I am a final year law student with experience in education, research and professional development roles, both within Australia and overseas. I have public and private sector experience, including developing business plans and leading small-scale projects. I bring a growth mindset and achieve results through open communication, attention to detail and strong collaboration.
Recent Experience
Austrade (Shanghai Office) June 2017 – August 2017 Intern – Education Section • Led a marketing project which included scheduling video conferences, meetings, liaising with stakeholders and providing creative direction in accordance with their requirements • Produced an MIP (Market Information Package) research report on Australian international education and employability trends for Austrade’s paid subscribers • Prepared slide decks for a careers conference and drafted speeches, including for the Australian Deputy Ambassador to China
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra Nov 2016 – May 2017 Human Resources • Contacted internal and external stakeholders and facilitated meetings to support the implementation of the department’s Flexibility and Inclusion Plan • Supported a review of the performance framework following the consolidation of the Australian Government Solicitor within the department • Produced and marketed the department’s Health and Wellbeing Plan
La Trobe University Nov 2015 – Nov 2016 Student Employability Ambassador • Provided drop-in sessions for students needing resume or career support • Presented to current and future students on strategies to improve employability and marketed the La Trobe Unversity career services
User Experience Design (Student Portal) • Conducted current state and needs based analysis of the learning management system • Applied research data and student profiles compiled by PwC • Performed workshops with group members and other participants to identify key areas of importance • Presented observations to stakeholders with short, medium and long term proposals in line with student needs and the La Trobe University Strategic Pillars • Recorded presentations in One Button Studio for future developers, with proposed changes clearly detailed
Victoria Legal Aid – Youth Crime Team July 2016 – Nov 2016 Intern • Provided summary briefs and developed research on key policy areas through analysing legislation, contacting external stakeholders and providing recommendations
Other experience: La Trobe Student Union - Activities Officer La Trobe Melbourne (Navitas) - Independent Learning Centre Officer Berkeley YMCA – SAT Math Teacher San Quentin Prison – Tutor YMCA Victoria – Youth Camp Leader
Awards/certificates: 2016: One Button Studio: “Why La Trobe?” Video Project – 2nd Place Award 2015: Holding Redlich Law/Politics Prize for academic achievement 2015: Victorian Government Hamer Scholarship (for studies in China) 2014: University of Melbourne Confucius Institute, Jiangsu Cup – 3rd Place Award 2014: HSK Chinese Language Test – Level 5 (Advanced) Gold La Trobe Award for voluntary services and student engagement
Additional interests and activities: • Participated twice as a La Trobe delegate for the annual Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference. This included debating on key international issues and negotiating with other participants to achieve a satisfactory resolution. • Past exchange study at The University of California (Berkeley), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and have led a university delegation to Peking University (China), as part of the Australia-China Student Forum. • Additionally, I maintain active involvement with university sporting teams and clubs (including as a member of the Australia-China Youth Association).