Sarah Ong
Perth,WA
Summary
Possess leadership, interpersonal, adaptive and critical thinking skills and have had experience in international trade & investment. Also have a keen interest in consulting, international trade & affairs, policy analysis and development as well as government relations. Ultimate goal is to work in a consulting, international trade or government relations capacity in the private or public sector.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Curtin Student Guild Women's Department
03.2022 - 11.2022
Responsibilities
· Write agendas and take down minutes for Women's Collective meetings.
· Compile any submitted motions, items of discussions and reports into documents for easy access for committee members and doing so in a certain format.
· Go through adequate training to fulfil the role of a Women's Collective Secretary.
Achievements
· Got promoted on Curtin Student Guild Women's Department social media pages for my women's rights advocacy activities.
· Contributed to the organisation of the 2022 Curtin Student Guild Women's Department O-day (Orientation Day) event.
· Developed organisation, attention to detail, effective communication and time management skills through Women's Collective Secretary training program.
Women's Collective Member
Curtin Student Guild Women's Department
04.2021 - 11.2021
Responsibilities
· Work collaboratively with Women's Collective Officer to promote women's rights within the Curtin community.
· Collaborate with other members of the Women's Collective to host key events across each calendar year.
· Coordinate fundraising events to advocate for and promote gender equality on campus or online.
Achievements
· Raised $400 for the United Nations Women Australia organisation's “Ending Violence Against Women” campaign through the organisation of an online fundraising event.
· Oversaw design and delivery of a key event in 2021 boosting student commitment in addressing gender inequality issues on campus.
· Co-hosted a road trip at the end of 2021 to strengthen relationship bonds between women within the Curtin community.
· Promoted to become Secretary of the Women's Collective in 2022.
Vice President
CIRS (Curtin International Relations Society)
08.2021 - 08.2022
Responsibilities
· Oversee club management of CIRS (Curtin International Relations Society).
· Assign roles and responsibilities to committee members in accordance with their positions.
· Recruit new club members through a range of advocacy and promotional events and activities.
Achievements
· Oversaw delivery of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where there was the election of a new executive committee for 2022 and I was re-elected as Vice President of CIRS.
· Ensured that all committee positions were filled with committee members undertaking the duties assigned to them as official office holders in 2022.
· Organised 2 successful Orientation Day events where approximately 100 new members joined the club.
· Organised the club's first successful guest speaker event on campus where a considerable number of people attended.
WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Program Intern
CCIWA (Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia)
11.2023 - 12.2023
Responsibilities
· Conduct research on trade and investment related client work.
· Carry out administrative work such as liaising with clients and recording down clients'
contact information.
· Attend work meetings.
· Doing job rotations in CCIWA's departments.
Achievements
· Garnered an extensive amount of knowledge on client work related to international trade and investment.
· Received the opportunity to do a job rotation in CCIWA's membership department.
· Developed research and analysis skills related to assigned client work.
· Developed telemarketing and interpersonal skills through liaison with clients as part of an Investment Survey Initiative.
· Developed organisation, time management skills and administrative skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Curtin University
Australia02.2024
Skills
Leadership
Research and analysis
Interpersonal
Adaptive
Strong writing
Effective communication
Policy development
Effective decision-making
Organisation
Critical thinking
Creative thinking
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Computer literacy
Other Achievements
Miss Worldwide International Australia Ambassador 08/2022 - Present
Miss Worldwide International Pageant (MWIP)
Responsibilities
· Continue to do charitable work and give back to the community.
· Raise awareness of social issues that I advocate for.
· Increase social media presence to garner potential ambassadorship deals and potential collaborations with other influencers.
Achievements
· Acquired a large following on social media platforms.
· Collaborated with notable public figures and influencers for my upcoming blogging website (APHRODITE & PSYCHE) which is going to be published soon.
· Received a new sash title from MWIP which is “MWIP Aphrodite & Psyche” for my blogging website work.
· Received a Royalty Award from Miss Worldwide International Pageant for my charitable work.
· Had media interviews with Asiana Post and Atharva Marcom.
· Received an invitation to walk in MWIP's first ever fashion show event in Australia this year.
Miss Worldwide International Australia Teen Ambassador 01/2021 - 08/2022
Miss Worldwide International Pageant (MWIP)
Responsibilities
· Participate in charity events to raise awareness for children with special needs.
· Start advocacy project through planning on social issues to advocate for.
· Increase social media presence to garner potential sponsorships and brand ambassador deals.
Achievements
· Enhanced my self-confidence, poise, and public relations skills through MWIP's training programs.
· Received the opportunity to model for Drusilla Gucci x Kirsten Regalado's 2021 spring/summer face mask collection.
· Participated in the UniverseAbility Champions for Champions children with special needs online talent contest as a talent show judge and interacted with children with special needs from all around the world.
· Acquired a large following on social media platforms.
· Received a Certificate of Recognition from MWIP for charitable work.
Certificates And Awards
· Bachelor of Arts - International Relations (Curtin University)
· BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business (Skills Strategies International)
· WACE Certificate (School Curriculum and Standards Authority)
· High School Graduation Certificate (St Stephen's School – Duncraig)
· Royalty Award (Miss Worldwide International Pageant)
· Certificate of Recognition (Miss Worldwide International Pageant)
Volunteer Roles
· Co-organiser of Curtin Student Guild Women's Department 2021 online fundraising event for United Nations Women Australia organisation's “End gender violence against women” campaign - 10/2021 to 11/2021
· Talent show judge for UniverseAbility Pageant Champions for Champions Children with Special Needs online talent show - 09/2021
· Carana House Student Arts Coordinator at St Stephen's School (Duncraig) - 12/2019 to 09/2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
References
Salwa Kilzi
2022 Women's Collective Officer for the Curtin Student Guild Women's Department
N: +61 450 166 652 E: Salwakilzi@hotmail.com
Michael Carter
Head of International Trade & Investment Centre at CCIWA (Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia)
N: +61 8 9365 7629 E: michael.carter@cciwa.com
Kirsten Regalado
President of Miss Worldwide International Pageant (MWIP)
N: +1 (786) 210-5252 (Florida, US) E: missworldwideinternational@gmail.com
Michael Vosper
2021 Co-Vice President of CIRS (Curtin International Relations Society)
N: +61 452 486 052 E: mike.vosper.au@gmail.com
Timeline
WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Program Intern
CCIWA (Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia)
11.2023 - 12.2023
Secretary
Curtin Student Guild Women's Department
03.2022 - 11.2022
Vice President
CIRS (Curtin International Relations Society)
08.2021 - 08.2022
Women's Collective Member
Curtin Student Guild Women's Department
04.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Curtin University
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