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Vanessa Kalau

Perth,WA

Summary

Knowledgeable Student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity. Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects and activities, self-directing and making use of resources to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Diligent, detail-oriented and reliable worker enthusiastic about supporting success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Planning Consultant

Planning Solutions
Perth, WA
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Reviewed client's proposals and provided feedback from a planning perspective.
  • Provided advice to clients on how best to approach their development plans.
  • Attended meetings with external stakeholders such as local authorities, members of the public and other professionals.
  • Undertook feasibility studies for proposed development projects across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, retail, leisure.
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.

Style Consultant

Wittner
Perth/ Claremont Quarter, WA
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Greeted clients warmly and analyzed fashion needs and desires while identifying products for consideration.
  • Verified pleasing product display and accessibility for client's shopping experience by monitoring sales floor, stocking inventory and replenishing products.
  • Educated clients regarding future promotions, sales and upcoming events, stressing potential benefits to client.
  • Focused attention solely on client through entire sales process.

Dance Choreographer

Girrawheen Senior High School
Perth, WA
12.2018 - 11.2021
  • Fostered safe, inclusive environment for dancers to build skills and express creativity.
  • Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
  • Demonstrated various dance routines, watched and evaluated dancers and tweaked steps to produce outstanding shows.

Retail Assistant

Best & Less
Perth, WA
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Stocked, replenished and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.

Fast Food Team Member

Hungry Jacks
Perth, WA
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles with caution and according to manufacturer directions.
  • Built brand loyalty and accomplished customer satisfaction by working well with other food service team members.
  • Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks following company guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Urban And Regional Planning - Urban And Regional Planning

Curtin University
Bentley WA
02-2026

Interior Design - Design And Built Environment

Curtin University
Perth, WA
02-2026

PIA W Young Planners Committee 2024 -

Committee Member
Perth, WA

PIA Membership And Outreach Sub Committee 2024 -

Committee member
Perth, WA

NCP Alumni 2023 -

Smart-city Analysis
Seoul, South Korea

Environmental Planning Student Award for Innovation 2023 -

Curtin School of Design And The Built Environment

Skills

  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Flexible
  • Active listening

References

Ebony Formica

  • Manager/Wittner Claremont
  • Email: ebonyformica@gmail.com
  • Mobile: 0431117100

Heather Cargil

  • Teacher/ Supervisor/ Girrawheen Senior high school
  • Email: heather.cargill@education.wa.edu.au
  • Mobile: 0412933289

Fridess Manda

  • Supervisor/ Best and Less Wanneroo
  • Email: fridessmanda02@gmail.com
  • Mobile: 0431622087

Timeline

Planning Consultant

Planning Solutions
07.2023 - 01.2024

Style Consultant

Wittner
11.2021 - 07.2023

Dance Choreographer

Girrawheen Senior High School
12.2018 - 11.2021

Retail Assistant

Best & Less
04.2018 - 12.2018

Fast Food Team Member

Hungry Jacks
11.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Urban And Regional Planning - Urban And Regional Planning

Curtin University

Interior Design - Design And Built Environment

Curtin University

PIA W Young Planners Committee 2024 -

Committee Member

PIA Membership And Outreach Sub Committee 2024 -

Committee member

NCP Alumni 2023 -

Smart-city Analysis

Environmental Planning Student Award for Innovation 2023 -

Curtin School of Design And The Built Environment

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