Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Availabilities
Timeline
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Finbarr Curtis Rock

Tourism Logistics And Education
Blaxland,NSW

Summary

Aspiring academic with extensive professional experience in education, tourism, marketing, and customer service. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Experience Manager

Chapman Tours
02.2024 - Current

Began current position at Chapman Tours during a critical juncture of business development, with the business expanding from a local tour operator to a provider of tourism products and services across Australia.

  • Played a key role in the success during of period, including a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award win where we outperformed larger competitors. Developed marketing strategy for the new Chapman Tourism 'Exploring Australia' brand positioning . This includes carrying out campaigns for a variety of new products, conducting website redesign, and publishing dozens of content pieces to improve SEO.
  • Completed day-to-day logistical work, including planning tour experiences people for up to 60 people and three buses per day
  • Performed exemplary guest communication and customer service for up to 60 people per day

Administration and Customer Service Officer

The Turing Page Bookshop
1 2020 - 12.2023
  • Skillfully analysed software reports to refine and boost bookselling efficiency
  • Created dynamic social media content to grow social media presence by 60%
  • Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
  • Completed end-of-day procedures including cash counting, book balancing, software back-up, and locking up shop

English Tutor

Self-employed
02.2019 - 03.2024
  • Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
  • Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing interactive and engaging lesson plans.
  • Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.

Tour Guide & Events Coordinator

Hostel Onefam Sungate
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Used extensive logistical skill to organise multiple concurrent tours
  • Used knowledge of area, local events, trends and other market research to capture attention and generate event attendance.
  • Greeted event participants and provided engaging experience..
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple touring projects.

Bartender & Barista

The Bunker
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.

Intern

Thrive PR+ Communications
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed original content for blog posts and website articles.
  • Drafted pitches to be emailed to various journalists and media outlets.
  • Responded to media inquiries, monitored media coverage and created press reports to influence public narrative on behalf or various clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) - English

University of Sydney
01.2018 - 12.2022

Skills

Account Management

Issue Escalation

Customer Relationship Management

Call Control

Technical Support

Event Marketing

Logistics Performance Metrics

Document Preparation

Student Support

Accomplishments

Honour Roll, The University of Sydney, 2022


Louise Gluckman Scholarship ($60,000) (Not Taken), New York University, 2024


NSW Tourism Awards Finalist, Chapman Tours, 2024


TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award, Chapman Tours, 2024

References

References provided upon request.

Availabilities

Available every day.

Timeline

Experience Manager

Chapman Tours
02.2024 - Current

Tour Guide & Events Coordinator

Hostel Onefam Sungate
06.2023 - 09.2023

Intern

Thrive PR+ Communications
01.2023 - 05.2024

Bartender & Barista

The Bunker
11.2022 - 06.2023

English Tutor

Self-employed
02.2019 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) - English

University of Sydney
01.2018 - 12.2022

Administration and Customer Service Officer

The Turing Page Bookshop
1 2020 - 12.2023
Finbarr Curtis RockTourism Logistics And Education