Resume

RESUME OF JONATHAN ELDERTON

SKILLS SUMMARY

Academically developed, professionally honed skills in writing and communication, journalism/media management, copy writing, public speaking, critical research and reporting, and digital media
Consistently able to deliver positive outcomes in customer service based roles enabling repeat business and a continuing excellent experience through service, knowledge, and training
Demonstrated track record of achievement in researching and delivering market leading commercial conference projects and events from inception to delivery, to tight deadlines and within budget
Proven ability to deliver KPIs, company profit objectives, company and industry standards
Robust reputation for dependability, punctuality, and ability to excel autonomously or within a team environment
Ready approach to creative idea generation, problem solving and innovation
Consistent emphasis on improving personal leadership skill-set, efficiency, time management, planning, work ethic and professionalism
Extensive experience in teaching English to foreign language speakers, working with colleagues and clients with diverse backgrounds and experiences

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Fruit and Vegetable Grower

QEDIT PTY LTD. Sep 2015 – April 2019

Planning, operation, delivery and maintenance of busy family owned and operated farm, growing a wide range of fruits and vegetables for local supermarkets and direct to consumers

Kitchen Assistant

Beach Burrito Company Nov 2013 – Aug 2014

Culinary expertise in the planning, preparation, serving and presentation of meals and maintain the highest quality food and beverage service
Customer focus and consistent, high-level standards
Dishwashing/cleaning whilst adhering to highest quality food preparation, OH&S and Department of Health Guidelines
Valued team member in the opening and establishment of the Beach Burrito franchise as restaurant of choice in Brisbane

Travel Consultant

Flight Centre Limited May 2011 – Oct 2013, 2014

Core role to sell international and domestic travel packages (flights, accommodation, and travel insurance) to retail customers of all ages, with primary focus on student and under 26 aged market
February 2013 moved to wholesale domestic focus, organising packages to fellow travel consultants in the Australia/New Zealand market
Worked to individual and team sales targets
Undertook and helped lead training for new staff and colleagues

Senior Conference Project Manager

IIR Conferences Feb 2006 – Oct 2010

Core role to research, assemble and deliver market leading commercial conferences in mining, resources, oil and gas, utilities and infrastructure
Worked within a team profit share environment to create well researched project portfolios, establishing a strong reputation for performance and profit generation

Conceived, created, edited and conference brochure content, marketing and advertising copy, inter-departmental briefs, reports and project evaluations, and online content for each conference project
‘On the day’ event management; registration, schedule management and timekeeping, public speaking, VIP and speaker liaison, and customer service
Trained in large scale event production, idea/revenue generation and team building to improve individual skills, and attended other industry events to build greater knowledge base within specific topic areas
Trained and developed colleagues by improving standards in writing skills, time management and problem solving, heavily involved in office corporate social responsibility and charity fundraising

Conversational English Instructor (Assistant Trainer)

NOVA Corporation Japan Jan 2004 – Aug 2005

Taught conversational and business English skills to native Japanese speakers from ages 2 – 82 across the full spectrum of skill level and ability (No knowledge to native)
Researched and helped co-ordinate lesson plans and skill building exercises for individual and group students to achieve personal goals and consistently meet level benchmarks
Promoted to the role of assistant trainer and given added responsibilities in colleague assessment and testing, on the job training and professional development, and overall office administration
Trained to deliver TESOL programs to business students across a range of levels

Media & Communications Co-ordinator

South Sydney District Rugby League Football Club Nov 2002 – Nov 2003

Overall delivery of football club media responsibilities and official liaison to NRL media department, domestic and international press
Pre-game and game day team information dissemination, press conference organisation and broadcast, media room staffing and press liaison, website news and analysis
Creation of press releases, website content and official club marketing and member materials such as the Organised player appearances and media commitments for print, radio and television, sponsor scenarios and key club events such as the annual Red & Green Ball
Delivered monthly reports to the SSDRLFC Board and sponsors on media outcomes

Sports Journalist

NextGen Sports FEB 2001 – OCT 2002

Journalist for NRL accredited website charged with reporting, real-time news updates, and editorial content for popular online website ozleague.com
Organised player interviews and media commitments, attended official press conferences, briefings, live games and tribunal hearings
Wrote sports copy, game updates and scoring for Oztips.com website including NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, and English Premier League

OTHER EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS HISTORY

Franklyn Scholar QLD 2011- 2012

Text and Talk Academy Thailand 2011

University of Canberra ACT 1998 – 2002

Bourke High School NSW 1996 -1997