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Fiona McQuie

Port Fairy,Victoria

Summary

Multi skilled professional with extensive experience in management of clients with specific needs, including disability, mental health and aged related conditions.


Able to work autonomously while being an active member of a team environment. Excellent communication skills with a deep knowledge of the disability and mental health sector.


Caring and empathetic disposition and understanding of barriers experienced by cliental with disabilities, age and mental health challenges.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nutritionist / Support and Lifestyle Work

Retreat South
06.2014 - Current

Duties included Clinical Nutritionist assessment, catering for all meals for inpatients stays, assistant management and support / capacity building work.

  • Managed cliental with disabilities and mental health barriers to achieve higher outcomes from retreat stay.
  • Acted as support worker for clients at retreat including outings and client transport to and from the retreat.
  • Extensive experience in managing clients with complex needs including addictions, mental health presentations and disabilities.
  • Worked within a multi tiered organisation, communicating with other subcontractors and management for better client outcomes.
  • Acted as relief management two days per week during onsite managers rostered time off.
  • Provided support and nutrition for private, insurance and NDIS cliental during respite care.
  • Worked with management to create and apply policy and procedure.
  • Worked individually with private and NDIS clients in capacity building supports.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized nutrition plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
  • Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition in managing chronic conditions, empowering them to make healthier choices.
  • Worked with clients on changes to lifestyles including diet and exercise, mindfulness to achieve improvements to health.

Caterer

Self Employed
06.2005 - 06.2014
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized catering services tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
  • Streamlined event preparation process for increased efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality catering services.
  • Managed food inventory and supplies, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels for diverse events.
  • Collaborated with event planners, venues, and vendors to ensure seamless integration of catering services into overall event design.

Caterer

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
01.1996 - 11.1999
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized catering services tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
  • Streamlined event preparation process for increased efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality catering services.
  • Managed food inventory and supplies, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels for diverse events.
  • Developed innovative menu offerings that consistently received positive feedback from clients and guests.
  • Implemented strict food safety standards, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
  • Provided professional consultation on menu selection and event planning details for prospective clients.
  • Delivered outstanding customer service throughout the entire event planning process, resulting in repeat business from satisfied clients.

Personal Assistant /Real Estate Agent Assistant

Trident Woods
02.1993 - 01.1996
  • Enhanced executive's productivity by managing schedules, organizing meetings, and overseeing correspondence.
  • Streamlined communication for better efficiency between executive and team members by acting as a liaison.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
  • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
  • Acted as personal assistant to director.
  • Acted as secretary to body corporate.

Professional Musician

Self Employed
01.1986 - 01.1993
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic stage presence and innovative performance techniques.
  • Collaborated with fellow musicians to create harmonious ensemble performances, resulting in increased bookings and positive reviews.
  • Performed at Hotels, restaurants, private functions and festivals.

Education

Advanced Diploma Nutritional Medicine - Nutritional Medicine

Torrens University Australia
Melbourne, VIC
09.2018

Certificate IV Training And Assessment - Training And Assessment

Westvic Staffing Solutions
Warrnambool
11.2010

Certificate IV in Business - Business Management

Australian Business Development Centre
Warrnambool, VIC
05.2005

Skills

  • Management skills
  • Client Assessment and support
  • Complex Client care
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Ability to research
  • Record Keeping
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Behaviour Change Techniques
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Patient Counselling
  • Meal Planning
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Problem Solving
  • Professional Networking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Public Health

Additional Information

Volunteer Work

Volunteereed as a wildlife rescue and transporter for Mosswood Rehabilitation Centre, Koroit for 18 years.

Attending to injured wildlife, capture and transporting to vet or carer.



Personal information

  • Long term resident in the Port Fairy area with good local knowledge and networks
  • Mother of two children, one with a disability
  • Managed daughters NDIS funding for two years
  • Has own reliable transport
  • Holder of an ABN and personal indemnity insurance



Hobbies

  • Lover of good healthy food and cooking
  • Music / concerts / Musician (guitar and vocals)
  • Wildlife and environment care
  • Reading
  • Broadway musicals


Timeline

Clinical Nutritionist / Support and Lifestyle Work

Retreat South
06.2014 - Current

Caterer

Self Employed
06.2005 - 06.2014

Caterer

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
01.1996 - 11.1999

Personal Assistant /Real Estate Agent Assistant

Trident Woods
02.1993 - 01.1996

Professional Musician

Self Employed
01.1986 - 01.1993

Advanced Diploma Nutritional Medicine - Nutritional Medicine

Torrens University Australia

Certificate IV Training And Assessment - Training And Assessment

Westvic Staffing Solutions

Certificate IV in Business - Business Management

Australian Business Development Centre
Fiona McQuie