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Nakita MacDonald

Goondiwindi,QLD

Summary

Hardworking professional well-versed in handling any situation.

Willing to learn new skills.

Enthusiastic team member also confident to work as an individual

Motivated multi-tasker

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Hairdresser

AdoreYou Hair Studio
Goondiwindi, QLD
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Provided consultations to clients on hair styling options and hair care products.
  • Assisted with training of junior hairdressers and provided guidance in customer service techniques.
  • Organized appointments, managed client records and maintained salon inventory.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sanitizing tools and equipment after each use.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in cutting, coloring, styling methods and product usage.
  • Helped build relationships with new customers by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
  • Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
  • Suggested, used and marketed appropriate products to clients for skin, nail and hair care to increase company profit.
  • Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.

Farm Hand

Various Farming Contractors
Goondiwindi, QLD
01.2016 - 11.2023
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
  • Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
  • Collected eggs from chicken coops on a daily basis.
  • Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
  • Assisted in branding cattle or tagging sheep and goats for identification purposes.
  • Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
  • Assisted in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, ensuring timely and efficient processes.
  • Managed irrigation systems to ensure adequate water distribution.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.

Hospitality Worker

Royal Hotel Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi, QLD
01.2007 - 11.2023
  • Greeted customers and provided them with menus.
  • Assisted in seating guests and ensuring they were comfortable.
  • Provided customer service to ensure satisfaction throughout their dining experience.
  • Answered questions regarding menu items, special offers and other restaurant information.
  • Cleaned tables, chairs, dishes, cutlery and glassware after each meal period ended.
  • Performed cashiering duties such as taking payments from customers using POS systems or manual methods.
  • Restocked supplies of condiments, beverages and other items as needed.
  • Maintained knowledge of daily specials and promotions offered by the restaurant.
  • Monitored inventory levels for all items used in the hospitality area.
  • Ensured compliance with health codes related to food preparation, storage, handling and sanitation standards.
  • Handled alcohol service for guests over age of 18.
  • Conducted regular training on hospitality trends and customer service best practices.
  • RSA, RCG
  • Organized special events such as banquets or wedding receptions according to client specifications.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Confident in high paced work as a team member or an individual

Grain and Stockfeed Handler

Woods Grain (Stockfeed)
Goondiwindi, QLD
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Received grain shipments and inspected for quality, quantity, and type.
  • Loaded and unloaded grain trucks with forklift and other equipment.
  • Operated grain handling machinery to move grain from storage bins to processing areas.
  • Cleaned and maintained conveyor belts and other pieces of equipment used in the process of handling grain.
  • Monitored moisture levels in stored grains using specialized instruments.
  • Inspected seed samples for genetic purity prior to release into production areas.
  • Organized grain inventories according to customer specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments of grains.
  • Calibrated scales used in weighing outbound shipments of product.
  • Prepared documentation including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading. for shipment purposes.
  • Analyzed data collected from various sensors throughout the facility in order to identify potential problems before they occur.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
  • Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
  • Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
  • Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.

Education

Cert 3 Agriculture - AG.

GTT
Goondiwindi, QLD
12-2009

Cert 3 Business - Business Administration

GTT
Goondiwindi, QLD
03-2009

Cert 5 Hairdressing - Hairdressing/Barbering

Tafe Queensland Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD
01-2009

GED -

Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi, QLD
11-2007

Skills

  • Continuous Skill Enhancement
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Goal Setting and Achievement
  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • Effective problem solving
  • Client Retention Strategies
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Eyebrow Shaping
  • Tool, Equipment, and Surface Sanitizing
  • Styling Suggestions
  • Hair Cutting and Trimming
  • Clipper and Trimmer Operation
  • Scalp Care
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Facial Hair Removal
  • Hair Styling
  • advanced cutting and coloring skills
  • upstyles
  • salon OHS

Timeline

Senior Hairdresser

AdoreYou Hair Studio
01.2021 - 11.2023

Farm Hand

Various Farming Contractors
01.2016 - 11.2023

Grain and Stockfeed Handler

Woods Grain (Stockfeed)
01.2015 - 07.2017

Hospitality Worker

Royal Hotel Goondiwindi
01.2007 - 11.2023

Cert 3 Agriculture - AG.

GTT

Cert 3 Business - Business Administration

GTT

Cert 5 Hairdressing - Hairdressing/Barbering

Tafe Queensland Brisbane

GED -

Goondiwindi State High School
Nakita MacDonald