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Candice Firth

Balcatta,WA

Summary

Experienced Project Lead adept at completing concurrent projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy and customer satisfaction. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.

Success in a number of different sectors including; Corporate, Education, Energy, Logistics, Healthcare and Events & Marketing proving skills are transferrable between industries.

Extremely strong work ethic - reliable, efficient and concise. Very positive person with a can-do attitude and a solution focused approach. Thrive on challenge and accountability, can prioritise and multi-task effectively and perform well in high pressured / time-sensitive environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Lead

EnerSys
02.2019 - Current
  • Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
  • Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Achieved positive project gross margins and customer net promoters

Customer Representative

Gainsborough Hardware
09.2017 - 09.2018


  • Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
  • Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
  • Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Streamlined processes to improve service and efficiency
  • Highlighting issues and areas for development in procedures
  • Trainer for new team members
  • Scheduling - liaising with locksmiths and customers
  • Assisting with customer queries, resolving issues & complaints
  • ‘Green Team’ member – raising awareness & helping reduce waste across business

Teacher

Volunteer Work
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Secondary Maths Teacher – Malawi, Africa
  • Classroom Assistant - Kiara College, Perth, WA
  • Classroom Assistant - Yarra Hills Secondary School, Mount Evelyn, Vic

Teacher of Mathematics & Psychology

Shoreham Academy
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior management and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded ‘Outstanding’ Teacher - 100% ‘outstanding’ results in both years at the school
  • Teaching GCSE and A Level Maths (11-18yrs) and A Level Psychology (17-18yrs)
  • KS3 Coordinator for homework and assessments
  • Mentor for trainee teachers at the University of Brighton
  • Promoting a ‘can-do’ mindset and attitude to learning and a positive environment
  • Monitoring pupil’s progress and providing tailored feedback
  • Raised attainment in lower sets
  • Engaging pupils with challenging behaviour
  • Developing new Schemes of Work and tasks in accordance to the New Curriculum
  • Organising and implementing school trips (academic and social
  • Eco Leader – leading & managing the student ‘Eco’ reps

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Mathematics Teacher Education

University of Brighton
Brighton
06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Health Science

University of The West of England
Bristol
06.2006

Skills

  • Project Planning, Scheduling and Documentation
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Effective Project Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Client Communications
  • Exceptional organisation skills
  • Self-motivated, diligent with good attention to detail
  • Strong team player with positive, solution-focused attitude
  • Reliable and honest
  • Effective multi-tasking and task management
  • Adaptive and resourceful

Certification

  • Forklift License
  • First Aid Officer
  • Fire Warden

Timeline

Project Lead

EnerSys
02.2019 - Current

Customer Representative

Gainsborough Hardware
09.2017 - 09.2018

Teacher

Volunteer Work
09.2016 - 12.2017

Teacher of Mathematics & Psychology

Shoreham Academy
09.2014 - 08.2016

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Mathematics Teacher Education

University of Brighton

Bachelor of Science - Psychology With Health Science

University of The West of England
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