Thursday, March 26, 2020

Resume

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Abigail Stanbridge

Address: Newtown, VIC, Australia

Email: abigailstanbridge@gmail.com



Phone: +61 408 587 025

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Date: December 2018 - 2021
Position: Guide, Administration Assistant, Photographer & Videographer 
Company: Cape Otway Lightstation

Date: August 2016 - Oct 2018
Position: Operations Manager, Nature Guide, Photographer & Videographer 
Company: Scenic Rim Trail by Spicers

Date: 2011 – 2016
Program: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns
Position: Casual Radio Program Producer
Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Date: 2011 - 2014
Program: ABC Far North News Radio, Cairns
Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Date: 2013 – 2014
Program: ABC Far North Saturday Breakfast
Position: Radio Program Presenter
Company: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns


Date: June/July 2012
Program: ABC Naidoc, Cairns
Position: Radio Producer
Company: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns


Date: 2011 - 2014
Program: Seven Local News, Cairns
Position: Freelance Senior Television News Reporter
Company: Seven Network


Date: 2010 – Current
Company: Finesse Makeup & Hair, Cairns

Date: 2015 – 2016
Position: Kitchen Hand
Company: The Camp Oven

Date: 2015
Company: Nature Play Queensland / Queensland Department of Sport and Recreation, Cairns

Date: 2013
Position: Media Advisor
Company: Human Services Minister and Senator for Queensland, Jan McLucas, Cairns

Date: 2012
Company: Queensland Health, Cairns

Date: 2010 – 2011
Company: Jewel Hair Boutique, Cairns

Date: 2009 – 2010
Position: Personal Assistant
Company: Federal Member for Leichhardt, Jim Turnour MP, Cairns

Date: 2006 – 2009
Company: WIN News, Cairns

Date: 2002 – 2005
Company: NBN News, Lismore NSW

Date: 2002
Program: National Nine News, Brisbane
Position: Newsroom Production and Script Assistant, Autocue Operator
Company: Nine Network

REFEREES

Owner, Studio Productions
Ph: +61 408 555 665

Owner, Big Planet Media
Ph: +61 411 593 919

Former Regional Content Manager, ABC Far North, Cairns
Ph: +61 428 219 312

Jim Turnour
Former Federal MP for Leichhardt 
Ph: +61 408 754 251

Craig Arlidge
Former General Manager Scenic Rim Trail by Spicers
Ph: +61 477 307 571

REFERENCES

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Tourism and Events Queensland
WIN Television
Studio Productions
Big Planet Media
NBN Television

TESTIMONIALS
Tin Can Island Productions


BROADCAST PROJECTS

Date: March 2017
Program: Corporate Media Training for Cairns Returned Services League
Position: Media Trainer
Company: Studio Productions 

Date: June 2016
Program: Indian Media Familiarisation
Position: Freelance Familiarisation Host, Guide, Location Manager
Company: Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: May 2016
Program: Corporate Media Training for McGrath Foundation
Position: Media Trainer
Company: Studio Productions

Date: 2011 – 2016
Program: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns
Position: Casual Radio Program Producer
Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Date: April 2016
Program: Hong Kong Media Familiarisation
Position: Freelance Familiarisation Host, Film Crew Location Manager
Company: Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: November 2015
Program: Flight Centre Corporate Video, Far North Queensland
Company: Flight Centre Creative

Date: October/November 2015
Program: Wild Australia with Ray Meares, Far North Queensland
Position: Freelance Fixer/Production Assistant
Company: Tin Can Island Productions

Date: September 2015
Program: My Kitchen Rules Instant Restaurant, Cairns
Position: Freelance Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist
Company: Seven Network

Date: September 2015
Program: Cairns Amateurs Race Day Promotional Video, Cairns
Position: Freelance Script Writer
Company: Studio Productions

Date: September 2015
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Eromanga Dinosaurs, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: September 2015
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Birdsville Races, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: April 2015
Program: ANZAC Day Dawn Service, Cairns
Position: Freelance Assistant Director
Company: Studio Productions

Date: December 2014
Program: National Basketball League OB 2014/2015, Cairns
Position: Freelance Camera Operator
Company: Studio Productions & Perform Media Australia

Date: December 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Coral Spawning, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: November 2014
Program: The Project
Role: Freelance Television Producer for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Story
Company: Network Ten

Date: October 2014
Program: No1. Super Mission Hainan Beauty Contest Reality TV Series, Cairns
Role: Freelance Location Manager
Company: Hainan Communication and Travel TV Channel & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: September 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release – Instagram Moment, Green Island
Position: Crew Manager for Cairns
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: August 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release – G20 Finance Meeting, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: May 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Human Hamster Wheel, The Daintree
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: May 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Japanese Yabusame, Port Douglas
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: April 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release - UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: 2013 – 2014
Program: ABC Far North Saturday Breakfast
Position: Radio Program Presenter
Company: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns

Date: 2013 – 2014
Program: Seven Local News, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Editor, Quantel
Company: Seven Network

Date: November 2013
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Coral Spawning, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: September 2013
Program: Real Housewives of Melbourne, Mission Beach
Company: Matchbox Pictures

Date: August 2013
Program: Commbank Corporate Video, Mena Creek
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Camco Television

Date: June 2013
Program: Relay For Life, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Presenter
Company: Studio Productions

Date: June 2013 
Program: Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, Laura 
Position: Freelance Television Producer and Runner
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: June 2013
Program: Reef Live, Cairns
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: May 2013
Program: Rotary Field Days Corporate Video, Mareeba
Company: Studio Productions

Date: 2012 – 2013
Program: National Basketball League OB 2012/2013, Cairns
Position: Freelance Namaji Graphics Operator
Company: Studio Productions & Perform Media Australia

