Glenn White
Yapeen,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Support Worker/Gardener
Take a Breath Wellness Studio
Castlemaine, VIC
02.2026 - Current
- Implemented wellness programs tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
- Coordinated schedules for multiple practitioners to optimize studio utilization.
- Facilitated workshops and group sessions, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Developed promotional materials to increase awareness of wellness offerings.
- Collected and analyzed client feedback to drive improvements in services provided.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
Leisure and Lifestyle assistant
Havilah Hostel
Maryborough
11.2023 - Current
- Having made the transition to Leisure and Lifestyle, my duties as a Lifestyle staff member are primarily to provide residents of Havilah Hostel with a range of suitable, engaging and challenging activities with as much variety as possible. My role involves residents confined to the dementia area of the hostel, though I fill in in other areas from time to time and over the weekend period, taking a self-initiated craft session on Sunday mornings and call the Bingo on Sunday afternoons.
- My responsibilities in my usual place of work, Heath House, is to take residents on bus trips, serve them Special Morning Tea and meals, partake in quizzes, music sessions, tell jokes and read the residents interesting stories from magazines and picture books. Havilah has a range of throwing games and exercise routines that I also do with them, as well as taking them to events as organised by our Community Liaison Officer. All activities are then recorded in our computer system and notes kept on any cognitive changes observed.
Cafe Attendant and Food Services Assistant
Arcare Castlemaine
Castlemaine
08.2022 - 11.2023
- During my employment at Arcare Castlemaine, my core duties included Cafe Attendant, Food Service Attendant and Lifestyle duties over the weekend period.
- I have also completed all of the E3 training modules, compulsory fire training and recently successfully completed the Dementia Essentials training.
- Cafe tasks - Included the service of coffees and food, ordering supplies, cleaning, machine maintenance and catering for private dining experiences and events.
- Food Service Attendant (FSA) tasks - included meal service, restocking of supplies, special event preparation, attendance at meetings, staff training and abiding by food service procedures and paperwork.
- Lifestyle tasks - included fulfilling the requirements of the daily schedule. E.g. Morning walks followed by serving of refreshments and morning tea, organising the theatre for movies and other services, creating stimulating activities for residents and engaging in purposeful conversations with residents, visitors, staff and guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of café area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
Gardener
Mad Cow Gardening
Bendigo
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Using skills gained through my Certificate III in Horticulture course, done through Bendigo TAFE, my tasks included:
- Mowing, pruning, clearing gutters, garden bed construction, whipper snipping, removal of rubbish, hanging shelving, weeding and servicing watering systems.
- Specialist skills included rose pruning, vehicle maintenance, record keeping, oiling of deck areas, initial consultation visits and using specialist equipment such as the hedge trimmers and pole saw.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Designed and maintained diverse garden landscapes to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Implemented sustainable gardening practices, improving soil health and plant vitality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC12-1996
Skills
- Effective resource allocation
- Safety and compliance
- Strategic decision-making
- Responsive to new challenges
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong verbal communication
- Original concept development
- Clear communication with clients
- Service excellence
- Effective problem analysis
- Strong attention to detail
- Client engagement
Accomplishments
- Consistently used my driving ability to transfer clients to multiple locations in a minibus and correctly secure wheelchairs in place.
- Curated, displayed and organised an art show of residents artwork from across multiple sites.
- Created a recycling scheme whereby money generated was used directly to purchase new equipment and resources for residents.
- Displayed residents artwork in a series of displays in order to motivate and enhance spaces while also defining activities areas as dynamic and involving places.
- Recorded and documented all minutes to meetings in a timely manner and kept individual honours up to date such as Resident of the Month awards.
Certification
- Certificate IV Leisure and Health - Partners in Training
- Provide Support to people living with Dementia - Dementia Australia
- Criminal History Check Certificate - Crime Check Australia
- National Police Certificate - Victoria Police
- Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety - Clear to Work
- Responsible Service of Alcohol - Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
Timeline
Social Support Worker/Gardener
Take a Breath Wellness Studio
02.2026 - Current
Leisure and Lifestyle assistant
Havilah Hostel
11.2023 - Current
Cafe Attendant and Food Services Assistant
Arcare Castlemaine
08.2022 - 11.2023
Gardener
Mad Cow Gardening
01.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
University of Melbourne
Winner of several local art show awards
Winner of several art shows in the local, area including:
- Maldon Art Show
- Harcourt Applefest
- People's Choice award - Castlemaine Art Show