KY-LOU SAGIGI
Parramatta Park, Cairns,Australia
Summary
Highly motivated, organized, and determined individual with over 9 years of experience in various fast-paced settings. Consistently delivering excellent work and service skills is my priority in any role. As an ambitious self-starter, I excel both independently and as part of a team. Strong work ethics, professional presentation, and excellent people skills are complemented by effective communication, time management, and positive leadership abilities. Since 2018, I have worked as an Aquarist and Team Leader, managing multiple husbandry departments. This role requires managing heavy workloads, creativity, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and collaboration. I have acquired extensive skills and knowledge in marine life and aquarist duties. I am eager to undergo training to expand my expertise and adapt to any work environment or responsibilities assigned to me. Regardless of the work commitment length, I always maintain a positive attitude to exceed expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Husbandry Aquarist
Cairns Marine
Cairns, Australia
10.2018 - Current
- Gained over 6 years knowledge of identifying, treating, up-keeping health of marine animals and corals
- Work with Aquarist staff and Supervisor to learn all Aquarium/husbandry departments
- Communicate responsibilities and assign tasks to work colleagues
- Maintain records of animals that have been processed through the quarantine facility
- Monitor, treat and rehabilitate marine life diseases and injuries
- Ensure life support systems are functioning, such as pumps, heaters, and filters
- Monitor and maintain water quality
- Perform basic laboratory duties
- Provide guest questions concerning aquarium animals
- Cleaning and maintenance of fish tanks and up-keep the underwater habitats
- Participate in daily food preparation and animal husbandry
- Create habitats that will satisfy visitors
- Due to my effective communication with team members and leadership skills, I was assigned as team leader in my department
Electrician Apprentice
Northerns Fire Systems
Cairns, QLD, Australia
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Customer Service
- Work within a team
- Learning from a qualified electrician, and assist in completing all tasks
- Assisting with the repair of equipment and electrical problems
- Completion of electrical installation and other maintenance tasks
- Assist in Repairing and replacing AC/DC motors
- Conducting tests on electrical equipment and parts to verify continuity, voltage, resistance, and current
- My eagerness to learn and positive approach, led to an opportunity to work more independently
Crew Member
Hungry Jacks
Smithfield, QLD, Australia
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provide excellent customer service
- Maintain kitchen and restaurant in a clean and hygienic presentation
- Assist with food preparation in the kitchen
- Take meal orders and receive payment from customers
- Front counter, Accurate cash handling, including EFTPOS
- Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables
- Maintain full compliance with all hygienic food handling principles and practices
- Acknowledged as Crew member of the month in 2015 and 2017 due to my strong work ethic and excellent approach with customers
Education
Completed Year 12 -
Smithfield State High School
Smithfield, QueenslandSkills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Bilingual: English and Creole
- Establishing positive rapport
- Good organisational skills
- Basic scuba diving skills
- Self-motivated
- Organised
- Methodical
- Disciplined work ethic
- Basic computer skills
- Fast learner
- Attention to detail
- Well presented
- Competent problem solving skills
- Motivated by challenges
- Prioritising
- Time management
- Good customer service
Certification
- Queensland Certificate of Education
- Indigenous Youth Leadership Program, Certificate of Competency
- 2016 QATSIF scholarship Certificate of competency
Personal Information
Driving License: Provisional license - Auto and Manual
Boat License: Recreational Marine Driver License (RMDL)
Scuba Diving: Open Waters divers license
References
- David Furner, Curator and Management Team, Cairns Marine, Stratford, QLD, 0404 604 720
- Emma Hayes, Supervisor and Management Team, Cairns Marine, Stratford, QLD, 0467 281 877
Tickets
White Card
Accomplishments
I was selected to be a part of the first 7 week Sea Women Great Barrier Reef program initiated by the Coral Sea Foundation in April-May 2023 where the programs objectives were to learn; cultural knowledge of traditional sea country, boost scuba diving skills, boat driving, reef survey methods, first aid and underwater camera skills.
Languages
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Husbandry Aquarist
Cairns Marine
10.2018 - Current
Electrician Apprentice
Northerns Fire Systems
01.2018 - 12.2018
Crew Member
Hungry Jacks
01.2015 - 01.2018
Completed Year 12 -
Smithfield State High School