Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline

Steven Chen

The University Of Melbourne
Flemington,VIC
8
years of professional experience

As a current Student Services Representative and former international student, I harbour an earnest passion for providing assistance to current and prospective students, regardless of where they sit in the student lifecycle. I strive to continuously improve my service delivery by receiving constructive feedback, engaging in reflection, and honing skills to perfection.

Work History

Student Services Representative

2 Years 11 Months
The University Of Melbourne | 11.2023 - Current

The University of Melbourne is Australia's Number One university and world leader in education, teaching and research excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Provide accurate and consistent information via various channels such as phone, in person, and email.
  • Adhere to established protocol and apply sound judgement to manage enquiries and escalate complex ones where appropriate.
  • Work collaboratively in consultation with other teams of student services.
  • Ensure that all interactions are managed sensitively and confidentially, including the appropriate management of feedback and complaints.
  • Identify where possible process improvement suggestions that aim for a student-centred and coordinated approach to service delivery.

Classroom Teacher (English and Humanities)

10 Months
Emmanuel College, Natre Dame Campus | 01.2023 - 11.2023

Following the characteristics of the Marianist education, Emmanuel College delivers a secondary education to the young women and men of the region that optimises all dimensions of their growth.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Following the Victorian government and school-wide curriculum, prepared lesson plans and taught Humanities and English to two Year 7 and one Year 8 classes; managed student behaviour and monitored student academic progress; incorporated differentiation into daily teaching practices.
  • Prepared lesson plans and taught one Year 11 VCE VM Literacy class; tackled challenging behaviour through rapport-building and regular parental communication.
  • Served as the Homeroom teacher and first point of contact for 26 students; followed student up with school expectations around punctuality, uniform-wearing and in-class behaviour.
  • Engaged in the design of learning materials and assessment, reviewing student performance, and regular reflective practices as a team member of the relevant faculty.
  • Participated in general staff meetings, faculty meetings, as well as other community-inspired events and activities.

Student Host

4 Years
Trinity College, The University Of Melbourne | 02.2016 - 02.2020

Trinity College is one of the most prominent foundation program providers for international students who seek admission to Melbourne University and other leading universities in Australia.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Worked as part of the Student Experience team to coordinate and deliver a range of events for newly arrived international students, including orientation activities, graduation ceremonies, and tours to external attractions.
  • Implemented strategies, in consultation with the the Marketing and Recruitment team, to increase student engagement and satisfaction while seeking innovative methods to enhance college experience.

Sales Representative

4 Months
Tiffany & Co. | 10.2018 - 02.2019

Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 and has evolved into a luxury house renowned the world over for extraordinary jewels, relentless innovation and exceptional craftsmanship.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Maintained a high level of self-presentation to serve as a brand ambassador.
  • Utilised product knowledge and sales strategies to drive store KPIs and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in daily administrative tasks such as managing visual merchandising and product stock.

Education

Master of Teaching - Primary And Secondary Education

Monash University | Melbourne, VIC | 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies, Politics And International Studies

University of Melbourne | Parkville, VIC | 12.2018

Skills

Customer Relationship Management
Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Internet Search Capabilities
Proficiency in MS Word
Excel
Outlook
Flexibility and Initiative
Feedback and Reflection

References

References available upon request. 

Timeline

Student Services Representative

The University Of Melbourne
11.2023 - CurrentRead More

Classroom Teacher (English and Humanities)

Emmanuel College, Natre Dame Campus
01.2023 - 11.2023Read More

Sales Representative

Tiffany & Co.
10.2018 - 02.2019Read More

Student Host

Trinity College, The University Of Melbourne
02.2016 - 02.2020Read More

Monash University

Master of Teaching from Primary And Secondary Education
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University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts from Asian Studies, Politics And International Studies
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Steven Chen