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About
Me

Hello! I am an enthusiastic and futures focused university student, ready to break into the User Experience and Digital Product Design industry to generate intuitive, innovative, and accessible user experiences.


​I am currently in my penultimate year at the University of Technology, Sydney studying a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation and a Bachelor of Communications double major in Digital and Social Media and Advertising. Through these studies I have learnt to innovate and generate change through futures thinking, real-world problem solving, innovative practices, user experience and user interface design, data visualisation and analysis, creative thinking, and research. The combination of Creative Intelligence, Digital and Social Media, and Advertising allow me to bring a well-rounded understanding of the field with strong communication skills, strengthened by my previous internship in content creation and marketing for Bondi Festival.

Tertiary Studies – University of Technology, Sydney

2020-2023

Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
 

A multidisciplinary degree involving future scenario building, innovative practices, real-world problem solving, and creative thinking.

 

Key subjects:

Problems to Possibilities

Creative Practice and Methods

Past, Present and Future of Innovation

Creativity and Complexity

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2020-2022

Bachelor of Communications (Digital and Social Media + Advertising)
 

This double major degree explores digital communication and social problem solving. Focused on developing practical skills in user experience design, user interface design, data visualisation and analysis, and research.

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Key subjects:

Digital Experience Design (UX)

Digital Publishing for Apps (UX/UI)

Code as Literacy, Commodity, and Infrastructure

Understanding Digital Audiences

Communicating Difference

Digital Literacies

Digital Media: Marketing, Metrics and Data

Entrepreneurial Marketing

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Professional Experience

Feb 2021 – present

Bartender, Barista and Gaming Attendant – Chatswood RSL

Currently working in the hospitality industry, bringing smiles and a high level of customer experience to patrons. Gaming attendants help users interacting with machines, developing an understanding of their pain points and communicating effective solutions. This position has taught me to work in a fast-paced work environment, the importance of teamwork, and communication skills with a diversity of customers.

Jan 2021 – July 2021

Marketing and Content Creator Intern – Bondi Festival

Valuable experience working in the events industry, generating audience engagement, analysis and communicating clearly to targeted audience members. Crisis management skills during the pandemic and worked with incredible mentors.

May 2016 – present

Curatorial + Co – Gallery Assistant

Utilising a range of skills in areas such as data entry, administration, customer service, gallery event planning, cataloguing, and organisation. Serving customers with many diverse backgrounds and interests, sparking conversations, and creating an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere within the gallery.

Sep 2020 – Dec 2020

Find + Form – Retail Assistant

Experience working with customers and selling Australian design products, artworks and hand-made goods. This position has allowed me to become flexible and sale-orientated through promoting products, providing information and assisting customers with a range of needs and interests.

Feb 2020 – Apr 2020 (Contract)

McAvoy Media – Transcriber

Working as a transcriber for the television series, ‘Teenage Boss’, gave me incredible experience in the media industry, whilst also generating skills such as copywriting, fast typing, organisation and time management.

Various Years

Volunteering

- Moree East Public School – preschool childcare and administrative work

- Sony Camp Fundraising

- Moree East Public School Fundraising

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Through volunteering for the community and working with children, these humbling experiences have helped me gain a deeper appreciation of community and different cultures.  

Education

2015 – 2019

Pymble Ladies' College, Sydney

Awards

- NSW HSC Honour Roll

- CLP Award – Good conduct and achievement

- Citizenship Award

- PLC Jacaranda Award – school values

Leadership

- Visual Arts Captain

- House Liaison Officer

- Buddy

- Monitress

2012 – 2014

Avondale Grammar School, Singapore

Awards

- Dux of Primary School

- 2x Visual Arts Honour Award

- Mathematics Honour Award

- 2x Academic Honour Award

Leadership

- House Captain

- Visual Arts Captain

- SRC President

Skills + Qualifications

- Proficient in Figma, Square, Microsoft Office,                     Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe     Bridge, and Social Media

- Responsible Service of Alcohol Certification

- Flexible hours 

- Organised

- Enthusiastic

- Strong communication and copywriting skills

- Creative

- Diligent

- Passionate

- Responsible

- Clear thinker

- Fast learner

- High attention to detail

- HSK Certificate 2 in Mandarin

Activities + Interests

- Content creation within the sustainable fashion industry, promoting a more cyclical sharing economy through self-expression.

- Musicals – Cast of Alice in Wonderland (as Alice), Legally Blonde, Circus Circus and Mary Poppins

- Orchestras (Violin) – 5 awards for performing at a high level

- Choir + Chorale – 4 awards for performing at a high level

- Dance – Award for performing at a high level

- Cross Country – Represented the school at IGSSA Championships

- Athletics – Represented the school at Friday Night Athletics competitions

Get In Touch

Contact

imogenvander@live.com
Tel: +61 476 269 107

Based in

Sydney, Australia

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