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Kristie Foreman

38 Jarvis Road, Acacia Hills ,NT

Summary

Experienced Consultant and Team Leader in the agency nursing sector. I excel in building and maintaining strong client relationships to drive business growth and client satisfaction. I leverage my strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader: Travel Nurse

Healthcare Australia
04.2021 - Current
  • Managed a team of up to 15 consultants, recruitment and administration staff, ensuring they were supported to meet KPI requirements in the regional, rural & remote agency nursing sector
  • Developed team members' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance
  • Advertised for, recruited and onboarded internal staff to company requirements over a six month probationary period
  • Managed a state service line for a four month period to achieve over 830% growth in service line gross profit
  • Maintained excellent communication with clients throughout the placement approval process, addressing concerns and answering questions promptly
  • Managed key relationships with both external and internal stakeholders to ensure business success
  • Improved efficiency within the team by sharing best practices and contributing to training initiatives, policies and procedures
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, state specific requirements and company standards were maintained
  • Supported HR and Clinical Governance teams with incident investigation and external staff performance management
  • Performance management of direct reports including monthly KPI review meetings, probationary reviews, implementation and execution of performance improvement plans
  • Adapted to evolving industry trends and regulations, ensuring compliance and continued success in a competitive agency nursing market
  • Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with team members, coordinating team events and contributing to a productive atmosphere

National Recruitment Consultant: Regional, Rural & Remote

Healthcare Australia
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed end to end recruitment for agency nurses in the regional, rural and remote sector
  • Facilitated short term locum nursing placements in response to client demands
  • Managed travel, accommodation and specific placement logistics for candidates
  • Consistently met and exceeded financial KPIs to contribute to business success
  • Supported candidates whilst on placement through incident investigation and performance management items
  • Maintained state and placement specific compliance requirements for candidates
  • Supported junior team members with mentorship and guidance of agency nursing requirements in the regional, rural and remote nursing sector
  • Maintained a social media and Seek advertising presence to support brand awareness and recruitment of suitable candidates.

Managing Director / Business Owner

Event Solutions Darwin / Q Bar & Brasserie on The Avenue
01.2010 - 10.2018
  • Development of business plans, budgets, marketing strategy and human resource management
  • Completed tenders, quotes and budgets for various events, followed by the planning, successful execution and analysis of these events
  • Recruitment, training and human resource management of staff to develop a committed and skilled hospitality team
  • Coordination, planning and management of various events; including risk analysis, marketing of the event, supplier liaison for audio visual, equipment and logistical requirements, catering, timelines, compilation of detailed run sheets, guest list management and travel requirements
  • Client liaison before, during and following each event to ensures expectations were exceeded and establish repeat custom
  • Budget management to ensure financial viability of the event
  • Marketing, social media management and public relations.

Restaurant & Events Manager

Hanuman Restaurant
01.2008 - 01.2010

Restaurant & Events Manager

Char Restaurant Darwin
01.2006 - 01.2008

Restaurant Supervisor

The Boatshed Restaurant
01.2004 - 01.2006

Barista & Waitress

The Bellhouse Restaurant
01.2001 - 01.2004

Education

Cert III in Hospitality - Hospitality

Advanced College of Education
Darwin
01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
11.2003

Skills

  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Mentoring and coaching of staff
  • Financial analysis
  • Complaint resolution
  • Relationship management
  • Clinical & HR investigation support
  • Client account management
  • Regulatory compliance

References

Referees provided upon request

Timeline

Team Leader: Travel Nurse

Healthcare Australia
04.2021 - Current

National Recruitment Consultant: Regional, Rural & Remote

Healthcare Australia
11.2018 - 03.2021

Managing Director / Business Owner

Event Solutions Darwin / Q Bar & Brasserie on The Avenue
01.2010 - 10.2018

Restaurant & Events Manager

Hanuman Restaurant
01.2008 - 01.2010

Restaurant & Events Manager

Char Restaurant Darwin
01.2006 - 01.2008

Restaurant Supervisor

The Boatshed Restaurant
01.2004 - 01.2006

Barista & Waitress

The Bellhouse Restaurant
01.2001 - 01.2004

Cert III in Hospitality - Hospitality

Advanced College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Murdoch University
Kristie Foreman