Lily Thomas
Kingsford,NSW
Summary
Dynamic leader and problem-solver with proven expertise in event planning and customer service. At UNSW Film Production Society, directed a team to enhance club operations, significantly improving event execution. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, with a track record of elevating customer satisfaction and improving service delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sandwich Artist
Subway
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for food preparation, financial transactions, workplace organisation and cleanliness.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction, including building and maintaining regular customer relations.
- Collaborated with and trained around 4 new team members to maintain a smooth workflow during busy periods.
President
UNSW Film Production Society
03.2024 - Current
- Led and organised a diverse executive team while implementing new communication and organisational processes, enhancing external communications and improving administrative efficiency.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of multiple events, managing logistics, coordinating with teams, and ensuring successful event outcomes for society members.
Assistant Festival Director
Short+Sweet Film Festival
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Created detailed event schedules and timelines, ensuring a smooth flow of activities for the festival duration.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with important stakeholders and festival judges.
- Communicated with filmmakers, judges, organisers and sponsors to ensure shared understanding and organisation.
- Effectively problem-solved potential issues such as venue, budget and ticketing to make sure the events go on as planned.
Course Representative
University of New South Wales
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Created pulse-check surveys for students, collated and interpreted data to communicate feedback to the teaching team.
- Organised peer connection activities during lectures and promoted student-led social media channel to enhance cohort collaboration and support.
Volunteer
Sydney Film Festival
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in venue management tasks like queue coordination, ticket scanning and wayfinding, resulting in improved audience flow and timely event execution.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey accurate information about sessions and events, contributing to a positive festival atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Media/Arts - Screen Production
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW2027
Certification
- Accredited Standard Mental Health First Aider™
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- Working With Children Check
Accomplishments
New South Wales University Theatrical Society (NUTS)
- Acted as Starveling/Peaseblossom in A Midsummer Night's Dream: in Drag! April 8-12
- Set to be Assistant Stage Manager for Whose Play Is it Anyway? June 8-14
- Set to be Producer for the major show Princess Ida November 9-15.
Film Producer
- Producer for the 2024 short film DE4TH DRIVE for UNSW Film Production Society. Managed a team of 30 crew members, communicated with external venues and raised monetary funds for the project.
- Set to Executive Produce 3 short films in 2025.
Performance Production Course 2025
- Recently completed with High Distinction a 6-week intensive Performance Production course at UNSW.
Peer Mentor
- Participated of the Peer Support program in high school, developed activities for children ages 4-15 and their parents.
Canberra Youth Orchestra
- Accomplished cellist in the Canberra Youth Orchestra for seven years, until 2022.
Timeline
Assistant Festival Director
Short+Sweet Film Festival
01.2025 - 04.2025
Course Representative
University of New South Wales
09.2024 - 11.2024
Volunteer
Sydney Film Festival
06.2024 - 06.2024
President
UNSW Film Production Society
03.2024 - Current
Sandwich Artist
Subway
10.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Media/Arts - Screen Production
University of New South Wales
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