Chelsea Bentley

Address: 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111

Postal Address: Po Box 118, Nathan 4111
Mobile: 0401 155 586
Email: chelsea.bentley@griffithuni.edu.au
DOB: 23/04/94
Blue Card: No. 1173004 (Expiry: 21/01/16)

Education
2012 2016

Bachelor of Science
Griffith University
Specialisations

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Clinical Sciences
Key Subjects

Biotechniques Laboratory (High Distinction)

Human Anatomy

Functional Molecular Genetics

Structural Biochemistry

2007 2011

Senior Certificate
Clairvaux MacKillop College

Qualifications & Courses

2013

Level 1 Science Demonstration Communicator Certificate

Young Scientists of Australia, Brisbane Inc.

2011 2014

Qualified to communicate the scientific theory of demonstrations to

the audience
Assist with low-level danger demonstrations
Setting up and packing up of the kit

Statement of Attainment of First Aid

QLD First Aid (Statement No. A21212)

Qualified to perform CPR

Provide basic emergency life support and
Apply first aid

Skills and Attributes

Good oral and written communication skills

Obtained through regular community science and

lab demonstrations

Think logically and analytically

Can carry out detailed and accurate work
Makes clear and precise observations
Able to identify and analyse problems and develop
practical
solutions

Honed through my tertiary degree courses

Works well as part of a team

Highly organised and proficient at prioritising work
As a result of balancing university, paid and
volunteer work

Employment History
Oct 2013 Present

Front of House Attendant

Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Responsibilities
Providing the highest level of customer service
Responsible for patron welfare
Aware of all evacuation procedures
Work additional positions such as cloak room, theatre
commissionaire, concierge, lift driver and other directional
positions

June Oct 2013

Casual Sales Assistant

Marc Edwards Agency

Nov 2012 Feb 2013

Receptionist
Sunwater
Responsibilities
Front line reception services; answered telephone calls promptly,
politely and professionally
Administrative support to the People & Capability work group
Sorted, and delivered mail, organised handout of access cards
and staff ID
Filed and scanned documentation from other work groups
Demonstrated high level communication skills with professionals
at all levels, met commitments and deadlines

March Nov 2012

Waitress
Bijou by Vie Suess

Dec 2010 Feb 2012

Sales Assistant
Blockbuster Video

Dec 2009 Jan 2010

Casual Sales Assistant

Diva Jewelry

Voluntary Work & Professional Memberships

2010 Present

Young Scientists of Australia, Brisbane Inc.

Non-for Profit Youth Organisation

2012 Present

Workplace Health Safety and Environment Representative

Social Coordinator
Officer in Charge Griffith University Nathan during the Science
Experience camp

Ladies in Technology Engineering and Science

Griffith University

2014 Present

Vice President
President

Chemistry Outreach Laboratory Demonstrator

Griffith University

2014 Present

Working underneath the laboratory staff I assist in running group

experiments with high school aged students
Recruiting assistants
Communicating the scientific theory to them in an understandable
manner
Ensuring health and safety codes are upheld

Young Labour Club

Griffith University

2013 Present

School of Natural Sciences Social Committee

Griffith University

2014

Women in Science Enquiry Network (WiSENet)

Professional Membership

References
Gayle Brent-BuchBach

Brooke Jensen

Student Engagement and Retention

Coordinator
Griffith University - Sciences
Ph. 07 555 29361
E: g.brent-buchbach@griffith.edu.au

Vice President
Young Scientists of Australia,
Brisbane Inc.
Ph. 0414 534 696
E: vicepresident@brisbane.ysa.org.au

Alan White

Tracey Nicklin

Senior Scientific Officer Chemistry

Griffith University
Ph. 3735 5076
E: alan.white@griffith.edu.au

Head of Patron Services

Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Ph. 0412 483 591
E: tracey.nicklin@qpac.com.au