Vanessa Passi

Vanessa Passi

Student Exchange Specialist

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  • About me

    Academic Learning & Resources | Employability & Career Development | Student Experience | Marketing & Communications Strategy in Higher Education

  • Education

    • Kaplan Business School

      2020 - 2022
      Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specialisation: Digital Management

      Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador, Mentor at the Peer Mentorship Program, Coordinator at the Sharing Knowledge Program, Practera Business Consulting Project.

    • Stanford University

      2012 - 2012
      Accent Reduction for Non-Speakers of English English Language
    • Academies Australasia Polytechnic

      2016 - 2017
      Diploma Leadership and Management
    • Torrens University Australia

      2017 - 2020
      Bachelor of Business Marketing Graduated with High Distinction GPA (86 to 100)

      Activities and Societies: Handpicked as student consultant at the in-house business agency.

    • Anhanguera Educacional

      2008 - 2010
      Bachelor's degree Tourism and Travel Services Management

      Activities and Societies: Fieldwork and site visits were a compulsory component of the degree as so as the development of projects and reports based on the visits.

  • Experience

    • JB Richards,Turismo Corp.,Câmbio,Operadora de Intercâmbio Cultural

      Mar 2010 - Nov 2011
      Student Exchange Specialist

      In this role, I was responsible for sourcing products and destinations to meet students’ demands and expectations; meeting with travel partners such as language schools, Universities, airlines and hotels; and overall dealing with customer enquiries and providing sound information regarding possible travel solutions and itineraries.

    • Caravel Corporate Finance

      Feb 2014 - Sept 2015
      Marketing Administrative Assistant

      • Assisted in preparing invoices, writing reports, presentations, and email templates.• Prepared market research for partners, executives, and potential clients.• Coordinated travel arrangements for partners and executives.• Managed partners' and executives’ daily schedules and itineraries. • Coordinated meetings, interviews, events, and other similar activities, often across different time zones.

    • ECC IDIOMAS (English Culture Center)

      May 2014 - Sept 2015
      English Second Language Teacher

      • Taught from basic to advanced levels of English according to the school methodology. • Personalized English teaching methods and programs to meet the needs of each student.• Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons ensuring a dynamic and engaging approach.• Graded students’ work and provided appropriate feedback.

    • Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central

      Dec 2015 - Mar 2020
      Duty Manager

      • Constantly evaluated customer satisfaction, ensuring employee interactions with guests are positive and up to standard.• Handled complaints and ensured a win-win resolution approach for both guests and the business.• Supported with rostering tasks based on hotel occupancy and business demand.• Oversaw property to ensure hotel facilities are neat and operational.• Filled out duty manager shifts as needed.

    • Chad Robinson Legacy Foundation

      Feb 2019 - May 2019
      Marketing Intern

      Planned, developed, and carried out a marketing strategy for Chad Robinson’s Foundation Beyond the Game Conference.• Coordinated marketing activities including public relations, special events management (Conference Launch), and promotions.• Communicated with sponsors and partners.• Designed a social media plan for the Conference as well as the Foundation itself.• Ensured website content is current and reflects the brand.• Reviewed weekly tasks and coordinated their distribution to team members, key stakeholders, and partners• Planned marketing meetings, agendas, and minutes. Show less

    • Boardriders

      Jun 2020 - Oct 2021
      Sales Assistant

      As a Sales Assistant, I consistently met and exceeded sales targets and Boardriders service standards, while maintaining high visual merchandising standards to keep the store appealing and well-organised. In collaboration with other team members, I also managed stock, participated in stock-takes, and ensured that inventory was handled efficiently and effectively.

