Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Referee's
Timeline
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Holly Desmond

Penrith,NSW

Summary

I’m a Macquarie University student currently undertaking a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences, looking to develop skills and experience within the fitness, sporting, coaching and physiotherapy industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy Placement)

Physio Inq
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Working with physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists in the planning and delivering of programs
  • Learning to communicate with clients in a practical health setting
  • Understanding hazard and infection control standards for healthcare settings
  • Developing the skills to assist clients and facilitate movement

Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy Placement)

Peak Physique
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Supported physiotherapist in evaluating patients functional abilities and recommending appropriate exercises, equipment and/or modifications

Customer Service Supervisor / 2IC Manager

Coles
08.2021 - Current
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering team collaboration and high morale.
  • Supervision of the department under the Customer Service Manager as her 2nd-In-Charge
  • Collaborated with other departments to address recurring customer concerns, improving overall service quality.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and developed weekly rosters for staff.
  • Engaged regular department meetings to review progress, identify challenges and provide feedback.
  • Monitored business metrics to improve efficiency and performance.

Customer Service Representative

Coles
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Barista

Hot Lips Café
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.

Education

Bachelor of Exercise And Sport Science - Exercise And Sport

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
11.2025

Certificate III & IV: Fitness - Sport And Exercise

Tafe NSW
St Leonards
03.2024

Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance (Physiotheraphy)

Tafe NSW
11.2023

High School Diploma -

Caroline Chisholm College
Glenmore Park, NSW
11.2019

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Eagerness to learn new tasks and perform my role well
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Delegating Work
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Complaint Handling

Certification

  • Working Witch Children Check
  • National Police Check
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Up-to-date vaccinations including COVID

Referee's

Kara McCarter - Customer Service Manager

Justin Bonifacio - Placement Supervisor (Physio Inq)

Timeline

Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy Placement)

Physio Inq
05.2023 - 07.2023

Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy Placement)

Peak Physique
02.2023 - 05.2023

Customer Service Supervisor / 2IC Manager

Coles
08.2021 - Current

Barista

Hot Lips Café
01.2021 - 01.2022

Customer Service Representative

Coles
08.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Exercise And Sport Science - Exercise And Sport

Macquarie University

Certificate III & IV: Fitness - Sport And Exercise

Tafe NSW

Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance (Physiotheraphy)

Tafe NSW

High School Diploma -

Caroline Chisholm College
Holly Desmond