Edward Brennan
Sydney,NSW
Summary
An enthusiastic coordinator with extensive experience in organising community events and service initiatives. Proven for strong facilitation and leadership skills, dedicated to fostering a positive impact within both local and greater community. Aiming to provide convenience and efficiency across all facets of administration, and most importantly continue to develop within a professional environment. Fuelled by a desire to learn and build on such skill of learning itself, through an optimistic and diligent attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Student Head of House
Cranbrook School
Sydney, NSW
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw an intra-school pastoral care community/network of 108 students, ranging from 11 to 18 years, alongside academic and educational professionals, over a 12-month period.
- Provided pastoral care from an elder, youthful, peer perspective to peers of all ages.
- Facilitated the social and educational development of youth.
- Organised intra-house competitions to foster a creative and competitive environment.
- Logistically facilitated various comprehensive inter-house competitions (football, debating, basketball, theatre sports, chess, athletics, swimming, etc.) Within the greater school network. Fostering communal experiences and success.
- Logistically facilitated various inter-house service initiatives within the greater school community (Clean Up Australia Day, Glass Bottle Initiative, etc.).
- Served as an ambassador of the House within senior leadership meetings throughout the year, providing representation for this facet of the School.
- Served as an ambassador for the greater Cranbrook School community, as a member of the school's Senior Student Leadership.
Student Volunteer Work
The Salvation Army Australia
Sydney, NSW
05.2021 - 05.2025
- As student volunteer from 2021 - 2025, I took part in both logistically facilitating and organising Red Shield Appeal 'door-knocking' initiatives, as part of the Salvation Army's most significant annual fundraiser. Collaborating with both peers of youth and education professionals.
- I engaged socially with outer community members throughout such volunteer experiences in attempts to raise awareness for the services that both the Red Shield Appeal event and Salvation Army Australia are providing.
- Across years of experience, I was able to approach both external and internal feedback from peers and community members, and pass such feedback onward to future volunteers to increase the productivity and overall success of this fundraiser.
Student Volunteer Coordinator
Starlight Foundation Australia
Sydney, NSW
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Devised and coordinated comprehensive logistics regarding community charity fundraising for 1,100 students aged 12 to 18.
- Liaised with education and charity professionals to organise and promote volunteer opportunities for the youth.
- Individually promoted local fundraising across both school and wider suburban communities.
- Facilitated meetings and workshops to advance volunteer skills and collaboration for tangible increases in productivity.
- Managed a group of youth volunteers (aged 14-17), providing support and opportunities for their enhancement of skills and experience.
Education
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Secondary Education
Cranbrook School
Sydney, NSW12-2025
Bachelor of Criminology And Criminal Justice - Law And Justice
University of New South Wales
Sydney, New South Wales, NSWSkills
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
- Educational mentorship
- Social media management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Active learning
- Team collaboration
- Ethical awareness
- Basic mathematics
- Flexible schedule
- Positive attitude
- Team support
- Administrative support
- Research and analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Fast learner
- Active listening
Certification
WWCC - Working With Children Check (WWC3200440E) (Expiring 2030)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Head of House
Cranbrook School
09.2024 - 09.2025
Student Volunteer Coordinator
Starlight Foundation Australia
04.2024 - 08.2024
Student Volunteer Work
The Salvation Army Australia
05.2021 - 05.2025
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Secondary Education
Cranbrook School
Bachelor of Criminology And Criminal Justice - Law And Justice
University of New South Wales