Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
School Exchange
Extra-Curricular Activities
References
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Izak Lindsay

Canberra,ACT

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking full-time postgraduate student studying the a Masters of Applied Cybernetics at the Australian National University. Pursuing opportunities to utilize risk analysis and problem solving skills in analyzing complex systems currently in place or to be introduced into society in order to secure sustainable and healthy futures for people and security. Further interested in how such systems work, their sensitivity and uncertainty and how to better understand and adapt to transforming societal transformations.


Proven to be hardworking, intelligent and reliable, keen to become a dependable and relied upon individual within workplace and academic settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Bright Spark Tutoring / Study Monkey Tuition
03.2020 - Current

Acted as tutor for company Bright Spark Tutoring (who has since merged with the company Study Monkey Tuition) who tutored students around the Canberra region in myriad of subjects, including Mathematics, Linguistics, English, Sciences and Legal Studies.


Tutored younger students in primary school and highschool, as well as members of defence.


Casual Staff Member

Woolworths Wodonga Junction
07.2017 - Current

Trained to operate in several departments including Produce, Grocery, Customer Service (including registers and Deli service), Fresh Convenience and Bakery wings. Learned several skills within the corresponding wings ensuring smoothing operation of the department, with added trainings for safety, quality, conflict management and security,


Undertook management positions in departments, temporarily running the department. Involves managing staff, attending meetings, handling day-to-day problems that arise in departments and adapting to address these issues.


Sent to other stores in the region, including stores located in Lavington, Bright and Yarrawonga.

Education

Master of Applied Cybernetics - Cybernetics

Australian National University
Canberra
11.2024

Bachelor of Mathematical Science - Mathematics

Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
11.2023

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies - Actuaries

Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
11.2023

Victorian Certificate of Education - High School

Catholic College Wodonga
Wodonga
2019

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Rapid Adaptability
  • Specialized Mathematical Knowledge
  • Concise Communication
  • Conflict Management
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Coding Skills
  • Determination

School Exchange

 High School Exchange, Lycee Saint-Michel  


Undertook a French Immersion/Exchange in France for 3 weeks. Included staying with a host family, attending high school in France, developing a deeper understanding for the culture, and improving French speaking abilities. 

Extra-Curricular Activities

Big Night Out Band Director, Yukeembruk Village, Australian National University (2024)


Band director for the Big Night Out event ran by the Interhall Arts Committee at ANU. Required to hold auditions, organise the band and handle admin whilst steering and directing the band towards a direction and sound for performance. Handle conflicts that arose and navigate problems involving song choices and band contentions, as well as refining and training individuals to perform certain songs for the event. 


Tutoring and Mentoring, Yukeembruk Village, Australian National University (2023-2024)


Assisted fellow residents and peers with tutoring and mentoring in certain subjects, predominantly related to Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Coding and Engineering. 


UN Model Conference, LA Trobe University (2019)


Participated in UN model conference for a day. In a group of four, proposed a political and ethical problem and required to reach a resolution with others groups whom represent different countries with diffrent perspectives and interests.  Developed team working abilities, public speaking skills, giving speeches, extensive note taking and preparation for each segment of the conference and navigating complex and sensitive information as it arises in the conference.  


Resident Committee Arts Representative, Yukeembruk Village, Australian National University (2023)


Volunteered as Arts Representative at Yukeembruk Village the first year it opened. Involved in establishing founding culture for the hall, preparing and organising events within the Arts for the community, engaging with the community and facilitating community development and bonding. Organised live performances, event games, public speaking events and other related arts events. 

References

Stephen Hession, Retired Army/Military Police Rank WO1

(Warrant Officer Class 1), Family Friend

Phone Number. +61 0435 364 611


Evan Skinner, PhD Student at ANU School of Cybernetics 

Email: evan.skinner@anu.edu.au


Kim Dexter, Department Manager at Woolworths (35 years) 

Phone Number: +61 0400 242 180


Abby Green, Manager/Co-founder at Study Monkey Tuition

Phone Number: +61 0499 915 798



Timeline

Tutor

Bright Spark Tutoring / Study Monkey Tuition
03.2020 - Current

Casual Staff Member

Woolworths Wodonga Junction
07.2017 - Current

Master of Applied Cybernetics - Cybernetics

Australian National University

Bachelor of Mathematical Science - Mathematics

Australian National University

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies - Actuaries

Australian National University

Victorian Certificate of Education - High School

Catholic College Wodonga
Izak Lindsay