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Sophie Fechner

Balaclava,VIC

Summary

In the final semester of a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Sustainability and minoring in Mathematics & Economics. Concurrent engagement in part-time employment at Woolworths, with time outside of academic commitments dedicated to socialising with peers and maintaining an active lifestyle. Characterised by a strong work ethic and problem-solving acumen, commitment to advancing sustainability across economic, environmental, and social dimensions remains steadfast. This commitment extends to both professional endeavours and personal actions, prioritising environmentally conscious decision-making for the betterment of future generations. Drawing from a diverse range of professional experiences garnered at reputable national enterprises such as Woolworths, Target, and Grainflow (Cargill), continuous efforts are made to integrate passion for sustainability into work and beyond. Particulary highlighted over the past summer within a sustainability internship with Glen Eira City Council.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Replenishment Team Member

Woolworths
04.2022 - Current
  • Main responsibilities are to split stock into aisles and replenish stock on shelves, ready for online orders. Other responsibilities are to assist team manager as team lead support when needed.
  • Skills needed to succeed in this role are time and team management, effective communication, problem solving, and manual handling.

Sustainability Intern

Glen Eira City Council
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Working across a range of sustainability projects, including a full review and update of Council's online A-Z Rubbish and Recycling Guide. Including work with with many members of the Sustainability team, including waste, circular economy and sustainable business.
  • Skills needed to succeed in this role were critical thinking, attention to detail and time management. As well as high emotional and social intelligence and strong written and oral communication.

Grain Sampler

Grainflow
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Main responsibilities were to sample, test and grade grain and communicate results to growers/deliverers
  • Skills needed to succeed in this role were time management, data input, manual handling, computer literacy, problem solving and a high degree of effective and efficient communication.

Customer Service Assistant (CSA)

Target
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Excelled in all responsibilities being multi-skilled across all departments of the store, this included registers, customer liaison, layby, entertainment, and soft goods.
  • Skills needed to succeed in this role were time and stock management, customer service, effective communication and problem solving.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Sustainability

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
09.2024

VCE/High School -

St Brigid's College
Horsham, VIC
11.2019

Skills

  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team work
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Social intelligence
  • Problem solving
  • Initiative

References

Work and character references are available on request.

Timeline

Sustainability Intern

Glen Eira City Council
11.2023 - 02.2024

Replenishment Team Member

Woolworths
04.2022 - Current

Grain Sampler

Grainflow
11.2020 - 01.2022

Customer Service Assistant (CSA)

Target
11.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Sustainability

Monash University

VCE/High School -

St Brigid's College
Sophie Fechner