Resume

Overview

I enjoy challenging myself and have discovered I have a strong inner strength, both mentally and physically. I give things a go and enjoy being an inspiring role model to others. I love working with people of all ages to help them achieve their best. I have a passion for innovation and looking to pursue and explore careers in food, design, photography, sport and recreation.

Unique Strengths

Analytical Approach - I methodically break down problems into smaller manageable tasks, whilst still maintaining a view of the bigger picture.

Optimising Processes - I strive to make processes efficient and effective as possible.

Juggling multiple tasks - I can take on multiple tasks at once and thrive under pressure.

Face into responsibility - I seek out responsibility and challenge myself to be the best version possible.

Skills

Critical thinking - I can look at individual aspects of problems and analyse them individually from different perspectives.

Innovative - I always look for new and creative ways to approach situations.

Communication - I am able to effectively outline and pitch my thoughts, in both written and verbal situations.

Acknowledge when I require assistance.

Technical skills:

Photography

Adobe Suite:
- Photoshop
  - Illustrator
- InDesign
‍‍- Lightroom
‍- Bridge

Proficient in Rhino3D
Proficient in MS Office
Proficient in Website building (Webflow & Wix)
Coaching Soccer/Netball Umpiring​

Personal Strengths and Characteristics:

Decision making

Calm and self assured

Mature and responsible

Friendly and easy going

Love to learn new skills and try new activities

Personable

Work

Sam Lauder Photography

Freelance photography studio specialising in architectural photography

Architectural Photographer - July 2021 - Present

Head photographer involving, liaising with clients, planning shoot days, photographing architecture, post production and delivery of images.

Business Owner - July 2021 - Present

Operating my own architectural photography studio. Developed website, business plan and marketing material to attract clients and business. Self taught book keeping and professional post production process.

Bibelot

285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
French Patisserie specialising in artisanal pastries, gelateria, coffee bar and chocolate shop.​

Pastry Chef (Casual Student Position) - Oct 2020 - February 2021 Working with a team of pastry chefs under a head chef to create decadent and artisanal pastries and cakes. Assisting the development and testing of new recipes.

Ready Steady Go Kids Franchised multi-sport program for preschoolers.

Coach (Casual position) - Hawthorn - Collingwood - MSAC March 2017 - Present

Teaching 10 sports in a fun, non-competitive team based environment to per-schoolers aged 1.5 - 6 years old. Continually updating and developing new gross motor activities and obstacle courses.

Ready Steady Go Kids China - Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

Coach - Beijing Oct 2019 - Nov 2019 Teaching a similar tailored program alongside English in RSGK Beijing. Assisted in the development of testing and new programs.

​Head Coach - Xuzhou Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 Opened a new franchise as Head International Coach. Developed and tailored the program to the Xuzhou audience. Assisted with the branding and marketing, organised and ran early learning centre incursions, trained new coaches and co-created a plan for the franchise going forward.

YMCA Boroondara Sports Complex

271c Belmore Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104140 Staff, 1450 members, offering aquatic, health and wellness, fitness, gymnastics, childcare and sporting competitions

Competitions Manager (Part time position) - Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a Junior Futsal and Mixed Netball Competition (800+ participants, and 25 hours of games per week) Managing 22 staff (Competition Supervisors and Umpires) including rostering, pay processing, performance management and upkeep of qualifications, promotion of competitions, hiring, awards and parent and coach liaison. Achievements: Grew the Junior Futsal competition 2660 to 3405 participants (381 above target) over a six month period. Transitioned the manual Competitions registration to an online process. This resulted in a reduced demand at the front desk, an improved customer experience and a salaries and wages decrease (approximately $1000 per season).Successfully lead the recruitment and appointment process of ten netball umpires and two netball supervisors. This resulted in receiving YMCA Staff and Volunteer Award - Excellence and Achievement in Sport and Recreation 2018

Customer Service Officer (Part time position) - Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

First point of contact to the complex, providing customers and patrons with advice, administering membership services, bookings and general inquiries.

Acting Stadium Coordinator (Part time position) - Jan 2019

Responsible for the operation of 40 user-groups and five basketball courts. Established pool and stadium bookings for the 2019 year.

Acting Life Guard Team Leader (Part time position) - Nov - Jan 2018

Managed a team of 36 lifeguards, including rostering, pay processing, mystery shop feedback, upkeep of qualifications and performance management

Junior Futsal Supervisor (Casual position) - Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

Responsible for overseeing the junior futsal competition during game times. Involving both player and spectator conflict management. Conducting health and safety and customer feedback meetings.

Junior Futsal Referee (Casual position) - June 2013 - Jan 2016

Responsible for umpiring 6yrs-U12yrs mixed indoor futsal, the safety of children, maintain fair play and sportsmanship among both players and supporters, attend health and safety and customer feedback meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Architectural Design - Monash University - 2017 - 2019​

Level 1 Coaching Principles Course - 2017

​Graduated Balwyn High School - 2016 ATAR: 84.20

​Australia Wide First Aid - 2018
HLTAD001 - Provide CPR (2019)
HLTAD002 - Emergency Life Support
HLTAD003 - Provide First Aid

Working With Children Check - 2016

​Safeguarding of Children and Young People Certificate - 2016

Experiences


YMCA Staff and Volunteer Awards - Excellence and Achievement in Sport and Recreation 2018
​U23 Victoria Mens Netball Team 2019​
Bachelor of Architectural Design Future Research Prospect 2017