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Work History
Education
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BusinessAnalyst

Katrina Beaton

Limeburners Creek,NSW

Summary

Going to University to study Archeology has been a dream of mine since I was in high school, where I spent much of my time immersing myself in all things Ancient Egypt and dreaming of my future. I pictured myself one day standing at the foot of the Khufu Pyramid or sitting in the shade of the Mighty Sphinx, marveling at the wonders I had dreamt of for so long. Back then Wilbur Smiths 'River God' was my favourite companion and the library was my favourite place. I knew then as I know now that University is the key to creating that future I envisioned for myself such a long time ago.

Life happened, as it does to us all and I was blessed with three beautiful children. A mothers job is never done but now that they are all grown up and making their way in the world themselves, I hope to create the future I dreamt of. Find my way back to possibilities and dreams for myself. I am a very passionate person who throws themselves heart and soul into anything they take on, whether it be in my personal life, working in a management setting or getting the opportunity to study to further my knowledge of the world. I ask of myself no less than 100% no matter what the task or situation might be.

The word failure is not in my vocabulary and to put my own spin on the words of Albert Einstein you can never truly fail if you don't stop trying. This degree would be a dream come true for me, it would be proof both to myself and my children that you are never too old to fulfil your dreams and that with passion, hard work and dedication anything is possible.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Manager

Katrina Beaton Hotel Management Services (Sole Trader) ABN: 42627954139
Tamworth , NSW
02.2021 - 04.2023
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Day to day duties as required as a sole trader / contractor to maintain business confidence, high quality services and customer reliability through repeat business (Business closed ABN inactive as of April 2023 due to wanting a career change and focusing on my passions)

Motel Cleaner / Relief Motel Management

Almond Inn Hotel
Tamworth , NSW
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to safety regulations at all times.
  • Swept and mopped floors, dusted furniture and vacuumed carpets in all guest rooms.
  • Replenished amenities such as coffee, shampoo and other items.
  • Restocked supplies in guest rooms upon request.
  • Reported maintenance issues to supervisor immediately.
  • Checked air conditioning units to ensure proper functioning.
  • Provided prompt service when responding to calls from guests requesting additional housekeeping services.
  • Changed bed linens and made beds according to motel standards.
  • Inspected vacated rooms for damage or missing items.
  • Transported dirty linen from the rooms to laundry area for cleaning.
  • Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and placed orders as needed.
  • Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
  • Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
  • Part time motel management duties including office duties, managing bookings, staff management, laundry management, food, cleaning and stationary supply management
  • First point of contact duties to ensure guest satisfaction at all times
  • Day to day duties as required within both cleaning and management roles within the company to the highest possible standard

Radio Announcer / Personality

91.9 STAFM
INVERELL, NSW
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Create and formulate live to air show from scratch
  • Participated and managed outside broadcast ie ANZAC Day Services, Motorsport Events, Christmas Concerts and Miscellaneous local events
  • Social and communication skills to keep listeners engaged and interested
  • Operated a variety of audio equipment during live broadcasts.
  • Conducted interviews with guests on air.
  • Drafted promotional materials such as press releases or advertisements.
  • Developed engaging content for radio broadcasts and live events.
  • Researched topics related to upcoming shows or special events.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of trends in popular music genres.
  • Adhered to FCC regulations when producing radio programs.
  • Compiled music playlists to fit the station's format and target demographic.
  • Day to day duties as required by a radio announcer to provide high quality and policy adhesion in a live to air environment

Burger Chef

Hucker's Tucker
INVERELL, NSW
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Day to day duties to ensure high quality food production and service

Quality Control Officer

Bindaree Beef UKI Meats PTY LTD
INVERELL, NSW
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Prepared documents required for external certification bodies such as ISO 9001, 2015 or FDA registration.
  • Ensured quality standards were met for all products produced by the company.
  • Provided technical support on projects related to improving product quality or reducing costs associated with producing a high-quality product.
  • Created reports summarizing data collected during inspections and presented findings to management team members.
  • Performed regular audits of production processes to identify areas of improvement in quality assurance.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed including test results and corrective actions taken when necessary.
  • Conducted inspections of raw materials, components and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality control procedures.
  • Trained personnel on proper use of inspection equipment, sampling plans, statistical process control charts.
  • Motivated and encouraged new junior employees.
  • Updated and documented inspection results by accurately completing reports.
  • Kept up to date on compliance regulations and institutional policies, implemented new procedures to meet adjusted standards and communicated changes to personnel.
  • Day to day duties as required of a Quality Control Officer within the Meat Processing Industry

