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Jenna Schroder

Jenna Schroder

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Organiser at MEAA studying a Master of Arts and Cultural Management at the University of Melbourne

  • Education

    • Lotus Foundation

      2012 -
      Home-Stay Exchange Chinese Studies

      I acquired a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and improved my Mandarin speaking, reading, writing and listening skills through intensive study at the Lotus Foundation which was supported by my home-stay with a family in Beijing for one month.

    • The University of Sydney

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Politics, Economics and Social Sciences (Hons)

      Activities and Societies: Student Department and School Representative, Student Representative Council (SRC) Councilor, SRC Student Housing Officer, Fac. of Arts and Social Sciences Mentoring Program - Mentor, The University of Sydney (USYD) Women in Political Economy President, USYD Oxfam Society Vice President, USYD Rotaract Society Secretary, 180 Degrees Consulting Team Member, USYD Musical Society First Year Musical Director, Movement and Dance Society Dance Teacher, Surg FM Radio Host Majoring in Political Economy

    • The University of Macquarie Gifted and Talented Program

      2012 - 2012
      Unit of Study Critical Thinking Distinction

      Undertook Macquarie University's Gifted and Talented Program; participating in their Critical Thinking unit of study as a high school student.

    • National Taiwan University

      2018 - 2019
      Mandarin Course at the Chinese Language Division Mandarin

      Mandarin Intensive Course. (3 months)

    • University of Melbourne

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Arts and Cultural Management

    • (NIDA) National Institute of Dramatic Art

      2018 - 2018
      NIDA Open Writers Studio Writing for stage and screen completed

    • TAFE NSW

      2018 - 2018
      Cert IV in Screen and Media Film and Television All units competent

      Completed and competent in BSBCRT401, BSBDES402, BSBIPR401, BSBSMB301, BSBSUS201, CUAANM403, CUAPPM302, CUAWHS302, CUAWRT302

    • Peking University

      2016 - 2016
      Mandarin

      In collaboration with the University of Sydney, I attended an intensive language course at Peking University. I studied Mandarin for four hours a day and completed the course with an exam where I received a distinction.

  • Experience

    • Hornsby Shire Council

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2015
      Library Aide, Shelver

      Shelve books and liaise with library patrons.

    • 180 Degrees Consulting

      Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
      Project Team Member

      - Consulting as part of a team with an NGO on their chosen issue in this instance improving profitability and fund-raising capacity- Using problem solving, market research and budget analysis skills to create a comprehensive report for the NGO with recommendations on how to improve their profitability and fund-raising capacity

    • University of Sydney Union (USU)

      Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
      Verge Festival Director

      - Managed the overall planning and staging of the festival (an Arts and Culture Festival for 12000 students)- Developed revenue generating activities/events- Managed and monitored the festival’s large budget- Recruited and managed volunteers and artistic personnel over the ten day festival- Contributed to the advertising and promotion direction of the festival- Obtained sponsorship funds; involved USU clubs and societies.

    • Oxfam Australia

      Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
      Youth Ambassador

      - Represent Oxfam Australia at events and online- Lead Oxfam groups in the local community- Co-ordinate events- Provide input and feedback into Oxfam's Youth Engagement Program

    • UNIONS NSW

      Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
      Union Summer Intern

      - Created social media content- Assisted with campaigning on Medicare and Penalty Rate issues in community areas and universities respectively- Learnt to use 'Nation Builder' and design software- Learnt about and shadowed all the work roles within Unions NSW

    • Reclaim the Night

      Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
      Co-Convenor

      Reclaim the Night 2016 saw 800 people rally against gendered violence. Two supporting events were held; a Wom*n's comedy night and a panel discussion.Responsibilities include:- Running committee meetings including handover in 2017- Organising the march and supporting events; obtaining march permissions, hiring food trucks, sound and rooms, engaging speakers etc.- Liaising with media- Running Reclaim the Night's social media and marketing the event- Fundraising for rally costs Show less

    • The University of Sydney Student Representative Council

      Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
      Education Officer

      Responsibilities include: - Organise various campaigns around student education issues including fees, faculty and degree structures and access to student support- Promote campaigns on social media- Creatively direct and edit the SRC’s yearly Counter Course/Orientation Handbook- Chair Education Action Group meetings- Liaise with media when appropriate.

    • The University of Sydney Union

      Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
      The University of Sydney Union's 2018 OWeek Event Co-ordinator

      Responsibilities- Lead the overall vision of Oweek 2018 Festival - Curate student events including panels, performances, exhibits and parties- Increase USU membership sales - Manage the festival’s budget- Contract artists- Ensure high USU clubs and societies engagement

    • Audrey Journal

      Dec 2017 - Feb 2019
      Audrey Journal Intern

      Intern writer and social media assistant (incld. designing posts and developing and compiling social media analytics insights) for Sydney Arts publication.

    • MEAA

      May 2019 - now
      Organiser

    • ArtsHub

      Jun 2019 - now
      Arts Critic

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AMEB Musicianship Grade 5

    • AMEB Piano Grade 6

    • Australian Teachers of Dancing, Gold Star (Jazz)

    • Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), Chinese Government Proficiency Test, Level 3

    • HSC Distinguished Achievers List

    • Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate Foundation (Ballet)

    • Trinity Performance Certificate, Distinction (Singing)

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jenna Schroder
      Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Jan 2019
    • Awarded to Jenna Schroder
      The University of Sydney Union Life Membership The University of Sydney Union Nov 2018 Recognition of exemplary involvement with the USU.
    • Awarded to Jenna Schroder
      Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Duke of Edinburgh International Award Sep 2013
    • Awarded to Jenna Schroder
      NSW Premier’s Diamond Volunteering Award NSW Premier's Office Sep 2012 Received once completed 80 hours of community service
    • Awarded to Jenna Schroder
      HanBan Chinese Bridge Competition Participant - Sep 2011 Attended the HanBan Chinese Bridge Competition in Beijing after being successfully placed in the Sydney Regional Competition Round.
    • Awarded to Jenna Schroder
      Write On Festival Young Writers Competition, Highly Commended - Mar 2009

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Housing Affordability Officer

      Issued by The University of Sydney Student Representative Council on Mar 2016
      The University of Sydney Student Representative CouncilAssociated with Jenna Schroder

    • Student Department (Political Economy) and School (SPSS) Representative

      Issued by The University of Sydney on Mar 2016
      The University of SydneyAssociated with Jenna Schroder

    • Councillor

      Issued by The University of Sydney Student Representative Council on Dec 2015
      The University of Sydney Student Representative CouncilAssociated with Jenna Schroder

    • Mentor

      Issued by The University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Mentoring Program on Jan 2015
      The University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Mentoring ProgramAssociated with Jenna Schroder

    • USYD Rotaract Society Secretary

      Issued by Rotaract on Sept 2014
      RotaractAssociated with Jenna Schroder

    • USYD Oxfam Society Vice President

      Issued by Oxfam Australia on Oct 2014
      Oxfam AustraliaAssociated with Jenna Schroder