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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Brooke Thomas

Margaret River,WA

Summary

Friendly and caring individual who is looking to pursue a different career direction. Bringing a wealth of life skills and knowledge from various positions and raising 3 children in Margaret River over the last 23 years. Reliable, honest and self motivated and willing to learn new skills to assist in supporting someone in the community.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Vineyard Worker

MRW Vineyard
06.2018 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced vineyard productivity by diligently pruning, training, and thinning grapevines.
  • Complied with all applicable safety regulations and procedures while working on the vineyard, minimizing potential risks for oneself and fellow workers.
  • Supported vineyard operations through lifecycle of vines from pruning to harvests.
  • Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
  • Maintained healthy vineyard conditions through effective disease management and pest control strategies.
  • Utilized modern tools and equipment to streamline work tasks while maintaining safety standards on the job site.

Retail Assistant

Store 16
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
  • Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.

Cleaner

Caves Road Chalets
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.

Cellar Door Assistant/ Vineyard Worker

Adinfern Estate
05.2010 - 02.2014
  • Enhanced vineyard productivity by diligently pruning, training, and thinning grapevines.
  • Conducted wine tasting with tour groups.
  • Maintaining Cellar Door organisation and cleanliness to a high standard.
  • Greeting customers in a friendly welcoming manner.
  • Operating cash register sales.
  • Packing wine and other products for sale.
  • Engaging in conversation with visitors and explaining the procedures on a working farm.


Green Corps Traineeship

Conservation And Land Management
07.1999 - 12.1999
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Constructed and maintained sections of the Cape to Cape track.
  • Assisted in community projects.
  • Revegetation of endemic native plants in critically susceptible areas of the south west.
  • Participated in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas and insights
  • Participated in training workshops to enhance skillset, including; Senior first Aid Certificate, Chainsaw skillset, Identifying and reporting invasive weeds, team building exercises, park bench construction.

Cleaner

Bussells Bushland Cottages
09.1998 - 11.1998
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
  • Collected and stacked firewood for guests use.
  • Cleaned and sanitized wet areas and restocked toiletries and towels.
  • Changed linen and remade beds.

Child Care Provider

Lilliput Lodge Child Care
10.1997 - 07.1998
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.

Education

Newton Moore Senior High School
Bunbury, WA

Skills

  • Time Management Capabilities
  • Basic Computer Literacy
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Clear Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Creative

Accomplishments

Finalist in the Swan Hill Drawing and Printing Acquisitive Art Awards in 2020.


Have had my art work displayed in various shops and exhibitions in Margaret River.


Completed a Cert 111 in Interior Design, online.


Built our 3x1 small home with my husband as owner builders.

Hobbies

I am passionate about drawing and I specialise in realism pencil portraits. I love to walk in nature and play walking netball with friends. I like gardening and catching up with friends over coffee. I like to decorate and make the space I'm in feel cosy and welcoming. I am very creative and like to experiment with any art medium.

References

Zarah Murphy

Owner Onshore Concrete

0404 515 923

Dunsborough, Western Australia


Jan Smith

Former owner Adinfern Estate

0407 445 388

Cowaramup, Western Australia



Timeline

Vineyard Worker

MRW Vineyard
06.2018 - 10.2023

Retail Assistant

Store 16
02.2017 - 10.2017

Cleaner

Caves Road Chalets
03.2016 - 06.2017

Cellar Door Assistant/ Vineyard Worker

Adinfern Estate
05.2010 - 02.2014

Green Corps Traineeship

Conservation And Land Management
07.1999 - 12.1999

Cleaner

Bussells Bushland Cottages
09.1998 - 11.1998

Child Care Provider

Lilliput Lodge Child Care
10.1997 - 07.1998

Newton Moore Senior High School

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