Imogen Vander
creative. passionate. innovative.
I am an enthusiastic and growth-minded problem-solver who leads with empathy to create intuitive, innovative, and accessible solutions to complex problems. As an Innovation and Digital Media student, I am passionate about creating truly meaningful experiences that positively impact people’s
lives and am eager to apply my skills to solve complex problems. I am constantly inquisitive and eager to learn
about all things, with a tendency to question “why?” and “how?” at every opportunity. As a natural problem solver, I thrive in a complex problem space that allows me to apply innovative methodologies, leverage research and data, and think divergently and convergently in an iterative and non-linear environment.
Tertiary Studies – University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
2020 – 2023
A multidisciplinary degree involving future scenario building, innovative practices, real-world problem solving, and creative thinking.
Key Subjects:
Initiatives and Entrepreneurship
Problems to Possibilities
Creative Practice and Methods
Envisioning Futures
Past, Present and Future of Innovation
Creativity and Complexity
Initiatives and Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Communications (Digital and Social Media + Advertising)
2020 – 2022
A degree that explores digital communication and social problem solving in combination with practical skills in user experience design, user interface design, data visualisation and analysis, and research.
Key Subjects:
Digital Experience Design (UX)
Digital Publishing for Apps (UX/UI)
Making Digital Impact (UX/UI)
Code as Literacy, Commodity, and Infrastructure
Understanding Digital Audiences
Communicating Difference
Digital Literacies
Digital Media: Marketing, Metrics and Data
Environmental Communications
Global Studio Scholarship
Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Jan 2023 – Feb 2023
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Selected for a 3-week global studio program in Auroville, India. With human unity as the key driver, Auroville is a physical manifestation of human-centred design. This experience allowed for the space and time to undertake an anthropological understanding of human interaction with those who understood the importance of empathetic insights and needs-based design.
Professional Experience
UNICEF Australia – Industry Innovation Partner
Mar 2023 – Jun 2023
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Lead communicator, user researcher, and experience designer in a transdisciplinary team for UNICEF Australia's Industry Innovation Project. Working towards generating real and impactful change through human-centred design and user research. My work researching children's experiences has been a powerful lesson in incorporating the needs and perspectives of children in data and design.
Curatorial+Co. Gallery – Gallery Assistant
Mar 2023 – Jun 2023
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Developed skills in data entry, administration, customer service, gallery event planning, cataloguing, and organisation. Serving customers with diverse backgrounds and interests, initiating conversation, providing information on artistic integrity and creating an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere within the gallery.
Marketing and Content Creator Intern – Bondi Festival
Jan 2021 – Jul 2021
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Led the social media and marketing for Bondi Festival. Gained valuable experience in the events industry, conducted engagement analysis and developed strong communication skills. Crisis management was required during COVID-19, and close relationships with mentors were developed.
Bartender, Barista and Gaming Attendant – Chatswood RSL
Feb 2021 – Feb 2023
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Brought smiles and a high level of customer experience to patrons in the hospitality industry. Gaming attendants help users interact with machines, developing an understanding of specific pain points and communicating effective solutions. This position instilled a significant ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, the importance of teamwork, and communication skills with a diversity of customers.
McAvoy Media – Transcriber
Feb 2020 – Apr 2020 (Contract)
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Executed transcriptions for the television series, ‘Teenage Boss’, giving insightful experience in the media industry, whilst also generating skills such as copywriting, fast typing, organisation and time management.
Volunteering
EcoFemme (Auroville) – Website analysis, social media and sales
Jan 2023 – present
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Moree East Public School – Preschool childcare and administrative work
Aug 2017
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Volunteered for the community by supporting Indigenous children and spreading awareness of period poverty and climate change. These humbling experiences have created a deeper appreciation of community and different cultures.
Skills + Qualifications
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Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Square, Microsoft Office and WordPress
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Responsible Service of Alcohol and Gambling Certification
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Organised
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Enthusiastic
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Communication and copywriting skills
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Creative
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Problem-solver
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Passionate
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Responsible
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Fast learner
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High attention to detail
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HSK Certificate 2 in Mandarin
Education
Pymble Ladies' College, Sydney
2015 – 2019
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Leadership:
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Visual Arts Captain
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House Liaison Officer
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New Student Assistant
Awards:
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NSW HSC Honour Roll
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CLP Award – Good conduct and achievement
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Citizenship Award
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PLC Jacaranda Award – school values
Avondale Grammer School, Singapore
2012 – 2014
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Leadership:
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House Captain
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Visual Arts Captain
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SRC President
Awards:
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Dux of Primary School
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2x Visual Arts Honour Award
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Mathematics Honour Award 2x
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Academic Honour Award