Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Leadership Development
Certification
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Michelle Chandra

Sydney

Summary

Ambitious, customer-focused professional with strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Experienced editorial intern, contributing to content quality and clarity. Skilled in client service, event organization, and financial management, including budgeting and bookkeeping. Well-versed in collaborative projects, proven through active involvement in student organizations and consular work.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Editorial Intern

City University of Hong Kong Press
10.2023 - Current
  • Edited and proofread book transcripts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency, to improve content quality in alignment with editorial standards.
  • Drafted and formatted manuscripts while conducting in-depth research to support content development and fact-checking.
  • Contributed to new project ideation, performed market research, and supported administrative tasks.

Exhibition Coordinator

Indonesia Week Hong Kong
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Led client acquisition efforts by pitching to trade representatives and vendors to secure booth participation, delivered presentations and served as spokesperson.
  • Digitized layouts through Adobe Illustrator, drafted proposals, regulations, and client profiles for marketing use, and supported accurate budgeting.
  • Coordinated with venue and security staff to fulfill logistical and safety requirements for exhibitors.

Overseas General Election Organizer

General Elections Commission of Indonesia (KPU)
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed overseas voting logistics, including preparing and mailing ballots to registered voters in Hong Kong/Macau and coordinating postal voting.
  • Verified and accurately counted votes in accordance with KPU procedures, ensuring transparency, legal compliance, and timely reporting of results.
  • Collaborated with electoral bodies to deliver certified voting data for national recapitulation, upholding electoral integrity in an international context.

Voter Data Updating Officer

General Elections Commission of Indonesia (KPU)
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Collected, verified, and updated voter data through in-person verification to support the preparation of the Final Voter List (DPT).
  • Performed accurate data input of voter information into the official KPU system.
  • Conducted public outreach and voter education to inform citizens about voting requirements and promote electoral participation.

Overseas Citizen Data Entry Assistant

Indonesian Consulate General Hong Kong Macau
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Operated the consulate’s database system and managed accurate records of Indonesian citizens in Hong Kong/Macau, meeting daily data processing quotas.
  • Verified and processed official documents, identifying and correcting discrepancies, ensuring compliance with consular procedures and data accuracy.

Education

Exchange Semester - Development Studies

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
06-2025

Bachelor of Social Science - Asian & International Studies

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
06-2026

High School Diploma - Social Science And Humanities

Santa Laurensia Alam Sutera
Indonesia
06-2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Public relations and promotion
  • Writing, editing and proofreading
  • Administrative support
  • Microsoft Office & Adobe Acrobat
  • Zoom and Google Meet operation
  • Database entry
  • Leadership and teamwork

Volunteer Experience

Operations Manager

Hong Kong Society for Indonesian Studies – Youth Committee | 2024 – Present

  • Planned a cultural heritage trip to Quanzhou, China, connecting Indonesian students with Chinese university peers and industry professionals.
  • Managed participant selection, onboarding, and payments.
  • Directed social media and copywriting to boost outreach and engagement.

External Vice President

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Student Chapter | 2024 – Present

  • Drafted annual project proposals and spearheaded outreach campaigns.
  • Served as liaison with university staff and partners on behalf of the chapter.
  • Developed social media strategies and contributed to creative content planning.

External Vice President & Advisor

Indonesian Students Association of CityU Hong Kong (PERMISI) | 2022 – Present

  • Acted as the external representative and spokesperson for a 250+ Indonesian community.
  • Coordinated and managed public outreach events to enhance cultural exchange and visibility of Indonesian culture on campus.
  • Managed official financial bookkeeping using Excel, overseeing budgeting, and maintaining records.
  • Oversaw end-to-end recruitment and committee onboarding.

Human Resources Manager

TEDx CityU Hong Kong | 2022 – 2024

  • Conducted end-to-end recruitment process and managed onboarding and offboarding.
  • Supported team development through internal engagement, goal-setting, and review processes.

Leadership Development

Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Programme - Hang Lung Properties (10/2022)

  • Participated in a competitive leadership development program empowering young women through mentorship, skills training, and networking with industry professionals.

Certification

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Academic Module - Certified by British Council
Overall Band Score: 8.5
Listening: 9.0 | Reading: 9.0 | Writing: 8.0 | Speaking: 8.5
Date of Examination: 01/2025

Timeline

Exhibition Coordinator

Indonesia Week Hong Kong
06.2024 - 11.2024

Overseas General Election Organizer

General Elections Commission of Indonesia (KPU)
12.2023 - 04.2024

English Editorial Intern

City University of Hong Kong Press
10.2023 - Current

Voter Data Updating Officer

General Elections Commission of Indonesia (KPU)
01.2023 - 04.2023

Overseas Citizen Data Entry Assistant

Indonesian Consulate General Hong Kong Macau
10.2022 - 12.2022

Exchange Semester - Development Studies

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Social Science - Asian & International Studies

City University of Hong Kong

High School Diploma - Social Science And Humanities

Santa Laurensia Alam Sutera
Michelle Chandra