Blair Penrose
Harrow
Summary
I am enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in this job and be the best I can be! I am good with people and providing great customer service, with an understanding of expectations from customers and the employer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Hand
Scott Shrive
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Maintained clean and organized boarding areas.
- Observed some surgeries, checkups and exams.
- This job was more of a short work experience which ended due to covid-19.
Assistant Tennis Coach
Multiple Employers
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to students
- Demonstrated tennis swing techniques and observed students form.
Farm Worker
Multiple Employers
- Assisted in farm animal raising procedures, including lamb marking and shearing.
- Multiple small jobs around farm scene to do with livestock and maintenance.
- Includes jobs such as paid woodcutting.
Volunteer
Multiple Employers
- Volunteering for local organisations such as the Connewirricoo Community centre, Connewirricoo tennis club and the Harrow-Balmoral football netball club.
- Jobs include canteen duties, fundraisers, renovations, waitressing and cleaning.
- Volunteering at community centres, providing food for the disadvantaged and less fortunate.
Service Crew Member
IGA Supermarket
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Kept all prep areas clean by sweeping, mopping and washing down counters.
- Kept customers and crew areas organized.
- Prepared and bagged food for customers.
- Verified freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of new and expired items and rotating stock.
Waitress
Thai Town Restaurant
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and meals.
Babysitter
Shrive Family
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Bartender
Grand Central Hotel
01.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Conducted Morning and Nightly management duties, including money handling, Daily Takings and banking.
- Coordinated office procedures for Gaming and Bar areas, such as appointing funds to ATM, CRT, Tills, TAB and KENO
- Helping customers use ATMs, EBTs
- Using GFRPO daily
Education
Balmoral Community College
Harrow Rd, Balmoral 3407Monivae College
133 Ballarat Rd Hamilton Vic 3300Skills
- Good communication skills
- Artistic and creative
- Hardworking and reliable
- Organised
- Physically strong
- Sound computer and technology skills
- Knowledge of GFRPRO
- RSA & RSG Certificate
- Great at socialising with customers and staff
- Can work well under pressure
Additional Information
- I run a small hobby business of commissioning artwork
- I have been involved with sporting clubs for netball and tennis since I was 8 and received multiple awards including 2 best and fairest, a runner up best and fairest and coaches awards. This involvement also includes committing time to the clubs to score, timekeep and work in canteen.
- I have a keen interest in all things animals and health!
Timeline
Bartender
Grand Central Hotel
01.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Shrive Family
12.2022 - 02.2023
Waitress
Thai Town Restaurant
07.2021 - Current
Service Crew Member
IGA Supermarket
03.2021 - 07.2021
Kennel Hand
Scott Shrive
03.2020 - 04.2020
Assistant Tennis Coach
Multiple Employers
Farm Worker
Multiple Employers
Volunteer
Multiple Employers
Balmoral Community College
Monivae College