Keira Williams
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Aspiring political professional pursuing a double degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) and International Security Studies. Strong academic background complemented by hands-on experience in campaign management, volunteer recruitment, and retail. Possesses excellent communication, organization, and strategic planning skills. Proven track record of coordinating and executing successful political campaigns, effectively recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers to achieve campaign goals and enhance voter engagement. Brings a dedicated and results-oriented approach to all political initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
Progress For ANUSA
06.2024 - Current
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on campaign goals and objectives to assist the election campaign
- Served as a liaison between volunteers and senior leadership, ensuring open lines of communication and promoting a transparent environment where concerns could be addressed promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify specific needs for volunteers, optimizing resource allocation and improving program effectiveness.
Team Member
Kmart Australia
12.2020 - 02.2024
- Ensured smooth operations during peak periods via effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Prevent theft through receipt and bag checks of customers upon leaving the establishment
- Adapt to and fix issues during checkout to forge a pleasant and efficient customer experience
- Processing product returns and managing dissatisfied customers.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Adjudicator + Office Administrator
Melbourne Debating Academy
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Making measured judgements on the basis of evidence.
- Coaching junior students at a variety of schools on key debating skills, such as oration, producing a compelling case, and effective teamwork.
- Performing administrative duties to liaise with schools in the region to recruit them to the program.
Team Member
Cotton On Australia
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Performing managerial tasks and assist in running the store when management was unavailable
- Training new team members
- Operating a register and answering the phone to assist customers with accessing items
- Prevent theft through receipt and bag checks of customers upon leaving the establishment, along with while working as a Fitting Rooms Assistant
- Adapt to and fix issues with Self-Checkout Machines to forge a pleasant and efficient customer experience
- Operating Online Management System (Click&Collect) during COVID-19 induced lockdowns
- Processing store returns and managing dissatisfied customers when required
- Producing on-demand creative products for customers
Vocal Coach + Ensemble Leader
Nossal High School
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Working as part of a team
- Coaching students
- Cooperating with other departments to form a cohesive performance
Year 8 Year Level Leader
Cranbourne East Secondary College
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Member of the school student leadership team
- Upholding the school principles and values
- Organisation of school events
- Mentoring of my peers and younger students
- Presenting information to the school community
- Attending frequent meetings and seminars
Student Representative Council Member
Cranbourne East Primary School
02.2013 - 12.2017
- Member of the school student leadership team
- Upholding the school principles and values
- Organisation of school events
- Mentoring of my peers and younger students
- Presenting information to the school community
- Attending frequent meetings and seminars
Debating Team
Nossal High School
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Working in a team to construct a strong case and defense
- Clearly expressing ideas in order to persuade people
- Coaching younger students on key debating skills
- Adjudicating debates of junior students
Education
Bachelor of PPE/Bachelor of International Security -
The Australian National University
Canberra, ACT12.2027
VCE -
Nossal High School
Berwick, VIC12.2023
Skills
- Event Planning
- Delegating Work
- Networking
- Marketing and Advertising
- Volunteer Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
Progress For ANUSA
06.2024 - Current
Adjudicator + Office Administrator
Melbourne Debating Academy
09.2023 - 02.2024
Vocal Coach + Ensemble Leader
Nossal High School
11.2022 - 07.2023
Team Member
Cotton On Australia
10.2022 - 06.2023
Team Member
Kmart Australia
12.2020 - 02.2024
Debating Team
Nossal High School
03.2020 - 11.2023
Year 8 Year Level Leader
Cranbourne East Secondary College
03.2019 - 12.2019
Student Representative Council Member
Cranbourne East Primary School
02.2013 - 12.2017
Bachelor of PPE/Bachelor of International Security -
The Australian National University
VCE -
Nossal High School
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