William Andreas

Currently in my final subjects of both a Communications and Creative Intelligence and Innovation Degree at UTS Sydney. During this time, I’ve co-designed and collaborated with esteemed companies and stakeholders, through which I have gained experience and skills in creative consulting and entrepreneurship. As well as this, I have learnt key skills through my Communications degree such as data collection and analysis, media and technological skills and the current media market and worldviews. I am hardworking, creative and a team player, dedicated to my job and am eager to have the opportunity to both implement and expand my skillset through data management and analysis involving an array of societal challenges.

University: 

High-level critical and creative thinking:

• Extended experience in working through problem spaces and implementing creative methods and practices to formulate ideas and bring about positive change in time-sensitive and high-pressure environments
• Extended experience in pivoting throughout challenges that occur during a business venture

Invention and complexity:

• Ability to navigate and contribute to complex scenarios, working collaboratively to form innovative solutions and inventions for problems, evident in the success of working with/for UNICEF Australia, KPMG, Sydney Opera House and Newcastle Council

Entrepreneurship and project management:

• Strong entrepreneurial skills formed through constant exposure to hands-on projects, such as start-up developments, project initiations and collaboration with large-scale companies, organisations and clients

Project realisation

• Exposure and practice in bringing ideas to fruition, making them feasible and implementing them into real-world tangible outcomes
• Extended practice in creating researched customised plans for stakeholders and clients that meet their targets

Data collection and analysis

• Experience over two degrees in high-level collection and analysis of data on projects and for stakeholders
• Extended experience in identifying trends, priorities and incosistencies within datasets
• Strong attention to detail in research and application of data
• Strong organisational skills in regards to collecting, selecting and applying data and research for projects

Retail: 

Customer service and sales expertise

• Provide exceptional customer service ensuring a positive experience for the customer/client
• My interaction with the yearly ‘mystery shopper’ earned our shop an award of being in the Top 50 Australian Bottle Shops
• Success in achieving and exceeding sales targets

Product knowledge and Inventory Management

• In-depth understanding of products and services, enabling informed customer assistance
• Experience in managing and monitoring inventory levels to prevent stockouts and optimise product availability

Communication skills and Teamwork

• Strong verbal communication in interacting with colleagues, management and customers effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve common goals and foster a positive work environment

Visual merchandising

• Creating visually appealing product displays and maintaining store aesthetics within Red Bottle Liquor store and for presentations for UNICEF and university subjects

Gap Year Teacher: 

Collaboration and Communication:

• Ability to collaborate within the unique and diverse setting of a preparatory boarding school
• Ability to communicate in a way that fostered a safe and home-style environment for the boarding students
• Excelled in interpersonal communication with staff, students and faculty

Adaptability and support:

• Thrived in an environment that was dynamic and fast paced, providing support to students and contributing and maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere
• Applied problem-solving strategies and skills in a community setting where a large group of people were affected by decisions made

Residential leadership and management:

• Assumed a leadership role in managing residential activities, showcasing effective project management skills
• Successfully coordinated and organised events within the school involving staff, students and parents

Educational experience:

• Educational experience teaching students of varying ages on a variety of subjects

Consulting: 

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills represented through teamwork in UNICEF partnership, Red Bottle, Harris Farm, St Andrews Prep School, UTS schools, Communications degree and sports teams

Analytical and Problem-solving Skills:

• Strong ability to analyse data to identify trends, offer insights and make recommendations within consulting projects
• Extended experience and knowledge in transforming stakeholder problems into feasible solutions

Research and Market Analysis:

• Ability and experience conducting thorough, inclusive and extensive research on a wide variety of projects for different stakeholders
• Experience in using effective methods to conduct comprehensive market analysis to inform client recommendations

Documentation:

• Ability to prepare and maintain project documentation
• Extended experience in producing reports to stakeholders and markers
• Extended experience pitching projects to markers and stakeholders

Technological Proficiency:

• Proficient in technology use and Microsoft programs

Eagerness to Learn and Work Ethic:

• Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn reflected in Distinction average mark for Creative Intelligence and Innovation course and HSC ATAR results

Attention to Detail/Organisation:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure the quality and success of solutions and documentation of projects

Team Collaboration:

• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment and contribute meaningfully to projects, demonstrated through work history and success at University

Experience working in high pressure and time sensitive environments

• Extended success in formulating and pitching complex projects to esteemed stakeholders that met their aims and targets within timeframes

Upon request