Christine Brodbeck
Hillgrove
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in team management and program coordination, notably with Armidale Neighbourhood Centre. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to foster community partnerships. Employs empathy and crew resource management effectively to enhance team performance and client satisfaction. Skilled in navigating high-risk situations and improving operational efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Deputy Captain
Hillgrove Rural Fire Service
Hillgrove
01.2008 - Current
- Work within a team environment.
- Complete reports relating to callouts and incidents.
- Instruct team members in a clear and concise manner.
- Manage team members in high risk situations
- Communicate effectively with team members and management.
Program Coordinator – No Interest Loan Scheme
Armidale Neighbourhood Centre
Armidale
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Write a yearly business plan
- Liaise with loan applicants to collect required paperwork, prepare budgets for loans, and submit all required documents for approval.
- Maintain a positive relationship with funding bodies
- Communicate effectively with the community.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach.
- Produced and edited copy material for broadcasting.
- Liaise with management.
- Facilitated communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and conference call
Administration Assistance
Armidale Neighbourhood Centre
Armidale
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
- Provided administrative support to executive staff, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Provided administrative support to management team.
- Performed general clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, mailing and scanning documents.
- Managed daily calendars for multiple staff members.
Care Support Worker
Australian Unity Home Care
Armidale
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Encouraged independence within safe boundaries while promoting choice and dignity at all times.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Conducted home visits to assess the needs of clients and provided appropriate assistance.
Care Support Worker
Department of Family and Community Services
Armidale
01.1994 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Ageing, Disability and Home Care
- Ageing, Disability and Home Care
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Diploma of Business -
Teams Training, Education & Management Services
Glen Innes, NSW03.2022
Certificate IV Business Administration -
Teams Training, Education & Management Services
Glen Innes, NSW06.2018
Certificate in Business Computing -
Career Academy
05.2018
Certificate IV Community Services -
Tafe New England
Armidale, NSW12.2016
Certificate III Aged Care -
Community College Northern Inland
Barraba, NSW05.2015
Certificate III in Disabilities -
Community College Northern Inland
Barraba, NSW05.2015
Certificate III in Home and Community Care -
Community College Northern Inland
Barraba, NSW05.2015
Skills
- Punctual
- Good communication skills
- Motivated
- Willingness to take on new challenges
- Reliable
- Honest and hard-working
- Can work independently
- Empathic
- Initiative
- Crew resource management
- Team collaboration
Certification
MR Licence
References
- Peter Mathews, Captain RFS, 0488 010 471, Kiwi2_00@hotmail.com
- Robbie Passmore, Manager, Armidale Neighbourhood Centre, 02-67724373, 0412 505 149, manager@armidalenc.org.au
Volunteer Experience
Senior Deputy Captain, Hillgrove Rural Fire Service, NSW, 01/01/08, Current
Accomplishments
- Advanced Firefighting
- Crew Leader Wild Fire
- First Aid
Timeline
Program Coordinator – No Interest Loan Scheme
Armidale Neighbourhood Centre
01.2019 - 01.2023
Administration Assistance
Armidale Neighbourhood Centre
01.2017 - 01.2019
Care Support Worker
Australian Unity Home Care
02.2016 - 11.2017
Senior Deputy Captain
Hillgrove Rural Fire Service
01.2008 - Current
Care Support Worker
Department of Family and Community Services
01.1994 - 02.2016
MR Licence
Diploma of Business -
Teams Training, Education & Management Services
Certificate IV Business Administration -
Teams Training, Education & Management Services
Certificate in Business Computing -
Career Academy
Certificate IV Community Services -
Tafe New England
Certificate III Aged Care -
Community College Northern Inland
Certificate III in Disabilities -
Community College Northern Inland
Certificate III in Home and Community Care -
Community College Northern Inland
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