The header is a painting by my Uncle, Raymond Walters Japanangka
Latiesha Dunbar DOB: 2/11/1994 0455138157
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Curriculum Vitae SUMMARY I recently completed a Bachelor of Media and Communication, minored in Drama at the Queensland University of Technology in 2015. I aim to pursue a career in the Film and Television industry, either locally or interstate. I've been passionate about acting for as long as I can remember, and am excited about the prospect of working in such a dynamic industry worldwide. I pride myself on being a hardworking team member with a relentless drive to improve and be the best person I can be. Having had the opportunity to be in both lead and supporting acting roles for various productions throughout my acting career, I have learnt to interact and relate effectively with a wide range of people. My ability to fully immerse myself in a role or a specific goal helps me to succeed and make the best of any opportunities presented to me. My aspiration in life is to become a young successful actress, not only within my country, but eventually internationally. I want to show the Indigenous youth that it doesn’t matter where you come from, what matters is your mental and physical work ethic, passion and to always be yourself. I live by Jeffrey Fry’s quote:
‘Those who see the invisible will do the impossible.’
EDUCATION o Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Creative Industries (major in Media & Communicators, minor in Drama) o The Actors Workshop Certificate 4 Acting for Film and Television o St Peters Lutheran College Senior Certificate o John Mangos, FTI Consulting Media training and interview preparation
2013-2015 2014-2015 2009-2012 2014
STORY AND FUTURE A number of significant experiences over the past couple of years have helped me to develop my personal goals and character. One of the most significant experiences of my life to date was having the opportunity to move away from Darwin and attend boarding school in Brisbane. It all started in 2008 when my family and I travelled to Brisbane for a holiday and sat at the traffic lights. When I looked out the window, I noticed a group of girls walking down the street wearing blazers, black polished shoes and brimmed hats. This was something I had never seen in Darwin before, these girls looked well educated and had a bright future ahead of them. With my grades dropping at school back home and skipping class a regular occurrence, I came to the realisation that I needed to make a change. I set a goal of going to boarding school. After significantly picking up my grades and not missing a single class for over a year, I was fortunate to receive a scholarship, which enabled me to move to Brisbane as a boarder. Whilst confronting at first, this experience gave me the confidence to work and excel in an unfamiliar environment removed from family and friends. I believe I made the most of this opportunity and was not only the first person in my family to graduate from high school but through hard work and perseverance, I was the also the first person to graduate from university. I have learnt to set goals and aim high which has given me the confidence that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. Whilst ambitious, my ultimate goal is to be the first Indigenous Australian to win an Academy Award. Curriculum Vitae
Latiesha Dunbar
2016
The header is a painting by my Uncle, Raymond Walters Japanangka
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES Oral and written communication Lateral problem solving Natural creativity
Passion, enthusiasm and energy Public speaking Acting/Dance/Script writing
WORK EXPERIENCE Australian Indigenous Education Foundation Annual Event: o Hosted the AIEF Annual Event, the Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbot attended o Event organising o Interviewed by SBS, ABC radio and The Australian
2015
IN-DIG-UH-NUS Show at the Brisbane Powerhouse o Actor o Script editing o Stagging o Dance
2015
Queensland REDS Game Development Department Duties: o Co-hosting the indigenous business breakfast, attended by around 300 guests o Event organising o Composing the Indigenous Round Advertisement o Interviewing past and present students on the Rookies2Reds program o Authoring articles on the event.
2014
Reporter, Channel TEN Duties: o Reporting (at the seagull release after oil spill in Brisbane River) o Editing video’s and reports o Attendance at the Wallabies press conference as a work experience journalist.
2014
Communications Officer, GPT Real Estate Duties: o Writing weekly Blogs on GPT’s intranet o Writing website articles for an internal and external audience o Interviewing GPT program graduates
2014
Event Host, Arrow Energy Duties: o Hosting the ‘High Performance Program Welcome Breakfast’ (attended by 80 guests)
2014
Representative, St Peter’s Lutheran College Duties: o Attended climate change interviews at Parliament House o Involvement in Government Program o Worked in Greg Combets’ office in Parliament House (two days)
2011
Front of House Waitressing positions o St Peters Lutheran College, Deck Café – Hospitality Event o St Peters Lutheran College, Lutheran Youth of Queensland o Hillstone and Hundred-Acre Bar, St Lucia
2011
Curriculum Vitae
Latiesha Dunbar
2016
The header is a painting by my Uncle, Raymond Walters Japanangka
EVIDENCE OF MEDIA EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT (2014-2015) o Indigenous breakfast interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUeKNkdNPa1eZbwz3uYcXFbw&feature=player_embedded &v=7a3foj-gooI o REDS TV interview for the Indigenous round: click on 17:09 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxRJ5PVRog8&feature=player_embedded&list=UUeKNkdNPa 1eZbwz3uYcXFbw o ABC Nightlife interview with Tony Delroy: o http://www.aief.com.au/gallery/audio/ o GPT external article “Creating your own opportunities”: http://www.gpt.com.au/blog/GPT-Blog/December-2014/Creating-your-own-opportunities and http://www.gpt.com.au/Blog-Preview/Latiesha-Dunbar o AIEF 2015 Annual Event, interviewed by The Australian: http://www.aief.com.au/cms/workspace/uploads/150521-the-australian-latiesha-delivers-on-promiseof-a-lifetime.pdf o Interviewed by ABC radio: http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2015/s4238836.htm LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES o o o o
Provisional Driving License Barista Certificate Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course Certificate
2011 2010 2010 2009
REFERENCES Kris Trott Mentor General Manager, QUT Enterprise Holdings 88 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove Qld 4017 P. 07 31385336 M. 0412227814 E.
[email protected] Chloe Pillar SEQ Indigenous Education & Employment Coordinator St.George Ballymore Rugby House, 231 Butterfield Street, Herston QLD 4006 P. 07 3354 9318 M 0438 892 434 Jack Leibler M. +1 (718) 406-4430 E.
[email protected] Lyn Kidd Principle at The Actors Workshop P. (07) 3891 1411 E.
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Curriculum Vitae
Latiesha Dunbar
2016
The header is a painting by my Uncle, Raymond Walters Japanangka
Curriculum Vitae
Latiesha Dunbar
2016
The header is a painting by my Uncle, Raymond Walters Japanangka
Curriculum Vitae
Latiesha Dunbar
2016
The header is a painting by my Uncle, Raymond Walters Japanangka
Curriculum Vitae
Latiesha Dunbar
2016