Date: 2012 - 2013
Program: National Basketball League OB 2012/2013, Cairns
Position: Freelance Cable Puller
Company: Studio Productions & Perform Media Australia

Date: November 2012
Program: Solar Eclipse, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism Queensland

Date: 2011 - 2014
Program: Seven Local News, Cairns
Position: Freelance Senior Television News Reporter
Company: Seven Network

Date: June 2012
Program: Relay For Life, Cairns
Position: Freelance Camera Operator
Company: Studio Productions

Date: June/July 2012
Program: ABC Naidoc, Cairns
Position: Freelance Radio Producer
Company: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns

Date: 2011 - 2014
Program: ABC Far North News Radio, Cairns
Position: Freelance News Reporter, Newsreader
Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Date: March 2010
Program: Corporate Training Video
Position: Freelance Voiceover Artist
Company: T.V.I.P

Date: 2010 - 2013
Program: WIN News, Cairns
Company: WIN Television

Date: 2001
Program: S.O.S, Feature Film, Cairns
Director: Jim Gorman


VOLUNTARY WORK
Organisation: Adventure Sport NQ
Date: 2013 – current

Organisation: James Cook University Bettong Research Project
Role: Field Assistant
Date: 2015 – current

Organisation: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Yellow-Bellied Glider Research Project
Date: 2015

Organisation: James Cook University Frog Survey 
Role: Field Assistant
Date: 2015

ACADEMIC RECORD AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Courses/Certificates

Name of Organisation: Wilderness First Aid Australia
Course: HLTAID003 Provide First Aid 
Course: SISOOPS305A Provide First Aid in a Remote Location
Course: SISXOHS101A Follow Occupational Health and Safety Policies
Results: Statement of Attainment
Completed: 31 May 2017
Expiry: CPR March 2018 / WFA March 2022


Name of Organisation: Smith Training & Development Pty Ltd
Course: FPICOT2237A Maintain Chainsaws
Course: FPICOT2239A Trim and Cut Felled Trees
Results: Statement of Attainment
Completed: 2 June 2017 


Name of Organisation: Driver Skills International
Course: 4WD Training: Defensive, Winching, Towing & Inspection
Results: Statement of Attainment
Completed: 14 March 2017 & 4 July 2018


Name of Organisation: Express Online Training
Course: SITHFAB201 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
Results: Statement of Attainment
Completed: 12 May 2016

Name of Organisation: First Response
Course: Senior First Aid and CPR
Results: Statement of Attainment
Expiry: CPR March 2017 / SFA March 2020

Name of Organisation: Queensland Liquor Licensing Division
Course: Responsible Service of Alcohol
Results: Statement of Attainment
Expiry: 25 September 2011

Name of Organisation: Evolve Makeup
Course: All In The Eyes, Contouring & Highlighting
Results: Statement of Attainment

Name of Organisation: Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Course: Fashion, Glamour & Bridal Makeup Artistry
Results: Certificate of Achievement

Name of Organisation: Elite Pro, Barcelona, Spain
Course: Professional Makeup Artistry
Results: Statement of Attainment

Course: 2-day Management Workshop for First-time Managers, Cairns
Name of Organisation: SkillPath Seminars
Results: Statement of Attainment

TERTIARY EDUCATION
Name of Institution: Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Years attended: 2000 - 2002
Course: KJ32 Bachelor of Journalism
Results: Grade Point Average: 5.2

SECONDARY EDUCATION
Name of school: Trinity Anglican School, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Years attended: 1995 – 1999 (Years 8 – 12)
Overall Position: 5 (calculated on scale 1-25 with 1 being highest)
Positions of responsibility: Foundation Prefect (1999)
School Monitor (1998)
Academic Achievements: Principal’s List for Academic Excellence (1997 - 1999)
Academic Excellence award for Drama (1998 - 1999)
Academic Excellence award for Biology (1998)
Bronze Crest Award for Biology (1999)
Junior Sapphire Award for Dramatic Arts (1997)
Distinction Award for English (1995 – 1998)
Sporting Achievements: Cross Country Age Champion (1995 – 1997)
Athletics Age Champion (1995 – 1998)
House Colours Award for Swimming Carnivals (1995 – 1999)
Other Achievements: Winner of Win Television Junior Newsreading Competition (1998)

INTERESTS

Hiking, running, camping, nature, conservation
Media, makeup, television journalism, film and theatre
Horse trail riding, athletics and other fitness activities
Playing team sports (Netball, Soccer, Touch football)
Singing and the performing arts

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Cape Otway Lightstation

Guide, Administration Assistant, Photographer & Videographer - Cape Otway Lightstation

Job description
Cape Otway Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia and considered the most significant. This leading attraction on the Great Ocean Road attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually. 

Built in 1848, the lighthouse known as the ‘Beacon of Hope,’ sits 90 metres above the pristine ocean of Bass Strait. 

As a Guide it is my role to engage with visitors, provide 20 minute history talks throughout the day, answer questions, supervise all visitors in the lantern room at the top of the lighthouse tower and demonstrate how the mechanism works. 

As Administration Assistant I provide office support to the small management team. Daily tasks include answering telephones, responding to all email inquiries from visitors, tourism partners, accommodation bookings and suppliers. Generating, sending and tracking invoices. Managing retail stock and the point of sale system. Taking all payment for accommodation bookings and managing the various accommodation platforms including Little Hotelier, Booking.com, Expedia and Site Minder. I am also responsible for filing, supporting staff operationally, assisting co-ordinate special events, writing media releases, managing the site in the absence of a Manager, data entry, managing the website and all other administrative tasks as required.

As Photographer and Videographer it is my responsibility to shoot and edit content for social media, blog posts, marketing and events.