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Angela Barnard

Carrara,QLD

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record across a variety of fields, adept at risk assessment and de-escalation techniques. Successfully enhanced clients' independent living skills while fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and delivering superior customer service as the Operator of Coastal Events, ensuring seamless event execution.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Support Worker

Self Employed
Gold Coast, Qld
02.2025 - Current
  • Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
  • Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
  • Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
  • Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.

Owner/operator Event Planner

Coastal Events
Gold Coast, Qld
01.2020 - Current
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Oversaw set-up of reception sites prior to events to make sure everything was ready.
  • Monitored budgets throughout planning process to ensure costs stayed within limits.
  • Performed day-of coordination duties such as checking in vendors and managing timeline.
  • Provided support during actual weddings by troubleshooting any issues that arose.
  • Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
  • Developed detailed timelines for each wedding event to ensure tasks were completed on schedule.
  • Attended meetings with couples as needed to discuss progress or changes in plans.
  • Collaborated with other stylists and designers to develop creative solutions for complex projects.
  • Conducted research into new trends in styling techniques and ideas.
  • Created unique flower arrangements for bridal parties and reception tables.

Volunteeer

Rosies-Friends on the Street
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided food, clothing, hygiene products, and other resources to homeless individuals.
  • Assisted in organizing and distributing donated items to homeless clients.
  • Developed relationships with community organizations that could provide additional support services for clients.
  • Offered support and assistance to community members.
  • Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.

Education

Certificate 3 Individual Support -

ETC
Southport, QLD
02-2025

HSC -

Taree High School
Taree, NSW
01-1998

Skills

  • Time management, teamwork, and adaptability
  • Risk assessment
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Emergency response
  • Cultural awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Empathy, compassion, and patience

Certification

  • Certificate 3 Individual Support (disability)
  • First Aid & CPR (2024)
  • QLD Driver License
  • Blue Card (working with children)
  • Yellow Card (NDIS Approved)
  • Current Police Check

REFERENCES

DS Ian Davy                                                        Jodie Stokes

Gold Coast CPIU                                                0425 828  484

07/55707861                                                       jodieleestokes@gmail.com

davy.ianp@police.qld.gov.au

Timeline

Independent Support Worker

Self Employed
02.2025 - Current

Owner/operator Event Planner

Coastal Events
01.2020 - Current

Volunteeer

Rosies-Friends on the Street
01.2019 - 04.2020

Certificate 3 Individual Support -

ETC

HSC -

Taree High School

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