Kate O'Brien
Gold Coast,Australia
Summary
Originally from Cork, Southern Ireland. Moved to Perth, Western Australia in May 2023 and completed my 3 months farm work. Moved to the Gold Coast mid-September 2023 .An honest and hardworking individual with a reputation for being reliable and a good timekeeper. Main strengths are working with people and learning new skills while always completing a task efficiently and effectively. Excellent communicator, who continually operates an 'open door communication policy', strong negotiator with excellent leadership abilities. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Worker
Macro Mike
Burleigh Heads, QLD
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, resulting in a safer environment for all employees.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals and consistently meet deadlines.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Packed and sealed pouches
Factory Hand
Goodmen Fielder
Burleigh Heads
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Reduced waste by diligently monitoring and adjusting machine settings for optimal performance.
- Assisted in achieving production targets through effective collaboration with team members.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and reporting any discrepancies promptly.
- Boosted workplace safety by adhering to all factory guidelines and regulations consistently.
- Facilitated smooth operations by promptly addressing any technical issues or malfunctions with machinery.
- Expedited material handling processes by efficiently loading, unloading, and organizing raw materials and finished goods.
Vineyard Labourer
Quenby Viticultural Services
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Responsible for assisting with the production of all wines and helping with any cellar related tasks while following all Hidden Hangar Vineyard and Winery policies and SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Including but not limited to: Performing routine tasks on vineyard, cultivating and fertilizing soil, planting vines, training and pruning grape vines, pulling out canes and rolling on canes to wires, tractor work and mechanical harvesting, spray, hand chemicals and other general duties.
Process Associate
Johnson And Johnson Depuy Synthes
Lough Beg, Ireland
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring the proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical devices.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness in the reprocessing department for optimal infection control measures.
- Decreased equipment downtime by conducting timely inspections and maintenance tasks on medical devices.
- Reduced risk of cross-contamination through diligent adherence to established protocols and guidelines for medical device reprocessing.
- Increased staff knowledge and competency by conducting training sessions on new equipment and updated procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of reprocessing activities.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing process improvements based on thorough analysis of department operations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the workplace by actively participating in safety meetings, trainings, and audits related to medical device reprocessing.
Sales assistant
Dunnes Stores
Ireland
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Cleaning, stock control, cashier balancing, customer care.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
- Met and exceeded sales targets consistently, contributing to overall team success.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.
Fast Food Worker
Chish'n Fips
Ireland
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Streamlined order processing by accurately taking and inputting orders to minimize wait time for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a well-stocked inventory and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Improved food quality by adhering to strict preparation guidelines and consistently checking for freshness.
- Reduced waste by monitoring food portion sizes and properly storing leftover ingredients for future use.
Kitchen porter
Royal Pacific Chinese Restaurant
Ireland
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and organization of workspaces, utensils, and equipment.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks, resulting in timely service and high-quality dishes.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
Education
RSA
Queensland RSA Completed
Life Science Manufacturing Operations - (QQI Level 5 major award) -
Cork Training Centre (CETB)
Leaving Certificate Achieved (Equivalent to the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate) -
Carrigaline Community School
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Social Media Marketing outlets
- Safety protocols
- Material handling
- Adherence to SOPs
Accomplishments
- Successfully selected and captained many of my States soccer league teams
Timeline
Process Worker
Macro Mike
03.2024 - 05.2024
Factory Hand
Goodmen Fielder
11.2023 - 01.2024
Vineyard Labourer
Quenby Viticultural Services
06.2023 - 09.2023
Process Associate
Johnson And Johnson Depuy Synthes
01.2021 - 04.2023
Sales assistant
Dunnes Stores
11.2020 - 12.2020
Fast Food Worker
Chish'n Fips
06.2018 - 06.2020
Kitchen porter
Royal Pacific Chinese Restaurant
12.2016 - 12.2017
RSA
Queensland RSA Completed
Life Science Manufacturing Operations - (QQI Level 5 major award) -
Cork Training Centre (CETB)
Leaving Certificate Achieved (Equivalent to the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate) -
Carrigaline Community School