downtime during performances.
- Maintained clean and organized backstage areas, fostering a professional working environment for all team members.
- Prepared stage for each performance by setting up necessary equipment, props, and scenery according to the production''s needs.
- Coordinated costume changes with wardrobe department, ensuring timely transitions for actors during performances.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of technical theater aspects through workshops, trainings, and on-the-job experience to enhance overall skill set as a backstage crew member.
- Contributed to successful show runs by promptly addressing any technical issues or malfunctions that arose during performances.
Back Stage Member- Music Man
Combined St Ursula’s and St Brendan’s Musical
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Back stage member for productions.
- Back stage member for productions.
- Ensured safe and efficient operation of all stage equipment during performances.
- Organized backstage areas for each show, ensuring props and costumes were in place.
- Transported sets and props to various venues for upcoming shows.
- Coordinated with other members of the production staff to ensure smooth execution of events.
- Participated in post-show strike activities; disassembling sets, storing props, costumes, and other materials properly for future use or transport.
Education
St Ursula’s College
Yeppoon Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Good Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Organised
Community Service
- R U OK Day, 2023 & 2024, R U OK Day committee member.
- Walk for PNG (Papua New Guinea), 2023 & 2024, Walk for PNG committee member.
- St Ursula’s Musicals, 2020- 2024, Back stage member for productions.
- Livingstone Youth Action Group chairs person, 2020-current.
- Cap Coast Cricket Club, Colour Bash, 2022-2024
Certification
Currently completing Certificate 2 of Engineering
Timeline
R U OK Day Committee
St Ursula’s College Yeppoon
09.2024 - 09.2024
Walk for PNG (Papa New Guinea) Committee Member
St Ursula's College
09.2024 - 09.2024
Colour Bash Volunteer -2024
Cap Coast Cricket Club
09.2024 - 09.2024
Backstage Manager- Arts Showcase
St Ursula's College
08.2024 - 08.2024
Walk for PNG (Papa New Guinea) Committee Member
St Ursula's College
09.2023 - 09.2023
Committee Member
R U OK Day
09.2023 - 09.2023
Colour Bash Volunteer- 2023
Cap Coast Cricket Club
09.2023 - 09.2023
Retail Assistant
Bling Bling Costume
08.2023 - Current
Backstage Manager- Arts Showcase
St Ursula’s College
08.2023 - 08.2023
Backstage Manager- Addams Family
St Ursula’s College Musical
06.2023 - 06.2023
Colour Bash Volunteer- 2022
Cap Coast Cricket Club
09.2022 - 09.2022
Backstage Crew Member- Arts Showcase
St Ursula's College
08.2022 - 08.2022
Backstage Crew Member- Grease
Combined St Ursula’s and St Brendan’s Musical
06.2022 - 06.2022
Backstage Crew Member- Arts Showcase
St Ursula’s College
08.2021 - 08.2021
Back Stage Member- Music Man
Combined St Ursula’s and St Brendan’s Musical
06.2021 - 06.2021
Livingstone Youth Action Group Chairs Person
Livingstone Shire Council
01.2020 - Current
St Ursula’s College