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Work History
Education
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Alison Keppie

Summary

I have been involved in retail in one way or another since leaving school and I have a keen eye for detail, this is why all four of my Businesses have been successful. I trust in myself, my presentation and my conduct to get the job done. I am a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

School Crossing Supervisor

Road & Traffic Authority
Nillo Infants School, NSW
07.2016 - 11.2023
  • Ensured the safety of infant children crossing the road, while teaching them road rules.
  • Following strict protocols with occupational health and safety in setting up the crossing and making sure children crossed safely.
  • Formed a bond and a trust with both the children and the parents.
  • Making myself familiar with my surroundings. The B-Double trucks were aware that I was less likely to stop them, and the cars knew my routine, so they did not have to second guess themselves.
  • Attend the school classes in my own time to explain the road rules to the children.

Froggies Take-Away

Owner
Lorn, New South Wales
07.2011 - 02.2016
  • Customer service.
  • Taking orders.
  • Cash handling.
  • Cleaning.
  • Cooking.
  • Restocking Fridges and Freezers.
  • Staff rosters and wages.
  • Book work for a small business.

Restaurateur

Two Trees Restaurant
Lorn, New South Wales
02.2006 - 08.2011
  • My restaurant was voted the best BYO restaurant in the Hunter Valley. Our competition was from restaurants in the Hunter Valley Vineyards and Newcastle.
  • Excellent Customer Service.
  • Staff Management.
  • Promotion of the Restaurant.

Small Business Owner

FUJI One Hour Photo Shop
Raymond Terrace, New South Wales
03.1999 - 07.2005
  • Developing Photos
  • Customer Service.
  • Merchandising and product placement.
  • Selling picture frames and framing pictures.
  • Cleaning.

Shop Assistant

Airlie Beach Supermarket
Airlie Beach, Queensland
02.1997 - 11.1998
  • Customer Service.
  • Cash handling.
  • Stocking shelves.
  • Cleaning.

Pharmacy Assistant

Grices Pharmacy
East Maitland, New South Wales
02.1987 - 07.1993
  • Assisting the pharmacist to fill prescriptions.
  • Assisting and advising customers on products that were prescribed by their doctor, and products we had in store.
  • Stocking shelves.
  • Product placement.
  • Ordering and stock control.

Education

Cert III in School Crossing Safety -

Roads & Traffic Authority
Newcastle, NSW
04-2016

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • PPE use
  • Basic Math
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Excellent Communication
  • Leadership
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Decision-Making
  • Analytical
  • Interpersonal Communication

Accomplishments

  • Best BYO Restaurant in the Hunter Valley - Restaurant & Caterers Association
  • The first Female President of the Morpeth Junior Rugby League Club and the first President to turn a profit in the canteen and club for the financial year.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School Crossing Supervisor

Road & Traffic Authority
07.2016 - 11.2023

Froggies Take-Away

Owner
07.2011 - 02.2016

Restaurateur

Two Trees Restaurant
02.2006 - 08.2011

Small Business Owner

FUJI One Hour Photo Shop
03.1999 - 07.2005

Shop Assistant

Airlie Beach Supermarket
02.1997 - 11.1998

Pharmacy Assistant

Grices Pharmacy
02.1987 - 07.1993

Cert III in School Crossing Safety -

Roads & Traffic Authority
Alison Keppie