    • Manly Pacific

      Apr 2021 - Dec 2023

      As a Front Office Supervisor, I consistently maintained high-quality guest services, particularly in managing arrivals, departures, and special requests, to ensure a memorable and exceptional experience for each guest. I also played a key role in training, onboarding, and developing team members, and contributed to policy development and the implementation of MGallery brand standards. Occasionally stepping in as Assistant Manager, I oversaw daily operations, ensuring a smooth collaboration among hotel departments, supported roster preparation, and addressed any immediate challenges or emergencies that arose. My efforts were recognized with the Heartist of the Quarter award for Q2 2023, reflecting my engagement and contributions to the team and my successful efforts in managing the Accor Live Limitless loyalty program. Show less

      • Front Office Supervisor

        Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
      • Guest Service Agent

        Apr 2021 - Nov 2022
    • Your Business Momentum

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
      Marketing Coordinator

      As a Marketing Coordinator, I developed and successfully rolled out Your Business Momentum’s (YBM) first digital marketing strategy, which included designing and implementing a marketing plan for promoting its services, events and webinars. My responsibilities included content creation, from designing and proofreading marketing materials for social media, blog posts, EDMs, flyers, and brochures, to positioning YBM’s coaches as industry authorities through strategic marketing initiatives. I also represented the company at industry events, fairs, and conferences, supporting directors in building relationships with strategic partners. The highlights of my role included developing and launching YBM's inaugural marketing strategy, launching the Momentum Grant initiative, and being recognized with the Momentum Player Award for Q3 2021 and the Oath Keeper Award at the YBM Team Awards 2022 for my exceptional achievements. Show less

    • Kaplan Business School

      Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
      Career Advisor

      In my role, I am responsible for developing a comprehensive careers services framework to enhance graduate employability for students at all levels. I provide personalised career counseling to students and alumni, helping them connect with relevant work opportunities while building a strong employer database. I am also responsible for designing and delivering a schedule of on-campus and online career events to support student development and boost engagement by collaborating across departments, implementing strategic initiatives to increase visibility and participation in Careers Central activities, and ensuring a holistic positive student experience. Show less

    • Charles Sturt University

      Jan 2025 - now
      Learning & Resources Coordinator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Customer Service Strategy

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Customer Service: Managing Customer Feedback

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

      Uplifted Yoga, LLC
      May 2024
    • Designing Growth Strategies

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Developing Business Acumen

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Selling into Industries: Retail and Consumer Products

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Membership

      FW (Future Women)
      Jan 2024
    • Hotel or Motel Manager (ANZSCO 141311)

      VETASSESS
      May 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vanessa Passi
      Nominee - Kaplan Way Awards 2024 (A Great Place & Shared Values) Kaplan Business School Sep 2024 Nominated for the Kaplan Way Awards under both categories A Great Place and Shared Values. The Kaplan Way Awards celebrate employees in Australia and New Zealand who demonstrate the core values of Student Success, Great Place, Shared Values, and Continuous Transformation.
    • Awarded to Vanessa Passi
      Heartist of Quarter 2, 2023 Manly Pacific Sydney MGallery Sep 2023 Awarded as Heartist of Quarter 2, 2023 in recognition of my outstanding contributions, massive efforts, and commitment to the team and guests at Manly Pacific.
    • Awarded to Vanessa Passi
      Annual Team Awards 2022: Oathkeeper Award Your Business Momentum Dec 2022 Awarded the Oathkeeper Award for manifesting one of YBM's core values "We Do What We Say: we don't make promises that we can't keep. If we can't deliver on something we will communicate with you and agree on a way forward."
    • Awarded to Vanessa Passi
      Momentum Player Award Q3 2021 Your Business Momentum Oct 2021 Awarded the Momentum Player Award in recognition of my accomplishments and outstanding performance for the 3rd quarter of 2021.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Kaplan Business School on Oct 2021
      Kaplan Business SchoolAssociated with Vanessa Passi
    • Sharing Knowledge Program Coordinator

      Issued by Kaplan Business School on Oct 2021
      Kaplan Business SchoolAssociated with Vanessa Passi
    • Student Ambassador

      Issued by Kaplan Business School on Nov 2020
      Kaplan Business SchoolAssociated with Vanessa Passi