Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
Careerachievements
Professional Development
Timeline
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Catherine O’Neil

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

A highly successful team leader with extensive experience in leading teams to plan, develop, and implement programs to build the skills and capacity of every age group, in order to set them up to achieve high quality outcomes. A degree in Youth Work. Experience in supporting the manager in the day to day running of an outdoor recreation program. Demonstrated capabilities include strong administrative and organisational skills to achieve key business deliverables. Experience in both customer service and front office reception with a focus on improving work practices and processes with all associated administrative tasks. A focus on providing professional office management planning and implementation to deliver specific business outcomes for all stakeholders. Personal style that is results driven, is welcoming and professional, underpinned by attributes of initiative, team spirit and the ability to communicate effectively. As evidenced by a track record for creating an environment of high morale, respect and trust while ensuring a commitment to continuous improvement. Passionate and experienced team leader with the ability to develop meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders who benefit the organisation, staff and local community.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Director/Administration Officer

YMCA Lady Northcote Recreation Camp
Rowsley
01.2014 - Current
  • A position which works with young people to plan and manage outdoor recreation activities at the facility, Lady Northcote in Rowsley
  • Identifying, developing and implementing programs and recreational activities for young people and social groups
  • Responsible for ensuring a positive team environment, a comfortable and safe setting and delivering strong outcomes for young people
  • In the operations role leading teams to success, daily, weekly and future logistics are well planned, ensuring groups are being welcomed, supporting the manager to achieve project objectives within timeframes, have the ability to solve problems, work as part of a team and show professionalism
  • In the administrative role effectively arranging bookings, payments, banking, processing wages, communicating via phone, email and greeting clients

Casual bar assistant

Melton Country Club
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • A position of serving alcohol to customers with a responsible of serving alcohol certificate
  • Being friendly to customers and providing what drinks they are wanting whilst knowing when to stop serving
  • Cleaning up glasses and putting them away once cleaned
  • Following instructions from the duty manager as to what bar will need to be attended
  • Stocking fridges and cleaning down all surfaces of alcohol

Retail Assistant

Coles Liquorland
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • A position which planned and implemented the delivery of high levels of customer service Liquorland
  • Full accountability for people management, stock control, cash management and security of store
  • Effective development and implementation of best practice sales initiatives to further enhance and influence revenue generation

Lifeguard

Melton Waves Leisure Centre
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Maintain continuous surveillance of people in swimming pools and making sure that calling out to patrons Call out warnings who may have ventured too far or are in imminent dangers
  • To supervise swimmers to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols
  • Spot hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accident
  • Control and report unruly behaviour and evict individuals not adhering to behaviour protocols
  • Perform rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents
  • Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations
  • Perform pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene

Education

Bachelor of Youth Work -

Skills

  • Strong people skills
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork
  • Focus on organisational objectives

Hobbies and Interests

  • AFL
  • CrossFit/Gym
  • Exploring foods
  • Travel
  • Music

References

Available upon request.

Careerachievements

  • 06/01/22, Being asked to stand up as acting manager of Lady Northcote Discovery Camp for a period of 6 months (on and off over that time) as the manager went off work unwell. Over this time final decisions had to be made, using initiative and being confident in the work that had to be completed.
  • Used strong interpersonal skills and focused on building trustworthy relationships to exceed people’s expectations. A strong focus is on organising a plan to support the people in overcoming their circumstances, implementing communication plans and maintaining critical relationships with key stakeholders. Promoting environmental awareness and our role in preserving the environment. High level of administration skills.
  • Used high levels of initiative and interpersonal skills to improve employee safety and wellbeing. Utilised strong written and verbal communication to improve customer service. Built credibility by creating strong administrative activities that worked to improve the business and develop a cohesive and high performing office environment.

Professional Development

  • RIIWHS205D –Control traffic with stop-slow bat, 05/22/20
  • RIIWHS302D –Implement traffic management plan, 05/22/20
  • CPCCWHS1001 –Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, 06/17/20
  • Bachelor of Youth Work
  • VCE Year 12
  • Mac and PC OS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
  • Police Check, Victorian Driver’s License, Emergency First Aid in Apply First Aid (CPR), Current Working with Children Check

Timeline

Casual bar assistant

Melton Country Club
11.2021 - 01.2023

Operations Director/Administration Officer

YMCA Lady Northcote Recreation Camp
01.2014 - Current

Retail Assistant

Coles Liquorland
01.2011 - 01.2014

Lifeguard

Melton Waves Leisure Centre
01.2007 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Youth Work -

Catherine O’Neil