Deb Atkinson
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Staff/ Kitchenhand/ Housekeeping
Cuballing Tavern
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Customer service
- Cash management
- Stock maintenance and Display
- Opening and closing procedures
- Food preparation and Service
- Housekeeping of accommodation and bar facilities
Embroidery Machinist
Computer Badge Embroidery
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Embroidery machine maintenance and thread set up
- Embroidery of garments as per customer requirements using Barudan 4, 6 and 8 head machines
- Ensuring completion dates met for all customer orders
- Preparation of garments for shipping
Embroidery Machinist
Monocraft Embroidery
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Embroidery machine maintenance and thread set up
- Embroidery of garments as per order requirements using Tajima brand 6, 8 and single head machines
- Team QA/QC rectifying issues as required
- Ensuring completion dates met for all orders
Sales Advisor/Embroidery Machinist
EmbroidMe
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Customer service/consultation
- Store Presentation
- Preparation of sales orders
- Monitoring of inwards/outwards goods
- Embroidery of garments using Tajima brand 4 head machine
Store Manager
Riot Art & Craft
12.2010 - 09.2011
- All store opening and closing procedures
- Customer service and store demonstrations
- Stock management with strong focus on store presentation
- Ensuring weekly sales KPI's were met
- Coaching and development of team member
Laboratory Technician
Australian Laboratory Services
06.2007 - 02.2010
- Preparation of samples for valuable mineral content
- Use of various machinery and digestion methods for sample extraction
- Responsible use of dangerous substances during extraction methods
- Maintaining safe and clean work environment
Distribution Officer
Orica Mining Services
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Organisation of trucking schedules for delivery of explosive to various mine sites throughout Australia
- Liaising with contracted freight companies and customer service representatives
- Use of SAP system for stock preparation and distribution of client orders
Laboratory Assistant
Australian Laboratory Services
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Preparation and reading of samples for valuable mineral content
- Use of pulverising machinery and digestion methods for sample extraction
- Sample analysis using Varian AAS Machine
Purchasing Officer / Picture Framer
Eckersleys Art Supplies
09.1998 - 10.2004
- Stock management for retail outlet
- Processing customer orders
- Liaising with supplier representatives
- Customer consultation
- Glass, mount and frame cutting
- Full production and assembly of customer orders
Assistant Store Manager
Deans Art Supplies
02.1997 - 06.1998
- Store opening and closing procedures
- Customer Service
- Cash handling including float and banking responsibilities
- Store layout and presentation
Education
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate -
Australian Hotels Association
04.2021
Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Level II -
North Coast Institute of Tafe
Port Macquarie, NSW01.1996
Commercial Retail Course -
Impact Personnel
01.1994
Completed Forms 3 to 7 (equivalent to year 12) -
Queen's High School
01.1992
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Team player attitude
- Customer service focus
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Food and beverage service
- Highly reliable
- Service-oriented mindset
- Teamwork and professionalism
Timeline
Bar Staff/ Kitchenhand/ Housekeeping
Cuballing Tavern
02.2021 - 11.2024
Embroidery Machinist
Computer Badge Embroidery
02.2018 - 12.2020
Embroidery Machinist
Monocraft Embroidery
05.2014 - 08.2017
Sales Advisor/Embroidery Machinist
EmbroidMe
10.2012 - 02.2014
Store Manager
Riot Art & Craft
12.2010 - 09.2011
Laboratory Technician
Australian Laboratory Services
06.2007 - 02.2010
Distribution Officer
Orica Mining Services
05.2006 - 05.2007
Laboratory Assistant
Australian Laboratory Services
05.2005 - 05.2006
Purchasing Officer / Picture Framer
Eckersleys Art Supplies
09.1998 - 10.2004
Assistant Store Manager
Deans Art Supplies
02.1997 - 06.1998
Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Level II -
North Coast Institute of Tafe
Commercial Retail Course -
Impact Personnel
Completed Forms 3 to 7 (equivalent to year 12) -
Queen's High School
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate -
Australian Hotels Association
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