Katiana McFarlane
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Reliable team member with strong communication skills and the ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ambassador
Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
04.2023 - Current
- Answered questions from visitors and potential students about university life.
- Led campus tours for prospective students every semester.
- Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions, and providing insight.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of university resources and services and promoted to prospective students.
- Represented university interests and values at various campus events and activities.
Junior Designer
Tasklake Joinery Pty Ltd
08.2022 - Current
- Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Collaborated with clients to address brand imaging and marketing style.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
Sales Assistant
City Beach
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
- Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Be involved in stock control and management.
- Keeping up to date with special promotions and putting up displays.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural Design
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD11.2023
Certificate IV - Fitness, Health And Personal Training
Saint Stephen's College
Coomera, QLD11.2020
High School Diploma -
Saint Stephen's College
Coomera, QLD11.2020
Skills
- Creative Design Layouts
- Design and Construction
- 3D Drawing
- Commercial Architecture
- Client Presentation Delivery
- Adobe Illustrator
- Multitasking Abilities
- Best Practices and Standards
Accomplishments
- Year 12 Prefect and Captain positions.
- Nominated and chosen class Valedictorian in 2020.
- Received the 2020 Arts and Applied Technology Award, sponsored by Gold Coast Architectural Firm, Burling Brown.
- Chosen by Griffith University to be involved in the Student Ambassador Program.
References
- Personal:
Name: Shaynee Stewart
Position: Administration worker for O.N.G.C systems (IT company)
Phone: 0421 701 122
Work Email: shaynee@ongc.com.au
Email: shaynee@hotmail.com
- Professional:
Name: Mrs Leigh Van Der Breggen
Position: Principal at Dare 2 Dance
Phone: 0419 669 773
Email: dare2dance.qld@gmail.com
Timeline
Student Ambassador
Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
04.2023 - Current
Junior Designer
Tasklake Joinery Pty Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Sales Assistant
City Beach
09.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural Design
Griffith University
Certificate IV - Fitness, Health And Personal Training
Saint Stephen's College
High School Diploma -
Saint Stephen's College