Evelyn Fong

Experience

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  Shatin Pui Ying College

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Committee Member of Drama Club

  • Liaised with drama club members for rehearsals, events, auditions, and performances. • Developed the scope of drama scripts and workload arrangements for the drama festival with other committee members and teacher in charge. • Led drama rehearsals, communicating with participating students on action points, performance objectives and expectations. • Allocated roles and duties for members in drama club for the drama festival.

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  Newcastle University Students'​ Union

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  Secretary of Student-Staff Committee (Music)

  • Produced meeting minutes for Student-Staff Committee meetings.• Ensured that crucial information and action points were documented in meeting minutes • Circulated the minutes within two weeks after the meeting to students and staff via email.• Department was well-informed of the committee’s actions and decisions in enhancing students’ experiences with timely updates.

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  Newcastle University Students'​ Union

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Chair of Student -Staff Committee (Music)

  • Led departmental meetings representing over 100 students, bridging communication between students and academic staff.• Identified and address student dissatisfaction through discussions, analytical skills and problem-solving skills.• Initiated the implement of a student requested course as an extra-curricular offering to address staffing shortages while addressing students’ demands. • Resolved conflicts between students and staff by listening and tailoring my communication approach to suit their interests through different workings. • Awarded the Runner-Up for Chair of the Year for impactful improvements to the student learning experience and student-staff communication through facilitating meetings across the department, school and faculty. Show less

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  Newcastle University

  Apr 2023 - Jul 2024

  I sit in FISG meeting, to provide insights from a student perspectives into FISG, a Faculty Level group discussing and making decisions about the physical and digital elements of our campus, and which support our activities of education, research, scholarship, global, engagement and place activities. It seeks to support the community of student and colleagues to encourage belonging and enable them to shape the character, culture, and identity of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle University. Show less

  • Student representative in HaSS Faculty Infrastructure and Strategy Group

    Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Student helper in the music interview days and open days

    Dec 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Speaker

    Dec 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Panel member (Student reviewer)

    Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
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  Newcastle University Students'​ Union

  Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

  School representative in School of Arts and Culture

  • Represented approximately 1300 students across the School of Arts and Cultures from three broad subject areas: Fine Art, Music, and Media, Culture, Heritage, with further subgroups within each.• Engaged with students within my school identify critical challenges, such as language barriers and difficulties in accessing support. • Used my communication and interpersonal skills to raise student concerns at the Faculty Education Committee meeting, facilitating discussions with senior management, academic staff, and other student representatives on matters including student support accessibility, living cost and learning opportunities.• Successfully created a more accessible student support system introduction during the student induction period for the next academic year.• Was awarded the School Representative of the Year Award from Newcastle University Students’ Union, recognising my impact in driving positive change through communicating to various staff members in meetings on behave of students I represented and facilitating discussions with different stakeholders.• Demonstrated determination in committing to the University’s core values and to the provision of the best possible support to our students, staff, and customers through acting in the best interests of those I represented as a school representative. Show less

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  The University of Manchester

  Oct 2024 - now

  Student Representative

  • Raised and addressed students’ concerns in departmental or school meetings with staff while keeping identities anonymous.• Maintained confidentiality while offering tailored guidance and support referrals.• Resolved multiple student concerns by providing accurate signposting, engaging with students, and participating in discussions with staff.• Strengthened responsiveness and flexibility to meet varied student needs in a timely manner.

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  University of Manchester Students' Union

  Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

  Candidate of Humanities Officer

  • Engaged over 700 students and secured 755 votes in one of the UK’s largest student elections.• Identified key student issues and evaluated institutional barriers to support.• Produced and distributed engaging multimedia campaign materials via Canva and social media.• Maintained resilience and positivity throughout a high-pressure campaign alongside academic commitments.• Developed digital literacy skills and mastered the usage of Canva to create promotional materials within 2 weeks. Show less

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  Ferrero

  Apr 2025 - now

  Brand Ambassador

  • Represented Ferreo to maintain high on-shelf availability and visual standards for products across three local grocery stores.• Ensured Ferrero and associated brands achieve selling standards through monitoring stock levels and resolved availability issues.• Incorporated initiative to improve stock availability and accessibility through stock replenishment and merchandising.• Assisted customers with their inquires and signpost them to appropriate help with porsctivity and flexibility.• Customers have expressed gratitude for the enhancement of product accessibility, creating positive brand awareness. Show less