Rachel Abbott
Tuncurry,Australia
Summary
Reliable and upbeat shop assistant who promotes customer loyalty, satisfaction, and purchases through consultative techniques and attention to individual needs. Strong knowledge of product merchandising, payment processing, and cleaning, providing exceptional service. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and a superior work ethic. Compassionate Early Childhood Educator passionate about teaching and supporting young children in setting a foundation for lifelong success. Quickly develops rapport with families and children through a friendly approach, patient demeanor, and excellent communication skills. Organized and skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings, with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
Dusk
10.2024 - Current
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
Support Worker
Sunny’s Farm
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Supporting clients with daily activities
- Supporting clients with personal care e.g
- Toileting, eating, handwashing, etc
- Involving clients in the farm upkeep, this could be feeding the animals, weeding the paddocks, grooming the horses, etc
- Following the client support plan and assisting them in completing their goals
- Completing case notes
Lead Educator
Nabiac Early Learning
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Communicated with parents and guardians about children's daily activities, behaviors and related issues
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with children, parents and fellow educators
- Designed program and instructional materials for child teaching
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery
Educator
Buzi Kidz Oosh
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies
Shop Assistant
Colleen's Bakery
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs
- Swept and mopped floor wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store
- Greeted customers entering the store and offered assistance with requirements
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements
- Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transactions
Early Childhood Educator
Blossoms Early Learning Centre
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments
Restaurant Waitress
The Aztec
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Cleared and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Participated in dining room side work such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages
Bartender
The Regal Hotel
02.2010 - 04.2012
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
TAFE
Taree, NSW09.2018
RSA -
Atwea College
Tuncurry, NSW02-2025
RCG -
Atwea College
Tuncurry, NSW02-2025
Certificate III - Community Services
Tafe
06.2024
First Aid Certificate - Provide first aid in an Education and care setting, Including defibrillation, asthma, and anaphylaxis
H&A Training
01.2023
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Tafe
Taree, NSW05.2015
Skills
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Curriculum Planning
- Child Development
- Communication with families
- Case Notes
- Safe Work Practices
- Cash Register Operations
- Food Allergies
- First aid
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Dusk
10.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Sunny’s Farm
06.2024 - 09.2024
Lead Educator
Nabiac Early Learning
07.2023 - 09.2024
Educator
Buzi Kidz Oosh
11.2022 - 07.2023
Shop Assistant
Colleen's Bakery
02.2020 - 12.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Blossoms Early Learning Centre
02.2016 - 12.2019
Restaurant Waitress
The Aztec
07.2014 - 02.2016
Bartender
The Regal Hotel
02.2010 - 04.2012
Certificate III - Community Services
Tafe
First Aid Certificate - Provide first aid in an Education and care setting, Including defibrillation, asthma, and anaphylaxis
H&A Training
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Tafe
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
TAFE
RSA -
Atwea College
RCG -
Atwea College
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