Meat Processing and Packaging Worker

Bindaree Beef UKI Meats PTY LTD
INVERELL, NSW
06.2013 - 12.2013
  • Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of waste materials properly.
  • Measured, weighed, and counted products accurately before packing them into boxes or containers.
  • Provided assistance to team members when needed during busy times.
  • Followed safety guidelines at all times while operating machines and handling materials.
  • Stored packaged items in designated areas after inspection.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of trucks with finished product and raw material supplies.
  • Placed labels on the packages for identification purposes.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures in the workplace.
  • Stacked packaged items onto pallets for shipping purposes.
  • Used hand tools such as staplers, tape guns, knives, and box cutters safely during packaging process.
  • Inspected packages for damages prior to sealing them for shipment.
  • Operated packaging machinery to assemble boxes, containers, and other packages.
  • Checked products for quality assurance before packing them into boxes or containers.
  • Operated packaging machinery efficiently, minimizing downtime.
  • Day to day duties as required within meat processing and packing industry

Commercial Cleaner and Motel Services

Pier Hotel
Coffs Harbour, NSW
02.2009 - 12.2009
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
  • Mixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer labels.
  • Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
  • Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
  • Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
  • Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
  • Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
  • Changed bed linens and made beds according to motel standards.
  • Responded to guest requests or complaints promptly and courteously.
  • Day to day duties as required as per the job description

Homemaker / Single Stay at Home Mother

N/A
INVERELL, NSW
03.1999 - 10.2008
  • Developing and perfecting organisational skills
  • High pressure situation management skills
  • Forming and maintaining routines
  • Culinary / nutritional skill development
  • Self learning and skill development as required
  • Curating a budget / financial management
  • Household management
  • Life management and responsibility management as priority
  • Day to day duties as required by my mini managers

Deli Associate / Customer Service Representative

Coles
INVERELL, NSW
03.1997 - 12.1997
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures related to food handling processes.
  • Weighed portions accurately using scales for bulk items such as cheese or cold cuts.
  • Ensured that all food items were stored at appropriate temperatures according to health code standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of deli area, including tables and counters.
  • Day to day duties as required by the job description

Administration and Clerical/General Administration

Inverell Police Station
INVERELL, NSW
01.1996 - 12.1996
  • Phone management interoffice and external
  • Data entry and retrieval
  • Correspondence interoffice and external
  • Filing and organisational duties
  • Day to day duties of an administration/clerical officer within a government based setting

Education

Radio Announcer In Studio Training

88.9 FM
Tamworth, NSW
06-2020

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID002)

Community College-Northern Inland INC
Inverell, NSW
08-2018

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID001)

Community College-Northern Inland INC
Inverell, NSW
08-2018

Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)

Community College-Northern Inland INC
Inverell, NSW
08-2018

Certificate III in Disability CHC30408

Australian Training Plus
Inverell, NSW
05-2013

Certificate III in Community Services Work

Australian Training Plus
Inverell, NSW
07-2012

Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (91455NSW)

TAFE NSW
01-2010

Certificate III in Tertiary Preparation

New England Institute
12-1997

Certificate in Office Skills - General Office 7366

New England Institute
Inverell, NSW
12-1996

PCA Syllabus

Pony Club Australia
Inverell
08-1996

High School Education

MacIntyre High School
Inverell, NSW
12-1995

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • First Aid certified
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Attention to Detail
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Business Development
  • Staff Development
  • Budget Control
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Staff Management
  • Program creation and implementation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Customer Relations

Affiliations

  • Piano
  • Competitive Equestrian competing across NSW and interstate at events including but not limited to agricultural shows and Royal Show events.
  • Judging Equestrian Events within NSW.
  • Equestrian Instructing and Training.
  • Novelist (Currently unpublished)
  • Singing (In the shower, doing housework or competitively.)
  • Car Enthusiast. (Doing up cars, taking something that is old and making it beautiful again giving it new life. Also watching my partner compete in off road rally competitions and occasionally being a passenger non competitively.)
  • Doll Collecting.
  • Gaming on both Mobile and Playstation platforms.
  • Home Renovation.
  • Bibliophile. (My favourites being Wilbur Smiths The Egyptian series and The Oxford Library of the World's Great Books).
  • Antiquing. (Particularly furniture but anything that peaks my interest also. I love old things.)
  • Bowling (Amateur level at the moment but I plan on joining a league and competing as soon as I can.)
  • Apprentice Heavy Machinery Mechanic. (Helping my partner work on everything from a Bobcat to an excavator.)
  • Watching Documentaries. (Particularly Ancient History, though anything that peaks my interest as well. Understanding historically, physically, atomically and spiritually about the world and by extension the Universe, this I find interesting.)
  • Listening to all kinds of Music anything from Enya through Eminem and Daniel O'Donnell to Luke Combs. If its good I will listen to it.
  • Collector of the Italian artist Giovanni Bragolin 'Crying Child' oil paintings. I have the original boy Don Barillo (some people call him Toby.) The Curse has not enacted itself upon me as of yet, my house has not burnt down, but its only been a few years. I also have 'Bambina', Dons sister painting. Legend says that if you have the sister painting next to him that you will avoid misfortune. We shall see.
  • Op Shopping. 'One mans trash is another mans treasure'.
  • Spending time with my family.

