Hi, I'm Joel Kelly, a Melbourne-based media and communications graduate with hands-on experience in art department support, set design and hospitality operations. I thrive in collaborative teams, translating creative ideas into tangible outcomes and keeping projects on track under tight deadlines. Currently, I work as a Bartender at San Telmo Group while supporting Fremantle Media in art department roles, balancing creativity with practical execution and enjoying passions in filmmaking, fashion, staying active, cooking, and cocktails.

Joel Kelly

Hi, I'm Joel Kelly, a Melbourne-based media and communications graduate with hands-on experience in art department support, set design and hospitality operations. I thrive in collaborative teams, translating creative ideas into tangible outcomes and keeping projects on track under tight deadlines. Currently, I work as a Bartender at San Telmo Group while supporting Fremantle Media in art department roles, balancing creativity with practical execution and enjoying passions in filmmaking, fashion, staying active, cooking, and cocktails.

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Hi, I’m Joel Kelly, a Melbourne-based media and communications graduate with hands-on experience in art department support, set design and hospitality operations. I thrive in collaborative teams, translating creative ideas into tangible outcomes and keeping projects on track under tight deadlines.

Currently, I work as a Bartender at San Telmo Group while supporting Fremantle Media in art department roles, balancing creativity with practical execution and enjoying passions in filmmaking, fashion, staying active, cooking, and cocktails.

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Work Experience

Bar Supervisor at San Telmo Group
June 1, 2025 - Present
Ordered and maintained stock (beers, wine, spirits, non-alc drinks, glassware, bar equipment, bar condiments, gas, etc.), used and updated system to monitor stock and improve service. Trained multiple staff members on the bar. Hosted appraisals for a colleague and progressed them into a higher position. Administered the bar team through emails/group chat to streamline communication. Contributed to and improved the menu via temporary cocktail of the week/events and permanent wine/cocktail selections.
Bartender at San Telmo Group
March 1, 2023 - Present
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends. Updated bar documents to improve opening/closing and cleaning duties. Created and led training sessions for Front of House staff. Consistently met and exceeded sales targets. Assisted in stocktake and reorganisation of stock to maximise space.
Art Department Runner at Fremantle Media
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Played a significant role in meeting tight deadlines for the art department, performing deliveries/pickups and transportation of large set pieces. Prioritised tasks by urgency/complexity to meet deadlines. Maintained consistent and clear communications with department heads to ensure tasks ran smoothly and were completed correctly.
Art Department Intern at Fremantle Media
July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Conducted thorough research to support department projects, maintained accurate records of art department files and documents, assisted in the creation of visually compelling sets via painting and prop/set piece handling. Managed and maintained props inventory to streamline scene changes.

Education

Bachelor of Media and Communications at Swinburne University of Technology
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality