Tristan Murdoch
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administration Assistant (APS1)
Australian Electoral Commission
Brisbane, QLD
03.2023 - Current
- Administration of the AEC Brisbane Area Office, maintaining the electoral roll using digital systems and servicing public enquiries.
Service Officer (APS3)
Australian Electoral Commission
Brisbane, QLD
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Engaged in a surge position as a supervisor in the staffing & training project for the 2023 referendum, responsible for recruitment & organising the training of the temporary election workforce for the Brisbane area.
Event Coordinator
Rippa/So Freshtival/Emo Night AU Brands
Brisbane, QLD
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Planning and organisation of music festivals & weekly nightclub events at various venues around Brisbane
- Events ranged in size from 300 to 5000
- Worked directly with the company owner and responsibilities covered all aspects of the events such as recruitment and supervision of staff & musicians, entertainment, marketing, props etc.
Student Experience & Events Aide
The University Of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Facilitated a broad range of events around campus such as welcome hubs, movie nights, dinners, live music events etc. as well as leading some off-campus trips to tourist destinations
- Assisted in the planning of events and worked with the media team as a host of UQ's web series 'From the Couch'
Wedding & Event DJ/MC
MOBYDISC
Brisbane, QLD
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Worked closely with clients to provide a tailored experience for each individual event
- Events were mostly weddings but ranged from school formals to corporate events
- Travelling for gigs occurred all over Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast and have performed at well-known Brisbane venues such at The Fox, Cloudland and Empire Hotel
- Required flexibility and rapidly building rapport with clients
Quartermaster Storeman, Private
AUSTRALIAN ARMY
Townsville, QLD
05.2014 - 08.2016
- All general soldiering duties and field activities (including security and first aid)
- Responsible for keeping, managing and transporting weapons, supplies, dangerous goods, restricted and valuable items
- Providing logistical advice, warehousing, management and handling of all stores and administration.
- Use of logistics digital systems, forklifts, off-road trucks and telehandlers
- Daily fitness requirements and membership to the regiments competitive shooting team and other sports teams
Customer Service Attendant
AUSTRALIA ZOO
Sunshine Coast, QLD
11.2009 - 05.2014
- Primarily a guide on Steve's Safari Shuttle speaking to crowds on a microphone
- Also assisted in private tours, admissions, retail and grounds keeping when staffing shortages required
- Regularly engaged in upselling products and experiences to customers.
President, Treasurer, Event Manager (Volunteer)
UQ Student Association Of Science Societies (SASS)
Brisbane, QLD
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Elected Positions: President (2 years) Treasurer (1 year) Event Manager (1 year)
- Planning and organisation of large and small-scale events such as the annual Science Ball, pub-crawls, trivia nights etc. as well as academic events such as science careers fair, host panels etc. Attendance typically ranged from 100-800.
- Management of a team of volunteer executives and leading the network of UQ Science clubs
- Responsibilities also included management of the organisations finances, social media/promotions, regular meetings, and other general administrative tasks
- While President I restructured & rebranded the organization, implementing many initiatives such as rewards cards for members, sports teams, sponsorships, grant systems, a new constitution etc. and facilitated the addition of new clubs to the association.
- During this period the organisation grew from 900 members to 2000, becoming the largest university science society in the Southern Hemisphere.
Science Leader (Volunteer)
UQ Science Leaders Academy
Brisbane, QLD
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Mentored groups of new students during orientation week and the first weeks of semester and assisted the faculty's Student Experience staff plan and deliver events throughout the year
- Recipient of UQ's Science Leaders Award.
Science Representative (Volunteer)
UQ Union Academic Advocacy Network
Brisbane, QLD
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Lead a team of representatives from the various schools that form the Faculty of Science
- A contact point for all UQ science students to seek assistance and representation for a range of academic issues
- Other responsibilities included working with senior academics to revise official university policy documents and created and ran surveys and focus groups.
Event Manager (Volunteer)
UQ Biological Society (BIOSOC)
Brisbane, QLD
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Planning and organization of small-scale events such as excursions and networking nights for a club of 100 members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics & Psychology
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD06.2025
Skills
Project Management
Event Planning
Team leadership and supervision
Office Administration
Data Entry
Statistical Analyses
Customer Service
Problem-solving abilities
Critical Thinking
Certification
Cert III in Tourism
Cert II in Warehousing
Cert II in Military Skills
Timeline
Service Officer (APS3)
Australian Electoral Commission
08.2023 - 11.2023
Administration Assistant (APS1)
Australian Electoral Commission
03.2023 - Current
Student Experience & Events Aide
The University Of Queensland
12.2020 - 02.2023
Event Coordinator
Rippa/So Freshtival/Emo Night AU Brands
11.2020 - 02.2023
Science Leader (Volunteer)
UQ Science Leaders Academy
01.2020 - 12.2022
Science Representative (Volunteer)
UQ Union Academic Advocacy Network
01.2019 - 12.2020
President, Treasurer, Event Manager (Volunteer)
UQ Student Association Of Science Societies (SASS)
11.2018 - 11.2022
Event Manager (Volunteer)
UQ Biological Society (BIOSOC)
04.2018 - 11.2018
Wedding & Event DJ/MC
MOBYDISC
12.2017 - 12.2020
Quartermaster Storeman, Private
AUSTRALIAN ARMY
05.2014 - 08.2016
Customer Service Attendant
AUSTRALIA ZOO
11.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Genetics & Psychology
The University of Queensland