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Holly Younge

North Coogee,WA

Summary

Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive content that resonates with and inspires readers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Southcare
11.2022 - 12.2022

In 2022 I underwent a 6-week McCusker Internship with Southcare located in Manning alongside their Marketing team: during which time I put together a Campaign proposal for their Caring Hands Day Campaign. I also undertook other office duties such as editing and designing company advertising material.

Intern

Blueroom Theatre Perth
11.2019 - 12.2019

In 2019, I was fortunate enough to complete work experience with Blue Room Theatre where I got to meet many artists and writers and learned about their craft, gaining insight into their formula for designing and advertising for their creative work.

Through this experience as a year 11 student, I gained a further passion for the arts and was allowed to sit in on rehearsals. I was also afforded editing tasks during my time there.

Volunteer

Meeting For Minds
01.2022 - 03.2022

performed general editing and writing tasks

took notes during weekly meetings

assisted catering at an event

Volunteer

Teach Learn Grow
06.2019 - 06.2019

Selected to go on ‘Teach Learn Grow’ service trip in 2019: the trip aims to ‘close the gap’ between non-Indigenous and Indigenous Australians'. Here I spent two weeks with students of Fitzroy learning invaluable lessons about their culture and helping them with english and numeracy in their classes, with the aim to inspire them in their learning.

Volunteer

Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club
10.2016 - 12.2021

I volunteered for five seasons as a surf lifesaver at my local club. Here I was continually working on my first aid skills and fitness and during my time there I attained my bronze medallion, Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC), First Aid, CPR qualification and Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) qualification.

Technical Pool Operator

Royal Life Saving WA
01.2023 - Current

Here I test Pool water levels and ensure the environment is safe for patron use. I attained this qualification with the intention to continue upskilling my experience in the aquatic industry.

Lifeguard

Cockburn ARC
03.2022 - Current

As a lifeguard I ensure the safety and positive customer experiences of all patrons who visit the centre in my community.

Lifeguard

Riverton And Cannington Leisureplexes
09.2020 - 03.2022

Over 3.5 years of experience in hospitality and customer service as a lifeguard at Riverton and Cannington Leisureplexes, Cockburn ARC and Narrogin Leisure (for Royal Life Saving WA)


I have also worked public events such as WA Day at Elizabeth Quay and a triathlon event at Bicton Baths for my 'Event Pool Lifeguard' Position with Royal Life Saving

Babysitter

02.2022 - Current

I wanted to diversify my work-life thus I took up a position for a lovely family in my area. I value the experience I have gained with working with children through this.

I have also completed many invoicing tasks for this family of Doctors as part of my commitment to the family.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications & English Literary Studies

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA
06.2024

Skills

    Industry Related Skills:

  • Undergraduate Degree in Media & Communications and English Literary Studies at UWA
  • Excellent understanding of the English Language and Grammar
  • Proficiency in understanding of Spanish and French
  • Editing videos and images using Premiere Pro, Canva
  • Creating website content
  • Developing folios of work in journalistic writing, reporting and campaign designs
  • Comfortable use of cameras
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely regarding qualitative criteria
  • Editing and upkeep of qualitative criteria
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Always organised and punctual
  • Excellent work ethic and ability to work to a hard deadline
  • Strong capacity to liaise with supervisors about the progress of my work
  • Able to construct a strong folio of work
  • Able to lodge submissions via portals and via email
  • Experience and strong capacity to write, edit, design and produce marketing collateral and promotional items
  • Excellent writing skills, editing skills and attention to detail
  • Impeccable time management, always meets deadlines
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
  • Graphic design experience with Adobe, Canva and Gimp
  • Non-Industry Related Skills:

  • Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Crew Certification
  • First Aid Certificate (RLSS)
  • Pool Lifeguard Qualification (RLSS)
  • Pool Operations Certification
  • Working With Children’s Check
  • National Police Clearance

Literature/Reading

I always try to maintain a habit of reading. I love biographies, period novels and fiction.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Technical Pool Operator

Royal Life Saving WA
01.2023 - Current

Intern

Southcare
11.2022 - 12.2022

Lifeguard

Cockburn ARC
03.2022 - Current

Babysitter

02.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Meeting For Minds
01.2022 - 03.2022

Lifeguard

Riverton And Cannington Leisureplexes
09.2020 - 03.2022

Intern

Blueroom Theatre Perth
11.2019 - 12.2019

Volunteer

Teach Learn Grow
06.2019 - 06.2019

Volunteer

Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club
10.2016 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications & English Literary Studies

University of Western Australia
Holly Younge