ADRIENNE BRIDGES
Agnes Water,QLD
Summary
Highly efficient mentor and recruitment specialist, well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
Community Solutions, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
- Promoted a growth mindset among mentees, encouraging them to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Continually assessed own mentoring performance, seeking feedback from peers and mentees to ensure ongoing personal and professional growth.
- Aligned mentoring activities with organizational objectives to drive overall improvement and support the mission of the program.
- Collaborated with teachers, counsellors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Coordinated with other professionals involved in the mentoring process to ensure seamless support for each participant's journey toward success.
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
Recruitment Specialist
Community Soltuions
01.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, maintaining consistent communication and transparency.
- Managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Reduced time-to-hire with a focus on targeted candidate outreach and timely follow-ups with both candidates and hiring managers.
- Negotiated offer terms effectively, resulting in high acceptance rates among selected candidates.
- Continuously sought out professional development opportunities and industry knowledge, staying current on trends and best practices in recruitment.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to understand their unique staffing needs and priorities.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring clear communication and understanding of position requirements and expectations.
- Coordinated seamless onboarding experiences for new employees, setting them up for success within the organization.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Salon Owner/Operator
The Shaping Room
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day activities to facilitate business operations
- Built solid partnerships with selected organizations to promote brand strategy
- Communicated with team, customers and vendors to resolve disputes
- Recruited, hired and trained personnel, monitoring performance to assess need for merit or discipline
- Outlined new business goals, objectives and action plans to fuel improvement
- Built great rapport with vendors, resulting in growing partnerships and generating business
- Checked business accounting records regularly to identify and resolve problems
- Contacted existing and prospective clients to increase new and repeat business
- Devised social media plans to drive digital marketing
- Tracked trends and capitalized on emerging opportunities, adapting to changing business conditions and market demands
- Assessed financial reports to locate areas to cut costs and reduce waste
- Boosted sales through successful advertising campaigns
- Delivered products of consistent quality to customers by working directly with vendors on delivery and production issues
- Reviewed operations regularly to identify and capitalize on opportunities to eliminate waste
- Helped team members tackle daily workloads with confidence through empowered training and motivational strategies
- Managed customer experiences with close eye on team interactions, touchpoints and methods of engagement
- Planned layouts for optimum workflows and business results
- Set prices or credit terms for goods or services based on forecasts or customer demand.
Dental Assistant
Lakeview Dental
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Greeted patients in waiting area and escorted to operatory
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment
- Set up instruments, materials and equipment necessary for each procedure
- Documented dental care services with careful charting in patient records
- Took patient impressions to create accurate dental devices
- Set up schedules to coordinate smooth patient flow
- Maintained accurate inventory of supplies and materials, reporting low stock to relevant persons
- Fabricated temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions
- Completed dental x-rays, carefully following safety procedures and processing images
- Reviewed pre-operative and post-operative instructions with parent or guardian of patient
- Kept records updated and accurate with patient personal, insurance and dental history information
- Complied with infection-control policies and protocols to protect patient and employee well-being
- Prepared stations for routine check-ups and specialized procedures
- Promoted sustainable oral health, educating patients on procedures and at-home care
- Supported dentists and hygienists with expert chair-side clinical assistance
- Prepared compounds and supplies for temporary dental applications
- Retracted patient's cheeks and tongue during dental examinations
- Managed smooth patient hand-offs between administrative and medical personnel
- Helped evaluate patients and document current dental symptoms.
