Arlia Bedford
Geraldton ,Western Australia
Summary
My name is Arlia Bedford, I am a young Aboriginal woman originally from Broome, WA, I have recently moved back to Geraldton after living and working in Exmouth. I am a proud Yawaru, Kija and Bunuba young person from the Kimberley. I am a reliable, dedicated employee and would love the opportunity to secure a job with Rio Tinto for 2024. I have worked in differing part time positions including Hospitality, Child Care and am currently working in Marine Tourism. I am an adaptable, approachable and friendly person and enjoy working collaboratively with others. I am reliable, and am able to complete tasks when asked. I would love to secure a job as I am hard working, curious and would love the opportunity to get into the mining industry. I believe I would become an asset to your team if I were to secure a position with Rio Tinto.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deckhand / Guide
Ningaloo Discovery
Exmouth, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Completed Coxswain, Grade 1 near coastal this year with Ningaloo discovery. I am currently waiting for AMSA to receive and return my certificate to me.
- Developed guest relationships to achieve high level of satisfaction.
- Handle ropes, sailing lines and moorings.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Made and served quality food and drinks.
- Assessed swimming capability and made sure guests were comfortable and confident with their snorkeling gear and in the ocean.
- Guided groups of 10 people in deep waters and made sure they were safe and comfortable.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by guiding groups throughout the water.
- Worked well with other employees to satisfy guests.
- Loaded or unloaded materials, vehicles or passengers from vessels.
Cafe Worker
Two Foreshore Cafe
Geraldton, WA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Answered customer phone calls to provide speedy and accurate information about store operations, products and orders.
- Polite customer service.
- Working in a fast pace environment with high levels of stress, whilst still remaining calm.
- Worked in kitchen, preparing/making food.
- Protected staff and customers from infection by cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
- Took orders and listened to what must be done
- Opened the store, made sure the cafe was ready for the day
- Closed the store, packed away furniture, mopped floors, cleaned areas.
- Communicated well with other staff, especially when handling food or hot liquids.
- Completed reports outlining meal numbers, service efficiency and various contributing costs.
- Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
Olympians Basketball Coach
Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association
Geraldton , WA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Coaching Basketball at GABA.
- Motivated and encouraged athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Encourage athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Attend coaching sessions and games on time with required equipment.
- Contact parents with information that regarded their children.
Childcare Educator
Bambi Childcare and Early Education
Geraldton , WA
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Childcare assistant for after school care and holiday daycare.
- Preparing and serving food
- Following OHS guidelines
- Cleaning
- Able to create a safe, happy and enjoyable environment for everyone.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and any concerns.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Education
Secondary Schooling -
Nagle Catholic College
Geraldton WASkills
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable
- Friendly and approachable
- Helpful
- Love working in a team
- Customer service skills
- Physically capable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Safety conscience
- First aid and CPR
- Work well under pressure
- Able to learn skills quickly
Certification
- Coxswains Grade 1 Near Coastal (vessels up to 12m in length)
- AMSA Medical check
- Long range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP)
- Provide First Aid and CPR
- STCW95 - due to compete by Feb 2024
- Currently enrolled Master 5 and MED2
- PADI Open Water Dive qualification
- Cert II in Fishing Operations
- Food Safety Training
- Working with Children Card
- Recreational Skippers Ticket
References
- Lizzie Stokely - 0477195423 - Master - Ningaloo Discovery
- Cody Slootmans - 0402448909 - Manager - Two Foreshore Cafe
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deckhand / Guide
Ningaloo Discovery
02.2023 - Current
Cafe Worker
Two Foreshore Cafe
01.2022 - 02.2023
Olympians Basketball Coach
Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association
07.2021 - 12.2022
Childcare Educator
Bambi Childcare and Early Education
01.2020 - 11.2022
Secondary Schooling -
Nagle Catholic College
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