Richard Christian

Peer Mentor (2023 – Present)

• Provided guidance, support, and academic advice to new students, helping them transition into university life.
• Facilitated group discussions and one-on-one mentoring to build student confidence and engagement.

Student Life Volunteer – Kirrip Place (2023 – 2024)

• Assisted in organising and running events aimed at fostering cultural awareness and inclusivity.
• Supported students from diverse backgrounds to connect and access resources.

Leadership Roles (2024)

• Selected for multiple student leadership positions, demonstrating reliability, initiative, and ability to represent peers.
• Participated in a two-day “Innovation for Global Cities” workshop, earning a badge of recognition for problem-solving and forward-thinking contributions.

RUSU Volunteer (2025 – Present)

• Contributed to student union activities, helping improve the student experience across campus.

• Overview: Active executive role in a student-run engineering association supporting student development through workshops and networking.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinated events and workshops for engineering students.
• Collaborated with committee members to deliver professional development opportunities.
• Engaged with industry contacts to strengthen student networks.
• Achievements:
• Elected to an executive position, demonstrating leadership potential.
• Successfully supported club growth and student engagement initiatives.
• Strengthened organisational and teamwork skills in a professional setting.

• Performed customer service duties at both the front counter and drive-thru, processing high-volume orders quickly and accurately.
• Operated registers efficiently, balancing cash handling with customer engagement.
• Prepared basic barista coffees and assisted in kitchen operations when required.
• Maintained store cleanliness, stock levels, and hygiene standards, including restocking and managing essential health-care items (sanitisers, paper towels, toilet supplies).
• Assisted and supported customers with special needs, resolving complaints or difficult interactions professionally and empathetically.
• Gained experience in food preparation (fries and similar products) and correct inventory storage and rotation.
• Within one month, offered a management position (ahead of the standard six-month requirement) in recognition of initiative, reliability, and leadership potential.
• Trained and mentored new crew members, answering operational queries, and liaising with senior management for escalation when required.
• Took initiative to learn cross-functional duties across kitchen, cleaning, and stock management, contributing to store efficiency.

Key Outcomes:
Built strong customer service, conflict resolution, and leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Recognised early for management potential and entrusted with staff training and operational support.

• Completed farm induction covering safe machinery operation, motorised hand tools, first aid, and risk assessment.
• Operated and maintained farm vehicles and equipment, including tractors, 4WDs, ATVs, backhoe, bobcat, log splitter, and firefighting systems.
• Assisted with livestock care and cattle husbandry, including health checks, documentation, tagging, and castration.
• Supported property management across a 300-acre farm: fence repairs, electric fence installation, environmental monitoring, and flood preparedness.
• Performed general farm maintenance and horticultural tasks, including pruning, firewood preparation, and upkeep of botanical gardens.
• Contributed to safety compliance through policy documentation, logbooks, and maintenance schedules.

Key Outcomes:
Built a strong foundation in machinery operation, risk management, livestock care, and property maintenance, while developing adaptability, independence, and teamwork in a dynamic environment.