Hugh Foster

Lifeguard at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre

Applied proper pool surveillance techniques for indoor/outdoor facilities; enforced safeguarding of children policies; provided first aid as needed; opened/closed the pool; performed pool tests every two hours.

Team Member at Magic Hand Car Wash

Safely guiding vehicles to bays; using appropriate tools to wash varied cars; vacuuming and cleaning interiors; handling/maintaining chemicals; operating power washer and degreaser per safety guidelines.

Team Member at Notting Hill Bunnings

Stocking shelves from Goods Inwards using pallet jack; assisting customers in paint and electrical departments; operating paint mixer and color matching; providing customer service across departments.

Crew Member at Holmesglen McDonalds

Front counter cashier service; processing orders for dine-in, take-away, or Uber Eats; cooking fries and hashbrowns; operating beverages and soft-serve machines; de-escalating customer issues.

Casual Garden Landscaper at Lucas House and Garden

Digging/leveling garden floor for turf; operating cement mixer; stone laying with cement; trench digging for piping; moving heavy items.

Pharmacy Prescription Deliverer at Jim Wong Pharmacy

Mapping routes to complete pharmaceutical deliveries; ensuring correct prescriptions reach recipients with care; store maintenance and cleaning; assisting recipients with packaging information and queries.

General Maintenance / Deck Cleaner at ACE Radio Station

Filing papers; cleaning storage areas; pressure washing deck; other general office maintenance and cleaning.

Marketing Coordinator at Just Gold Digital Agency

Coordinated and managed six interns to design and execute marketing campaigns for major conferences. Oversaw end-to-end planning for the Think 3000 conference (RMIT partnership), including ticketing, outreach, and hosting a panel as MC. Led marketing and on-site operations for Autistic Pride Day conference in Sydney, driving engagement through digital campaigns and event execution. Skilled in digital strategy, social media management, AI tools, scheduling software, Google Analytics and Salesforce CRM. Strong stakeholder engagement and client communications, securing partnerships and leads.

Marketing Intern at Just Gold Digital Agency & RMIT University

Collaborated in a cross-functional team at RMIT and Just Gold to design Think 3000 panels. Supported the development and delivery of communications strategies to promote the event. Created and implemented social media content to drive awareness and audience engagement.

Freelance Marketing Consultant at Bythewhey.co

Coordinating and supervised product marketing campaigns, ensuring consistent brand messaging and audience targeting. Implemented website optimisation and social media SEO strategies, improving online visibility and engagement. Designed and executed a communications strategy tailored to the brand’s positioning and growth objectives. Leveraged digital analytics to track performance, resulting in a 200% increase in website traffic and kickstarting recurring monthly product sales.

Marketing Associate at RMIT Business Student Association Marketing Committee

Contributed to event planning, content management, and stakeholder engagement within a collaborative committee environment. Produced marketing materials using Adobe, Canva, and Office 365, ensuring consistent branding. Supported RMIT’s AI conference by creating content, liaising with clients, and assisting with logistics to ensure smooth delivery.

Lifeguard at Presbyterian Ladies College Aquatic Centre

Managed plant room operations with chemical handling in line with OHS and safety standards. Conducted daily facility checks, maintenance, and water quality monitoring. Ensured a clean and safe environment through proactive maintenance.