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Zhiwei Song

Zhiwei Song

BRUNSWICK EAST

Summary

Professional freediver with a background in fashion, textiles, and the arts, bringing extensive cross-disciplinary experience. Demonstrated ability and achievements in freediving instruction, with strong skills in team collaboration, coordination, and leadership.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AIDA4 Assistant Instructor

Ba Xin
03.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in developing lesson plans and instructional materials for diverse learning environments.
  • Facilitated classroom activities, promoting student engagement and participation through interactive methods.
  • Supported lead instructors in delivering educational content, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance to students, addressing individual learning needs and enhancing understanding of subjects.

Self-taught in Basic Fashion Design

08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Self-taught in fashion design fundamentals, including sewing techniques, fabric properties, and garment structure, with practical experience in small-scale projects.
  • Developed a strong interest in the teaching of art and textiles, exploring the intersection of material experimentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Skilled at transforming cross-disciplinary influences (art, film, subcultures, and nature) into creative design concepts.
  • Demonstrated autonomy, initiative, and efficiency in self-directed learning, consistently reflecting and improving to maintain continuous growth.

Restaurant Server

Family Business - ChangXiangJu Restaurant
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Provided attentive service to enhance guest satisfaction and dining experience.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and quality standards.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills in fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service protocols for operational efficiency.

Restaurant Manager

Family Business
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient service and high customer satisfaction.
  • Managed staff scheduling, optimizing workforce productivity and coverage.
  • Implemented inventory control procedures, reducing waste and improving cost management.
  • Trained new employees on standard operating procedures and customer service excellence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
11-2025

Skills

  • Teacher collaboration
  • Motivational skills
  • Student engagement
  • Group leadership
  • Freediving techniques
  • Freediving Instruction
  • Marine hunting skills
  • Breath-hold underwater: 5 min 11 sec

Certification

  • Certified Assistant Instructor in Freediving, AIDA International - 01-04-2024

Interests

Freediving

Timeline

AIDA4 Assistant Instructor

Ba Xin
03.2024 - 07.2025

Self-taught in Basic Fashion Design

08.2020 - 04.2021

Restaurant Server

Family Business - ChangXiangJu Restaurant
08.2020 - 02.2021

Restaurant Manager

Family Business
08.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

RMIT University
Zhiwei Song