Aurpan Kar

Learning and engagement professional with three years' experience guiding school groups, families and public visitors through exhibitions and programs at the National Gallery of Australia. Backed by years of front-of-house service in high-volume venues, with a friendly, calm approach to busy days and a habit of making every visitor feel welcome.

Learning Facilitator (APS 4) - National Gallery of Australia (NGA)

(2023-09)

• Deliver artist-centred learning programs across onsite, digital and outreach channels to primary, secondary, tertiary and access audiences.
• Guide groups through exhibitions and hands-on activities, adapting content and pace to each audience.
• Coordinate performances and activities for Art IRL, a youth-driven public program.
• Co-led workshops at the National Visual Arts Educators Conference 2024, presenting facilitation techniques to peer educators.

Bartender / Floor Staff - The Valley Pub – Erindale

(2025-08)

• Deliver consistent, friendly service in a fast-paced bar and floor team during high-volume trading periods.
• Work with a multi-role team to keep service smooth and the guest experience welcoming.

Senior Food and Beverage Attendant - National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC)

(2022-02 - 2023-09)

• Ran event service with allocated teams, delegating tasks across service peaks and quieter periods.
• Trained new starters in manual handling, point-of-sale systems, customer interaction and service flow.
• Awarded the "Be Challenged" team-building medal and a General Manager's Certificate of Recognition.

Founder & Creative Director - TBRN – To Be Right Now

(2024)

• Produce live cultural events from concept to delivery; debut show PR_01 was nominated for Event of the Year at the MusicACT Music Awards 2025.

Science Communication Theatre Volunteer - Questacon – National Science and Technology Centre

(2021-02 - 2021-12)

• Delivered live science shows and workshops to 500+ visitors a day across all age groups.

Bachelor of the Built Environment - Architecture - University of Canberra (2022 - 2025)