Kate Gordon
Karratha,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Provider
Mackillop Family Services
Karratha, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Worked with care team to assess children's needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to foster parenting practices.
- Provided a safe and nurturing home environment for children in foster care.
- Developed positive relationships with birth families and other involved parties, such as caseworkers and therapists.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation.
- Served as an advocate for children in their placements through active participation in discussions about their future plans .
- Maintained regular communication with the caseworker regarding progress on the behavioral plan.
Clothing Brand Owner
Loose Line Industries
Karratha, WA
12.2017 - Current
- Conducted market research studies and competitive analysis to evaluate current market trends and price strategies.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Implemented effective advertising campaigns on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
- Oversaw design process for new product lines and collections.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Administrator
Karratha Vet
Karratha, WA
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
- Answered telephones to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Followed up with customer accounts to resolve unpaid or past due accounts.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored payroll, credit card purchases and invoicing to prevent financial errors.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Vet Nurse
Spearwood Vet
Perth, WA
12.2007 - 12.2017
- Educated clients on proper pet care techniques, nutrition and preventive health measures.
- Anesthetized animals and monitored anesthesia to foster compassionate care.
- Administered medications, vaccinations and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, fecal analysis and blood counts.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at the clinic and assisted them with paperwork prior to their visit.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Counseled clients on humane end-of-life decisions for their pets.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely manner and provided appropriate treatment for sick or injured animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Senior High School
WA12-2007
Skills
- Responsible and Reliable
- Creativity
- Thrive under pressure
- Problem Solving
- Attention To Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Building and Leadership
- Customer Service
- Administrative Support
- Child Welfare Advocate
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Experience With At-Risk Youth
- Time Management
Certification
- Currently studying diploma in community services
- up to date Police Clearance Certificate
- Working with children card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
Mackillop Family Services
05.2022 - Current
Administrator
Karratha Vet
08.2019 - 12.2021
Clothing Brand Owner
Loose Line Industries
12.2017 - Current
Vet Nurse
Spearwood Vet
12.2007 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Hamilton Senior High School
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