El Mitchell
Alexandria,Australia
Summary
A passionate undergraduate student currently studying Bachelor of Social Science/Science, working as an advocate for disability in the EDI department of UNSW. With experience in both science and media positions, they have the flexibility to work in either fields. By working in team environments, policy making and consulting, they have been able to produce important change in legal environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Writer
BIOSOC UNSW
08.2024 - Current
- Wild Wonders is a monthly magazine run by UNSW BIOSOC that covers a wide range of topics in the biological and ecological sciences
- First issue was October. Issue #4
- Scientist of the Month (Moronke Harris), Place of the Month (Cave of Crystals), and the Discover! section
- Link: https://unswbiosoc.wixsite.com/unswbiosoc/magazine
Students with Disability Collective (SDLC) Member
Student Voice Australasia
06.2024 - Current
- The Students with Disability Leadership Collective brings together students with disability representative leaders, together with student and staff advocates from across the Australian higher education sector
Students as Partners Consultant
UNSW
03.2024 - Current
- The UNSW Students as Partners Consultative Group (SCON) was established to reflect and engage with diverse lived experiences and needs of the student body within university programs and broader decision making
- The group includes students from culturally diverse and migrant backgrounds, students with disability, parents, carers and students from LGBTQIA+ communities
- SCON members consult on a wide range of campaigns and projects and contribute to policy review, the improvement of processes, communications, events, responses to social movements and creative ideation
- This process enables students to hone their advocacy, public speaking, meeting and leadership skills, while developing their understanding of equitable, inclusive and diverse working environments
Outbound Customer Service
Ezy Math Tutoring Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Paired tutors with students
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with timely follow-ups on outstanding issues
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity
Fast Food Team Member
Max Brenner Australia
05.2022 - 09.2022
- I cooked, cleaned and served customers
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by adhering to food safety regulations and cleaning protocols.
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
Bistro Team Member
Bitton Gourmet Cafe
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Cleaned, served food and customers as a waiter
Education
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Social Science - Science/Social Science
UNSW
10.2026
Bachelor in Media and Communications - Bachelor of Science, Science and Media Communications
Macquarie University
12.2023
High School Diploma - High school Diploma
St Andrew's Cathedral School
12.2021
Skills
- Discussion Facilitation
- Question Answering
- Team Building
- Strong research skills
- Editing
- Fact-checking
- Audience Engagement
- Project Management
- Article Writing
- Clear Communication
- Team contribution
- Deadline Attainment
Accomplishments
- Published as a student author, part of EDI's 'Centering Lived Experience' project
- 'Letter to the Public' by El Mitchell
- The Centring Lived Experience project enables the development and showcase of UNSW Staff and Student stories of lived experience through supported storytelling for impact.
- Been part of panels regarding EDI policies, inclusion, activism and student voice
- Examples include ‘Student Perspectives on Inclusive Teaching’ and “Use of Gen AI for Equity Perspectives”
- Worked on educational policies and projects such as UNSW's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and the Gendered Violence project
Certification
- RSA from TAFE NSW, Online
Timeline
Writer
BIOSOC UNSW
08.2024 - Current
Students with Disability Collective (SDLC) Member
Student Voice Australasia
06.2024 - Current
Students as Partners Consultant
UNSW
03.2024 - Current
Outbound Customer Service
Ezy Math Tutoring Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 03.2023
Fast Food Team Member
Max Brenner Australia
05.2022 - 09.2022
Bistro Team Member
Bitton Gourmet Cafe
03.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Social Science - Science/Social Science
UNSW
Bachelor in Media and Communications - Bachelor of Science, Science and Media Communications
Macquarie University
High School Diploma - High school Diploma
St Andrew's Cathedral School
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