ALISHAH ANWER HASHIM SAMNANI
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented Operations and Project Coordinator with over seven years in regulated aged-care environments and six years in independent creative production. Skilled in developing practical work plans, coordinating stakeholders, and managing risks while meeting deadlines. Graduate Diploma in Management enhances capabilities in applied research and strategic transformation. Pursuing graduate study in project management to further prepare for advanced project leadership roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook | Kitchen Operations and Team Coordination
Bolton Clarke Charlesbrook
Melbourne
03.2019 - Current
- Reorganized preparation activities and streamlined the cooking-and-plating workflow, reducing meal-preparation time from four hours to three hours (25%) and increasing serving capacity by 20%.
- Coordinate daily work plans, task sequencing, and resource allocation for a team of up to 10, aligning culinary, care, and facilities staff to deliver specialized meals for up to 100 residents per shift.
- Monitored inventory, stock rotation, temperature and refrigeration controls, and IDDSI dietary requirements; identified and mitigated supply, compliance, and workflow risks to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Led shifts in supervisor's absence, coordinated priorities and handoffs, maintained HACCP and IDDSI controls, and trained 12 new employees on operating procedures, food safety, and quality standards.
- Received Go-Beyond Award for exceptional service at McKenzie Aged Care in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Freelance Creative Producer, Photographer and Videographer
Independent Projects
Melbourne
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinated assignments from pre-production through filming or photography, editing, review, and final handoff, effectively sequencing multiple deliverables across diverse timelines.
- Translated client briefs into defined scopes, deliverables, schedules, resource plans, and project budgets to effectively align project goals with client expectations.
- Managed changes in client requirements and production conditions, informed stakeholders, and ensured adherence to delivery schedules and quality expectations.
- Selected projects: independent boxing documentary (2020); Old Darbar restaurant promotional photography and video (2021); wedding photography and album project (2024).
Part-Time Cook
Fronditha Aged Care
Melbourne
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Implemented food-safety and quality-control processes to comply with IDDSI requirements, enhance meal preparation, and achieve timely service delivery in a second aged-care setting.
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to ensure timely meal service.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) -
Laneway Education
Melbourne07-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Screen Studies | Minor: Communications and Media Studies
Monash University
Melbourne12-2019
Diploma of Arts -
Monash College
Melbourne11-2017
Skills
- Project Coordination: scope definition, work planning, scheduling, resource allocation, progress monitoring, stakeholder communication, deliverable handoff
- Stakeholders and Leadership: cross-functional coordination, stakeholder communication, shift leadership, employee training, client feedback
- Risk, Quality, and Improvement: risk identification, issue resolution, workflow analysis, process improvement, quality assurance, HACCP and IDDSI compliance
- Creative Technology: photography, videography, camera and lighting operation, audio recording, photo and video editing, digital asset management
Timeline
Part-Time Cook
Fronditha Aged Care
01.2025 - 11.2025
Freelance Creative Producer, Photographer and Videographer
Independent Projects
01.2020 - Current
Cook | Kitchen Operations and Team Coordination
Bolton Clarke Charlesbrook
03.2019 - Current
Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) -
Laneway Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Screen Studies | Minor: Communications and Media Studies
Monash University
Diploma of Arts -
Monash College