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Candice Dryden

Geelong,VIC

Summary

Attentive and results-driven Social Worker in training, looking to facilitate positive interactions in a retail setting, drawing from extensive customer service experience. Successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Church Verger

St Michael’s Uniting Church
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Corresponding with the minister/council members as well as congregation/guests, to ensure all needs are met and questions answered
  • Ensuring the premises are secure, clean, and set up according to the event requirements
  • Assisted with Sunday services and special facility events; including weddings & funerals by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
  • Observation, set up, and pack up of after-church programs were also required to ensure smooth running and satisfaction of the congregation and employers
  • Patrolling of grounds during church services as a security protocol (being a city/LGBTQ+ affirming church requires security measures as it can draw unwanted aggressive attention from outsiders. Such events required the ability to deescalate the situation in a calm-level-headed manner)
  • Enhanced cleanliness and appearance of church facilities by consistently performing thorough maintenance tasks.
  • Contributed to a safe environment for congregants and staff by promptly addressing any hazards or damages in the building.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.

Cashier and Juice Bar Attendant

Ocean Grove Juice Crew
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Greeted customers, aided in all of their queries and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Registered customer orders and operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions.
  • Made and attended to all food/drink orders
  • Performed stock runs
  • Performed cleaning tasks such as mopping, stacking produce and dishes as well as set up & pack up of store and external dining area
  • The mandated mask requirement during my employed time in the store meant occasionally having to enforce the store rule to customers and deescalate the reactions of some

Box Boy

Ocean Grove Fresh Fruit
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Crushing boxes
  • Sweeping/mopping duties
  • Bagging and handling fresh produce
  • Making herb & salad packets
  • Store pack up

Junior Kitchen Assistant

Camp Wyuna YMCA
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Meeting & greeting guests
  • Answering guest enquiries
  • Continuously adapting to an ever-changing demographic of guests
  • Following supervisor instructions
  • Ensuring high standards are met in the presentation of self and establishment
  • Cleaning duties such as mopping, sweeping, dishes, window- cleaning

Education

Bachelor of Bachelor of Social Work -

Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
11.2026

Associate Degree in Human Services -

Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC
11.2023

Certificate - Barista Coffee Art Course

RGIT Melbourne
2023

Certificate - Barista Coffee Art Course

RGIT Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
2023

Year 12 VCE -

Bellarine Secondary College
Drysdale, VIC
12.2021

Certificate III - Music Industry

Melbourne Polytechnic
12.2021

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) -

The Gordon
2021

Skills

St Michael’s employers:

Glen Tonkes (finance/operations manager)

Ph: 61 419 591 016

Reverend Margaret Mayman (Minister)

Ph: 61 408 690 800

Timeline

Church Verger

St Michael’s Uniting Church
09.2022 - 07.2024

Cashier and Juice Bar Attendant

Ocean Grove Juice Crew
11.2021 - 02.2022

Box Boy

Ocean Grove Fresh Fruit
01.2021 - 05.2021

Junior Kitchen Assistant

Camp Wyuna YMCA
04.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Bachelor of Social Work -

Deakin University

Associate Degree in Human Services -

Latrobe University

Certificate - Barista Coffee Art Course

RGIT Melbourne

Certificate - Barista Coffee Art Course

RGIT Melbourne

Year 12 VCE -

Bellarine Secondary College

Certificate III - Music Industry

Melbourne Polytechnic

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) -

The Gordon

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