Allison Gage
North Wonthaggi,VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Bass Coast Support Work Services
Wonthaggi, VIC
07.2025 - Current
- Provide support to clients with disabilities.
- Assist clients in daily living activities.
- Educate clients on safety practices and independent living skills.
- Provide emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transport clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Encourage independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Assist individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
Tabro Meat Pty Ltd
Lance Creek, VIC
08.2012 - 07.2025
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of products and materials for quality control.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues promptly.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness in quality reporting.
- Supported audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports timely.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and recommend improvements in processes.
- Participated in internal and external audits as required by regulatory bodies.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
- Assisted in the development of training programs related to Quality Assurance practices.
- Provided regular updates on progress relating to Quality Assurance initiatives at monthly team meetings.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made within the Quality Assurance process and worked with relevant stakeholders to implement changes.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Reviewed customer complaints, investigated root causes of non-conformances and developed corrective action plans.
- Ensured that all Quality Assurance personnel were properly trained on current policies, procedures and best practices.
- Created, edited, and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by entire QA team.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies to improve manufacturing margins and reduce costs.
Labourer/Meat Packer/Quality Assurance Officer
Tabro Meat Pty Ltd
Lance Creek, VIC
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Prepare and pack meat for overseas delivery.
- Conducting Internal Audits and External Audits.
- Microbiological Sampling.
- Inspection of product and ensure product meets all required hygiene, Aus-Meat and export regulations.
- Updating manuals and work instructions.
- Report to QA Manager and Department of Agriculture.
Service Assistant
Foodworks
Tooradin, VIC
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Customer service, handle counter sales and enquiries, stock control, stocktaking, register operation, cash handling and balancing, report to store manager.
Deli Manager/Service Supervisor
Bi-Lo Supermarket
Wonthaggi, VIC
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Customer service, oversee, supervise and roster deli personnel, stock control, stocktaking, register operation, cash handling and balancing, reporting to store manager.
- Maintain clean and hygienic deli department, ensuring OH&S standards are met at all times.
Bar Attendant & Waitress
Wonthaggi Hotel
Wonthaggi, VIC
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Customer service, assist in the organisation and running of functions and events, cellar duties, stock control, stocktaking, taking of orders and serving meals, cash handling and balancing, general cleaning.
Waitress
Wonthaggi Golf Club
Wonthaggi, VIC
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Customer service, assist in the organisation of functions and events, taking of orders and serving meals, cash handling and balancing, general cleaning.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cert III Individual Support Aged & Disability
Chisholm Institute
Wonthaggi, VICSkills
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Email communication
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Disability support
- Client transportation
- Daily living assistance
- Emotional support
References
Available on request
Leisure Activities
Competitive 8 Ball Pool Player
Camping
Accomplishments
Certificate 2 in Hospitality (Operations)
Level 2 Aus-Meat Beef
Beef Product Specifications course
Certificate 4 in Quality Assurance & Meat Safety
Internal Auditing
HACCP
First Aid & CPR
Working With Children Check
Police Check
Level 2 Aus-Meat Beef
Beef Product Specifications course
Certificate 4 in Quality Assurance & Meat Safety
Internal Auditing
HACCP
First Aid & CPR
Working With Children Check
Police Check
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Bass Coast Support Work Services
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
Tabro Meat Pty Ltd
08.2012 - 07.2025
Labourer/Meat Packer/Quality Assurance Officer
Tabro Meat Pty Ltd
11.2009 - 08.2012
Service Assistant
Foodworks
01.2006 - 01.2009
Deli Manager/Service Supervisor
Bi-Lo Supermarket
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bar Attendant & Waitress
Wonthaggi Hotel
01.2003 - 01.2004
Waitress
Wonthaggi Golf Club
01.2002 - 01.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Cert III Individual Support Aged & Disability
Chisholm Institute