I am a qualified engineer and STEM communication professional with seven years of experience in the transport research and planning industry, including five years delivering Road Safety projects. Dedicated and community-minded, I take a holistic and data-driven approach to solving complex problems, and I am valued as an adaptable, empathetic and approachable team member.
- assisting children, their families, and the wider community with safe road crossings
- managing traffic flow
- reporting any relevant incidents in relation to crossing duties to ensure safety for pedestrians during school times in the mornings and afternoons.
- conducting before and after safety evaluations on state and local government roads to investigate the impacts of infrastructure upgrades on driver and pedestrian behaviour
- leading the delivery of Construction Logistics and Community Safety-Australia (CLOCS-A) by facilitating engagement across transport, construction and planning sectors to focus on improved safety outcomes for heavy vehicle and vulnerable road users.
- effectively managing a defined market segment and achieving sales and margin targets for the region
- responding to customer enquiries concerning data and collection services
- preparing EOIs, bids, quotations and proposals
- overseeing and managing projects to ensure all key project targets are met; including budgeted profit, and delivery timeframes
- participating in project teams to ensure project outcomes meet customer and internal needs
- facilitate training, mentoring and passing on knowledge and contacts to other staff
- providing admin support to the Systems Sales and Marketing teams
- preparation of tender submissions and subsequent paperwork for both equipment and services bids
- supporting Business Managers in project coordination and completion
- contribution towards achievement of sales targets.
- providing tailored solutions and technical support to a group of 5 high-end industrial clients
- providing general client support over the phone, online and in person to a customer base of approximately 400 retail clients
- working closely with clients to ensure delivery schedules and objectives are met
- creating and circulating project details, schedules and fabrication drawings to clients and internal fabrication team
- monitoring progress of orders throughout the manufacturing process
- ensuring production timelines are kept on track
- liaising with management, design teams and external suppliers to overcome production issues that may arise
- processing quotes, price breakdowns, estimates purchase orders and sales orders using Enterprise Resource Planning software and AutoCAD
- providing support to colleagues at a national level including use of a Client Relationship Management database
- managing quality control procedures
- encouraging uptake of online systems and account management.
- hosting interactive science themed birthday parties for children of all ages
- leading various hands-on activities, catering to children’s interests and liaising with parents
- managing equipment and logistics at function centres and private residences.
- drafting and editing documents for the ‘Fresh Science’ research and media competition
- composing newsletters, surveys and social media updates sharing science news and events.
- checking in passengers
- assisting passengers to find luggage
- directing passengers and other ground handling duties.
- presenting road safety demonstrations to young children at kindergartens across Melbourne
- engaging interest through discussion and performance.
Master of Science Communication Outreach 2013 – Shell in collaboration with Questacon & ANU
Through my dedication to improving public awareness and understanding of science I was awarded a scholarship to join the Shell Questacon Science Circus Team for 2013. As well as the opportunity to study towards a Masters in Science communication at ANU, a key aspect of this program is the delivery of science shows and exhibitions within rural and remote Australian communities