Crystal Bevan
Profile
I'm a driven and motivated person who is looking for a full-time role in the communications industry. I possess a variety of writing, media production and communications-based skills. I'm very organised and efficient in time management, additional to being able to multi-task and work effectively in a team. I'm positive I would be an asset to any work environment.
Work Experience
The District Bulletin: Freelance Media Intern
(May 2018 - Today)
I currently freelance for online, non-for-profit, local media publication The District Bulletin. The Bulletin has a focus on local news in the capital region and the surrounding coast, and I work proposing and publishing my own articles, as well as undertaking some light social media marketing tasks. My skills and duties include:
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Proposing my own innovative ideas for articles for the publication
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Persevering despite any problems that arise in writing a news article
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Writing articles and polishing stories to a deadline
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Editing my articles in accordance with constructive feedback
Lululemon Athletica Pty Ltd: Educator (Sales Assistant) (October 2018 - Current)
I’m currently working as an Educator for Canadian-based company, Lululemon Athletica. My role is to engage with our guests and assist them with lululemon product. My skills and duties include:
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Actively engaging with customers to assess their needs
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Informing customers of our product and what best suits them
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Helping with social media posts and the management of the store’s local Facebook page
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Getting out in the community and participating in fitness and yoga classes
Kathmandu Pty Ltd: Part - Time Sales Assistant (March 2015 - October 2018)
I worked for Kathmandu for almost four years across all of their Canberra locations. My skills and duties included:
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Customer service and social interaction
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Working in a team environment
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Understanding Key Performance Indicator's and how to improve them
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Working under pressure during fast-paced sales periods
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Remembering and applying a vast knowledge base of products
Skills
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Great organisational skills
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Efficient time-management
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Can work effectively in a team
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Motivated to complete tasks
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Can multi-task duties
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Fast learner and can adapt quickly to new tasks and environments
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Polite and friendly
Education
University of Canberra: Bachelor of Communications in Journalism/Bachelor of Arts
(2015 - 2018)
I'm a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism/Bachelor of Arts graduate from the University of Canberra. I majored in Creative Writing and English Language and Literature for my Arts degree.
Tumut High School (2009 - 2014)
I completed my HSC at Tumut High School. I finished among the top three students in my grade, and was continually acknowledged throughout my high school career for excelling in my studies.
Achievements
• David Fletcher & Associates Award for Legal Studies (HSC Course) - 2014
• Reuben F Scarf Memorial Foundation Award for Commitment (HSC Year) - 2014