KELLY O'FARRELL
Kingaroy
Summary
Reliable and hardworking who can work autonomously or in teams, with experience managing staff and day-to-day operations. Thriving interpersonal and multitasking skills honed in fast-paced customer-focused environment. Looking to further my career and continue my education by taking on new challenges. Experienced worker adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
The Little Butcher
08.2023 - Current
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, mincers and slicers.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
Auxiliary Firefighter
Queensland Fire & Emergency Services
03.2021 - Current
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality
- Maintained fire extinguishers and other fire equipment in multiple stations
- Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of industry equipment
- Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment and personnel
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
Receptionist
Dental Essentials
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Booking appointments, operation of Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and make proper change for cash transactions
- Printing and explain treatment plans and quotes to patients, going through post op instructions following extractions
- Booking appropriate appointments in pre-blocks for correct amount of time
- Following correct protocols for Child Dental Benefits through Medicare & ensuring correct codes are used
- Processing online claims for Department of Veteran Affairs patients
- Following correct protocols for approval and payment with Department of Child Services
- Talking easily with patients to build rapport and earn repeat business
- Interact with customers, complete transactions, and maintain work areas according to relevant professional standards and codes
- Organise operators’ days, ensure relevant lab work is completed and necessary consent forms have been completed.
Bartender
CQ Hotel Group
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations
- Talked easily with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business
- Interacted with customers, completed transactions and maintained work areas according to relevant professional standards and codes.
Volunteer
Queensland First Aid Volunteers
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Engaged with others successfully using strong verbal and written communication skills
- Volunteered to help with special events and programs by checking in participants and giving directions
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake
- Evaluated illnesses or injuries to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Internship Student
Salus Group
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work
- Kept up with busy schedule of work and studies to maintain class standing and internship eligibility
- Supported projects by keeping files organized, sharing communications and preparing spaces for meetings
- Helped staff members with writing correspondence, restocking supplies and other administrative needs
- Improved team operations by offering suggestions backed up by available data
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs
- Participated in various extracurricular activities to build skills set
- Assisted department staff by answering phone calls and responding to emails.
Butcher
Bundy Chop Shop
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products
- Trained new employees on cleanliness, client interactions and various types of meat cuts
- Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labelled orders for customers
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span
- Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications
- Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Laborer
Roberston Harvesting
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion
- Loaded and unloaded crop harvests into trucks or storage areas
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety and proper operation of heavy farm equipment
- Supported crew members in maintaining irrigation systems
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to transport to market
- Kept farm buildings, fencing and structures maintained in good working condition to meet day-to-day needs
- Checked function of farm equipment regularly to complete repairs and maintain operations for day-to-day needs.
Laborer
Elysium
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by replacing tools and equipment in correct places
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety and proper operation of heavy farm equipment
- Packing up, moving and re-establishing hard hose and soft hose irrigators for watering of crops
- Loaded agricultural products and correct usage of farm equipment to distribute fertilisers
- Kept farm buildings, fencing and structures maintained in good working condition to meet day-to-day needs
- Checked function of farm equipment regularly to complete repairs and maintain operations for day-to-day needs
- Strike, pot, graft and plant macadamia nut trees, researching different varieties and knowing best products.
Education
Diploma - Paramedical Science
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLDCertificate III - Retail Butcher
Axial Training
Bundaberg, QLDAttainment - Workplace Drug Testing - Breath, Oral & Urine
Drug & Alcohol Testing Institute
Brisbane, QLDAttainment - Provide Pain Management
HealthCorp
Brisbane, QLDAttainment - Advanced Resuscitation
Department of Health
Queensland Ambulance, QLDAttainment - Advanced First Aid
Department of Health
Queensland Ambulance, QLDAllied Health Assistant
Rural Medical Education
Toowoomba, QLD05.2024
Skills
- Health codes compliance
- Outstanding customer service
- Organizational ability
- Recordkeeping
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Machinery maintenance
- Equipment repairs
- Firefighting Equipment Operation
- Fire pump operation
- Apparatus inspection
- Machine Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Worksite safety
Languages
Auslan
Desired Position
Bachelor of Paramedic Science to commence 2022
References
- Steve Glare, Carrollee Hotel, Kingaroy, QLD, 0400 933 008
- Geoffrey Robertson, Robertson Harvesting, Bauple, QLD, 0408 292 210
- Rick Elliot, Bundy Chop Shop, Bundaberg, QLD, 0407 187 437
- Stephen Patterson, Railway Hotel, Bundaberg, QLD, 0429 111 959
Timeline
Butcher
The Little Butcher
08.2023 - Current
Receptionist
Dental Essentials
03.2022 - 08.2023
Bartender
CQ Hotel Group
11.2021 - 03.2022
Auxiliary Firefighter
Queensland Fire & Emergency Services
03.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Queensland First Aid Volunteers
03.2021 - 01.2022
Internship Student
Salus Group
03.2021 - 11.2021
Butcher
Bundy Chop Shop
11.2019 - 03.2021
Laborer
Roberston Harvesting
07.2018 - 11.2020
Laborer
Elysium
01.2017 - 11.2020
Diploma - Paramedical Science
Central Queensland University
Certificate III - Retail Butcher
Axial Training
Attainment - Workplace Drug Testing - Breath, Oral & Urine
Drug & Alcohol Testing Institute
Attainment - Provide Pain Management
HealthCorp
Attainment - Advanced Resuscitation
Department of Health
Attainment - Advanced First Aid
Department of Health
Allied Health Assistant
Rural Medical Education
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