Christina Buxton
Cardigan,VIC
Summary
I am fit and healthy, thrive in a fast paced environment, i have extensive employment and life experience and wish to work in cleaning operations, retail or any other suitable position. I have a beautiful family I am providing for so would like to secure employment as soon as possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Full Spectrum African Cichlids
01.2021 - Current
- Breeding and Supplying Cichlids (Fish) for wholesale aquarium industries
- Customer Service - Maintain relationships with suppliers and customers
- Management & administration
- Bookkeeping and accounts preparation
- Cleaning operations
- Cleaning of aquarium equipment such as filters
- Sanitation
- Day to day maintenance of aquariums
- Fish Husbandry
- Maintaining habitat and water perimeters
- Ensuring lighting is optimum for plant growth and fish health
- Maintenance of all safety equipment to Australian standards
- Packing and labelling (for interstate transport)
- Liaised with airports freight departments for live animal cargo
- High level of communication.
Farm and Equine Worker
Yabby Dam Farms (Horse Training & Breeding Facility)
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Quality customer service (buyers and owners)
- Cleaning and maintaining all farm facilities
- Irrigation installation
- Machinery, tools & vehicle operation
- Application of commercial fertilizers and pesticides and herbicides
- Met OH&S standards around chemical management
- Full Equine Care (& Yearling preparation)
- Maintained a herd of 250 horses
- Grooming, brushing and clipping horses to a high level of standards
- Training other staff
- Ensure the welfare and providing medical care to horses, including administration medications, cleaning wounds
- Assisting with farrier visits
- Garden maintenance.
Retail Assistant
The Smith Family
Liverpool, Nsw
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted customers with product selection, answered queries and provided advice.
- Greeted customers upon entry to the store and provided a positive shopping experience.
- Processed payments using cash register, credit card machine and POS system.
- Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandise.
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays, signage and window displays.
- Ensured cleanliness of the retail area including dusting surfaces, vacuuming floors and cleaning windows.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Followed Occupational health and safety procedures and policies
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
Skills
- Cleaning
- Manual handling up to 25kg
- Use of machinery/ equipment
- Safe handling of hazardous materials and chemicals
- Ability to sell things
- Safe Occupational Safety & Health practices
- Proven communication skills
- Excellent organisational & time management
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Order Processing
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Customer Assistance
- Friendly and Helpful
- Housekeeping
- Interior and exterior cleaning
Professional Referees
- Pat Driscoll, Business Owner, Yabby Dam Farms, 0414975376
- Sarah Gray, Business Owner, Newton Equine, 047809031
Licenses Tickets
- Full Driver’s License (own reliable vehicle)
- MR Truck License
- ChemCert Certificate (Chemical Accreditation)
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Full Spectrum African Cichlids
01.2021 - Current
Farm and Equine Worker
Yabby Dam Farms (Horse Training & Breeding Facility)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Retail Assistant
The Smith Family
01.2016 - 09.2016