Lilly Downing
Dunedin,New Zealand
Summary
Motivated marketing graduate with work experience that has equipped me for proactive and dynamic work environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand marketing skills while facilitating company growth. I am energized and effective in roles which are task-orientated, strategically minded and contribute to building meaningful connections.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housekeeper
Larnach Castle
, Dunedin
11.2023 - Current
Student Engagement Coordinator
Elim Dunedin Church
Dunedin, New Zealand
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted with the monitoring of department budget, calenders for upcoming events and administration of community database.
- Responsible for the end-to-end planning of promotional and community building events.
- Communicated with external stakeholders for the arrangement of contracts required for key events.
- Lead volunteer teams, providing vision and delegation of responsibilities for key events.
- Maintained open communication with team members and superiors, resulting in successful event outcomes.
- Created content and and managed the scheduling of posts for social media accounts.
- Assigned a project to gather information relevant for resource development.
- Supervised a student intern, facilitating progress meetings and providing support.
Café
Blacks Road Grocer
06.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Student Pastor
Elim Dunedin Church
Dunedin, New Zealand
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Demonstrated effective leadership to student community through compassionate pastoral care and management of ministry functions.
- Planned and lead worship services, Collaborating with church leaders across departments.
- Served as a liaison between wider staff team and the student department, as the sole representative at staff meetings.
- Created and presented engaging sermons that were relevant to the student population.
- Coordinated a network of small groups focused on developing spiritual growth among students.
- Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer staff for student ministry programs.
- Cultivated relationships with students by providing guidance and support.
Retail Sales Assistant
Hallenstein Brothers
06.2019 - 12.2019
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
University of Otago
08-2023
Diploma in Theology -
University of Otago
08-2023
Skills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Research and Analysis
- Database Updating
- Social Media Content Creation
- Event Planning
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Staff Supervision
- Presenting Ideas
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Mission-Oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Volunteer Management
- Public Speaking
- Sermon Preparation
- Updating Stakeholders
- Customer Service
- Sales Promotion
Credited Papers
- Integrated Marketing Communication (MART201)
- Integrated Digital Marketing (MART308)
- Strategic Marketing Management (MART301)
References
- Gabriel Chan, Senior Leader, Elim Dunedin Church
- Christopher Wilson, Owner, Blacks Road Grocer
- Dr Rev Wayne Te Kaawa, Former leader, Presbyterian Maori Synod
Affiliations
- Keen knitter and crocheter.
- Love everything preforming arts, especially singing.
- A thrifty person by nature making opshopping one of my primary hobby's.
- My favourite way to spend time in nature is in swimming in the ocean.
- Keen photographer, especially when it comes to capturing people and key memories.
- Food is certainly my love language, so cooking for whānau is a way to express hospitality and love.
Certification
WorkPlace First Aid Certificate (2022)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeper
Larnach Castle
11.2023 - Current
Student Engagement Coordinator
Elim Dunedin Church
11.2022 - 05.2023
Café
Blacks Road Grocer
06.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Student Pastor
Elim Dunedin Church
02.2021 - 11.2022
Retail Sales Assistant
Hallenstein Brothers
06.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
University of Otago
Diploma in Theology -
University of Otago
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