Dylan Blundell

Experience

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  Lone Star New Zealand Cafe & Bar franchise

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Wait Staff
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  Creative Trust

  Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  Youth Ambassador

  Over the summer of 2022 I worked with a not-for-profit charity called Creative Trust that aims to close the digital divide within low decile schools in low socio-economic communities. I worked part time as a ‘rangatahi’ (youth) ambassador to deliver training in digital technologies, to re-engage young learners. I achieved this by working as a youth mentor at various events and school holiday programmes in Maori/Pasifika communities, training children to learn using innovative educational technologies. I contributed to the establishment of trust within local kids, by being a familiar face within the community. Our events (held in various Canterbury Libraries) exposed children to modern forms of education which are more enjoyable than older, outdated methods. The meaningful work I did opened kids’ eyes to future pathways, and made a significant positive impact in their lives. Show less

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  Crash Studios

  Mar 2023 - now

  Founding Partner & Director

  I founded my own drum tuition academy in early 2023: Crash Studios. My day-to-day responsibilities include: developing a curriculum for students to follow, planning and teaching lessons to students of a variety of age and ability levels, managing finances and the company's website. In 2023, one of my students (I was his first teacher) passed his grade 3 exam after only 9 months of tuition.As the founder of Crash Studios, which has since expanded to resource outsourcing, I have gained valuable experience in entrepreneurship and business management, earning recognition through the UC Business School First Year Scholarship for Excellence. Show less

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  MyTuition

  Jun 2023 - now

  Academic Tutor

  I am currently contracted to tutor economics to high school students studying NCEA through My Tuition. I am responsible for developing a curriculum for my students to follow, teaching new concepts and reviewing old ones, and regularly communicating their progress in summary reports. Through this role I have attained a deep understanding of economic theory, and honed my abilities in communication, patience and leadership.

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  Innate Furniture

  Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

  I began working at Innate Furniture as an intern in November 2023. I was tasked with the responsibility of conducting thorough market research into the interior design industry. Following my research, I constructed a comprehensive marketing strategy to be implemented with the overarching goal of fostering long-lasting relationships with local designers. This experience broadened my abilities in research, sales and marketing.

  • Marketing Director

    Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Strategic Advisor

    Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
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  University of Canterbury

  Feb 2024 - now

  I am an Internationalisation Assistant at the University of Canterbury. I work with a diverse team to run events and programmes aimed at enhancing the student experience for international students, and any students interested in the international opportunities offered at the university. My first venture in this role was running the Tūhono Cultural Intelligence programme at UC. Having completed this certificate myself in 2023, I was thoroughly excited to assist the next generation of students through the programme. Participants attended 6 meetings throughout semester 1, and learned about the value of culture and diversity in a professional environment. Following the completion of the course, students received their Cultural Intelligence (CQ) certificate.My second venture in this role was the Business School X UCom Amazing Race Event. I was on the organising panel alongside fellow Internationalisation assistants and UCom execs. The social event was organised with the objective of bridging the gap between international and domestic business students. Attendees were randomly divided into groups and had to work together, leveraging their cultural differences to their advantage. Show less I began tutoring a 100 level Economics course, "Introduction to Microeconomics" (ECON 104), in semester 2 of 2024, after personally excelling in the course last year.In this role I provide in person support to a class of first year Economics students. I am there to give academic assistance to students with their problem sets, which are weekly required homework exercises that put the week's content into exam type practice questions.Additionally, I am responsible for facilitating the ECON 104 midterm test and exam, which will be held later in the year. Show less I have been selected to be a Uni Buddy at the University of Canterbury. In this role, I am available on demand to communicate with any current or future UC students (domestic or international) over text message. I am available to give advice about student life, studies, living costs, scholarships, accomodation and much more.The position also involves content creation. The Uni Buddy student portal includes a content function for ambassadors such as myself to produce content (in the form of videos or articles) that is informative for current or incoming students.Another component of this role involves representing the University on student panels at various future student events. During these events I share my testimony and experience to potential students and answer any questions they may have about studying at the University of Canterbury. Show less

  • Internationalisation Assistant

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Academic Tutor

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Uni Buddy

    Feb 2024 - now
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  Fixinc

  Jul 2024 - now

  Strategic Advisor

  I am thrilled to embark on a microinternship with Fixinc as a strategic business advisor this semester!Working alongside fellow UC Business School students Imam Rossli, Francine Manrique, Pun Wattatham and Ella Douglas under the supervision of Ollie Law and Brad Law MBCI, our group will aid Fixinc's expansion into the Malysian market. Fixinc is a boutique consultancy that specialises in corporate resilance solutions. The company, run by father and son duo, Ollie & Brad law, was founded in 2023 and provides operational and strategic responses for crisis management and business continuity.Our job as strategic advisors is to conduct through market research into the Malaysian Consulting industry, providing insights and recommendations as well as a comprehensive entry strategy. I look forward to working alongside my team of talented students as help Fixinc make its mark in Malaysia! Show less