Basil Naimet has over 15 years of experience in customer service, journalism, communications, and security roles. He holds a Master's degree in Journalism and Communication from UNSW as well as a Bachelor's degree in History and Sociology from UNSW. Currently, Naimet works as the Middle East Editor and Sales Manager for ETB Travel News, where he writes copy, sells advertising, and covers the Middle East travel sector. Prior to this, he gained experience in communications roles at Fairfax Radio, Inner City Weekender newspaper, and Tabcorp, demonstrating strengths in writing, interviewing, social media, and customer service.
1. Curriculum Vitae
Name: Basil Naimet
Mobile: 0410 600 807
Email: bnaimet@gmail.com
Key Attributes:
- Punctual
- Focused
- Driven
- Team oriented
- Quick learner
Education
- 2013 Master of Journalism and Communication – UNSW
- 2010 Bachelor of Arts UNSW (History and Sociology Double Major)
Work Experience
ETB Travel News
Title: Middle East Editor and Sales Manager October 2014 - Current
- Writing copy and features for Middle East travel sector
- Selling advertising packages for ETB Travel News
Fairfax Radio (2UE) Aug 2010 – Current
Title: Associate Producer (Casual)
- Write introductions for announcers including questions to ask talent
- Using Twitter to entice online users to listen to our program
- Chasing interviewees on the telephone whilst on-air
- Receptionist role when needed
Media View: Inner City Weekender – (Weekly publication) March 2013 - March 2014
The Inner City Weekender is an independent newspaper that covers the Marrickville Local Government
Area.
Title: Journalist
- Sourcing news stories using social media (Twitter)
- Writing Advertorials
- Content I covered: sport, politics, community events and entertainment
- Conduct interviews face-to-face and on the telephone
- Photographer
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2. Tabcorp March 2009 – Aug 2010
Customer Service Officer (casual)
This was a telephone based role where I took calls from customers in relation to their phone Tab account.
Telstra Shops Dec - 2008 – March 2009
Customer Service
I was employed in a face-to-face customer service role to process customers’ telephone bills over the
Christmas period and ensuing months into 2009.
Mr Liquor April 2008 - Nov 2008
Bottleshop Attendant (casual)
Bottle shop sales, replenishing stock, stock-take
SNP Security (Sydney International and Domestic Airports) Jan 2002 - Feb 2008
Security Officer- Permanent
Screening passengers who entered the ‘sterile’ area at both Domestic and International airports. This role
is essentially a customer service role for Sydney Airport Corporation. SNP is contracted to carry out
security services as per the Standard Operating Procedures from policies established through the
Department of Transport.
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