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Isabel Brown

Parkville

Summary

Personable and dedicated, with a knack for delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming store environment. Thrives in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, with proven ability to adapt and learn quickly. Possesses knowledge of inventory management and point-of-sale systems, along with skills in communication, marketing and problem-solving. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in a new professional setting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Gaming Attendant

The Sportsmen’s Hotel
12.2023 - 02.2025


  • Served high customer volumes during special events, evenings, and weekends, with a record broken for most bar sales in the O'Hara Hotel Family.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed high responsibility opening and closing duties, completing gaming reports and setting up for incoming shifts according to established procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.

Photographer

Trinity College, University of Melbourne
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images, both candid and posed.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance quality.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
  • Increased social media engagement with captivating images that told compelling stories.
  • Managed social media accounts, showcasing portfolio and attracting new clients through engaging content.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with my teammate to ensure the process was seamless

Sales Associate/Floral Assistant

Beneath the Blooms
01.2023 - 07.2023

Sales Associate:

  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to build rapport and loyalty
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanour and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Floral Assistant:

  • Provided assistance in setting up floral displays at weddings, funerals, and other events to ensure seamless execution.
  • Utilized strong time management skills to delicately balance heavy workloads during busy holiday seasons, effectively meeting customer expectations.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules to guarantee timely arrival of arrangements while minimizing transportation costs.
  • Contributed to business growth by creating visually appealing window displays that attracted potential customers into the store.
  • Assisted with marketing efforts such as social media content creation, showcasing current work and promoting services available.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy, ensuring proper stock levels of flowers, vases, and other supplies.
  • Ensured optimal freshness of flowers through proper storage techniques, cutting stems at appropriate angles, and maintaining clean water sources in containers.
  • Managed daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and housekeeping tasks for an organized workspace.

Hostess/Waitress/Bartender

Magpies Nest
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting and seating guests, running multiple food and beverage orders, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Worked as a hostess, server, food runner, bartender, and busser simultaneously.
  • Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanour and efficient work habits.
  • Worked with the team to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests/for upcoming reservations.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce/Masters in Engineering - Marketing and Management, Electrical Engineering

University of Melbourne, Rescol at Trinity College
05.2026

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program -

The Riverina Anglican College
11.2022

Wagga School Leaders Program - undefined

Committee 4 Wagga
07.2022

Skills

  • Empathy
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Strong Multitasking
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Creative
  • Detail Orientated

Certification

  • February 2023 Responsible Service of Alcohol
  • December 2023 Responsible Conduct of Gambling
  • November 2023 Career Girl Era Marketing Crash Course Chain Social
  • November 2023 TikTok Academy
  • December 2023 Meta Blueprint Course
  • December 2023 Pinterest Academy

Accomplishments

    2020 The Regionate Challenge 1st Place UoS

    Winning concept to utilise facial recognition technology to apply on cattle and livestock as a means of solving livestock theft and having a highly efficient system to identify medical issues.

    Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 Service Captain TRAC

    Organisation of school service, volunteer, and fundraising events:

  • ‘The World’s Greatest Shave’
  • TRAC's Masked Singer
  • Cake Auction for Cancer
  • Primary School Disco
  • Vinnie's Winter Sleepout
  • Fundraiser trivia nights
  • 2017 - 2022 Top 10 Academic Student @ The Riverina Anglican College

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Coding and Programming
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Gardening
  • Graphic Design
  • Ballet
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Fashion and Style
  • Pilates
  • Swimming, Netball, Volleyball
  • Sewing

Timeline

Photographer

Trinity College, University of Melbourne
02.2024 - 11.2024

Bartender/Gaming Attendant

The Sportsmen’s Hotel
12.2023 - 02.2025

Sales Associate/Floral Assistant

Beneath the Blooms
01.2023 - 07.2023

Hostess/Waitress/Bartender

Magpies Nest
01.2023 - 04.2023

Wagga School Leaders Program - undefined

Committee 4 Wagga

Bachelor of Commerce/Masters in Engineering - Marketing and Management, Electrical Engineering

University of Melbourne, Rescol at Trinity College

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program -

The Riverina Anglican College
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