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Matthew Arendse

Matthew Arendse

BELLBOWRIE,Australia

Summary


Professional with solid experience and readiness for this role. With a proven (South African bred) ability to contribute effectively in a team setting, I aim to inspire action and to work with those around me to achieve the best result possible. I am skilled in problem-solving, task management, and communication and am known for having high standards in all that I do. I love a challenge and see this next opportunity as a stepping stone to fulfilling my dreams as a music producer.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Festival Hand

04.2023
  • Volunteered and worked at a variety of music festivals including Groovin the Moo, Listen Out and St Jerome's Laneway. These included roles such as artist liaison, artist rider assistant, front gate, AA (Merch), scrimming and general festival setup and packdown.

Professional Presenter

Realtalk Australia
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed time efficiently during presentations to cover all essential points while maintaining audience interest and avoiding information overload.
  • Actively sought out opportunities for professional development to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies that could enhance my presentations.
  • Incorporated visual aids such as slideshows, videos, and images to support key points in presentations, enhancing audience understanding of the material presented.

Manager

The Prawnster
12.2020 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw all restaurant functionalities on any given night which included front of house operations and kitchen duties.
  • Responsible for stocktake, opening and closing the restaurant and maintenance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Volunteer Missionary

NET Ministries Australia
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Facilitated retreat days, talks, experiential learning activities, games, dramas, and small groups to over 5000 students in 2 years.
  • Gained experience liaising with teachers, coordinators and principals planning and executing such events.

Crewman

McDonald's Indooroopilly II
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Transcribed & prepared orders, handled transactions behind the counter, waited on customers as well as handling janitor duties.

Manual Labourer

AHA Boring
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Was responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of two separate properties. Roles included weeding, trimming, spraying, watering and mowing
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.

Education

Graduated High School -

Australian Christian College - Moreton
12.2019

Cert IV - Science

Cert III - General Education

Cert IV - Liberal Arts

Christian Heritage College
12.2019

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Effective Time Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Task prioritization
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • RSA, Express Online Training - December 2021
  • Blue Card, Queensland Government - March 2024
  • White Card, Blue Dog Training - April 2024

Timeline

Professional Presenter

Realtalk Australia
03.2024 - Current

Festival Hand

04.2023

Manager

The Prawnster
12.2020 - 03.2024

Crewman

McDonald's Indooroopilly II
09.2020 - 01.2021

Volunteer Missionary

NET Ministries Australia
01.2020 - 11.2021

Manual Labourer

AHA Boring
04.2017 - 04.2018

Cert IV - Science

Cert III - General Education

Cert IV - Liberal Arts

Christian Heritage College

Graduated High School -

Australian Christian College - Moreton
Matthew Arendse