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Sylvia Wang

Sylvia Wang

Melbourne ,Victoria

Summary

Bachelor of Marketing student at the University of Monash and former Vice President of the Student Council at Lowell High School in Canada. Proven leadership in organizing impactful events and fostering community engagement. Holds certifications as a Sommelier and tea art enthusiast, blending cultural sensitivity with creative marketing approaches. Seeking opportunities to leverage organizational skills and marketing creativity in a role related to finding a Chinese tutor or in an executive capacity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Food and Beverage Attendant

Grand Hyatt
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2023 - Current
  • As a dedicated member of the Grand Hyatt Events Department, my role revolves around providing essential support for seamless event execution. My primary responsibilities include assisting in the setup, servicing during events, and ensuring efficient cleanup afterward.
  • Worked closely with clients and other stakeholders to develop creative solutions that meet their needs.
  • Assisted with the coordination of event services and logistics, including setup, breakdown and staffing.
  • Served as a liaison between clients and venue staff to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.

Accomplishments:

  • Assisted in coordinating and servicing a high-profile trade and investment symposium.
  • Proactively managed real-time adjustments during the event, ensuring seamless proceedings.
  • Played a key role in VIP guest reception, earning highly satisfactory feedback and praise.
  • Received positive recognition from Chinese government representatives who expressed their satisfaction by keeping my contact details for future collaboration.
  • Served as a Group Leader, overseeing and communicating all aspects of the event with counterparts from Sichuan, China.
  • Successfully coordinated with event organizers, ensuring smooth execution of the program.
  • Assistant to organize VIP function sponsored by Luzhou Laojiao & Guojiao 1573, a prestigious and top-level Chinese alcohol brand.
  • Received high praise from attendees for the well-organized event, including positive feedback from one of the chamber presidents who left their contact information, indicating their satisfaction with my service. The main organizer of this event expressed appreciation by gifting a bottle of alcohol to me.

My work at Grand Hyatt has honed my attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. By consistently delivering reliable support throughout the event lifecycle, I contribute to the overall success and positive reputation of Grand Hyatt's Events Department.

I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue contributing to the Events Department's success at Grand Hyatt, ensuring that every event is executed flawlessly and guests leave with exceptional experiences.

Private Tutor

Privatly
Hefei, China

Teaching Subject: Both Middle School Chinese Composition and English

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pre-course Analysis: Conducted a thorough analysis of students' past writings to identify potential weaknesses. Assigned a topic for an initial essay to further assess and understand the reasons behind lower essay scores.
  • Course Planning: Assessed students' writing proficiency based on pre-course assessments, categorizing them into low, medium, and high levels. Customized course duration and content according to each level, setting clear improvement targets by the end of the course.
  • Tailored Approach: Addressed specific needs of students with poor writing skills by focusing on foundational language aspects like gramma, and vocabularies. For average writers, emphasized practice, exposure to diverse writing topics, and extensive reading for accumulating exemplary expressions. Advanced writers delved into studying elevated compositions, literary masterpieces, and renowned prose for inspiration.
  • Teaching Methodology: Developed lesson plans for each session, outlining teaching content and the desired student outcomes. Assigned regular homework and conducted periodic assessments to gauge progress.

Achievements:

  • Successfully taught approximately 15 students with a 100% positive feedback from both parents and students.
  • Achieved a 90% success rate in helping students reach their initial score improvement goals.
  • Established strong connections with all students, earning the affectionate title of "good friend" from them. Students expressed a desire for classes, viewing me as an older sister figure.
  • Received praise from parents who were delighted that their children found joy in learning and connected with a teacher they liked.
  • Built a foundation of trust and affection, with many students and parents maintaining contact even after the course concluded.
  • Fostered a friendly relationship that extended beyond teaching, with gatherings and dinners planned upon my return to China. This mutually enjoyable interaction, combined with academic improvement, brings me a sense of honor and joy.

This tutoring experience not only honed my ability to analyze and tailor teaching strategies to individual student needs but also emphasized the importance of meticulous planning for effective classroom sessions.

