Ella Cashman
Arcadia,NSW
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, easy going but driven worker excited by the opportunity to assist in creating amazing experiences for tourists with Live Ningaloo. I have experience both in the marine field and in hospitality and paired with my go getter attitude I believe I'd be a great fit for your team!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Kids Connecting Nature
01.2019 - Current
- I provide environmental education incursions to children and community groups at schools, before/after school care, science fairs, vacation care, and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- I assist with preparation for these programs, working with power tools and doing manual labour tasks.
Educator
Glenorie OOSH
01.2020 - 02.2023
- I worked casually as an educator at Glenorie Out of School Hours care (OOSH) where I prepared meals, supervised up to 40 children (ratio of 1:15 educators to children), programmed, and ran activities for school aged children. I left this position in February to travel long term.
Coral Conservation Intern
The Coral Trible
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported conservation efforts by helping to monitor and assess health of wildlife and habitats.
- Participated in development and implementation of coral monitoring and restoration plans
- Attended public events to provided information about restoration practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
- Prepared, collected and input data into software for global monitoring efforts
- Conducted field surveys to collect data on wildlife populations and habitats.
Festival Volunteer
Wanderer Festival
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Ran workshops for the general public, assisting and overseeing 20+ people at once
- Constructed displays and equipment for special events, and designed easy-to-read signage to help guests navigate attractions area.
- Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
Hostel Volunteer
Dee Jai Backpackers
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Took a friendly leadership role in organisin and running creative workshops with large crowds
- Took clients on tours of the area encouraging people to get to know one another and form bonds
- Sign writing and mural painting
Waitressing
Café Sasanqua
11.2021 - 05.2022
- I worked on a casual basis as a waitress at ‘Café Sasanqua’ until its closure in May 2022
- I took orders, prepared and served food as well as cleaned and ran the front of house.
Front of House
Ruby Joy Fine Foods
05.2018 - 06.2019
- I worked casually at café/deli ‘Ruby Joy Fine Foods’ serving customers in a friendly and professional manner, assisting with the storage and presentation of food, making barista coffees, cash handling, cleaning and store maintenance.
Waitress
Arcadian Artists pop-up café
01.2018
- I worked at a pop-up café at the Arcadian Artists weekend, which included front of house, cash handling, waitressing, and food preparation.
Tutoring and Child Care
Local Families
01.2018 - 12.2018
- I frequently tutored and cared for young children, assisting them with their learning, preparing their food and entertaining them for extended time periods.
Education
Bachelor of Marine Biology - Marine Biology
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW04.2023
High School Diploma -
Galston High School
Galston, NSW12.2019
Skills
- Easily adaptable
- Team player
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Cash handling abilities
- Customer service skills
- Café skills including baking, food preparation and cleaning
- Strong and coordinated
- Personable and polite
- Public speaking and confidence talking to people of any age
- Works well unsupervised
- Follows directions
Qualifications And Professional Learning
- Graduated the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Marine Biology.
- Completed the HSC in 2019 with a certificate of 'Academic Achievement' (awarded to the top 10 students in the cohort) and a 'Distinguished Achiever Award' for an ATAR of above 90.
- Received the 'Galston Medal' for academic achievement.
- Received an 'Outstanding Achievement' award for achieving a band 6 and top of my cohort for Earth and Environmental Science (2018 and 2019).
- Received two 'Three Key' trophies at Galston High School in 2019.
- Received an overall certificate of distinction for my year 12 grades.
- Attained a certificate in 'Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting' first aid course. The course encompassed;
- Provide cardio pulmonary resuscitation
- Provide basic life support
- Provide first aid
- Provide an emergency response in an education and care setting
- Cert no. 10237506-6472007 (Childcare component valid until December 2023)
- I have a working with children check for paid and volunteer roles valid until 2024; (WWC2055001E)
- Completed a TAFE accepted café course through school in 2017 (confirmation sheet available on request)
Other Volunteer Roles
- Sign Writing at Bar Beach Kiosk 2023
- Newtown Festival 2019 worked the gate, handling cash and working with the general public
- St. Vincent de Paul: April-December 2016, one afternoon a week I managed stock, served customers and maintained shop cleanliness
- Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC): 2019, assisted in organizing and running climate strikes, polling events and community engagement/education programs
References
- Abbie Mitchell, Manager, Kids Connecting Nature, 0417240789, abbie@kidsconnectingnature.com.au
- Tia Clissold, Coordinator, Glenorie OOSH, 0456 021 312, glenorieoosh@bigpond.com
- Julian Reddish, Employer, Arcadian Artists pop-up café, 0416 865 966, I employed 8 people over a 2-day busy café weekend where over 1000 people attended. Ella worked by far the hardest and most efficient. I’d hire her again in a heartbeat!
- Annette Fraietta, School Café manager, 02 9651 2222, I have thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Ella this year, I have no hesitation in recommending her for future employment
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/10/2001
Timeline
Coral Conservation Intern
The Coral Trible
08.2023 - 09.2023
Hostel Volunteer
Dee Jai Backpackers
07.2023 - 08.2023
Festival Volunteer
Wanderer Festival
09.2022 - 09.2023
Waitressing
Café Sasanqua
11.2021 - 05.2022
Educator
Glenorie OOSH
01.2020 - 02.2023
Educator
Kids Connecting Nature
01.2019 - Current
Front of House
Ruby Joy Fine Foods
05.2018 - 06.2019
Waitress
Arcadian Artists pop-up café
01.2018
Tutoring and Child Care
Local Families
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Marine Biology - Marine Biology
University of Technology Sydney
High School Diploma -
Galston High School
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