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Katie Donnelly

Horsley,NSW

Summary

Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Currently a mature TAFE student seeking a casual position whilst studying my cert 1V in Education and Learning Support. Enthusiastic to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispensing Director

Specsavers Optometrists
Corrimal, New South Wales
06.2012 - 12.2023
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for the business.
  • Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance..
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
  • Drafted mission and vision statements to outline objectives and motivate employees.
  • Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
  • Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.

Musical Theatre Co-Ordinator

Miss Zoes School of Dance
Wollongong
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Planned and implemented creative drama lessons for students of all ages.
  • Choreographed musical numbers for school plays and performances.
  • Developed and conducted theatre workshops to enhance student's acting skills.
  • Organized rehearsals to ensure that all aspects of a production were running smoothly.
  • Provided individual coaching sessions with actors who needed extra assistance.

Dance Instructor/Chorographer

Self-Employed
Co. Tyrone , Ireland
06.2008 - 05.2011
  • Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
  • Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
  • Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
  • Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time.
  • Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
  • Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
  • Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.

Theatre Arts Facilitator

Beam Creative Network
Co. Tyrone, Ireland
06.2005 - 06.2010
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure all expectations were met during the facilitation process.
  • Provided individual and group instruction in singing, dancing, and acting techniques for musical theater productions.
  • Organized rehearsals to ensure that all cast members were prepared for performances.
  • Assisted students with audition preparation and provided feedback on their performance.
  • Developed choreography for musical numbers based on the abilities of the cast members.
  • Mentored students on how to interpret character roles through movement and facial expressions.
  • Supervised student rehearsals to ensure a safe environment was maintained at all times.
  • Collaborated with production staff members on set design, costuming, props, lighting.
  • Worked with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Opthalmic Dispensing

Anglian Ruskin University
Cambridge UK
10-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Drama And Film Studies

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge UK
05-2004

Cert 1V Education And Learning Support - Education

West Wollongong TAFE
Wollongong

Grad Cert Business Management - Business

Victoria University
Melbourne

Diploma of Counselling - Counselling

AIPC
Sydney

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Excellent Communication
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Enthusiasm for Students and teaching
  • Dance Choreography
  • Drama/ theatre skills
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Reliability
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Active Listening
  • Flexible Work Schedule

Affiliations

  • Passion for The Arts, musical theatre, dance and drama. Attending local theatre productions regularly.
  • Enjoy landscaping and currently working on fruit and vegetable garden at home.
  • Enjoy family time watching my children play sports including soccer games on weekends.
  • Enjoy being part of my Church and fortnightly bible study group.

Timeline

Musical Theatre Co-Ordinator

Miss Zoes School of Dance
01.2013 - 12.2014

Dispensing Director

Specsavers Optometrists
06.2012 - 12.2023

Dance Instructor/Chorographer

Self-Employed
06.2008 - 05.2011

Theatre Arts Facilitator

Beam Creative Network
06.2005 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Opthalmic Dispensing

Anglian Ruskin University

Bachelor of Arts - Drama And Film Studies

Anglia Ruskin University

Cert 1V Education And Learning Support - Education

West Wollongong TAFE

Grad Cert Business Management - Business

Victoria University

Diploma of Counselling - Counselling

AIPC

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