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Jessica Giddings

Darwin

Summary

I am a bright outgoing self-motivated and ambitious individual with strong communication skills, who doesn't shy away from hard work. I am driven to achieve personal goals, ambitions and can work equally effectively as part of a team or alone. I am quick to take responsibility when required and have a positive attitude always searching for solution.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Manager

Host
06.2024 - Current
  • Optimized internal communication between departments to address client inquiries efficiently and accurately.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic sales plans and monitoring market trends.

Head Groom

Birchwood Equestrian
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Established strong relationships with veterinarians, farriers, and other service providers to ensure timely care for horses.
  • Managing a professional show jumping yard, caring for 22 horses.
  • I lived on site, making sure the horses had the clock care.
  • Preparing the horses for competitions and staying away at shows as a groom for my boss.
  • Responsible for tack up and warm up all the horses.
  • Meeting deadlines set by the management team on a daily basis.
  • Improved horse health by implementing proper grooming techniques and daily care routines.

Domestic Cleaner

Paspaley
05.2023 - 10.2023

• Quickly adjusted to my new role and environment as a FIHO worker

• Proved that I can carry out my job efficiently and to the best of my abilities when working away month at a time.

• Never shied away from a challenge whilst working very remote.

Key achievements:

• Working in one of the most remote places in Australia

Traffic Controller

Workzone
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
  • Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
  • Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
  • Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
  • Gained new knowledge about road safety which was used without fail in my day-to-day jobs.
  • Worked in a calm and timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed confidence when being the lead traffic controller at work sites, allowing me to take charge displaying good management skills.
  • RIIWHS205E + RIIWHS203E LIECENSES .
  • White card


Waitress

Design Vintage
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Worked flexible hours, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Sales Apprentice

Everyone Active
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Selling memberships for the centre’s activity portfolio, including swimming lessons.
  • Dealing with general enquiries via an online system called SCV, competently dealing with queries over the phone or in person.
  • Giving tours to new members and solving any existing member enquiries as they arise.
  • Regularly achieving a top five place in the regional sales league
  • Participated in industry events to stay informed on market trends and expand professional networks.

Education

Apprenticeship -

Lifetime Training UK
03-2022

GCSE -

Seaford College
01.2018

Skills

  • Customer service experience
  • Month-end reporting
  • Strong multitasking
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Friendly and outgoing

Timeline

Accounts Manager

Host
06.2024 - Current

Head Groom

Birchwood Equestrian
10.2023 - 01.2024

Domestic Cleaner

Paspaley
05.2023 - 10.2023

Traffic Controller

Workzone
03.2023 - 05.2023

Waitress

Design Vintage
03.2022 - 01.2023

Sales Apprentice

Everyone Active
01.2020 - 03.2022

Apprenticeship -

Lifetime Training UK

GCSE -

Seaford College
Jessica Giddings