Aquila Soden
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Passionate and dedicated individual with a deep love for nature and conservation, equipped with excellent communication, problem-solving plus leadership abilities. Eager to contribute to the protection and enjoyment of national parks and protected areas.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Supervisor (004)
Biosecurity Queensland National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program
Innisfail, QLD
2025.03 - Current
- Organise and lead teams in the field.
- Landholder and community engagement.
- Maintained records of field activities and data collection efforts.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during field visits.
- Navigate remote and harsh terrain.
- Identification of native and invasive plant species.
- Utilised technology and tools for accurate data collection and analysis in the field.
Painter Decorator Supervisor
JP Painting Contractors
Brisbane/Cairns, QLD
2018.01 - 2025.03
- Painter Foreman Roles.
- Good customer relationships.
- Planning of programs and materials.
- Invoice and quoting.
- Highly competent.
Field Volunteer Team Leader
Blaze Aid
Walcha, NSW
2020.02 - 2020.06
- Support for farmers after bush fire disaster.
- Navigating harsh terrain by foot and vehicle.
- Responsible for team safety, organisation and data collection.
- Fencing, trail clearing and other farm hand roles.
Customer Service Representative
TSA/Telstra
Brisbane, QLD
2018.01 - 2018.06
- Customer service in high pressure, fast paced environment.
- Computer and systems use.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
- Answered customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
Retail Supervisor
Euro Giant
Ireland, Dublin
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent relations with customers.
- Book keeping, payroll and product inventory.
- Opening and closing store.
- Delegating day to day roles to staff.
Education
Certificate III - Painting And Decorating
MPA
QLD2022-04
Certificate I - Construction
TAFE Queensland
QLD2014-01
Skills
- Team leadership
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Communication
- Field navigation
- Safety compliance
- Species identification
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Applied First Aid & CPR
- Remote First Aid
- C class manual license
- White card
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Camping
- Gardening
- Guitar
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Supervisor (004)
Biosecurity Queensland National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program
2025.03 - Current
Field Volunteer Team Leader
Blaze Aid
2020.02 - 2020.06
Painter Decorator Supervisor
JP Painting Contractors
2018.01 - 2025.03
Customer Service Representative
TSA/Telstra
2018.01 - 2018.06
Retail Supervisor
Euro Giant
2016.01 - 2018.01
Certificate III - Painting And Decorating
MPA
Certificate I - Construction
TAFE Queensland