Tom R. Email & Phone Number

I see myself as a person who puts the needs of others ahead of my own. Adapting to new and potentially challenging environments with unfamiliar people - be it clients, management, or colleagues - is something that comes naturally to me.Leading and co-operating with my teams to deal with and overcome the day-to-day problems of an ever-changing workplace gives me immense satisfaction and helps me grow as a person.My working life thus far at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has included a variety of different roles that has taught me a lot about the events industry and a comprehensive understanding of the logistics involved with delivering public events.It’s meant that I’ve developed a passion for collaborating with on-site management across all departments, such as operations, food & beverage, logistics and technology, to make sure each event is set up, conducted and packed down as planned and as circumstances constantly change throughout the process.This experience has given me countless skills that will be valuable and interchangeable in any career I choose to pursue. I believe my ability to communicate and understand others along with my grounding in journalism and marketing means I’m suited to a career in fields like marketing, advertising and the internal & external communications methods used in public relations.My knowledge of and inherent passion for writing and sport leads me to believe that a communications-based role in any sport-related organisation would be a very suitable path for me to take. Previous experience in sports writing and media roles while studying journalism didn’t lead to anything substantial and taught me that I need to study a field that has greater breadth of possibility when I complete my undergraduate degree.My passion for education led me to a job with the VCAA during last year’s exam period, a role which I enjoyed and look to continue when future opportunities present themselves.The skills and attributes I believe I possess include leading by example, attention to detail, teamwork, enthusiasm, adaptability, working to deadlines, the ability to effectively communicate and a strong work ethic.I am always willing to take on new challenges and see where my interests and knowledge can take me.