Nikki Britton
Fairlight,NSW
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Quick to learn new skills and programs. Extensive experience working with kids with disabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Stand Up Comedian
Self
Nationwide
01.2010 - Current
- Engaged with audiences to create memorable experiences at live performances.
- Scheduling gigs
- Invoicing, and gently following up when those invoices haven’t been paid on time
- Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
- Performed live shows at various venues throughout the world, communicating through barriers of language, culture, status, ability.
- Implemented creative and improvisational techniques to produce new material
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used social media to promote events and build audience.
Captain Starlight
The Starlight Children's Foundation
Westmead, NSW
01.2008 - 06.2021
- Entertaining and facilitating distraction therapy, both in Starlight Express Rooms and at bedsides throughout the hospital
- Brightening the lives of hospitalised children and their families though inclusive, child-led fun
- Using multiple programs and media, we would create and broadcast interactive kids TV shows
- Schedule, plan and carry out ward rounds
- Organise and manage the ordering of supplies for activities and back of house needs
- Liaise with nurses, doctors, kids and families to ensure the best holistic approach to care
Disability Support Worker
Sunnyfield Disability Services
Allambie Heights
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client behaviours, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free work environments.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Adhered to company requirements for client interactions and care standards.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and client needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Entertained, conversed with clients.
Dance Teacher
Ballet Theatre Academy
Sydney, NSW
01.1999 - 12.2006
- Planned and delivered lessons, introducing students to dance technique
- Prepared routines for performances.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Acting
Actors Centre Australia
Sydney07.2008
Diploma - Remedial Massage Therapy
Nature Care College
Sydney07.2001
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Adaptability, professionally and socially
- Multitasking
- Work well in a team or independently
- Creative thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Timeline
Stand Up Comedian
Self
01.2010 - Current
Captain Starlight
The Starlight Children's Foundation
01.2008 - 06.2021
Disability Support Worker
Sunnyfield Disability Services
01.2004 - 12.2006
Dance Teacher
Ballet Theatre Academy
01.1999 - 12.2006
Advanced Diploma - Acting
Actors Centre Australia
Diploma - Remedial Massage Therapy
Nature Care College