Byron Williams
Southgate,Wellington
Summary
I am a highly-motivated person with a desire to take on new challenges. I am passionate about making Aotearoa New Zealand a better place to live. I aim to use my skills and experience to contribute to making this a reality. I have a strong work ethic, am adaptable, and communicate effectively through my exceptional interpersonal skills. I am always willing to learn new skills and contribute to a lively workplace. Through my values of hard work, empathy, and attention to detail, I will be a valuable asset to any work place.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Writer
Ministry of Education
, Wellington
09.2023 - Current
- Work collaboratively to develop NCEA curriculum
- Proofread and format official education documents
- Contribute to the Review of Achievement Standards production process
- Produce high-level written documents
- Peer-review documents
- Stakeholder engagement
Radio Host/interviewer
The Blackhouse 106.1 FM
, Wellington
07.2020 - Current
- Interviewed show guests about lives, work or topics of current interest.
- Introduced fresh and new angles on previously reported material to update and inform listeners.
- Planned shows and developed relationships with stakeholders.
- Researched and studied background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
- Currently planning and organising public events to represent the African community in Wellington.
- Stakeholder engagement and event planning: working alongside the South African High Commission and African Community Council Wellington (ACCW) to create a community event for FIFA Women's World Cup.
Researcher
Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
, Wellington
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted researchers to produce written documents in Future of Work (FoW) project.
- Researching, analysing and summarising government documents to assess their engagement with zero carbon practices in the building sector.
- Undertook smaller research tasks as needed.
- Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters.
Personal Trainer
Self-employed
, Wellington
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Created personal training experiences for clients.
- Studied multiple programs to provide health education, wellness and fitness program development to clients.
- Built and established relationships with members and guests to help in pursuit of fitness goals.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Built and continually expanded knowledge and expertise on latest fitness trends and programs and kept class content fresh and interesting.
University Tutor
Victoria University Wellington - Te Herenga Waka
, Wellington
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Edited and marked essays.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
- Assisted students with their writing skills.
- Assisted students with understanding key sociological concepts and application outside of academic spaces.
- Prepared, organised and led tutorials.
Guest Lecturer
Victoria University Wellington - Te Herenga Waka
, Wellington
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepared and delivered a lecture in social policy 300 level course.
- Delivered a lecture about far-right ideology in online avenues and their relationship with fascism.
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Sociology)
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ05.2016
Ph.D. - Sociology (currently enrolled)
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Research and Analysis
- Proofreading and Editing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Research fieldwork (Interviews and focus groups)
- Data Collection
- Online Research
- Presenting Skills
- Qualitative coding and analysis
Accomplishments
- Published chapter in edited book. Book: Narratives of Migrant and Refugee Discrimination in New Zealand. Chapter: 'This is not us?' African Youth Experiences of Racism in New Zealand.
- Currently writing a paper for New Zealand Sociology journal
- Conference presentations: SAANZ annual conference (since 2019). 2022: chosen for student plenary.
- International Sociological Association (ISA) World Congress 2023 presentation.
- Accepted to American Sociological Association (ASA) annual meeting conference 2020 (unable to attend due to COVID-19).
- Migrant Discrimination Workshop: Narratives of Migrant and Refugee Discrimination in Aotearoa New Zealand conference 2020.
- Presented as part of WERO: Working to End Racial Oppression research team to the Cultures, Communities, Communication (CCC) conference. Nov-Dec 2023.
References
- Casimir MacGregor
Principal Social Scientist, Branz
Phone: +64 4 238 1315
Email: casimir.macgregor@branz.co.nz
- Francis Collins
Professor, Faculty of Arts, Auckland University
Phone: +64 09 373 7599 Ext.89607
Email: f.collins@auckland.ac.nz
- Jessica Terruhn
Senior Research Fellow
Te Ngira Institute for Population Research
Phone: +64 7 838 4044
Email: jessica.terruhn@waikato.ac.nz, jterruhn@waikato.ac.nz
Timeline
Technical Writer
Ministry of Education
09.2023 - Current
Researcher
Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
04.2022 - 09.2023
Personal Trainer
Self-employed
03.2021 - 04.2022
Radio Host/interviewer
The Blackhouse 106.1 FM
07.2020 - Current
University Tutor
Victoria University Wellington - Te Herenga Waka
01.2020 - 12.2021
Guest Lecturer
Victoria University Wellington - Te Herenga Waka
07.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Sociology
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Sociology)
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Victoria University of Wellington
Ph.D. - Sociology (currently enrolled)
University of Waikato
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