Salon Owner/Operator
Studio a Hairdressing
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Checked business accounting records regularly to identify and resolve problems
- Communicated with team, customers and vendors to resolve disputes
- Contacted existing and prospective clients to increase new and repeat business
- Built solid partnerships with selected organizations to promote brand strategy
- Built great rapport with vendors, resulting in growing partnerships and generating business
- Devised social media plans to drive digital marketing
- Recruited, hired and trained personnel, monitoring performance to assess need for merit or discipline
- Tracked trends and capitalized on emerging opportunities, adapting to changing business conditions and market demands
- Outlined new business goals, objectives and action plans to fuel improvement
- Oversaw day-to-day activities to facilitate business operations
- Assessed financial reports to locate areas to cut costs and reduce waste
- Organized regular inventory counts to keep records accurate and identify supply needs or loss points
- Managed customer experiences with close eye on team interactions, touchpoints and methods of engagement
- Reviewed operations regularly to identify and capitalize on opportunities to eliminate waste
- Planned layouts for optimum workflows and business results
- Delivered products of consistent quality to customers by working directly with vendors on delivery and production issues
- Maintained financial and administrative controls, accurately tracking funds and keeping records current
- Boosted sales through successful advertising campaigns
- Set prices or credit terms for goods or services based on forecasts or customer demand
- Conducted periodic performance reviews to assess employee performance.
Salon Manager
Hairhouse Warehouse
03.2008 - 11.2016
- Managed salon supply inventory, including ordering product, managing orders within allocated budget, and ensuring consistent product availability
- Controlled salon cleanliness, keeping operations well within sanitary regulations and licensing requirements
- Recruited, hired, and retained diversely talented team of salon professionals
- Protected company assets and minimized loss by enforcing safety, inventory control and loss prevention standards and procedures
- Improved operations by setting ambitious goals and strategizing plans to help each employee achieve personal and team targets
- Met coverage demands by organizing effective schedules and delegating assignments
- Executed salon events to cultivate unrivaled guest experiences, promote salon loyalty and support services, sales and payroll goals
- Oversaw salon cleaning and sanitization protocols, enforcing infection-control procedures and industry best practices
- Identified underperforming metrics and developed growth strategies leveraging company programs, tools and resources
- Kept tight financial controls, sticking closely to budget limits and preventing product waste
- Reviewed and interpreted financial and operational reporting to evaluate performance
- Drove performance to meet or exceed services and sales and promote operational excellence
- Promoted salon retail products and services to drive sales and provide clients with at-home care routines
- Maintained performance-oriented atmosphere focused on productivity and customer satisfaction
- Empowered team to take control of customer relations, make good decisions and expand clientele
- Utilized [Software] task management tool to prioritize and execute store workload
- Acquired and retained updated knowledge of State Board of Cosmetology regulations and requirements
- Managed operational finances by interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets and controlling expenses
- Encouraged salon team growth and engagement and verified attendance in company-required training programs and classes
- Trained crew members on specific customer deliverables, company standards and documentation
- Boosted sales through successful marketing drives, positive customer relations and skilled product promotions
- Monitored and coordinated stylist and receptionist schedules to verify appropriate shift coverage.
Education
Certificate 3 - Dental Assisiting -
Foundation Education
01.2019
Certification 3 - Hairdressing -
Tafe
11.2007
Skills
- Financial Management
- Talent Allocation
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Employee Training
- Employee Development
- Customer Service
- Business Administration
- Staff Management
- Resources Allocation
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Start-Up Operations
- Industry Trend Tracking
- Performance Improvement
- Sales Development
- Attention to Detail
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Consulting
- Budget Control
- Relationship Building
- Bookkeeping
- Staffing Oversight
- Professional Networking
- Process Improvement
- Staff Hiring
- Issue Resolution
- Driven and Determined
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- New Business Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Incident Response
- Change Management
- Merchandising
- Communication
Timeline
Mentor
Community Solutions, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Recruitment Specialist
Community Soltuions
01.2024 - Current
Salon Owner/Operator
The Shaping Room
01.2023 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
Lakeview Dental
01.2018 - 01.2021
Salon Owner/Operator
Studio a Hairdressing
02.2017 - 01.2021
Salon Manager
Hairhouse Warehouse
03.2008 - 11.2016
Certificate 3 - Dental Assisiting -
Foundation Education
Certification 3 - Hairdressing -
Tafe
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