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Carolyn Boylan
19 Bedford Grove Street, Richmond VIC 3121
CBoy3@student.monash.edu 0400 320 348
EDUCATION
2013-Present
Bachelor of Arts
Monash University, Clayton Campus
Details:
Major: English as an International Language
Minor: Climate Change and Society
Monash Sport Bursary
Completion expected in December 2015
Campus Involvement:
Monash University Elite Athlete Support Program
2010-2012
Victorian Certificate of Education
Waverley Secondary College, Glen Waverley
Academic Achievements:
ENTER Score of 87.4
Awarded School Prize for Physical Education
School Involvement
Significant sporting involvement, i.e. Captain Ski Team
Prefect and Social Events secretary - Coordinated Year 12 Formal and
organised Blood Donor Drive
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013 – Present
Receptionist - casual, summer vacation
Tate & Boylan Importers
Responsibilities:
Providing general information to clients
Answering telephone enquiries
Photocopying and general duties
Achievements:
Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients
Winter 2012, 2013 & 2014
Skiing Instructor
Mt Buller Ski School
Responsibilities:
Trained children and adults in ski technique
Hosted corporate clients for a ski trek
Achievements:
Received excellent feedback from clients and have been invited
back for two winters by management
ACHIEVEMENTS
2014
2013
2011
Australian Institute of Sport Scholarship for Mogul Skiing
2nd place in Junior National Mogul Skiing – women
Victorian Junior Mogul Skiing champion – girls
monash.edu/careers
SKILLS SUMMARY
Customer Service Skills
Communication Skills
Received consistent positive feedback from my manager and
customers for being proactive and responsive to customer enquiries.
Excellent communication skills demonstrated in my current role as
receptionist where I am the first point of contact for our organisation.
Able to communicate with clients of diverse ages and across cultures
as a result of my experience as a ski instructor for children and adults
Team Work
Well developed business written communication skills. Using email
for the purpose of the communicating with my manager and
colleagues from the national offices. writing minutes at the Board
Meetings.
Demonstrated superior team work skills by filling in for colleagues
who were sick and taking on additional responsibilities while they
are away.
Excellent involvement in team dynamics demonstrated when playing
netball for amateur East Burnley club by using different motivational
techniques with my team mates.
Planning and Organising
Demonstrated ability to organise and plan my own time despite the
multiple responsibilities at University as well as being involved as a
member of the Ski Club Committee. Successful and timely
completion of
all assignments. Coordinated the ski tour to Mt
Buller during the winter break.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Word (Advanced), Microsoft Power Point (Intermediate)
Microsoft Publisher (Intermediate) and Email and Internet
AFFILIATIONS
Student Member of Australian Institute of International Affairs
Bulletin Member of the Ecological Society of Australia
Elected Secretary of the Monash University Ski Club
INTERESTS
Mogul Skiing
Movies
Weather patterns
REFEREES
Norma Agnew
Manager
Tate & Smith Importers
Email: nagnew@tatesmith.org.au
Phone: 9940 8474
John Johnson
Monash Sport
Monash University
Email: John.Johnson@monash.edu.au
Phone: 9905 0000
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+61 3 9905 4170
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