Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personalandprofessionalskills
References
Adventure
Timeline
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Cody Plant

Warragul,VIC

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.



Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Director / Co-owner

That Disability Adventure Company
05.2022 - Current


  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely service delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce administration burden.
  • Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity humility and accountability which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.

Disability Support Worker

Sole Trader
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • As a sole trader, I provide care, advocacy, and assistance to clients with disabilities
  • I adapt to client goals/needs, ensure safety, and engage in personal care, physiotherapy sessions, and community access activities
  • I also handle administration, accounting, and bookkeeping.

Freestyle Ski Coach/ Ski Instructor

Cardrona Alpine Ski Resort
06.2018 - 10.2021
  • Seasonally, coached athletes towards their goals of professional snow sports competition on the world stage.
  • I aimed to provide a fun and successful experience for clients, building a clientele base and promoting snow sports.
  • Established strong relationships with athletes'' families, maintaining open lines of communication regarding progress and expectations.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to develop cohesive training strategies, resulting in improved overall team performance.

Disability Support Worker

The Cassidy Crew
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Casually over the course of 3 years between other endeavours developed my passion for the disability sector.
  • I provided care, advocacy, and assistance to clients with disabilities, adapting to their goals/needs
  • I engaged in personal care, physiotherapy sessions, and community access activities.

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Gondola Snow Sports (GoSnow)
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • I taught skiing and snowboarding lessons, focusing on creating a fun and educational experience for clients.

White Water Raft Guide

Canadian Rockies Rafting
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • I guided clients safely through Class 2-4 rapids, providing an exciting experience while ensuring their safety
  • I also gave interpretive talks, loaded/unloaded rafts, and conveyed safety information.

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

The Lake Louise Ski Resort
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • I taught skiing and snowboarding lessons at the resort.

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Perisher Ski Resort
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • I taught skiing and snowboarding lessons at the resort.

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Nakiska Ski Resort
11.2014 - 05.2015
  • I taught skiing and snowboarding lessons at the resort.

Education

VCE

Neerim District Secondary College
Neerim South, Victoria
11.2014

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Staff Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Account Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Business Administration
  • Business Development
  • Budget Development
  • Human Resources

Certification

  • Cert IV In Disability
  • Victorian First Aid
  • Working with Children Check
  • NZSIA Level 3 Ski Instructor
  • CSIA Terrain Park Certification
  • CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor

Personalandprofessionalskills

  • Communication, I am able to effectively communicate with a wide range of people using a variety of techniques. I can listen, assess and give feedback to individuals and groups. I have experience dealing with challenging situations.
  • Team skills, I work extremely well in a team. I have the ability to both take direction from other members, and embrace the challenges of being a leader.
  • Organisational and time management skills, With the demands of work, which involves managing large groups of people to be in certain places at certain times, I have developed solid techniques in prioritising and organising my time. I prefer to act immediately, whether with a decision or the active use of a calendar.
  • Customer Service Skills, Throughout my previous employments I have gained a wide range of skills which assist me in engaging with clients in both a professional and friendly manner.

References

  • Isaiah Abrahams, Managing Director, That Disability Adventure Company - contact details available upon request
  • Tess Glen, Managing Director, The Cassidy Crew - contact details available upon request

Adventure

I enjoy exploring the world and finding the adventure in every day. The unknown is enticing to me, and I love to live my life in the deep end. 

Timeline

Managing Director / Co-owner

That Disability Adventure Company
05.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Sole Trader
01.2022 - 11.2023

Disability Support Worker

The Cassidy Crew
12.2018 - 06.2021

Freestyle Ski Coach/ Ski Instructor

Cardrona Alpine Ski Resort
06.2018 - 10.2021

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Gondola Snow Sports (GoSnow)
11.2017 - 04.2018

White Water Raft Guide

Canadian Rockies Rafting
05.2016 - 09.2016

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

The Lake Louise Ski Resort
12.2015 - 05.2016

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Perisher Ski Resort
06.2015 - 09.2015

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Nakiska Ski Resort
11.2014 - 05.2015

VCE

Neerim District Secondary College
Cody Plant