I am currently seeking work after having been self employed for the past 24 years.
Accomplished and confident in training new employees into workforce.
Hardworking and a good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements in the workplace.
Willing and ready to learn new things.
Can easily work alone and travel long distances if required.
Current Police check also available.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Trainer
Self Employed
Gifford Hill, SA
01.2002 - 07.2023
Conducted individual and group trainings.
Book keeping and management of small business with 4 employees.
Paid wages and did rosters for 4 employees plus my husband and myself.
Ordered in and organise delivery of product required to run business. Including fresh meat, dry food and vitamins and health products.
Set training plans and coordinate racing schedules of up to 50 greyhounds.
Liase with Greyhound Racing SA in regards to rules and policies required to run a training establishment including Animal Welfare Policies.
Oranise and book flights and accommodation for interstate competition.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Thomas Foods
Murray Bridge, South Australia
06.1987 - 10.2000
Maintained accurate records of test results, inspection data, and corrective actions taken when necessary.
Performed visual inspections of products to ensure product quality.
Monitored production operations to identify potential problems with quality assurance.
Inspected Livestock during and after processing.
Documented non-conforming items found during inspections according to established guidelines.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during inspections and tests.
Reported repeat issues to supervisors and diagnosed source.
Provided feedback to management on process improvements needed in order to meet customer requirements.
Conducted tests on components and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections and testing activities.
Participated in internal audits of manufacturing processes in order to identify areas needing improvement.
Adhered strictly to ISO 9001 Quality Management System standards at all times.
Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Education
Murray Bridge High School
Murray Bridge, SA
AusMeat Quality Assurance and Meat Handling
TAFE SA
Murray Bridge
HLTAID011- Provide First Aid & CPR
Pro First Aid
Munno Para
01.2024 - 01.2024
Skills
Technical Knowledge with Xero Bookkeeping
Test Administration
Staff Scheduling
Employee Mentoring
New Hire Training
Affiliations
I have served on numerous committees over the last 30 years. I have given up many many hours of my time to help develop new strategies and rules and policies for my various interests.
I work well both in groups, or on my own to seek out things like new sponsorship opportunities for the Clubs I have been involved in.
I have spent the last 10 years representing Public Trainers on the Industry Consultative Group, working with both the CEO and Senior Board Management.