Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Urja Parhi

Canberra,ACT

Summary

Hardworking and self motivated university student eager to learn new skills and apply my organizational skills and strong sense of commitment. Highly competent in written and verbal communication, mathematics and creative thinking, I apply dedication to every task received and always strive to maintain high quality results. A wide range of interests allows me to find passion and motivation across a number of fields, as well as bring various skills to the table. My eagerness to learn and improve makes me a reliable and hardworking employee.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Women's Portfolio Representative

Burton & Garran Hall
03.2024 - Current
  • Planned events for students living in residential communities.
  • Managed a constricted budget for events and resources.
  • Collaborated with other representatives for event planning and management.
  • Acted as a community leader and figure to approach for those seeking support.

Reporter

ANU Observer
08.2023 - Current
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
  • Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.

Private Nanny

James Massola
07.2023 - Current
  • Conducted school pickups and managed extra curricular activity attendance.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on schoolwork, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy and age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.

Junior Shelver

Northern Beaches Council
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Ordered and processed various library materials and media.
  • Restocked returned items to correct shelf or storage locations.
  • Sourced and processed interlibrary loans across networks.
  • Answered routine inquiries and referred patrons to librarians.
  • Identified and removed worn or outdated books and media.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.


Private Music Tutor

Self Employed
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Tutored Clarinet and Recorder for Primary & High School students.
  • Taught beginner and intermediate students preparing them for school based ensembles.
  • Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.

Waitress/Kitchen Hand

Spice Bazaar
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Education

Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Languages -

Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
12.2026

High School Certificate -

NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus
Manly Vale, NSW
10.2022

Skills

  • Schedule Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Creative Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Social media knowledge
  • Willingness to learn
  • Active Listening

Certification

  • Barista Training - 2019

Languages

French
Limited Working
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Women's Portfolio Representative

Burton & Garran Hall
03.2024 - Current

Reporter

ANU Observer
08.2023 - Current

Private Nanny

James Massola
07.2023 - Current

Private Music Tutor

Self Employed
06.2021 - 06.2022

Junior Shelver

Northern Beaches Council
04.2021 - 01.2023

Waitress/Kitchen Hand

Spice Bazaar
08.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Languages -

Australian National University

High School Certificate -

NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus
Urja Parhi