Social Media Manager

INSKIN Beauty
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2023 - Current

Managing an Official account on Little Red Book(A popular Chinese social media application)for a Small-scale Chinese Beauty Salon

  • Independently operated the official Little Red Book account for a small Chinese beauty salon based in Melbourne, a prominent media and social platform in China.
  • Managed independently for all aspects of account management, including content creation, photography, introducing influencers for location visits, tracking trending topics, and successfully guiding interested customers to add us on WeChat.
  • Successfully met the salon owner's requirement of approximately 15 per month, maintaining a consistent and engaging online presence.

Accomplishments:

  • Achieved a stable monthly increase of approximately 30 new clients WeChat additions through successful introductions and interactions on the Little Red Book platform.
  • Uncertainties related to subsequent in-store spending due to adjustments in collaboration terms, just known a total in-store client from little red book spending of $2,711 within the first half month.

Seven-Day Pre-Internship Training

Four Points by Sheraton
Suzhou, China
11.2021 - 11.2021
  • Participated in a comprehensive seven-day pre-internship training program that included daily sessions, group activities, and competitions.
  • Successfully elected as the group leader responsible for coordinating activities and determining each member's assigned role.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills and satisfaction in activity planning, notably contributing to the planning of internal employee events in June, July, August, and November and designing a new Marriott hotel within one hour.
  • Took charge of PPT design, employing representative colours for each season and incorporating traditional Chinese festivals and customs into the event themes.
  • Conducted organized task delegation as the team leader for each activity, starting with seeking input from team members and presenting ideas if needed.
  • Facilitated collaborative discussions, assigned tasks with a clear timeline, and provided ongoing support, ensuring timely completion of activities.
  • Maintained proactive communication, regularly checking team members' progress and offering assistance when required.
  • Took charge of final modifications and enhancements to each team member's work, ensuring overall quality.
  • Promoted inclusivity during activity presentations by providing equal opportunities for all team members and encouraging participation from reserved members.

Accomplishments

  • Designing a new Marriott hotel within one hour, inspired by the Song Dynasty. The envisioned hotel, set in a picturesque location in Jiangnan, drew architectural elements from the Song Dynasty, particularly inspired by Suzhou Gardens. Noteworthy features included "围炉煮茶" (Tea Gathering around a Hearth) and "曲水流觞" (Banquet along a Meandering Stream), creating an immersive experience.
  • Led the team to achieve first place in six out of seven planned activities, with the last activity resulting in a shared first place.
  • Awarded the title of "Best Group Leader" and received a personal gift from the hotel in recognition of outstanding contributions.
  • Celebrated our achievements with a shared cake for the group, fostering camaraderie and team spirit among all participants.
  • Successfully joined the Front Office Department after a positive interview, with high expectations from HR and department managers for effective communication with guests and the utilization of my potential.

Photographer

Freelance
03.2022 - Current
  • Independently managed and operated a personal photography account on the Little Red Book platform, focusing on advertising photography services.
  • Handled client inquiries, discussing and finalizing themes, makeup, styling, selecting shooting locations, and determining suitable timings.
  • Provided guidance on poses, conducted photo editing including color correction, portrait retouching, and created TikTok videos for promotional purposes.
  • Achieved a 100% customer satisfaction rate through effective communication and delivering high-quality photography services.
  • Maintained a successful personal brand, generating a minimum monthly income of at least ¥1000 during self-operations.
  • Demonstrated a strong online presence with each post on the Little Red Book account receiving over 400 likes and exceeding 20,000 views.

Sales Assistant

Furla
Hefei, Binhu
06.2020 - 08.2020

"Sales Associate, Furla | Binhu Yintai Department Store (One of China's Major Luxury Retail Destinations)

As a sales professional at Furla, a renowned luxury brand, stationed within the fast exhibition booth at Yintai Department Store, I served as a key point of contact for customers of our new season's products. My primary responsibilities included introducing new products to customers observing the fast exhibition booth, effectively guiding them to visit the store, and facilitating their purchases.

