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.

Key skills: 

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

 

Education history: 

TERTIARY EDUCATION

The University of Auckland  2007 – 2009

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Ruawai College (Northland)  2000 – 2006

Year of Graduation: 
2010
Formal qualifications: 

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

Work history: 

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
Creative achievements: 
  • 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
Contact details: 

Phone: 021 076 3866

Email: cbic004@gmail.com

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