My academic and work experience has given me the opportunity to enhance my communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Going into the third year of my undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/Bachelor of Business (majoring in International Relations), I have undertaken a variety of key journalism, communications, and international relations courses - ranging from news writing and journalistic research to core international relations theories, research, and writing.
My role as club secretary has aided me greatly in my university career. This role has provided me with the skills to network and cultivate valuable connections within the university and professional fields. Furthermore, I have undertaken administrative roles such as keeping minutes, scheduling meetings, organising events, and being the first-line of communication between club members and executives. I have also been the club's social media manager, and have thus learnt to use platforms such as Canva and Premier Rush to create content for Instagram and TikTok.
As of September 2022, I have been a retail worker at Bed Bath N' Table. This role has greatly improved my customer service and interpersonal skills, as I have gained vast experience in handling a variety of personality types and working as a coherent team to deliver the best service possible. I've advanced my decision-making and provlem-solving skills, as well as my ability to take initiative. I have better learnt to work efficiently and in a tidy fashion, as well as how to manage time.
Since May 2022, I have been a private tutor for students ranging from years seven to 12. This job has been incredibly impactful in teaching me to organise lesson plans and educational materials for students (including powerpoints and practice exams), research and prepare information, as well as my communication skills with both students and their families. This job has also grown my ability to communicate with clients to organise timings, invoices, and goals for each student. Furthermore, it has increased my knowledge of online meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams for lessons and meetings. Additionally, it has taught me patience and understanding when working with a range of students and facing various communication obstacles.