Accomplishments:

  • Successfully engaged with an average of 100 customers daily, consistently driving foot traffic into the store.
  • Made substantial contributions to the store's revenue by converting prospective customers into in-store visitors.
  • Assisted successcully in achieving the top sales performance for the store within Yintai Department Store during the two-month tenure.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lowell High School
Vancouver,BC, Cannada
06.2019

Hotel Management

Centennial College
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
06.2022

Bachelor of Marketing - Marketing

Monash
Melbourne, VIC
12.2025

Skills

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Soft Skills:
  • Communication: Demonstrated strong communication skills through teaching, coordinating events, and maintaining relationships with students and parents
  • Leadership: Displayed leadership as a group leader during the pre-internship training, coordinating activities, and encouraging team members
  • Adaptability: Successfully tailored teaching methods to individual student needs, adjusting the approach based on their writing proficiency
  • Interpersonal Skills: Formed strong connections with students, earning their trust and becoming a trusted mentor
  • Empathy: Displayed empathy towards students, understanding their individual needs and adapting teaching methods accordingly
  • Creativity: Demonstrated creativity in planning and executing engaging events, enhancing the overall experience for participants
  • Problem Solving: Exhibited problem-solving skills by identifying weaknesses in students' writing and developing targeted improvement strategies
  • Collaboration: Prioritized collaboration as a group leader, actively seeking input from team members and fostering a supportive team environment
  • Time Management: Successfully managed time during event planning and teaching, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and effectively
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Displayed cultural sensitivity in designing tea art performances and tasting events, catering to diverse preferences
  • Motivational Skills: Inspired students to actively participate in class, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment
  • Customer Service: Provided excellent customer service as a tutor, earning positive feedback and satisfaction from both students and parents
  • Networking: Built and maintained positive relationships with students and parents, extending beyond the classroom setting
  • Leadership Development: Encouraged the development of leadership skills among team members during group activities
Hard Skills:
  • Teaching: Developed and executed effective teaching plans, fostering academic improvement in students
  • Course Planning: Created structured lesson plans and organized coursework based on students' writing proficiency levels
  • Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of students' writing to identify weaknesses and develop targeted improvement plans
  • Event Planning: Organized and coordinated internal employee events, showcasing organizational and management abilities
  • Tea Art Performance: Chinese Middle-level certification as a tea art performer, demonstrating proficiency in tea-related skills
  • Tea Tasting: Middle-level certification as a tea-taster, showcasing expertise in evaluating and assessing tea quality
  • Sommelier: Certified as a sommelier(Cafa Primary certification), indicating knowledge and expertise in wine and beverage appreciation
  • Social Media Management (SMM): , demonstrating proficiency in managing social media platforms
  • Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word and PowerPoint for effective documentation and presentation
Language Skills:
  • English and Mandarin: Proficient in English, as demonstrated in ability to teach and communicate effectively in the language

Hobbies and Interests

  • Singing
  • Reading
  • Photography
  • Yoga
  • Dancing
  • Tea art perfomance

Leadership Experience:

Vice President, Student Council
Lowell High School, Canada

  • Successfully orchestrated a variety of campus events, notably the Campus Trade Fair, where I applied my interests in marketing and business.
  • Introduced a unique twist to traditional holiday-themed activities, fostering novelty and encouraging active participation from students and faculty.
  • The Campus Trade Fair, in particular, stood out as a groundbreaking event, receiving widespread acclaim from the school's administration, teachers, and students.
  • Personally participated by crafting and selling handmade dumplings, pearl milk tea, and desserts, generating approximately ¥560 in profits, all of which were directed towards the Student Council fund

Timeline

Food and Beverage Attendant

Grand Hyatt
07.2023 - Current

Social Media Manager

INSKIN Beauty
07.2023 - Current

Photographer

Freelance
03.2022 - Current

Seven-Day Pre-Internship Training

Four Points by Sheraton
11.2021 - 11.2021

Sales Assistant

Furla
06.2020 - 08.2020

Private Tutor

Privatly

High School Diploma -

Lowell High School

Hotel Management

Centennial College

Bachelor of Marketing - Marketing

Monash
Sylvia Wang