A highly skilled and driven recruitment consultant with a background in people management and clinical operations.
I am passionate about providing clients and candidates with a seamless and efficient recruitment service by connecting exceptional candidates with outstanding and ethical business organisations within the aged care industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Consultant
E4 Recruitment
08.2023 - Current
Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding the needs of the organisation and the facilities themselves.
Negotiated salary packages on behalf of both the client and the candidates to ensure successful placements.
Improved client satisfaction by consistently providing high-quality candidates for various positions.
Coordinated interviews between clients and candidates to ensure seamless scheduling and communication throughout the process.
Contributed to business development efforts by identifying potential new clients within target industries or markets.
Expanded the company''s talent pool by actively sourcing candidates through networking events, job boards, and social media platforms.
Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and fit for specific roles.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Enhanced the company''s reputation by ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process.
Provided detailed feedback to both clients and candidates after interviews, facilitating continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Key Achievements-
Billed $150,000 in an essentially 'Cold' desk' in the first billing quarter ahead of the more established desks of NSW and Vic
Billed $130,000 in the 2nd quarter to just fall under the top biller for a 2nd quarter in a row.
Signed on several new clients within the Qld sector to become part of their Preferred Suppliers.
5-star feedback from candidates reviewing their experience working with me as their recruiter to secure positions within well established aged care organisations that aligned with their job criteria.
Recruitment Consultant
Pulse Staffing
09.2022 - 07.2023
Built a successful permanent aged care desk from essentially a 'cold desk, billing over $150,000K in a 9 month period.
Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications.
Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
Conducting client meetings to establish the recruitment needs of the organisation and strengthen client relations.
Acting with an ethical and honest approach when working with both clients and candidates.
Discussing TOB's with potential clients and negotiating fees with higher managements approval in order to secure retained business.
Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalising arrangements between client and candidate
Built and maintained solid client and candidate relationships.
Verified applicant references and employment details.
Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
Pre-screened and formatted resumes prior to sending to client human resources departments for consideration.
Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives according to client brief.
Operations Manager (6 Month Contract Role)
Vets North Ultrasound
02.2022 - 07.2022
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Developed and maintained relationships with numerous veterinary practices on the northern beaches to bring on new business and increase market share.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
Invoicing and emailing referring vets of services performed through Xero.
Administering sedation and monitoring patients undergoing imaging procedures.
Scheduling procedures each day in order to maximise efficiency and decrease driving times between appointments.
Writing patient reports, including the recording of measurements and any notable findings.
Clinical Support Manager
Northside Vet Specialists
06.2019 - 04.2022
Developed policies and procedures for effective clinical operations.
Compiling agendas, recording and publishing team meeting notes.
Organising departmental meetings- liaising with coordinators staff and management and to arrange the logistics of these meetings.
Running ECC and management meetings on a fortnightly basis.
Conducting interviews for potential employees- including email correspondence, zoom or face to face interviews and arranging trial shifts for potential employees.
Arranging one on one meetings with department coordinators to discuss any problems arising and implement new policies and procedures to resolve these issues.
Gathering documentation for onboarding of new employees and setting up of employee profiles in our HR Platform.
Rostering of nursing staff across all departments including management of annual and sick leave.
Compiling and conducting staff performance reviews.
Maintaining and nurturing thepeople and culture at Northside Vets including the encouragement of collaboration between departments using effective communication tools.
Managing, arranging and supervising of vets students from Sydney University whilst on placement at Northside Vets.
Managing relations between NOVA employment and Northside Vets which included regular meetings with NOVA supervisors to troubleshoot problems arising and find ways to improve employee productivity and morale.
Compiling job descriptions for new employees and department coordinators.
Radiology Coordinator
Northside Vet Specialists
02.2020 - 02.2022
Putting request forms together for radiologists for patient procedures.
Working with department coordinators to organise imaging schedule and arranging the order of the day. This would be dependant on the urgency of these cases and whether surgery would be required following the imaging procedure.
Maintenance of equipment including ultrasound and CT machine.
Monitoring sedation and anaesthesia for patients undergoing imaging procedures.
Performing tube warm of CT machine and setting up and calculation of contrast for power injector.
Performing CT scans on patients.
Recording patient vitals and drug administration dosages on patient files.
Attaching reports to patient files and notifying specialists of results via email.
Liaising with referring vets and their clients to organsie external CT's. This would include management of the case from Patient admission through to patient discharge.
Operations Manager
Northside Animal Referral Services
04.2018 - 06.2019
Managing bookings both over the phone and online.
Liaising with referring vets in regards to procedure protocols and managing client expectations.
Invoicing and emailing referring vets of services performed through Xero.
Administering sedation and monitoring patients undergoing imaging procedures.
Scheduling procedures each day in order to maximise efficiency and decrease driving times between appointments.
