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WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Anna Lee Anda Ltd.
Position:
Owner
Description:
Founder of a web 2.0 consulting company specializing in guiding businesses to use blogs and online networks strategically to gain better brand recognition online and real time. This utilized my computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and basic coding such as CSS and HTML.
Employer:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Position:
Junior Auditor
Time period:
January 2006 - December 2007
Description:
Exposure to various services offered by PricewaterhouseCoopers including Internal Audit, External Audit and Systems Process and Assurance, with a focus on the latter. Analytical skills, attention to detail and report writing involved in most of these job tasks and getting client work done in a timely and efficient manner while dealing with several clients at one time. IT general computer controls reviews conducted while liaising with several departments of clients. Pre- and post implementation systems reviews.
Employer:
University of Canterbury
Position:
Tutor
Time period:
January 2006 - December 2007
Description:
Help students develop an understanding of how information systems are developed; from planning through to implementation and maintenance. This was done in classes averaging in size of about 20 students.
Also assisted students in gaining an understanding of the tools, concepts and techniques of systems development and how these are used.
Employer:
Entre Ltd.
Position:
Events Manager
Time period:
January 2006 - December 2007
Description:
Working under a financial and time constraint to put together events for the business community and the university students to network and share business ideas. This role required independent thinking and creativity to create and ensure these functions went smoothly while keeping the sponsors happy.
Responsible for using allocated funds to create business quality events. Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, GANTT charts, venues, suppliers, staffing and budgets). Securing and booking a suitable venue or location. Coordinating venue management, caterers, contractors, and equipment hire. Planning room layouts and the entertainment programme. Organising facilities for car parking, security, hospitality and press. Identifying and securing speakers and special guests. Coordinating staffing requirements and team briefings. Preparing sponsor packs. Coordinating everything on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly. Handling guest queries on the day. Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event, and clearing the venue efficiently. Post-event evaluation including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event.
Employer:
The Red Party, Christchurch NZ
Position:
Initiator
Time period:
January 2006 - December 2007
Description:
Creating an event to raise money for the Canterbury Charity Hospital by having everything sponsored and charging guests a door fee so that all money raised goes straight to charity. With this function there was the time pressure and working from no budget whatsoever while trying to get support from the business community.
