I'm Kai van der Merwe, a Canberra-area student at ANU pursuing a flexible double degree in International Relations and Arts, with a Psychology major and Sociology minor. I enjoy applying my curiosity about people and behavior to real-world settings, from tutoring and customer service to photography and event support. Beyond my studies, I'm building experience in psychology research participation, digital marketing, and hands-on roles that require teamwork and time management. I value clear communication, adaptability, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Kai van der Merwe

I'm Kai van der Merwe, a Canberra-area student at ANU pursuing a flexible double degree in International Relations and Arts, with a Psychology major and Sociology minor. I enjoy applying my curiosity about people and behavior to real-world settings, from tutoring and customer service to photography and event support. Beyond my studies, I'm building experience in psychology research participation, digital marketing, and hands-on roles that require teamwork and time management. I value clear communication, adaptability, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.

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I’m Kai van der Merwe, a Canberra-area student at ANU pursuing a flexible double degree in International Relations and Arts, with a Psychology major and Sociology minor. I enjoy applying my curiosity about people and behavior to real-world settings, from tutoring and customer service to photography and event support.

Beyond my studies, I’m building experience in psychology research participation, digital marketing, and hands-on roles that require teamwork and time management. I value clear communication, adaptability, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.

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Work Experience

Tutor at Big Improvements
March 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Tutored students from Kindergarten – Year 10, creating lesson plans for each student every week, balancing 2 students per session.
Santa Photography at Scene to Believe
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Over the Christmas periods. Provided customer service to busy seasonal crowds, scanning people in, taking photos, helping to select and print photos, POS, selling merchandise and meeting sales targets.
Event Staff at Scene to Believe
August 1, 2024 - Present
ADFA graduation staff, greeted and checked in graduates and guests, assisted graduates with gowns and inquiries, maintained a professional and welcoming front of house presence.
Catering/Kitchen hand at Pinnacle People
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Handing out food, washing dishes, and cleaning the kitchen. Working at multiple locations, corporate environments, events and retirement villages. Working under time constraints.
Food packer (Volunteer) at Helping ACT
April 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Packed grocery orders according to item lists and quantity requirements, organized, labelled, and prepared bags for delivery, in a fast-paced team environment.

Education

Flexible double degree of International Relations and Arts (Psychology major and Sociology minor) at Australian National University (ANU)
February 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026

Qualifications

Fundamental of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2026 - January 7, 2026
Configure and Maintain CCAIP as an admin
January 1, 2026 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other