Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer History
Hobbies
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Belinda Chisholm

Summary

Experienced Operations Coordinator with over 10 years of customer service and leisure industry experience. Excellent ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve operational success. Hard-working and reliable individual with the desire to contribute to the community and provide customer service excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Duty Supervisor

Hume City Council
04.2022 - Current
  • Monitoring safety of all guests in and around the facility.
  • Educating the public on pool water safety and minimizing hazards and risks on pool deck.
  • Applying strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Customer Care Officer

RSPCA Victoria
03.2022 - Current
  • Providing excellent customer service by efficiently resolving issues and responding to inquiries.
  • Facilitating animal adoptions and surrenders, processing animal reclaims, and generating profiles for stray animals.
  • Educating the public on a range of animal welfare topics such as responsible pet ownership.


Operations Coordinator

Darebin City Council
04.2019 - 03.2022

Reservoir Leisure Centre

  • Handled day-to-day running of facility operations, ensuring high levels of professionalism and customer service
  • Maintained Centre facilities and equipment to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Responsible for the people management of over 50 staff, including providing training and performance reviews
  • Created various working procedures, manuals and documents to ensure smooth and effective operations
  • Achieved a compliance score of 95.94% on Reservoir Leisure Centre's Pool Safety Audit in 2019
  • Led various capital works projects, such as the installation of new pool covers, bisulphate tanks, eyewash stations, and circulation pumps
  • Wrote and assisted in the awarding of the tender for the Pool Plant Contract at Reservoir Leisure Centre
  • Assisted Darebin City Council in various redeployment opportunities during COVID-19, working alongside the Procurement and Local Laws Teams to provide additional operational support.

Operations Supervisor, Duty Manager

Maroondah City Council
10.2017 - 02.2020

Aquanation, Aquahub and Croydon Memorial Pool

  • Monitored safety of all guests in and around the swimming pools.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Met regulatory compliance for staff members and led safety training to enhance lifesaving and emergency management skills.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with customers, and internal stakeholders.

Duty Manager, Lifeguard, CSO

Belgravia Leisure
08.2014 - 06.2018

Monbulk Aquatic Centre, Belgrave Outdoor Pool, Lilydale Outdoor Pool, Olinda Outdoor Pool

  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Monitored safety of all guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining professionalism.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monbulk College
Monbulk, VIC
2013

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Excellent people skills
  • Emergency response skills
  • Safety awareness proficiency
  • Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Spreadsheets expertise
  • Public speaking skills
  • Relationship-building
  • Problem solving skills
  • Proficiency in Computron and Oracle
  • Proficiency in Shelter Buddy and Customer Logic
  • Continuous improvement

Certification

Life Saving Victoria

  • Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate 2019 (current)
  • Anaphylaxis Management 2016
  • Emergency Asthma Management 2016
  • ARTC (Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate) 2014
  • IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Crew 2014
  • Spinal Management 2014
  • Pool Lifeguard 2013 (current)
  • Senior First Aid 2013 (current)
  • Bronze Medallion 2010

Other

  • Valid Working With Children Check
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Business Management Diploma
  • Barista Training-Barista Course Melbourne
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate
  • Certificate in Animal Studies (currently undertaking)

Volunteer History

  • Surf Lifesaver at Waratah Beach SLSC 2010-2015

Hobbies

  • Football, Surfing, Bike-Riding, Netball, Volleyball, Swimming, Running, Reading, TV and Documentaries, Philosophy, Animals, Gardening, and Horticulture

Timeline

Duty Supervisor

Hume City Council
04.2022 - Current

Customer Care Officer

RSPCA Victoria
03.2022 - Current

Operations Coordinator

Darebin City Council
04.2019 - 03.2022

Operations Supervisor, Duty Manager

Maroondah City Council
10.2017 - 02.2020

Duty Manager, Lifeguard, CSO

Belgravia Leisure
08.2014 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Monbulk College

Life Saving Victoria

  • Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate 2019 (current)
  • Anaphylaxis Management 2016
  • Emergency Asthma Management 2016
  • ARTC (Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate) 2014
  • IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Crew 2014
  • Spinal Management 2014
  • Pool Lifeguard 2013 (current)
  • Senior First Aid 2013 (current)
  • Bronze Medallion 2010

Other

  • Valid Working With Children Check
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Business Management Diploma
  • Barista Training-Barista Course Melbourne
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate
  • Certificate in Animal Studies (currently undertaking)
Belinda Chisholm