Dina Abadel
18 Veron St, Fairfield East,NSW
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in laboratory operations and administrative support. Successfully established a business; Grace Cleaning Services, that provides professional household cleaning with over 40 regular clients. I have a strong work ethic, a warm, friendly personality and can be relied upon to be punctual and responsible.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner-Operator
Grace Cleaning Services
Wellington
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Over 40 clients continuously receiving a weekly/fortnightly clean + once off jobs.
- Cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, dusting, polishing, and vacuuming.
- Handled financial aspects of the business, including invoicing, expense tracking, and ensuring timely payments to sustain operational continuity.
- Managed complex scheduling for cleaning appointments, optimising routes and time management to enhance service delivery efficiency while reducing operational costs.
Medical Laboratory Technician - Specimen Reception
Awanui Labs - Laboratory and Pathology Services
Wellington Hospital
07.2019 - 08.2024
- To receive laboratory specimens and forms from collection services and prepare these to distribute to the technical departments.
- Accurately identifying and sorting various types of specimens (blood, swabs, etc.).
- Processed and prepared laboratory specimens for testing and reporting by accurately receiving, identifying, and numbering samples according to established protocols.
- Registration/Audit - Precisely inputting patient demographics and test requests into the laboratory information system, ensuring accuracy in coding and timely handling of patient results.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills by effectively managing a high volume of specimen intake and distribution while adhering to strict laboratory protocols and prioritising urgent requests.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, under pressure, while staying focused on tasks at hand.
Administrative Assistant to the General Manager
Awanui Labs - Laboratory and Pathology Services
Wellington Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of all laboratories and collection centres across the Wellington region.
- Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors.
- Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding etc.
- Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, proactively placing orders to avoid shortages and support operational continuity.
- Ensure invoices are coded correctly, accurately authorised at the appropriate level, and follow financial procedures and delegations.
- Promoted to this role during my time as a Laboratory Technician
Owner Operator
Grace Cleaning Services
Wellington
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Coordinates internal and external communication, ensuring timely responses.
Caregiver
Village at the Park – Retirement Living - Dementia Unit
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisting residents with all personal cares, bathing, dressing, and supervising meals.
- Engaging residents in recreational activities to enhance their mental and physical well-being.
- Documenting daily care provided to residents in accordance with quality standards and regulations.
Childcarer
Holy Cross School Oscar Group Inc
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Facilitating both indoor and outdoor play activities to encourage physical and social development.
- Monitoring children's behaviour and ensuring a safe environment.
- Preparing healthy and balanced meals suitable for children's dietary needs.
- Establishing strong, trust-based relationships with children and families to foster a sense of security and belonging.
Education
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Capital Training Limited
Lambton Quay Centre06.2015
In-service Training Certificate - Caregiving
02.2014
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) - English, Literacy, Media Studies, Science, History, Geography and Tourism
Saint Catherine’s College
01.2008
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner-Operator
Grace Cleaning Services
08.2024 - 10.2025
Administrative Assistant to the General Manager
Awanui Labs - Laboratory and Pathology Services
01.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician - Specimen Reception
Awanui Labs - Laboratory and Pathology Services
07.2019 - 08.2024
Owner Operator
Grace Cleaning Services
07.2014 - 07.2019
Caregiver
Village at the Park – Retirement Living - Dementia Unit
07.2013 - 07.2014
Childcarer
Holy Cross School Oscar Group Inc
10.2012 - 07.2013
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Capital Training Limited
In-service Training Certificate - Caregiving
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) - English, Literacy, Media Studies, Science, History, Geography and Tourism
Saint Catherine’s College