Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Romone Dunlop

Year 11 student building real businesses, coaching youth sport, and shaping policy in NSW.

Age 16·Co-Founder, Evergreen Landscaping ($16k+ revenue)NSW Youth Advisory Council – Cabinet Member

About Me

I'm a Year 11 student at Hastings Secondary College who believes in discipline, results, and action. Through roles on the NSW Youth Advisory Council and as a Crew Trainer at McDonald's, I've learned to lead by example and execute with precision. I build useful things, coach youth athletes, and strive for excellence in everything I commit to.

Now

Last updated: November 2025

Year 11 at Hastings Secondary College – focus on Maths, Chemistry, Business

Co-Founder of Evergreen Landscaping (full-service residential design & maintenance)

Cabinet Member – NSW Youth Advisory Council

Youth sports coach – basketball, rugby, soccer

Experience

Crew Trainer

McDonald's, Port Macquarie

Mar 2023 – Present
  • Onboarded new staff; safety & operations compliance
  • High-quality customer service; issue resolution
  • Coordinated busy shifts under pressure

Team Member

Atys Shelly Beach Takeaway

May 2025 – Aug 2025
  • Efficient service in high-demand tourism periods
  • Strict food safety & hygiene
  • Fast, accurate POS handling

Co-Founder

Evergreen Landscaping

Jan 2024 – Present
  • Founded & scaled to $16,000+ revenue in 12 months
  • Client acquisition, budgeting, site work, and marketing

→ See full details in Venture section

Venture

Active

Evergreen Landscaping

Co-Founder

Jan 2024 – Present

Revenue

$16,000+

in the first 12 months

Services

  • • Residential garden design
  • • Lawn care and maintenance
  • • Small landscape builds

Focus

  • • Growth and client acquisition
  • • Reliable, high-quality service

See Experience section for detailed role responsibilities.

Leadership & Coaching

Leadership

Cabinet Member

NSW Youth Advisory Council (Ministry for Youth)

Represent youth voices across NSW; contribute to policy discussions on education, transport, and youth wellbeing.

Oct 2025 – PresentActive

Hastings Valley Voice

Youth Advocacy

Advocate for local youth in the Hastings region; support community projects and consultation.

Oct 2025 – PresentActive

Sports Coaching

2023 – Present

  • BasketballWeekly skills and game coaching
  • Rugby UnionFitness, positioning, and team strategy
  • SoccerTechnical drills and match preparation

Youth mentoring – focus on discipline, teamwork, and confidence

Awards

Leadership

NSW Youth Advisory Council

Selected from 220+ applicants (2025)

Academic

Academic Scholarships

Recognised for excellence and leadership (Hastings Secondary)

Athletic

Three-Sport State Athlete

Basketball, rugby union, and soccer

Skills

Leadership & Coaching

  • Leadership & team management
  • Certified youth sports coaching

Operations & Service

  • Customer service excellence
  • Operations coordination
  • Problem-solving & adaptability

Business & Finance

  • Business planning
  • Financial management

References

Romone has been an exceptional business partner. His work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to manage client relationships has been instrumental in growing Evergreen Landscaping to over $16,000 in revenue. He shows up on time, follows through on commitments, and brings creative solutions to every project. Any employer would be lucky to have him on their team.

Tobias White

Co-Founder, Evergreen Landscaping

0434 027 305

I've had the privilege of watching Romone develop into a natural leader. His commitment to youth advocacy, combined with his entrepreneurial drive and academic excellence, sets him apart. He listens carefully, thinks critically, and acts with integrity. Romone represents the very best of what young Australians can achieve when given opportunity and support.

Rob Oakeshott

Former Federal MP for Lyne

+61 427 167 828

Looking For

I'm seeking opportunities in these areas:

Finance, Economics & Policy

Internships or shadowing opportunities in these fields

Youth Advisory & Research

Advisory roles, research projects, or public speaking opportunities

Get in Touch

Best fit for: internships, research assistant roles, youth advisory, speaking, or coaching.

I'm available for new opportunities. Feel free to reach out via email or phone.

I usually reply within 48 hours.

This will open your email client. You can also email me directly at romonedunlop2@gmail.com