Yasmina Dunbar
Tamborine Mountain,Queensland
Summary
My name is Yasmina Dunbar, and I am a full-time fourth-year Griffith University student studying a Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/ Bachelor of Government and International Relations. I am passionate about my fields of study, constantly creating and seizing new opportunities to broaden my knowledge, understanding and practical experience. I continually strive to excel professionally and personally as I am determined to continue learning and growing. Many would run from new daunting opportunities or challenges, but they are fantastic ways to learn, gain knowledge and, most importantly, allow me to self-develop.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Consultant and Employment Officer
The Migrant Centre Organisation INC
09.2023 - Current
- Research labour market trends and identified new opportunities for over 20 client placements.
- Monitor over 20 participant's progress through regular follow-up calls or visits to ensure successful outcomes were achieved.
- Develop and implement job search strategies for multiple clients.
- Assisted over 10 unemployed individuals with resume writing, interviewing skills and job application processes.
Austrade Communication & Marketing Intern
Australian Trade And Investment Commission (Austrade).
Brisbane
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Evaluated campaign performance using analytics tools, informing future marketing decisions based on data-driven insights.
- Wrote over 8 articles for the Internal Communications Teams newsletter.
- Assisted the Brand Communication Team with the portrayal of Australia's Nation Brand both domestically and internationally.
Casual Supervisor
Lacoste
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Responsible for closing and opening the store and end-of-day finance reports.
- Resolved over 50 customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
Assistant Electorate Officer
Mrs Laura Gerber Member of Queensland Parliament
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Liaised with external organisations such as councils, charities and businesses regarding initiatives supported by the Electorate Office.
- Assisted in organising events such as community functions, meetings and seminars for the Electorate Officer.
- Maintained accurate records of all correspondence, minutes from meetings and other documents related to the role of the Electorate Officer.
- Managed social media accounts associated with the Electorate Office, responding to comments and queries in a timely manner.
Director of Communication and Marketing
Tea & Niceties Mt Tamborine
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented an integrated marketing communications plan to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Managed relationships with external vendors such as advertising agencies, graphic designers, web developers and PR firms.
- Conducted market research studies to identify customer needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with internal teams to create content for various channels including website, email campaigns, print materials, press releases and social media posts.
Community Internship
Mr Jon Krause Member of Queensland Parliament
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Maintained accurate records of all correspondence, minutes from meetings and other documents related to the role of the Electorate Officer.
- Attended meetings with constituents and stakeholders on behalf of the Electorate Officer when required.
- Represented the office of an Electorate at local forums or conferences.
- Provided administrative support to the Electorate Officer and their team, including diary management, filing and data entry.
Political Internship
Queensland State Parliament
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Exposed myself to all sectors and career opportunities within Queensland State Parliament, such as Attendant Services, Records Management, Human Resources, Financial Services and Hansard.
Education
Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/ Bachelor
Griffith University
10.2024
International Relations - Student For A Semester Program
Bond University
02-2019
Certificate III Early Childhood Education
TAFE
02-2019
Certificate II in Tourism
Aurora Training Institution
02-2018
Skills
- Exceptional skills in relationship building
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Accomplishments
- Griffith University Academic Excellence Award recipient (2023)
- (Invited) Member of the International Golden Key Honors Society for academic excellence (2023)
- Griffith University Academic Excellence Award recipient (2022)
- Griffith University Academic Excellence Award recipient (2021)
- Queensland Youth Parliament Member for the Scenic Rim (2020)
- Recipient of the International Zonta Award for most outstanding Women in Public Affairs (2020)
- Presented with the Member of the Scenic Rim Striving for Success Award (2020)
- Griffith University BusinessPLUS Nextstep Scholarship for co-curricular and academic excellence (2020)
Languages
- English
- French
- Arabic
Timeline
Austrade Communication & Marketing Intern
Australian Trade And Investment Commission (Austrade).
10.2023 - 02.2024
Career Consultant and Employment Officer
The Migrant Centre Organisation INC
09.2023 - Current
Casual Supervisor
Lacoste
10.2022 - 02.2024
Assistant Electorate Officer
Mrs Laura Gerber Member of Queensland Parliament
02.2022 - 02.2023
Director of Communication and Marketing
Tea & Niceties Mt Tamborine
10.2021 - 01.2022
Political Internship
Queensland State Parliament
10.2019 - 10.2019
Community Internship
Mr Jon Krause Member of Queensland Parliament
11.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/ Bachelor
Griffith University
International Relations - Student For A Semester Program
Bond University
Certificate III Early Childhood Education
TAFE
Certificate II in Tourism
Aurora Training Institution
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