I am a Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) graduate with interests in Sound Design and Music Production. I am pragmatic, analytical and I have a high attention to detail. These skills were developed and honed during my previous work experience and education, ranging from hospitality, administration and event managing to technical work in sound design, music composition and videography. As a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Design at RMIT, I am a passionate sound designer and composer, with additional interests including foley art and videography. I am looking for any sound related work in order to gain valuable experience and works in my portfolio.

Joel Symons

I am a Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) graduate with interests in Sound Design and Music Production. I am pragmatic, analytical and I have a high attention to detail. These skills were developed and honed during my previous work experience and education, ranging from hospitality, administration and event managing to technical work in sound design, music composition and videography. As a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Design at RMIT, I am a passionate sound designer and composer, with additional interests including foley art and videography. I am looking for any sound related work in order to gain valuable experience and works in my portfolio.

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I am a Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) graduate with interests in Sound Design and Music Production. I am pragmatic, analytical and I have a high attention to detail. These skills were developed and honed during my previous work experience and education, ranging from hospitality, administration and event managing to technical work in sound design, music composition and videography.

As a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Design at RMIT, I am a passionate sound designer and composer, with additional interests including foley art and videography. I am looking for any sound related work in order to gain valuable experience and works in my portfolio.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Media Officer (Intern) at Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne Victoria (GCM)
December 31, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Assisted in creating media content both inside and outside the office, including videography, streaming and editing short-form and long-form videos for social media. Camera work and post-production editing for clips, interviews, sports games and movie teasers. Managing shared files with naming conventions. Creating graphics in line with the organisation’s visual style (Canva, Adobe Illustrator).
Media Officer (Intern) at Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne Victoria (GCM)
December 31, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Assisted in creating media content, videography, streaming and editing for social media pages; camera work and post-production editing for clips, interviews, sports games and movie teasers.
Project Officer at Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne Victoria (GCM)
April 30, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Managed and coordinated events for the wider Greek community in Melbourne, such as live music shows and educational talks, and helped run the Antipodes Lonsdale Street Festival. AV setup (sound, lights, projectors), customer service, event space setup, office tasks, contractor coordination, and using Monday.com for administration.
Project Officer at Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne Victoria (GCM)
April 30, 2023 - September 13, 2025
Managed events for the wider Greek community in Melbourne (live music shows, educational talks, Antipodes Lonsdale Street Festival); AV setup; customer service; office administration; contractor coordination.
Contractor at Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne Victoria (GCM)
April 1, 2023 - Present
Regular multi-disciplinary contract work for events centred around bolstering Greek businesses, artists and culture. Includes theatre/stage production (lighting, sound mixing); festival work (stage managing, film crew); AV work (sound and event space management for lectures, networking events); filming + editing (sports games, film festivals, interviews, sponsorship promotions).
Contractor at Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne Victoria (GCM)
April 1, 2023 - Present
Regular multi-disciplinary contract work for the GCM, enabling events around Greek businesses, artists and culture; theatre/stage production (lighting, sound mixing); festival work (stage managing, film crew); AV work (sound and event space management for lectures, networking events); filming + editing (sports games, film festivals, interviews, sponsorship promotions).
Medical Receptionist at Shinbone Medical – Sports Medicine Clinic
December 31, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Front-desk customer service, processing payments, booking appointments, handling/delivering medical specimens, stocktaking, relaying information between doctors and patients, and general hygiene upkeep.
Medical Receptionist at Shinbone Medical – Sports Medicine Clinic
December 31, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Front desk duties; patient service; payments; appointments; handling/delivering medical specimens; stocktaking; communication between doctors and patients; hygiene upkeep.
Bar Staff at Monster Bar and Kitchen
March 31, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Bar service and guest assistance in a busy venue.
Bar Staff at Monster Bar and Kitchen
March 31, 2020 - September 13, 2025
Bar staff; customer service; shift work.
Kitchen Hand at Goody’s Burger House Russell St
January 31, 2019 - September 13, 2025
Kitchen support and food preparation.
Kitchen Hand at Goody’s Burger House Russell St
January 31, 2019 - September 13, 2025
Kitchen hand.
Busboy/Bar-back at Public House Bar Richmond
December 31, 2018 - September 13, 2025
Catered to bar operations, assisted front-of-house and kitchen staff; venue upkeep.
Busboy/Bar-back at Public House Bar Richmond
December 31, 2018 - September 13, 2025
Busboy/Bar-back.
Work Experience at Moray & Agnew Lawyers
September 30, 2015 - September 13, 2025
Work experience placement at a law firm.
Work Experience at Moray & Agnew Lawyers
September 30, 2015 - September 13, 2025
Work experience
Referee at Victorian Basketball Referees Association
January 1, 2014 - Present
Basketball referee for matches and related events.
Referee at Victorian Basketball Referees Association
January 1, 2014 - Present
Basketball referee

Education

Bachelor of Digital Media (Design) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering at The Australian National University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
VCE at Melbourne Grammar School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Digital Media (Design) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
SITXFSA001 Use Hygiene Practices for Food Safety at SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Engineering at The Australian National University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
VCE at Melbourne Grammar School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Use Hygiene Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA001) – part of SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
SITXFSA001 Use Hygiene Practices for Food Safety
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30616)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Engineering (Deferred)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail