Kathryn Draper
Warragul,VIC
Summary
I am a self-motivated and optimistic individual with a passion for helping uplift women. I have a love for learning new skills and continuously work on personal development, and personal growth. I enjoy working with people in the community, and I pride myself on being able to make genuine connections with people from all different walks of life. I naturally think outside of the box, enjoy thinking creatively, and find joy in uplifting others and helping them reach their full potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Curve Model
Freelance
Melbourne/ Online, VIC
02.2024 - Current
- Networking with fashion brands
- Connecting with other creatives in the industry
- Worked on developing my own personal brand for my social media accounts
- Creating content for brand collaborations such as- City Chic, Cachia, and Naked Curve etc.
- Attended workshops in order to upskill and create working connections
- Built a small online community where I share content about size-inclusive brands, body positivity, and share parts of my modelling journey
- Gained experience as a fitting model for the brand 'Commonary' where I learnt alot about what happens behind the scenes in the fashion industry and the processes involved before they are sold in-store, and played an active role in the design stages
- Attended castings, and walked in Runways. These have been invaluable for helping me to grow both personally, and professionally as I am constantly being pushed outside of my comfort zone
- Developed relationships with photographers, HMUA's, designers, models etc. who could provide future work opportunities
Natural Health Therapist
Body Cells
Warragul, VIC
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivering appropriate therapy based on individual needs
- Maintaining progress notes and documentation for client records
- Promoting high client satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
- Maintaining a high level of Professionalism with clientele, and at times dealing with sensitive topics
- Approaching clients and engaging in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills
- Working successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and ensure the business is running smoothly
- Developed good rapport with clients through great customer service and taking the time to get to know them
- Handling of payments, and booking appointments
- Completed Kinesiology training as part upskilling for this role
- Ongoing education on Heavy Metal Detoxing, Supplements, Corrective Diets etc.
Professional Home Organiser
Business Owner
Warragul, VIC
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained great communication with my clientele in order to ensure that clients needs and expectations were met
- Held open discussions where I would discuss my clients goals and needs, as well any concerns they had
- Conducted assessments of client spaces, identified areas of improvement, and created solutions in order to reach clients goals
- Took steps to declutter spaces at a pace that was comfortable for my clients, and took the time to stop to talk things through with them if any sensitive moments came up
- Done personal study on ADHD, Austism, Hoarding, OCD and PTSD in order to better understand and support some of my clients, so that I could approach tasks in a way that wouldn't be overwhelming or triggering for them
- Used my natural organisational skills to declutter and sort pantries, closets, bedrooms, bathrooms, garages, sheds, cupboards, drawers etc
- Provided assistance with downsizing projects by helping clients determine which items should be kept, donated, or discarded.
- Coached clients on how to maintain an organised environment through regular maintenance practices
- Facilitated the donation process for items no longer needed by clients
Artisan/ Market Stall Holder
Little Bumble
Warragul, VIC
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Created handmade eco-friendly products using beeswax, and other organic materials
- Worked both independently, and as a Team member to reach collective goals to assure targets were consistently met, and custom orders were completed on time
- Packing of online orders
- Took part in social media content being created in order to promote the business
- Brainstormed ideas to continuously ensure that the business was being run efficiently and to its highest potential
- Helped train new employees to meet job requirements
- Maintained Warehouse OHS standards
- Transported, set up, and packed down market stall equipment
- Set up visually appealing promotional displays
- Replenished retail merchandise and displays to deliver strong visual presentation
- Initiated conversation and connected with customers, in order to provide assistance based on individual needs
- Operated cash register and worked towards meeting sales targets
Volunteer Foster Carer
VACCA
Gippsland, VIC
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain foster child's confidentiality and to keep data private
- Acted as role model for child by exhibiting positive behaviors
- Encouraged and motivated foster child to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Being Culturally aware and respectful
- Participating in Cultural Education courses
- Maintained constant open communication with Case Managers
- Facilitated client transport between case managers and other Foster Carers
- Remained calm while dealing with emotionally difficult situations
- Placed importance on self care to not get 'burnt out' in order to function in this role optimally
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics
- Evaluated and addressed individual child's needs and concerns
- Built trust and rapport with victims of neglect and abuse by remaining calm and compassionate in a variety of sensitive situations
Education
Rescue And Transport Training
Wildlife Victoria
Gippsland01-2023
Certs TFH1 And TFH2
Touch For Health Kinesiology
01-2023
Therapeutic Training
Kinship And Foster Care Education
VACCA01-2020
Foster Carer
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
2019
Birth and Postnatal Doula Training
Australian Doula College
Carlton, VIC2015
Skills
- Currently working as a Freelance Curve model and Influencer
- Managed my own successful business
- Completed Doula training in which my role was to support pregnant women both in hospital and at home births
- Trained to support women both prenatally and postnatally
- Trained to support foster children dealing with varying levels of trauma
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Empathic and Genuine
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Active Listener
- Strong People Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Punctual
- Teachable
Timeline
Curve Model
Freelance
02.2024 - Current
Natural Health Therapist
Body Cells
02.2023 - 05.2024
Professional Home Organiser
Business Owner
01.2022 - 01.2024
Volunteer Foster Carer
VACCA
10.2019 - 03.2021
Artisan/ Market Stall Holder
Little Bumble
08.2019 - 12.2021
Rescue And Transport Training
Wildlife Victoria
Certs TFH1 And TFH2
Touch For Health Kinesiology
Therapeutic Training
Kinship And Foster Care Education
Foster Carer
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
Birth and Postnatal Doula Training
Australian Doula College
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