Macquarie Institute for InnovationNovember 2006 – Present, Research Assistant & Intern Supervisor
Innovation and business models in wireless sensors networks were explored in depth. This academic research was performed with a high degree of autonomy. With coaching from the Institute’s director, I developed four new wireless devices. Team-work prototyping and commercialising these devices is planned to commence in April, 2007.
January – November, 2006, Student Intern
Recruitment was based on successful development of a business education conference for high school students. The internship aimed to engage university students in entrepreneurship education. This required marketing, event management, graphic design, technical support and coordination of student activities.
Liquorland Australia
November 2005 – May 2005, Assistant Store Manager
Overcoming the challenge of supervising staff members who were all at least ten years my senior, I began to understand key aspects of small business management. I soon mastered all the duties required of the store manager such as payroll, electronic ordering and task delegation.
Liquorland Australia
June - November 2004, Sales Assistant
This role was originally a customer service and sales position. As well as serving customers and operating an electronic cash terminal, this role involved receiving, stacking and ticketing stock. With the position of assistant manager vacant, I was chosen to take on back office tasks such as inventory management and basic account keeping. Efficiency and quick learning in this role led to a promotion to Second-in-Charge.
Pagle Pty Ltd
Summer 2003/2004, Dispatch Clerk
This role involved picking and packing orders of wholesale foods. With efficiency and accuracy of chief importance I worked hard to achieve bonuses. Outside of dispatch hours, I led housekeeping and stocktaking projects.
Wonderland Sydney
Summer 2002/2003, Games Manager
This role required intense sales techniques. Even so, I kept guests happy while still returning high revenues for the business. The key skills developed were float control, salesmanship and dealing with aggressive customers.
K-Mart Burwood
September 2000 – December 2002, Merchandiser
As an enthusiastic member of the merchandise team, this role involved designing and building displays as well as price and security tagging. Although customer service was not officially part of this role, I made sure to answer all customers’ questions correctly.
MINTRAC Ltd.
May 1999- September 2002, Office Assistant
This role developed a range of skills such as Microsoft Office proficiency, rapid data entry, and effective graphic design. I was quickly trusted to fully coordinate the distribution of training materials for the entire meat industry.
Macualey General Practice
December 1999 - August 2000, Receptionist
As the weekend receptionist I was introduced to a range of administrative tasks. These included filing of medical records, running errands, handling Medicare transactions, answering calls, and looking after patients.
