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, QLD12-2009
Cert 3 Business - Business Administration
GTT
Goondiwindi, QLD03-2009
Cert 5 Hairdressing - Hairdressing/Barbering
Tafe Queensland Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD01-2009
GED -
Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi, QLD11-2007
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