Writing patient reports, including the recording of measurements and any notable findings.
Putting together preferred sedation protocols for referring vets to assist them with patient preparation prior to their procedure.
Management of client relations- this included maintaining Client database and making sure all information was correct and up to date.
Organising marketing material for referring vet practices including our procedures, price lists and availability for bookings.
Head Nurse
Turramurra Vet Hospital
01.2013 - 03.2019
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Managing day to day operations in the clinic.
Recruitment of new staff members.
Compiling and running staff performance reviews
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Reception duties- including answering phones, booking appointments, checking in patients and finalising invoices for payment.
In-House pathology-including blood collection, slide smear preparations and in-house urinalysis.
Dental procedures- scale and polish
Surgical assistant- scrubbing in and assisting vet with surgical procedures.
Catheter placement
Drug orders and stock control
Running of staff meetings- including compiling agendas and publishing meeting notes for staff members
Compiling staff performance reviews and performance management.
Locum Nurse
Chatswood Vet Clinic
03.2015 - 03.2017
Small animal anesthesia- including patient preparation and monitoring and recording patient vitals during anaethesia
Performing patient treatments.
Catheter placement
Venipuncture
In-House diagnostics including slide smear preparation and urinalysis.
Radiography- Including positioning of patients for optimal imaging.
Client services- Including answering phones, booking appointments and finalising payments.
Provided product knowledge to clients regarding treatments and preventatives.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Emergency Nurse
NEVS (After Hours Emergency Hospital)
01.2015 - 09.2018
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Small animal anaesthesia
Radiology
Fluid Therapy
In-House pathology
Catheter placement
Reception duties
Collaborated with vets to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Management of patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Catheter placement
Administering of I.V and I.M medications
Venipuncture
Monitoring of anaesthesia and recording of patient vitals
Senior Nurse
Fox Valley Animal Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2013
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working alongside the vets to adjust patient care plans as needed.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitoring anaesthetics for surgical patients
I.V Fluid therapy
Reception duties
In- House pathology- slide preparations and urinalysis
Drug ordering and stock maintenance
Training of new staff and making sure hospital policies and protocols are carried out safely and effectively.
Head Nurse
Hornsby Vet Hospital
02.2003 - 02.2008
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Monitoring and recording vitals for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Compiling and publishing of staff rosters including leave management
In-House pathology
Organised team meetings and composed notes to publish to employees.
Catheter placement
Compiling post operative patient care management plans and educating clients on best way to manage their pets after surgery.
Education
Workshop Training - Business Development Masterclass
Younique Training
Sydney, NSW
04.2024
Online Course - Discover Leadership Course
Vet Education
Sydney
2020
Online 7 Week Course - Communications Workshop
Vet Talk
Sydney, NSW
2020
Post Graduate - Behavioural Medicine
Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
2011
Veterinary Nursing Cert IV - Vet Nursing
Tafe NSW
Tamworth, NSW
2008
Certificate III Animal Studies - Veterinary Nursing
Tafe NSW
Tamworth, NSW
High School Diploma - undefined
Pennant hills high school
Pennant Hills, NSW
1998
Skills
Exceptional rapport building skills
A thorough understanding of the recruitment process
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Possess a great eye for talent and suitability for required roles
Client management
Contract Negotiation
Applicant interviewing
Client Relations
Candidate Sourcing
Cold-calling
Customer Relationship Management
Human Resource Management
Patient Care Assessment
Managing Employee Relations
Conducting Employee Orientations
Customer Service
Excellent Communication skills
Established in building and maintaining solid client relationships
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
E4 Recruitment
08.2023 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
Pulse Staffing
09.2022 - 07.2023
Operations Manager (6 Month Contract Role)
Vets North Ultrasound
02.2022 - 07.2022
Radiology Coordinator
Northside Vet Specialists
02.2020 - 02.2022
Clinical Support Manager
Northside Vet Specialists
06.2019 - 04.2022
Operations Manager
Northside Animal Referral Services
04.2018 - 06.2019
Locum Nurse
Chatswood Vet Clinic
03.2015 - 03.2017
Emergency Nurse
NEVS (After Hours Emergency Hospital)
01.2015 - 09.2018
Head Nurse
Turramurra Vet Hospital
01.2013 - 03.2019
Senior Nurse
Fox Valley Animal Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2013
Head Nurse
Hornsby Vet Hospital
02.2003 - 02.2008
Workshop Training - Business Development Masterclass
Younique Training
Online Course - Discover Leadership Course
Vet Education
Online 7 Week Course - Communications Workshop
Vet Talk
Post Graduate - Behavioural Medicine
Sydney University
Veterinary Nursing Cert IV - Vet Nursing
Tafe NSW
Certificate III Animal Studies - Veterinary Nursing