Accomplishments

  • World Karaoke Championships Heat Winner.
  • Glen Innes and District Horse and Rider Club Inc - Grand Champion Rider.
  • Ashford Show Society - Reserve Champion Led Exhibit.
  • Bundarra Show Society Inc - Reserve Champion Hack 14hh and Under 14.2hh.
  • Warialda Show Society Inc - Champion Led Arab Derivative Gelding.
  • Glen Coe Sports Association - Reserve Champion Hack 14.2hh and Under 15hh.
  • Wallangra Horse Sports - Champion Hack of the Ground.
  • Warialda Show Society Inc - Reserve Champion Pony Hack 2003.
  • Warialda Show Society Inc - Champion Bantam of the Show.
  • Bingara Show Society Inc - Poultry - Best in Show.
  • Bingara Show Society Inc - Best in Show Bantam Hardfeather;
  • Bingara Show Society Inc - Champion Bantam Trio.
  • Warialda Show Society Inc - Champion Hardfeather Bantam.
  • Wallangra Horse Sports - Reserve Champion Girl Rider 12 years and Under 17 years.
  • Ashford Show Society Inc - Champion Girl Rider 12 years and Under 17 years.
  • Nullamanna Horse Sports - Reserve Champion Girl Rider 12 years and Under 17 years.
  • Inverell Pony Club - Highest Point Score Girl 15 years and Under 17 years.
  • Bukkulla Horse Sports - Reserve Champion Girl Rider 12 years and Under 17 years.
  • Glen Innes and District Horse and Rider Club - Champion Rider Under 16 years.
  • Bingara Show Society Inc - Reserve Champion Rider 12 years and Under 17 years.
  • Wallangra Horse Sports - Champion Girl Rider 12 years and Under 17 years.
  • Glen Innes and District Horse and Rider Club - Champion Girl Rider Under17 years.
  • Nullamanna Horse Sports - Champion Girl Rider 12 years and Under 17 years.
  • Ashford Show Society Inc - Grand Champion Rider Under 17 years.
  • Floral Festival Queen. Inverell NSW 1996. (To win this involves everything from event organisation and appearances, fundraising, public speaking through to public image and cooperative unity with other entrants for the betterment of the community.)
  • 2nd Place Team of Riders - Brisbane Royal National Show 1994
  • 3rd Place Pair of Riders - Brisbane National Royal Show 1994

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner / Manager

Katrina Beaton Hotel Management Services (Sole Trader) ABN: 42627954139
02.2021 - 04.2023

Motel Cleaner / Relief Motel Management

Almond Inn Hotel
10.2020 - 02.2021

Radio Announcer / Personality

91.9 STAFM
09.2018 - 10.2019

Burger Chef

Hucker's Tucker
02.2018 - 10.2019

Quality Control Officer

Bindaree Beef UKI Meats PTY LTD
01.2014 - 06.2014

Meat Processing and Packaging Worker

Bindaree Beef UKI Meats PTY LTD
06.2013 - 12.2013

Commercial Cleaner and Motel Services

Pier Hotel
02.2009 - 12.2009

Homemaker / Single Stay at Home Mother

N/A
03.1999 - 10.2008

Deli Associate / Customer Service Representative

Coles
03.1997 - 12.1997

Administration and Clerical/General Administration

Inverell Police Station
01.1996 - 12.1996

Radio Announcer In Studio Training

88.9 FM

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID002)

Community College-Northern Inland INC

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID001)

Community College-Northern Inland INC

Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)

Community College-Northern Inland INC

Certificate III in Disability CHC30408

Australian Training Plus

Certificate III in Community Services Work

Australian Training Plus

Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (91455NSW)

TAFE NSW

Certificate III in Tertiary Preparation

New England Institute

Certificate in Office Skills - General Office 7366

New England Institute

PCA Syllabus

Pony Club Australia

High School Education

MacIntyre High School
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