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Miranda Thompson

Mount Hutton,NSW

Summary

Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy, and financial management. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Comfortable working independently and as a collaborative team member.

Looking forward to re-entering the workforce with the new challenges and successes that it will bring.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Carer

Jean Hopton
Palm Beach, Qld
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Organized oral medications for client following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for client and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Transported client to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and other necessary destinations.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.

Senior Hairdresser

Owner/Operator
Coral Cove, Qld
03.2008 - 01.2012
  • Managed staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Maintained salon finances, including budgeting, payroll and bookkeeping.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.
  • Ensured that all health and safety protocols were followed in the salon at all times.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals.
  • Created marketing strategies to increase clientele and expand the business.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Senior Hairdresser

Owner/Operator
Nerang, Qld
05.2006 - 09.2009
  • As Above

Senior Hairdresser and Manager

Bayview Hair and Beauty
Runaway Bay , Qld
09.2004 - 04.2006
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Increased customer loyalty and brought in new customers with targeted marketing and service strategies.
  • Enforced safety procedures in accordance with facility policies and government regulations.
  • Organized daily operations at the salon, including scheduling appointments and managing customer service inquiries.

Senior Beautician

Budget Hairdressing
Mt Evelyn, Vic
02.1995 - 06.2002
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through great customer service skills.
  • Provide high-quality services, including.
  • Artificial nails, manicures, pedicures, waxing, lash and brow tint, facials, and body treatments.

Education

Certificate of Completeion - NDIS Worker Orientation Module

NDIS
Online
10-2024

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Wide Bay Institute of Tafe
Bundaberg, QLD
11-2011

Certificate IV - Hairdressing

Gold Coast Institute of Tafe
Gold Coast, QLD
01-2004

Certificate III - Beauty Therapy

Additional Beauty And Nail Academy
Melbourne, VIC
01-1995

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Behavioral Psychology And Sciences

Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Transportation services
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Meal preparation
  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Health and Safety
  • Employee training and development
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Small business operations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Carer

Jean Hopton
06.2013 - 01.2015

Senior Hairdresser

Owner/Operator
03.2008 - 01.2012

Senior Hairdresser

Owner/Operator
05.2006 - 09.2009

Senior Hairdresser and Manager

Bayview Hair and Beauty
09.2004 - 04.2006

Senior Beautician

Budget Hairdressing
02.1995 - 06.2002

Certificate of Completeion - NDIS Worker Orientation Module

NDIS

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Wide Bay Institute of Tafe

Certificate IV - Hairdressing

Gold Coast Institute of Tafe

Certificate III - Beauty Therapy

Additional Beauty And Nail Academy

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Behavioral Psychology And Sciences

Swinburne University
Miranda Thompson