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Gemma Geary

Coorparoo,QLD

Summary

In my role as Project Payments Lead for the NBN N2P Project at Service Stream, I've developed a diverse skill set vital to project success. This includes proficient team leadership, meticulous deadline management, and ensuring high-quality review of subcontractor claims. Proficient in Microsoft Office and PIMS, I streamline project operations effectively.


Recognised for my strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organisational skills, I am committed to achieving excellence.


Eager to tackle new professional challenges in a dynamic industry, I am committed to fostering a positive team culture and drive sustained success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Payments Lead

Service Stream
10.2023 - Current
  • Supervising and providing mentorship to a small team of two junior staff within the NBN N2P Completions Team.
  • Enforcing adherence to the established 7-day subcontractor SLA claim review period while maintaining a high standard of review quality.
  • Facilitating weekly team meetings to discuss project updates, troubleshoot any challenges, foster idea exchange, and provide necessary support.
  • Compiling a comprehensive weekly report detailing project-related risks, particularly focusing on financial and construction disputes, for review by the management team.
  • Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all relevant documentation, artefacts, and files prior to submission for Practical Completion to the client.

Gaming Attendant / Food and Beverage Staff

Easts Leagues Club
04.2012 - 03.2024
  • Cash handling (large sums of money)
  • Deliver gaming payouts
  • Appropriately communicating with and responding to people with addictions
  • Safe handling of food and beverages
  • Clearance of poker machines
  • Fixing poker machine errors
  • Waitressing
  • Bar Tending
  • Catering for functions
  • Rectifying customer complaints
  • Cleaning.

Project Coordinator

Service Stream
11.2022 - 10.2023


  • Orchestrated the efficient processing of high-volume claims, guaranteeing precise and punctual completion of daily tasks.
  • Enforced strict adherence to project timelines, ensuring the prompt review of claims within the contractual 7-day contractor SLA review period.
  • Implemented thorough reviews to validate subcontractor claims before granting approval for payment, maintaining compliance with appropriate standards.
  • Challenged subcontractor claims tactically when they fell short of safety protocols or artefact specifications.
  • Provided comprehensive support and guidance to subcontractors in rectifying disputed claims, facilitating their approval for payment.

Senior Residential Care Worker

Mercy Community Services
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Providing high quality service to young people in care
  • Meeting the daily care needs of young people
  • Leading and supervising a team of Residential Care Workers
  • Conducting fortnightly team meetings
  • Conducting monthly supervisions with all team members
  • Transporting young people
  • Daily shift reports completed accurately
  • Reporting and documenting incidents
  • Filing maintenance requests
  • Adherence to all policies and procedures.

Childminding Worker

Goodlife Health Clubs
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Supervise and monitor safety of children whilst in the facility
  • Entertaining children by playing games, reading and educational activities
  • Assisting children with their personal hygiene
  • Maintain a clean and tidy environment.

Membership Services Representative

Goodlife Health Clubs
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Greeting members
  • Member inductions
  • Membership sales
  • General administration duties
  • Cash handling/point of sale
  • Member account enquiries
  • Client overdue account contact/resolution
  • Supervising CCTV of pool and other zones of gym to ensure safety
  • Service calls
  • Logging maintenance issues
  • Gym software knowledge (Clubware).

Personal Trainer

Goodlife Health Clubs
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • New member inductions
  • Assist clients with goal setting and healthy lifestyle guidance
  • Guiding, supervising and spotting clients through their program
  • Program writing
  • Client measurements
  • Assistance with running and instructing club-based challenges.

Education

Year 12 Certificate -

Loreto College

Certificate III + IV in Fitness -

Fit Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work -

Australian College of Community Services

Skills

  • Relationship Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • PIMS Proficiency
  • Data Entry Efficiency

References

  • Shelley Sturla, Goodlife Health Clubs, 0417 449 427
  • Jordan Bailey, Easts Leagues Club, 0401 184 718

Timeline

Project Payments Lead

Service Stream
10.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator

Service Stream
11.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Residential Care Worker

Mercy Community Services
10.2021 - 11.2022

Childminding Worker

Goodlife Health Clubs
11.2020 - 11.2021

Personal Trainer

Goodlife Health Clubs
11.2019 - 04.2020

Membership Services Representative

Goodlife Health Clubs
10.2018 - 11.2021

Gaming Attendant / Food and Beverage Staff

Easts Leagues Club
04.2012 - 03.2024

Year 12 Certificate -

Loreto College

Certificate III + IV in Fitness -

Fit Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work -

Australian College of Community Services
Gemma Geary