APRILE CHRISTINE REMALLI
Pakenham,VIC
Summary
Specialist in furniture upcycling with expertise in chalk paint and restoration techniques. Proven track record of enhancing furniture aesthetics and durability while meeting customer specifications. Achieved notable improvements in finish quality and operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Furniture Decorative Painter
Self Employed
Pakenham, VIC
01.2021 - 09.2025
- Provided accurate estimates for timeframes and costs associated with client projects.
- Assessed furniture condition to determine optimal refinishing strategies.
- Protected client properties by covering surfaces with drop cloths during work.
- Maintained detailed records of materials used to track project costs effectively.
- Performed minor repairs on furniture, including gluing joints and replacing parts.
- Removed old finishes from furniture using chemical strippers and mechanical tools.
- Selected finishing products based on customer preferences and requirements.
- Applied various finishes, including stains and varnishes, ensuring high-quality results.
Childcare Provider
Windermere Child and Family Services
Pakenham, VIC
01.2004 - 12.2020
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during mealtimes.
- Monitored children's progress through ongoing assessments of their abilities and interests.
Assistant Project Officer
Save The Children Fund
New Delhi, India
01.1988 - 12.1994
- Conducted research related to assigned projects; gathered data from multiple sources including interviews and surveys.
- Assisted in developing project plans, timelines and budgets for projects.
- Organized training sessions for staff on new tools or techniques used in completing projects.
- Monitored and tracked progress of assigned projects to ensure deadlines are met.
- Initiated contact with external partners or vendors to address any issues that arise during the course of a project.
- Updated management on current status of ongoing projects.
- Facilitated communication between various teams involved in a project.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify needs and develop strategies for successful completion of projects.
- Provided administrative support to the project team by scheduling meetings, organizing documents, preparing presentations, taking meeting minutes and following up on action items.
- Developed communications materials such as reports, briefs and summaries of project activities.
- Maintained records of all tasks completed by the project team.
- Provided administrative and technical skills to support project success.
- Collaborated with community members to educate public regarding issues such as drug abuse prevention and traffic safety.
- Managed team scope, schedule and assignments for duration of project.
- Supported meetings and project updates by collecting, arranging and distributing supporting materials.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Education
Master Class in Reupholstery -
Padgam Upholstery
Melbourne, VIC01-2019
Master Class in Decorative Chalk Painting -
Annie Sloan Master Class
Melbourne, VIC04-2012
Diploma of Children Services -
TBM Training Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC12-2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Isabella Thobourne College
Lucknow, India06-1986
Skills
- Decorative furniture painting
- Minor furniture repairs and fixes
- Project estimation and material selection
- Surface preparation techniques
- Roll and brush expertise
- Fabric painting
- Cost estimation
- Acrylic painting techniques
Timeline
Furniture Decorative Painter
Self Employed
01.2021 - 09.2025
Childcare Provider
Windermere Child and Family Services
01.2004 - 12.2020
Assistant Project Officer
Save The Children Fund
01.1988 - 12.1994
Master Class in Reupholstery -
Padgam Upholstery
Master Class in Decorative Chalk Painting -
Annie Sloan Master Class
Diploma of Children Services -
TBM Training Pty Ltd
Bachelor of Arts -
Isabella Thobourne College
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