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Overview
Work History
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Mahalia Bennett

Mount Isa,QLD

Summary

My career objective is to find a challenging yet rewarding position that would enable me to contribute to the company, Whilst furthering my skills and knowledge within the industry. I'm willing to obtain and secure new roles, experiences and positions by working to the best of my ability to achieve that.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Embroiderer

Agile Target Operating Model (ATOM).
Mount Isa, QLD
09.2022 - Current
  • Performed counting and inspection of the correct product during the embroidery process.
  • Operate Tajima 8-head embroidery machine.
  • Change thread when multiple colors are needed.
  • Embroider shirts, pants, towels, bags, and hats.
  • Completing bulk orders in a timely manner.
  • Expanded client base through word-of-mouth referrals
  • Worked closely with sales team members to help them better understand available services and effectively communicate these offerings to potential clients.
  • Oil and clean the embroidery machine on a weekly basis.
  • Clean and organize the embroidery room weekly.

Retail Assistant/delivery Driver

Waymart Hotel
Mount Isa, QLD
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations.
  • Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior.

Store Person

PFD Food Services
Mount Isa, QLD
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Restocked shelves and helped customers locate desired items.
  • Picked stock according to order sheets, and prepared for transport.
  • Operated equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts on a daily basis.
  • Received and checked incoming goods for damage and discrepancies with the paperwork.
  • Maintained proper product levels, and inventory controls for merchandise, and organized the backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Work in freezers and cold rooms.

Trade Assistant/Store Person

Western Labour Hire
Cloncurry, QLD
12.2017 - 11.2018

Assisting tradesperson in general cleaning duties.

Spotting for tradesperson when needed.

Operating grinders and basic wielding equipment.

Assisting with warehouse duties when needed. Picking packing and forklift operations.

Bartender

Barkly Hotel
Mount Isa, QLD
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.

Ranger

Myuma Group
Mount Isa, QLD
01.2015 - 04.2016
  • Performed facilities and structure construction and maintenance to conserve grounds and environment.
  • Responded to wildland fires and performed fire suppression duties using specialized firefighting equipment and tools.
  • Operated and maintained vehicles, tools, and equipment to perform enforcement, patrol, construction and maintenance duties.
  • Developed and maintained accurate logs, reports and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Oversaw volunteers and seasonal workers on assigned projects and inspected work for quality control, proper use of equipment and participant safety.

Kitchen Hand/breakfast Cook

Irish Club
Mount Isa, QLD
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
  • Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
  • Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Kitchen Hand/Food Prep

Sodexo
Cloncurry, QLD
12.2013 - 12.2014
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
  • Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.

Cleaner

TAFE Queensland
Mount Isa, QLD
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.

Skills

  • Kitchen operations
  • Current forklift license with experience
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Cleaning
  • Stock control
  • Sorting
  • Picking and packing
  • Stocking and display maintenance
  • Organization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teambuilding
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Customer service
  • Good listening skills, with the ability to work alone or alongside a team
  • Auto car licence

Additional Information

Donna Williams. PFD manger

  • (07) 4743 4452
  • Shephan Kent. Liquor Warehouse dutie manager
  • 0422102128
  • Tina Cole. Atom supervisor/manager
  • 0437 690 343

Timeline

Embroiderer

Agile Target Operating Model (ATOM).
09.2022 - Current

Retail Assistant/delivery Driver

Waymart Hotel
07.2021 - 09.2022

Store Person

PFD Food Services
09.2020 - 08.2021

Trade Assistant/Store Person

Western Labour Hire
12.2017 - 11.2018

Bartender

Barkly Hotel
04.2017 - 12.2017

Ranger

Myuma Group
01.2015 - 04.2016

Kitchen Hand/breakfast Cook

Irish Club
01.2014 - 12.2014

Kitchen Hand/Food Prep

Sodexo
12.2013 - 12.2014

Cleaner

TAFE Queensland
01.2013 - 12.2013
Mahalia Bennett