Christine Bickers
I am a recent graduate from the Univeristy of Auckland with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film, Television and Media Studies and Sociology. I’m looking for a position where I can learn new skills to build on existing experience, particularly in the media and creative industries.
Interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of media, new media, film and television
Understanding of visual culture and society
Organization and time management
Teamwork and Leadership
Creative and Technical Skills - Film and Video production (experience working with small prosumer DV cameras and editing on Final Cut Pro using AVID Xpress DV workstations)
Research and Analysis
Creative and Critical thinking
Competent user of Microsoft Office suite of products
TERTIARY EDUCATION
The University of Auckland 2007 – 2009
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ruawai College (Northland) 2000 – 2006
Bachelor of Arts (University of Auckland)
Specialisation: Film, Television and Media Studies and Sociology
2006 NCEA Level 3 (Geography, Statistics, Science, English, Visual Art)
University Entrance Qualification
2005 NCEA Level 2 (Geography, English, Science, Visual Art, Mathematics, P.E)
2004 NCEA Level 1 (English, Maths, Science, P.E, Visual Art, Japanese)
National Certificate in Science
Arts Students’ Centre Nov 2008 - present
Student Advisor
Key responsibilities:
- Providing a helpful and informative first point of contact for current and prospective Arts students seeking advice about their academic programmes and related matters.
- Providing clerical and reception support for the Faculty's Arts Students' Centre.
- Promoting the Faculty of Arts at University of Auckland open days and events.
Faculty of Arts First Year Experience Mentor (Volunteer) 2010
The University of Auckland
Responsibilities:
- Provide orientation and pastoral support for incoming Arts Students
- Contact students who consistently fail to attend class or submit assignments in first 6 weeks of semester to offer further guidance and support.
UniGuide (Volunteer) 2009
The University of Auckland
Responsibilities:
- Provide support for new students
- Coordinate tours of the University campus and support services
- Prepare and conduct weekly faculty meetings
- Complete weekly faculty reports
- Lias with the UniGuide Project Leader
Air New Zealand Fashion Week 15th – 20th Sept 2007
Porter (Casual Employment)
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting exhibitors/designers displaying their clothing and jewellery etc as part of the exhibition for Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2007.
Oceania Conference 4th – 8th Sept 2007
Auckland Host (Casual Employment)
Key responsibilities:
- Monitoring and assisting with delegates bags
- Runners and helping direct people to the right rooms
- Assisting at the registration booth
- Received Dargaville and Districts Community Arts Council Award for Recognition of Excellence in the Arts Scholarship (2004, 2005 & 2006)
- Participated in Sheilah Winn Festival of Shakespeare in Schools - Winner Best Technical Award Tai Tokerau 2005
- Ruawai College Tim Salter Award for Drama 2005
Phone: 021 076 3866
Email: cbic004@gmail.com



















