Astrid Ripley
As a bachelor of communication graduate, I have undertaken numerous volunteer and paid roles outside of my degree in which I was able to gain further experience invovled in various aspects of event management from marketing, communication to production and management. I am an adept professional with great communication proficiency and a great work ethic.
- Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative
- Calm and personable under pressure
- Keen attention to detail
- Communication skills; oral and written
- Creative problem solving
- Detail and dead-line orientated
- Promotions and distribution
- Project management and multi-tasking
- Event planning/ production/ management
- Public relations/ Media relations
- Word processing/ reports/ newsletters/ mailings
- Excel/ Word/ Powerpoint/ Outlook
- General administration and database techniques
- Communication and market research
- Team player
- Excellent customer service skills and hospitality background
- Familiar with venue operations and basic hygiene regulations
- Fair understanding of functions and catering equipment
- Health and Safety inductions and support
- Sound organisation and supervisory skills
- Staff and recruitment management
2008 - 2011 UNITEC Mt AlbertBachelor, Communication Studies Events Management
- Responsible Service of Alcohol - Queensland, Aus
- General Manager's Certificate (Liquor Control Qualification)
Sales and Marketing Support, Auckland Conventions | Venues and Events , July 2011 – January 2012
About Auckland Conventions | Venues and Events
- A council controlled organisation within Regional Facilities Auckland. Auckland Conventions manages a vast portfolio of corporate events within the Aotea Centre, Viaduct Events Centre, Civic Theatre, Auckland Town Hall and Aotea Square.
Responsibilities
- Personal Assistant to the Director of Auckland Conventions, including (but not limited to) daily scheduling of meetings, administrative duties and event related assistance
- Assist Marketing Executive
- Assist front desk reception at the Viaduct Events Centre
- Assist Operations Manager at Viaduct Events Centre with daily activities
Casual Function Manager/ Wait Supervisor, Sero, November 2008 – January 2012
About Sero
- Formerly known as Creative Functions, Sero is a privately owned entity specialising in event management at the Floating Pavilion and Food and Beverage contractors to Waitakere Trust Stadium.
Responsibilities
- Ensure quality service is maintained at functions
- Lead by example and hands on to maintain customer satisfaction
- Training and developing of staff on a regular basis due to the nature of the business
Industry Internship, THE EDGE, February 2011 – July 2011
About THE EDGE
- A council controlled organisation within Regional Facilities Auckland. THE EDGE manages all performing art events within the Aotea Centre, Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall and Civic Theatre.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Communications Manager and Public Programmes Producer
Achievements
- Volunteer role that lead to employment with Auckland Conventions | Venues and Events
- Carried out successful communication and marketing initiatives for children’s theatre show
- Undertook an extensive audience research project, in which the Public Programmes Producer and Communications Manager were able to put in to practical use from findings
Casual/ Assistant to Technology Co-ordinator, Unitec Institute of New Zealand , February 2010 – July 2011
Responsibilities
- Supervise the Communication School’s Computer Lab
- Provide general technical assistance for the School of Communication
Casual/ Promotions & Research, Carrington’s Licensed Café, January 2009 – August 2010
Responsibilities
- Event coordinate corporate events
- Assist with customer service and bar duties during special events
- Conduct and undertake market research whilst café in midst of a restructure
- Set-up and manage social media for the day to day running of the café and student events
Achievements
- Carried out successful marketing campaign which resulted in the Cafe restructuring their marketing strategy for 2011
President/ Event Coordinator/ Communications Manager, Unitec’s Business and Communication Social Club, February 2009 ‐ November 2010
About Unitec’s Business and Communication Social Club
- Initiated a social club with the aim of creating networking opportunities for Unitec business and communication students outside the classroom environment
Responsibilities
- Manage social club activities, events, membership, funding and expenses
- Event coordinate induction BBQs and gaming nights
- Manage all communications for the social clubs events and activities
Achievements
- Created a social student culture that was not there before
- Encouraged students to form professional networks for when entering the business world
Coordination Assistant (2IC), Schools Trash to Fashion Awards, August 2009 - September 2009
Responsibilities
- Employed to assist with management of volunteers, production and backstage
Hair and Makeup Coordinator, Schools Trash to Fashion Awards, September 2008
Responsibilities
- Coordinated the models and the Hair and Makeup Team in a timely manner ensuring the smooth running of the event
Achievements
- Work experience role that lead to employment in year 2009
Media Runner/ Acting Media Coordinator Supervisor, FIBA U19 2 June – 8 June 2009
Responsibilities
- Liaise and coordinate the media room and with media personnel present
Casual Intern, Manhattan Catering and Functions Centre, February 2008 – February 2010
Responsibilities
- Administrative support
- Marketing work experience
Upon Request
Email: varipley@gmail.com
Skype Name: Varipley
Twitter: @VARIPLEY
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/astrid-ripley/11/238/857
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