HOLLY PEARCE
Arana Hills,QLD
Summary
My name is Holly Pearce, I am in my 4th year of my dual degree studying a bachelor of Education (secondary) and a bachelor of fine arts (drama). I am passionate about education in rural and remote locations and working in these areas. I have experienced working in many different careers and grown valuable transferable skills through my experience. I have strong interpersonal skills and strive to bring creativity and individuality into the classroom to create an engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to be themselves and become life long learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista and Intern Coffee Roaster
Cubbyhouse Coffee
Brendale, QLD
07.2022 - Current
- Working in a team environment making and selling specialty coffee, creating a unique experience for customers
- The role includes making and serving specialty coffee, packing and selling retail beans and coffee equipment, creating a clean and tidy workspace, following opening and closing procedures and facilitating barista training courses.
- Weighing, roasting and packing specialty coffee beans in small batches, striving for consistency and quality while working with a variety of blends and single origins.
Assistant Trainer - Cert II and III in Hospitality
Tactile Learning
Brisbane, QLD
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisting in classroom organisation, behavior management and classroom engagement
- Independently teaching practical hospitality skills to year 10 – 12 students across three Brisbane based high schools one to two days a week.
OSHC Educator
PCYC QLD
Aspley, QLD
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Reporting to the Service Manager, providing high quality practices to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for primary aged children
- Responsible for interacting with parents and effectively supervising children while working in a team to deliver a high-quality education and care service. other duties included prepping breakfast and afternoon tea for 150 students, running activities and planning and facilitating vacation care days
- To acknowledge and support the unique strengths, needs and interests of each child while inspiring a supportive culture of safety in line with PCYC Queensland values.
Account Manager/ All Rounder
Pinnacle Beverages Australia
Arana Hills, QLD
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Introducing and selling product to new clients
- Answering and making phone calls
- Contributes to the brewing and packing process
- Creates invoices and liaises with customer accounts
- Liaise with current clients regarding orders, and upcoming product launches
- Handles inbound and outbound deliveries
- Managing the front of house espresso bar.
Engagement Associate
The Executive Centre
Brisbane, QLD
09.2019 - 08.2020
- One year traineeship completing a certificate III in business while working full time for a serviced office
- Responsible for the scheduling of check-in and check-out processes for clients
- Handles telephone calls for over 200 businesses in a professional, cheerful and efficient manner
- Responsible for managing the office unit & FRSIP system setup and requests for all clients
- Organises postage and document courier services, handle mail, incoming & outgoing deliveries
- Coordinates conference room bookings, refreshments for meetings and other special arrangements
- Handles all secretarial and administrative duties, as requested.
McDonald's Crew Member/Coffee Barista
McDonald's Australia
Warner, QLD
03.2019 - 09.2019
- casual staff member at McDonald’s Australia as a crew member and barista in the McCafe
- Worked through peak times on the morning shifts, carried out cleaning and preparation duties for the next day and assisted on Drive through and front counter
- Responsible for opening shifts starting from 4 am
- Worked in a team environment and also worked independently on day shifts
- Gained valuable skills, including teamwork, how to follow correct systems and processes for consistent results, and customer service skills.
Cafe Worker
The Old Storehouse
Dayboro, QLD
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Café assistant making and serving cold drinks to customers
- This role also included serving cakes and meals, taking orders and assisting back of house while providing excellent customer service and a memorable customer experience.
Maintenance Crew
Genesis Christian College
Bray Park, QLD
12.2017 - 11.2018
- This role required me to work full time during school holidays. Duties included: cleaning air conditioners and ceiling fans, operating scissor lifts, cleaning signs and lights, pressure washing, general maintenance and setting up/ packing down for school events
- This role was offered to students at the end of year 11 over the christmas holidays and a small select group of students continued throughout the whole year.
Education
Bachelor of Education (secondary) / Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) - Education
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD07-2025
Some College (No Degree) -
Genesis Christian College
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Quality Control
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
Volunteer Experience
Red Frogs
- Volunteering in hotel chaplaincy during schoolies week 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 At university accommodation 2020, 2021, 2022 and at various events including rodeos and music festivals.
Bridgeman Baptist Community Church
- Youth Leader 2019 – Present. Volunteer on Friday nights supervising and engaging with high school aged students. Duties include, setting up, packing down, coordination social events, building professional relationships with the youth.
- Coffee Team 2019 – Present. Make and serve high volumes of coffee on a Sunday morning for approximately 1500 patrons.
- Creative team 2019- Present. Singing in various shows and performances throughout the year that sees attendance at about 9000 patrons, as well as services throughout the year that are live streamed worldwide at a professional production scale.
References
- Mark Pearce, Company Director, Cubbyhouse Coffee, 0403288204, mark@pinnaclebrews.com.au
- Emily Briddock, Dance and Drama teacher, Genesis Christian College, 3882 9000, 0413 073 848, e.briddock@genesis.qld.edu.au
Certification
- Certificate III in Business (customer service)
Professional Development
- TECe Program 2023- Present
- 15 day Professional experience placement - Kelvin grove state college year 11 and 12, 2022
- 20 day Professional experience placement - Spinifex state college (senior campus) year 10, 11 and 12, 2023
- 20 day Professional experience placement - Western Cape College Year 8, 9 and 11, 2024
Hobbies
- Singing
- Playing guitar
- Baking
- Camping and 4 wheel driving
Timeline
Assistant Trainer - Cert II and III in Hospitality
Tactile Learning
02.2023 - 12.2024
Barista and Intern Coffee Roaster
Cubbyhouse Coffee
07.2022 - Current
OSHC Educator
PCYC QLD
02.2021 - 02.2023
Account Manager/ All Rounder
Pinnacle Beverages Australia
08.2020 - 02.2021
Engagement Associate
The Executive Centre
09.2019 - 08.2020
McDonald's Crew Member/Coffee Barista
McDonald's Australia
03.2019 - 09.2019
Cafe Worker
The Old Storehouse
06.2018 - 05.2019
Maintenance Crew
Genesis Christian College
12.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Education (secondary) / Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) - Education
Queensland University of Technology
Some College (No Degree) -
Genesis Christian College
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