Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Kathleen Avery

Highfields,NSW

Summary

I am a highly motivated and versatile individual actively seeking challenging, meaningful and rewarding work. I have experience in the hospitality, cleaning, retail and aged care industries which I have attained numerous skills that would be advantageous in any role, and I would seek to be a valuable member of your team.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Cashier

The Trybe
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.

Home Care

Connect Abilities
10.2022 - 06.2023

Took clients out shopping

Cleaned clients houses

Took clients to drs appointments

Took clients out for coffee

Home Care

Newcastle Home Care
09.2022 - 10.2022

Looked after clients at their house, took them shopping did their laundry and cooked their dinner also helped with meal prep

Catering Assistant

Widdom Nursing Home
06.2021 - 01.2022

Prepared meals

Cleaned kitchen

Served meals

Restocked kitchenette

Talked with residents

Made coffee and served morning tea or afternoon tea

Also did meals Prep

Put out rubbish

Catering Assistant

Catering Industries
09.2020 - 05.2021

Meal prep

Set dinning rooms

Served meals

Restocked kitchenette

Cleaned dining rooms

Cleaned kitchen

Put out rubbish

Served coffee and made afternoon tea or morning tea


Waitress/Barista/Food preparations

Hunter TAFE – Hamilton Campus
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Serving customers
  • Handling money and Eftpos, balancing register
  • Food preparation and cooking
  • Table service
  • Cafeteria / Restaurant

Care Worker

Daramulin Aboriginal Home Care
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Working with elderly, cleaning, cooking and working to a care plan

Hotel Services Employee

RSL Care
03.2009 - 09.2009
  • Working with elderly, cleaning, cooking and working to a care plan

Cleaner

Reflections Cleaning Pty Ltd
08.2007 - 08.2008

Shop Assistant

Apple Blossom Florist
11.2002 - 01.2003

Shop Assistant

The Store Pet Shop
09.1999 - 11.1999

Education

Certificate III - Hospitality

Hunter TAFE, Newcastle, NSW
04.2020
  • Money handling, EFTPOS and daily reconciliations
  • Bar and Restaurant Service – setting up restaurant and bar, table service, cocktail and mixed drinks.
  • Food preparation and cooking
  • Cafeteria service
  • Barista operations

Responsible Conduct of Gambling - undefined

Hunter TAFE
06.2019

Food Safety Supervisors - undefined

Hunter TAFE
06.2019

Responsible Service of Alcohol - undefined

Hunter TAFE
06.2018

Certificate II - Hospitality

Hunter TAFE
06.2018
  • Hygiene and WHS
  • Bar operations
  • Table skills
  • Customer service

Certificate II - Health Support Services

Aurora Training and Professional Services
01.2015

Certificate I - Information, Digital Media and Technology

Hunter TAFE
01.2013

Vocational Community Engagement - undefined

Hunter TAFE
01.2013

Statement in Attainment - Asset Management

Job Quest
01.2012

Statement of Attainment - First Aid

Corporate Training Solutions
01.2012

Statement of Attainment - Aged Care – Community Services

Wesley Uniting Training
01.2008

OH & S Green card - undefined

Work Cover NSW
01.2008

Statement of Attainment - Outreach Access

Glendale TAFE NSW
01.2007
Word processing, internet operations, access to employment options and vocational studies

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Patience and composure
  • Cash handling
  • Customer focus
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Basic math
  • Cultural awareness
  • Customer assistance
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Active listening

Certification

Paid working with children’s check

Police check

First aid certificate

Timeline

Customer Service Cashier - The Trybe
10.2023 - Current
Home Care - Connect Abilities
10.2022 - 06.2023
Home Care - Newcastle Home Care
09.2022 - 10.2022
Catering Assistant - Widdom Nursing Home
06.2021 - 01.2022
Catering Assistant - Catering Industries
09.2020 - 05.2021
Waitress/Barista/Food preparations - Hunter TAFE – Hamilton Campus
10.2019 - 01.2020
Care Worker - Daramulin Aboriginal Home Care
01.2010 - 01.2011
Hotel Services Employee - RSL Care
03.2009 - 09.2009
Cleaner - Reflections Cleaning Pty Ltd
08.2007 - 08.2008
Shop Assistant - Apple Blossom Florist
11.2002 - 01.2003
Shop Assistant - The Store Pet Shop
09.1999 - 11.1999
Hunter TAFE - Responsible Conduct of Gambling,
Hunter TAFE - Food Safety Supervisors,
Hunter TAFE - Responsible Service of Alcohol,
Hunter TAFE - Certificate II, Hospitality
Aurora Training and Professional Services - Certificate II, Health Support Services
Hunter TAFE - Certificate I, Information, Digital Media and Technology
Hunter TAFE - Vocational Community Engagement,
Job Quest - Statement in Attainment, Asset Management
Corporate Training Solutions - Statement of Attainment, First Aid
Wesley Uniting Training - Statement of Attainment, Aged Care – Community Services
Work Cover NSW - OH & S Green card,
Glendale TAFE NSW - Statement of Attainment, Outreach Access
Hunter TAFE - Certificate III, Hospitality
Kathleen Avery