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Amelia Barrett

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Design student specialising in communication and interaction design, seeking a graduate role to implement human-centred design principles. Proven ability to understand user needs and coordinate complex processes, resulting in effective customer-focused solutions. Experience in managing diverse stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams enhances collaborative and problem-solving skills essential for UX design. Recognised on the Dean's List for academic excellence, ready to leverage operational insights and academic knowledge to create intuitive digital experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Team Member - Akau Tangi Sports Center

Wellington City Council
Wellington, New Zealand
08.2023 - Current
  • As an Operations Team Member at Akau Tangi Sports Centre, I am responsible for ensuring smooth operation of sporting activities and events.
  • My role included supervising team members during shifts to ensure efficient daily operations, delivering high-quality customer service, and carrying out administrative tasks like coordinating events with tenants and managing bookings with customers.
  • This position has developed my ability to work well in a team-based capacity, and to effectively communicate both internally and externally with a variety of members of the public.
  • Physically I would regularly operate equipment and tools following safety protocols and guidelines, collaborating with team members to maintain strong communication and teamwork.

Shift Supervisor

Velocity Entertainment
Hastings, New Zealand
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • In this role, I was responsible for overseeing a wide range of operations as a Senior Supervisor at Velocity Entertainment.
  • My duties included leading shifts, organising staff roles and breaks, stocktaking and ordering, preparing and handling food, coordinating event bookings, managing technical services and maintenance, and coaching trampolining students.
  • I was responsible to train new employees on protocols, safety procedures, and customer service standards, and often collaborated with management on promotional events to boost engagement and attendance.
  • This role helped me develop strong leadership skills by effectively delegating responsibilities, as well as honing my communication abilities with both team members and customers.
  • I am now seeking opportunities to apply these skills in a field more closely aligned with my degree.

Education

Bachelor of Design Innovation - Communication and Interaction Design

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
11-2025

High School Diploma (NCEA) - Excellence

Woodford House
Havelock North, NZ
11-2022

Skills

  • Time-management skills
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Teamwork & Leadership
  • Hard worker
  • Ability to learn on job
  • Great people skills
  • Dedication
  • Event coordination
  • Project management
  • Communication/visual design
  • User experience design
  • Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
  • Usability and accessibility
  • User data collection
  • Design thinking
  • Wireframing and prototype design

Certification

  • NZ Class 1 Full Drivers Licence
  • NCEA Level 1-3 with excellence
  • First Aid Level 1 + 2
  • Certificate in CPR
  • Speech and Drama Level 2 & 3
  • Award of Merit Lifesaving Award
  • Bronze Medallion Lifesaving Award
  • Surf Lifeguard Award

Awards

  • 2024 Design and Architecture Faculty Deans List
  • 2023 Design and Architecture Faculty Deans List
  • Woodford House Sally Bellerby Cup for Design 2022
  • School Citizenship Awards
  • School Academic Honors

Accomplishments

Victoria University of Wellington - Inclusion in Dean's List 2024

Victoria University of Wellington - Inclusion in Dean's List 2023

Salley Bellerby Cup for Design - Woodford House 2022

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Team Member - Akau Tangi Sports Center

Wellington City Council
08.2023 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Velocity Entertainment
04.2021 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Design Innovation - Communication and Interaction Design

Victoria University of Wellington

High School Diploma (NCEA) - Excellence

Woodford House

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