Sophie Melrose
Personal Profile
I am an Undergraduate student studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the
University of Sydney (USYD), majoring in Marketing and Design. I have a passion for the Design Thinking process and its role in driving commercial outcomes through analytical thinking and problem solving.
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Graduating in 2024, I am eager to work in an environment in which I can learn from and collaborate with great minds as I utilise the skills I have fostered throughout my time studying both in Sydney and abroad.
Capabilities
Natural Communicator:
Highly capable communicating with a range of individuals across a variety of topics and thrives in challenging debates. Excels in written, verbal and visual communication in the form of public speaking and the design of professional visual reports to communicate complex concepts and ideas.
Emotional Intelligence:
Able to recognise and manage individual emotions, as well as that of colleagues and team members. Exhibits strong relationship management skills in the resolution of conflict and the ability to collaborate and influence others positively.
Openness to Growth and Feedback:
Has a strong sense of curiosity and desire to learn, approaching work and life with a growth-mindset and strong self-awareness.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
Able to translate ideas and discussions into practical solutions, deriving key insights from statistical evidence and big data.
Natural Leadership and Teamwork:
Ability to work both autonomously and in a high performing team. Has experience working in groups across multiple disciplines and cultural diversities, exhibiting a strong sense of leadership in the empowerment of team members and ability to clearly communicate a strong vision and direction.
Work Ethic and Time Management:
Can effectively prioritise tasks and allocate time and resources accordingly. Able to hold oneself accountable in the completion of all tasks in a timely manner and to a high standard.
Self-Efficacy:
Strong belief in my ability to execute tasks and behaviours necessary to attain a high performance in all fields of work.
Technical Skills
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Proficient in Adobe XD, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
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Proficient in SPSS Statistical Modelling software and Asteroid to analyse Roy Morgan data.
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Experienced using FIGMA Digital Prototyping Software.
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Microsoft Excel.
Predictive modelling to predict future buying behaviour.
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User Research, Testing, and Prototyping.
Visualisation and reporting.
Education
2021-2024
2023
2015-2020
University of Sydney (USYD)
Bachelor of Commerce (Design and Marketing)
University of the Arts (UAL), London
Experience Design
Kincoppal-Rose Bay, Sydney
Higher School Certificate (HSC)