Mackenzie Foster

Newcastle

Summary

Energetic and dependable, possessing strong organizational and communication skills. Well-versed in operational procedures and team management, with solid background in conflict resolution and task delegation. Extremely motivated to gain industry experience.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Macpac

07.2024 - Current

Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.

Summer Research Scholarship Recipient

Centre of Organic Electronics

11.2024 - 02.2025

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Assimilated constructive feedback from mentors to continuously improve performance throughout the scholarship.
Expanded problem-solving abilities via investigating unexpected results or inconsistencies within experiments.
Gained hands-on experience with specialized equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.

Bar Manager

Lass O'Gowrie Hotel

02.2022 - 11.2023

Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Maintained compliance with local regulations by conducting regular safety audits and addressing any identified issues promptly.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science And Management - Sustainability

University of Newcastle

Newcastle, NSW

06-2026

Skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Interpersonal and written communication
Reliability
Excellent communication
Safety protocols

Self motivation
Time management abilities
Fast learner
MS office

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