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Tamara Whitby

Sydney

Summary

Highly motivated Bachelor of Medical Science (Neurobiology) graduate dedicated to continuous learning and making a positive impact on the lives of others. Skilled in education and adept at handling challenging situations with tact. Proactive problem solver with a strong track record of three years in operations and six years in customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Host/Operations

Mecca
04.2022 - Current

As a host:

  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to customer needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Put the customer at the forefront of the interaction, striving to make it a positive and worthwhile experience.
  • Excellent efficiency in communication and task completion in order to serve multiple customers at once.


In operations:

  • Follow strict company guidelines and deadlines to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Liaise with other stakeholders in the company (e.g people and education, other stores) in order to complete tasks.
  • Excellent time management and organisation to manage and prioritise a large number of daily tasks.
  • Always work with the customer at the forefront to make the space easy to navigate, convenient and comply with WHS standards.

High School Tour Guide

Museum of Human Disease (UNSW)
03.2024 - Current
  • Volunteer position.
  • Work with groups of High School students studying either Science (Year 9) or HSC Biology (Year 12). There are usually 2-3 school groups present in one session with myself managing 20 - 50 students at any one time.
  • Assist students in answering questions regarding anatomy, physiology, pathology and any general science or science career related queries.
  • Present and model pathological specimens to educate students,

GEDI Officer

UNSW Neuroscience Society
03.2024 - 12.2024

Grievance, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

  • This was a volunteer position as an executive board member.
  • Responsible for handling all internal grievances and disputes with tact and professionalism.
  • Responsible for ensuring planned events and member hiring satisfied the Anti-Discrimination Act.
  • Promoted inclusivity and diversity within the club by ensuring there were a diverse range of members hired.

T-Rista

Chatime
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Wide product knowledge - allergens, nutritional breakdowns etc.
  • Ability to retain large influxes of information - required to memorise 90+ drink recipes at any one time, plus any variations that customers request.
  • Experience in running the store on my own; often being the sole opening staff member.
  • Experience in end of day banking + communications with bank.
  • Excellent customer service, always striving to boost customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Medical Science - Neurobiology

UNSW
05-2025

High School (Year 12) -

Catherine McAuley Westmead
01.2021

Skills

  • Team Work
  • Empathy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Learning aptitude
  • Reliability
  • Positive attitude
  • Resilience
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Working with Children Check (2024)

Timeline

High School Tour Guide

Museum of Human Disease (UNSW)
03.2024 - Current

GEDI Officer

UNSW Neuroscience Society
03.2024 - 12.2024

Host/Operations

Mecca
04.2022 - Current

T-Rista

Chatime
08.2019 - 04.2022

High School (Year 12) -

Catherine McAuley Westmead

Bachelor of Medical Science - Neurobiology

UNSW
Tamara Whitby