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Kate Parkinson

Balingup,WA

Summary

Originally born in the UK I decided to follow my dream of moving to Australia, having never visited before I booked a one way ticket and set off, I arrived in 2018 and haven't looked back, now a full time permanent Australian resident looking to go into a mining career.

I am a organised and dependable candidate looking for a new challenge and keen to pursue a career in the mining industry. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Flexible and loves to learn new skills with a varied background in medical, construction administration and maintenance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in surgeries ,preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anaesthesia administration was safe and effective.
  • Upheld high standards of hygiene and WHS within the clinic through diligent cleaning and disinfecting routines, use of proper PPE so as to reduce the risk of infection and or injury to staff and patients.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for efficient patient care and treatment followup.
  • General administration duties.
  • Calculating and administering medications under direction of on duty veterinarian.
  • Efficient and professional handling of emergency cases, performing CPR, first aid and triage to critical patients.

Car Park Operator

Westfield Mall
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Ensured visitor safety by enforcing strict WHS protocols.
  • Collaborated with maintenance staff to ensure car park remained safe, reporting any concerns to maintenance staff to ensure timely repair of carpark grounds.
  • Conducting monthly safety and maintenance audits.
  • Troubleshooting technical issues with boom gate and ticket booth machinery, fixing of minor electrical issues such as fuses and ticket jams, replacement of gates as required and escalating to out sourced technicians as required.
  • Traffic management, including lane closures and traffic redirection.
  • Daily driving of work utility vehicles such as work ute and car park buggy.

Client Support Liason Officer

Spotless - Temp Work During Lockdown
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • As team leader attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures as they developed.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, WHS and infection control, minimizing risk exposure for other workers and the community.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Adhering to strict privacy regulations.
  • Working a mixture of day and night shifts.

Construction Administrator

Crown Solid Plaster - During Lockdown
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by closely monitoring progress and adjusting schedules as needed.
  • Coordinated the procurement of materials, negotiating with suppliers for the best prices without sacrificing quality.
  • Sending and paying invoices.
  • Paying of wages to subcontractors.
  • Reviewed all drawings prior to bid to check for errors of omission.
  • Assisted in the development of project proposals, providing accurate estimates for timeframes and costs involved.
  • Managed risk assessments throughout project lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues to minimize negative impacts on project outcomes.
  • Improved overall safety on job sites through diligent enforcement of safety regulations and procedures.

Bar Manager

Bar North - Ended Due To Lockdown
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
  • Working a mix of day and night shifts.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Marketing and Administration

Australian Botanical Products
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Drove operational efficiency within the administration team through continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a smooth audit process each year.
  • Played an integral role in long-term strategic planning efforts, using financial modeling techniques to project future performance accurately.
  • Ensured timely completion of month-end close activities while maintaining strict adherence to accounting standards.

Warehouse Packer

Strawberry Farm
11.2018 - 03.2019
  • Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately packing and labeling products for shipment.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
  • Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
  • Working very long hours on my feet.
  • Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
  • Reduced damaged items rate by ensuring proper packaging and securing materials within boxes.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with products and packaging materials for delivery to and from facility.
  • Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
  • Demonstrated flexibility during peak seasons by working extended hours or weekends when necessary.
  • Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions.

Education

Certificate 4 - Veterinary Nursing

AIRC
Adelaide
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Plymouth College of Art
Plymouth UK
08.2012

Advanced Diploma - Photography

Plymouth College of Art
Plymouth UK
08.2010

Animal Science

Duchy College
Cornwall UK
08.2008

Skills

  • Medical Equipment Maintenance
  • Traffic Management
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Task Prioritization
  • Experience Driving Large Vehicles
  • Attention To Detail
  • Problem Solver
  • Permanent Australian Resident

Certification

Full Clean Driving Licence.

RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol.

Certified Mental Health First Aider.

Chemical Handling Certificate

Current Police Check.

First Aid Certificate. (refresher not up to date)


Hobbies

Four wheel driving

Hiking with my two Kelpie dogs

Camping

Surfing

Snorkelling

Fishing

Photography


Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets
08.2021 - Current

Car Park Operator

Westfield Mall
11.2020 - 08.2021

Client Support Liason Officer

Spotless - Temp Work During Lockdown
06.2020 - 10.2020

Construction Administrator

Crown Solid Plaster - During Lockdown
03.2020 - 07.2020

Marketing and Administration

Australian Botanical Products
04.2019 - 02.2020

Bar Manager

Bar North - Ended Due To Lockdown
01.2019 - 03.2020

Warehouse Packer

Strawberry Farm
11.2018 - 03.2019

Certificate 4 - Veterinary Nursing

AIRC

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Plymouth College of Art

Advanced Diploma - Photography

Plymouth College of Art

Animal Science

Duchy College

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