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Alison Kingsley

Coringa,Queensland

Summary

A hard working, caring and dependable individual who genuinely relates well to a wide variety of people.

Widely travelled and particularly inspired by new cultures and people.

Honest and reliable with a keen and enthusiastic approach and quick to learn new systems.

Strives for success in a consistent and well organised manner and always completes tasks on time and to a high degree of quality.

A trusted and loyal person who thrives on supporting others to shine and realise their own true potential.

Keen to return to a supportive role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmer

Own Farm
01.2022 - Current
  • Implementing the RCS holistic approach to farming ultimately resulting in profitably leaving our country in better condition
  • Responsible for farm accounts and timely completion of quarterly BAS.
  • General care, movement and treatment of livestock
  • Maintenance and repair of fences and infrastructure
  • Plan, monitor and manage grazing
  • Horse education following the Natural Horsemanship holistic principles resulting in improvement physically, mentally and emotionally.

Telephone Crisis Supporter (Volunteer)

Lifeline Maryborough
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided client centred support to people in crisis
  • Building trust and rapport with clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Empowering people to consider and create holistic treatment strategies to promote their continued progress providing referrals as needed.
  • Subtle, tactful and efficient multi tasking required when interacting with both clients who are in the process of taking their own life, and the online supervisor regarding emergency services.
  • Ability to remain courteous and objective, yet as assertive as required, to end unwelcome calls.
  • Ability to learn and efficiently utilise a detailed and complex computer system in a high pressure environment

Equine Assisted Psychotherapist

Horses Healing Hearts
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team in an ever unpredictable changing team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and continually adapt to new situations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Developed individualized psychotherapy plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
  • Adapted psychotherapy techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.

Farmer

Own Farm
02.2011 - 12.2019
  • Implementing the RCS holistic approach to farming
  • Responsible for farm accounts and timely completion of quarterly BAS.
  • General care, movement and treatment of livestock
  • Maintenance and repair of fences and infrastructure
  • Plan, monitor and manage grazing
  • Horse education following the Natural Horsemanship holistic principles.


Office Manager

Kulde Pty Ltd
11.2009 - 01.2011
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Ability to learn and use new systems and programs within the office environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Warwick
Warwickshire, England

Diploma of Professional Counselling - Abuse, Relationship And Conflict in The Workplace

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Fortitude Valley, QLD

Currently Completing Level 4 -

Parelli Natural Horsemanship
Sydney NSW

First Aid Certificate -

Allens Training
Noosa, QLD
02.2023

Skills

  • Self motivated fast learner
  • Excellent time management
  • Relates well to a wide variety of people
  • Genuine interest in supporting other people
  • Thirst for knowledge and acquiring new skills
  • Ability to help others clarify their objectives within a short timeframe
  • Enjoys supporting others to realise their full potential

Referees

Horses Healing Hearts, 

Clair Byrne, Owner

0488433617


Lifeline, 

Pat Collinson, Centre Supervisor

0429125311

Timeline

Farmer

Own Farm
01.2022 - Current

Telephone Crisis Supporter (Volunteer)

Lifeline Maryborough
05.2020 - 12.2021

Equine Assisted Psychotherapist

Horses Healing Hearts
02.2020 - 12.2021

Farmer

Own Farm
02.2011 - 12.2019

Office Manager

Kulde Pty Ltd
11.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Warwick

Diploma of Professional Counselling - Abuse, Relationship And Conflict in The Workplace

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Currently Completing Level 4 -

Parelli Natural Horsemanship

First Aid Certificate -

Allens Training
Alison Kingsley