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Helen Martin

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Cleaning and Home Help

Self Employed
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • I have been self employed on a part time basis doing residential cleaning and home help
  • I was also homeschooling my son through and since the covid crisis.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Full Time Parenting Duties.

Home Duties
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • After having another child in 2007 I again made the decision to parent full time
  • This time was also filled with caring for an elderly parent and home schooling my middle child with a mild learning disability.

Census Collection Area Supervisor

Bureau Of Statistics
03.2006 - 11.2006
  • As an area supervisor I completed training and was then designated area supervisor of approximately 5000 households, overseeing the implementation and collection of the 2006 census.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.

Administration Officer

Kwinana Plumbing And Gas
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • I was responsible for all administration related to the business.
  • Accounts
  • Invoicing
  • Stock ordering
  • Reception
  • Appointment booking
  • Managed budgets and financial reporting, enabling effective allocation of resources and timely identification of potential cost savings.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
  • Drafted and distributed invoices for outstanding payments.
  • Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.

Research Assistant

West Australian Department Of Agriculture
02.1995 - 12.1995

May- Dec 1995

Pastures and Re-vegetation

Assisted with research into the saltbush species, Atriplex amnicola, for salt land re-vegetation.

February- May 1995

Resource Science Dept

  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.

History and Environmental Researcher

Edith Cowan University
05.1995 - 01.1996
  • As Research Assistant with Dr Mark Lund I co-authored a commissioned report for the Waters and Rivers Commission for the Water Resource Technical Series.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Historical associations of Water and wetlands in the south west of Western Australia.

Market Research Interviewer

Roy Morgan Research
06.1994 - 04.1995
  • Research Interviewer
  • Maintained confidentiality of customer information and company procedures.
  • Conducted consumer surveys and analyzed purchasing trends.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with diverse populations, ensuring accurate representation of target demographics.
  • Provided timely feedback to supervisors regarding potential issues or areas for improvement within the interview process.

Education

Certificate III - Business Administration (Medical)

North Metropolitan TAFE
East Perth, WA
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA

Skills

  • Healthcare Industry Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking Capacity
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Problem Solving Prowess
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Medical Terminology

Timeline

Residential Cleaning and Home Help

Self Employed
01.2017 - 01.2024

Full Time Parenting Duties.

Home Duties
01.2007 - 01.2017

Census Collection Area Supervisor

Bureau Of Statistics
03.2006 - 11.2006

Administration Officer

Kwinana Plumbing And Gas
01.2001 - 01.2006

History and Environmental Researcher

Edith Cowan University
05.1995 - 01.1996

Research Assistant

West Australian Department Of Agriculture
02.1995 - 12.1995

Market Research Interviewer

Roy Morgan Research
06.1994 - 04.1995

Certificate III - Business Administration (Medical)

North Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

Edith Cowan University
Helen Martin