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Ava Hughes

Condobolin,NSW

Summary

Energetic and flexible professional with experience in diverse roles, including Contract Mustering at James Lethbridge and Nanny/Cook for Terry McDermont. Demonstrates strong communication skills and patience, excelling in team environments and individual tasks. Proven ability in problem-solving and time management, with a commitment to reliability and hard work. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and child development.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Contract Mustering

James Lethbridge
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Working along side 6 other ringers in a team environment.
  • Low stress stock handling.
  • Spending a minimal of 10 hours on horse back or motorbike.
  • Yard work, drafting, vaccinating, weaning and branding cattle.
  • Working out percentages of Bulls to Cows.
  • Horse care, shoeing, washing, vaccinating and mixing the right feeds up for each individual horse.
  • Living purely off the land
  • Putting down cattle when needed.
  • Butchering our own meat (Doing Killers).
  • Learning all the different cuts of meat on a cow.
  • Working as a team to muster and walk cattle 10-20kms a day.
  • Communicating over a UHF with the chopper pilot and everyone else on the ground.
  • Starting at 5am and finishing at 6pm
  • Driving different sorts of cars and small trucks.
  • Connecting water and electricity to our road train camp.

Nanny/ Cook

Terry McDermont
02.2023 - 05.2023


  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Prepared 3 meals a day for all the men
  • Stocking all fridges with treats, cakes, snacks etc etc
  • House keeping duties, keeping bathrooms, homestead and kitchen clean at all times
  • Washing, folding and putting away the ringers clothing
  • Keeping lawns, gardens, hedges, outdoor areas clean and tidy

Education

No Degree -

Red Bend Catholic College
Forbes, NSW

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Working well individually or in a team
  • Hardworking
  • Reliable
  • Fast Learner
  • Willing to try new things
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ambition and drive
  • Trustworthy
  • Honest
  • Respectful of gear
  • Follow directions and complete tasks in a safe manner
  • Time management

Timeline

Contract Mustering

James Lethbridge
05.2023 - 09.2023

Nanny/ Cook

Terry McDermont
02.2023 - 05.2023

No Degree -

Red Bend Catholic College
Ava Hughes