Kerrina Michelle Watters
Reedy Creek,Australia
Summary
Experienced driving instructor specializing in road safety and effective lesson delivery. Demonstrated ability to develop student skills and confidence through tailored instruction and strong observational techniques. Familiar with traffic laws and regulations, promoting safe driving practices. Known for high productivity and efficiency in teaching methods, resulting in satisfied and successful learners.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Driving Instructor
Self employed
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive driving instruction, ensuring students mastered safe and legal driving practices.
- Tailored lessons for diverse age groups, including young drivers and international license conversions.
- Provided positive mentoring experiences to foster student confidence and skill development.
- Demonstrated patience and calmness to alleviate anxiety among new road users.
- Leveraged up-to-date knowledge of evolving road rules and techniques to enhance instruction quality.
Personal Assistant to SSE
Newlands Coal - Glencore
Newlands, QLD
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed daily executive schedules and coordinated meetings to enhance productivity.
- Organized travel arrangements and itineraries for business trips with precision.
- Assisted in report and presentation preparation for management evaluations.
- Maintained confidential files and documents, ensuring high attention to detail.
- Coordinated inventory of office supplies and placed orders as required.
- Implemented efficient filing systems to improve document retrieval processes.
- Handled sensitive personnel records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Administration Officer
Glenden State School
Glenden, QLD
03.2011 - 10.2012
- High level administration support to both the Principal and Business Services Manager. Frontline support to teachers, students, families, volunteers and contractors as required through the front office. Duties include but not limited to: Accounts payable: including ordering, receipting, distributing and payments through both Accounts Payable, Purchase Order and Credit Card. Accounts Receivable: including generating and receipting invoices, chasing outstanding payments, daily banking and reconciliation. Technology administration, support and maintenance to students and staff at Glenden State School including laptops (NSSCF and CFTs) PCs, photocopiers, printers PABX phone systems, servers and daily backups. Also responsible for students and generic account passwords and data usage.
- Remote Central Queensland
- Programs Used: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF, Internet, Outlook)
Business Manager
Gove District Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2012
- Manage all Business affairs of the Gove District Hospital including; Staff Management, Industrial Relations, Rostering, Workers Compensation, Leave, Recruitment and Training of staff, Payroll and Superannuation Management. Finance – Writing and reporting on Budget and deviations, BAS and FBT reports for ATO, Reconciliations and banking, Accounts Payable and Receivable Management. Management of Records and hospital Files.
- Northern Territory Government Department of Health and Families
Treasurer (Volunteer)
Nhulunbuy Childcare Centre Inc.
Nhulunbuy, NT
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Nominated for Treasurer of the year
- Managed financial records and transactions for local childcare organization.
- Prepared budgets and financial reports for board meetings.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to support childcare programs.
- Assisted in developing policies for financial management practices.
- Communicated with stakeholders about funding opportunities and financial health.
Senior Finance Officer
Department of Corporate and Information Services
Nhulunbuy, Australia
07.2004 - 01.2007
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable – Raising and receipting of invoices, liaising with creditors on failure to pay issues, reconciliation of accounts and reporting on client’s referred to debt collection agencies. Banking and bank reconciliations. Calculation and reimbursement of staff entitlements, including travel allowances and payroll. Recruitment and relocation of staff.
- Northern Territory Government
Finance Officer
Northern Territory Public Service
Darwin, Australia
01.2000 - 02.2004
- Coordinated audits and resolved discrepancies in financial records for accuracy.
- Trained staff on finance systems, enhancing procedural knowledge.
- Managed all postings and reconciled ledgers effectively.
- Utilized Excel to analyze data for high-volume databases.
- Ensured prompt and precise tax payments as per regulations.
- Conducted monthly budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Superannuation Benefits Officer
Northern Territory Public Service
Darwin, Australia
03.1998 - 06.2000
- Managed employee inquiries about benefits, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Checked accuracy and completeness of benefits applications and documents.
- Communicated effectively via email, phone and face-to-face with plan participants to resolve issues pertaining to health and welfare benefits.
Education
Diploma of Human Resources Management -
Pragmatic Training
01.2010
High School - Physics, Chemistry, Maths 1, Maths 2, Accounting
Darwin High School
Skills
- Driver training
- Road safety education
- Traffic regulations knowledge
- Lesson planning
- Vehicle operation techniques
- Time management
- Driving demonstration
- Vehicle maintenance
- Student observation
- Effective teaching methods
- Skill development
- Route planning
- Traffic law expertise
- Strong observational skills
- Attention to detail
References
William (BJ) Davison
OCE Goonyella Riverside
0413 192 558
David Lester
Mine Mananger - PNG
0427 862 096
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Triathlon
- Community involvement
- Camping
- Swimming
- Walking
- Playing with the dog
Community Service
- Treasurer, Glenden Amateur Swimming Club, 07/2011, 10/2012
- Member, Parents and Citizens Association, 11/2011, 03/2014
- Treasurer, Nhulunbuy Childcare Centre Inc., 01/2009, 08/2010, Nominated for Treasurer of the year.
Secondary Education
Darwin High School, 12, Physics, Chemistry, Maths 1, Maths 2, Accounting
Timeline
Driving Instructor
Self employed
01.2019 - Current
Personal Assistant to SSE
Newlands Coal - Glencore
10.2012 - 10.2014
Administration Officer
Glenden State School
03.2011 - 10.2012
Treasurer (Volunteer)
Nhulunbuy Childcare Centre Inc.
01.2009 - 08.2010
Business Manager
Gove District Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2012
Senior Finance Officer
Department of Corporate and Information Services
07.2004 - 01.2007
Finance Officer
Northern Territory Public Service
01.2000 - 02.2004
Superannuation Benefits Officer
Northern Territory Public Service
03.1998 - 06.2000
Diploma of Human Resources Management -
Pragmatic Training
High School - Physics, Chemistry, Maths 1, Maths 2, Accounting
Darwin High School