Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
VOLUNTEER WORK
Certification
Timeline
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Brooke Diss

Pioneer Bay,VIC

Summary

After 3 years of being a Stay at Home Mum and many years experience within the Retail and Hospitality sectors, I have now found my calling and am currently studying Aged Care. I am passionate about public service and community involvement, highlighted through my volunteer work. Have proven to be a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Highly-motivated, with desire to take on new challenges with my strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Assistant Manager

Femme Connection - Caroline K Morgan
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance in finding needed items.
  • Maintained stores tidiness through regular and E.O.D cleaning tasks ie, wipe/disinfect all surfaces, dusting and mopping.
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties including cash handling and reconciliation.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new team members on customer service and operational standards.
  • Delegated tasks and communicated expected deadlines to team members, supervising task completion.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Collaborated with other managers on projects such as store layout changes or marketing campaigns.
  • Positively impacted product relevance through careful distribution, merchandising and display techniques.
  • Supported management team in developing action plans for addressing underperforming areas.

Quick Service Food Server

Variety of Takeaway restaurants/Cafe's
04.2013 - 09.2018
  • Served orders to customers at windows, counters and tables.
  • Operated grills, deep fryers and griddles safely to avoid accidents or injury.
  • Operated cash register and received payment from customers in cash or credit form.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
  • Maintained cleanliness of dining area and kitchen areas.
  • Maintained neat, well-groomed appearance, impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewelry to meet company standards.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as cleaning tables, floors, counters, restocking supplies.
  • Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
  • Processed transactions and made change for cash payments or accepted credit cards, debit cards and gift cards.
  • Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
  • Followed all safety protocols when handling hot foods or beverages.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Adhered to company policies and health regulations regarding food storage, preparation, and safety practices.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.

Education

Year 12 VCE -

Hallam Secondary College
12-2011

Aged Care

Intercare Training
Current

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Goal-Driven
  • Organized
  • Attention to Detail
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Store Policies and Procedures
  • Staff Support
  • Relationship Building

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • Ran/Managed an after hours school care program
  • Volunteered my time to work at my local opportunity store
  • Have undergone 120 work placement hours in previous Aged Care training in which i had an unforeseeable withdrawal before certificate completion.

Certification

  • Valid Victorian Drivers License
  • Hand and Hygiene for Clinical Healthcare Workers Cert
  • Cert ll in Community Services

Timeline

Retail Assistant Manager

Femme Connection - Caroline K Morgan
10.2018 - 03.2020

Quick Service Food Server

Variety of Takeaway restaurants/Cafe's
04.2013 - 09.2018

Year 12 VCE -

Hallam Secondary College

Aged Care

Intercare Training
  • Valid Victorian Drivers License
  • Hand and Hygiene for Clinical Healthcare Workers Cert
  • Cert ll in Community Services
Brooke Diss