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KATE HABGOOD

Ringwood,VIC

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven state area management professional with over 10 years of experience leading high-performing teams to exceed company KPIs and drive sustainable growth. Expertise spans the retail, training, and customer service sectors, demonstrating a proven ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments. Strong team management skills are complemented by a commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation, ensuring consistent achievement of objectives. Prepared to leverage extensive experience to make a significant impact across various sectors.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

DCM Camberwell (Secondment)

Lifeblood
Camberwell, VIC
09.2025 - Current

• Fostered a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about our donors as well as the product we create

• Developing relationships with various stakeholders both internally and externally to Lifeblood in order to achieve our common goal

• Nurture and succession planning in the team whilst ensuring a strong skill mix is available across all shifts

• Agility in staffing, rostering and bookings management.

• Responding to donor behaviours and the needs of the centre in order to surpass KPI’s, targets and Budgets

• Being receptive to change and leading the team to adapt to the requirements of the NBA, TGA and Lifeblood including auditing

• Effective management of expenses (wages, catering and supplies), waste and Collection success by looking outside the box and asking what small steps can be made to align with these areas. • System focused and continual growth and development to ensure we are moving towards our Plan on a Page

• Data aware and able to interpret this information in order to lead the business

Session Leader

LifeBlood Camberwell
Camberwell
08.2024 - Current
  • Phlebotomy
  • Staff training and development
  • Performance Management
  • Adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Growth and marketing to grow the donor base
  • Create a positive and effective team environment
  • Logistics and stock management
  • Focus on KPI's, targets and budgets for the business

Area Manager VIC/TAS

WeightWatchers
VIC/TAS
06.2019 - 08.2024
  • Management of team performance
  • Team development - highly engaged and motivated team
  • Recruitment and Performance management
  • Planning and Management of area portfolio
  • Local Area Marketing in line with company guidelines
  • Implementation and creation of new systems as required
  • Growth and achievement of company KPIs
  • Collaboration with other departments on various projects
  • Financial Management - budgets and targets
  • Creation and Facilitation of learning events and assessment
  • Ensure adherence with WH&S procedures and assessment
  • Analysis of team performance and overall profitability
  • Adapting to a fast-paced and agile company base

Virtual Manager AUNZ

Weight Watchers
AUNZ
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Management of virtual team performance across AUNZ
  • Creation of policies and procedures
  • Achievement of KPI's including NPS
  • Working across a global market

CSO (Coach Support Officer)

Weight Watchers
04.2013 - 06.2019
  • Supporting the team in all areas of running workshops
  • Development and training in line with company policies
  • Ensuring team compliance with company policy including
  • Recruitment and training of new coaches training
  • Delivery of new program changes as applicable
  • Facilitation of workshops
  • Stock management
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Member Support
  • Staff training and development
  • Overseeing WH&S training
  • Facilitation of workshops
  • Stock management
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Member Support

Trainer and Assessor

Karben Training Solutions
03.2007 - 03.2009
  • Training and facilitation of students
  • Content creation in line with Government regulations
  • Student assessment

Assistant Manager

The Body Shop
03.2005 - 09.2007
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in the workplace.
  • Developed a loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.

Assistant Manager

McDonald's Australia
Australia
02.2004 - 03.2005
  • Managed staffing/ rostered and training in line with company budgets
  • Trained and developed staff including overseeing career progression
  • Managed the day-to-day running of the business in line with company budgets, KPI's and strict policies

Education

BSM (Basic Shift Management) -

McDonald's Australia

Presentation Skills - undefined

Business Seminars Australia

Double Diploma - Business and People Leadership

College for Adult Learning
09.2025

Certificate III - Business, Retail and Hospitality

Karben Training Solutions
01.2008

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Analysis and presentation of data
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Smartsheets
  • Staff Development and Management
  • Facilitation and Education
  • Organisation and Multitasking skills
  • Recruiting & hiring talent
  • OHS
  • Customer Centric

Timeline

DCM Camberwell (Secondment)

Lifeblood
09.2025 - Current

Session Leader

LifeBlood Camberwell
08.2024 - Current

Virtual Manager AUNZ

Weight Watchers
06.2020 - 08.2023

Area Manager VIC/TAS

WeightWatchers
06.2019 - 08.2024

CSO (Coach Support Officer)

Weight Watchers
04.2013 - 06.2019

Trainer and Assessor

Karben Training Solutions
03.2007 - 03.2009

Assistant Manager

The Body Shop
03.2005 - 09.2007

Assistant Manager

McDonald's Australia
02.2004 - 03.2005

Presentation Skills - undefined

Business Seminars Australia

Double Diploma - Business and People Leadership

College for Adult Learning

Certificate III - Business, Retail and Hospitality

Karben Training Solutions

BSM (Basic Shift Management) -

McDonald's Australia
KATE HABGOOD