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Nyoka Hrabinsky

Yarrabah,QLD

Summary

I am a Yidinji First Nations Woman. I grew up in two aboriginal communities; Yarrabah and Kowanyama. I am a dedicated a driven person, i have gained employment, completed studies, and have owned my own successful business. Throughout both my employment and as an employer, I have displayed excellent communication skills within a workplace environment that has contributed to productive and harmonious relations with work colleagues and customers. I can work as an individual or in a team situation. Whilst working either individually or in a team I have contributed to producing working relationships and outcomes. My reliability as an employee and employer has enabled me to be a quick learner who contributes to ongoing improvements and expansion of my business and other company/ organisations operations and the delivery of outcomes. I have a very positive attitude that contributes to ongoing relationships in the workplace.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

The Lillipad Cafe
11.2023 - Current
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.

Business Owner

Myself
08.2019 - 07.2023

• Managing Employees (10 employees) with work schedule/ roster

• Managing payroll

• Managing ordering and stock

• Managing Inventory and budget

• Customer Relations

• Menu planning (specialising in native ingredients)

• Planning and prioritising work duties

• Creating business goals

• Catering

• Liaise with suppliers, realestate and landlord

• Head barista

Research Assistant,TIEC

James Cook University
11.2017 - 06.2020

• Assist Manager, TIEC with engagement with indigenous Traditional Owners with respect to documentation of cultural knowledge about plant use.

• Provide basic ethnobotanical research technical assistance to the manager, TIEC, and Traditional Owners

• Provide basic administrative support to the manager, TIEC.

• Attend Remote Field Trips

• Liaise with Various Traditional Owner Groups

• Liaise with various stakeholders and other organisations

• Assist in the conduction of ecological survey

• Ethnobotany Data Collection and Entry into specialised database

• Plant collection, tagging and processing

• Brief, simple herbarium plant labelling

OO3 Ranger

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
2013 - 2017
  • Assisted in construction and maintenance of Mountain Bike tracks for UCI World cup, Worked at UCI World Cup Mountain bike event, Worked with Volunteers, Boardwalk repairs and maintenance, Oiling the boardwalks, Cleaning drains and gutters, Signage repairs and maintenance and installations, Fencing, Silt trap installation, Short listing interview applicants, Assisted south crew in Gillies Range burn

OO5 Ranger (Field Supervisor)

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Supervising other staff members out in the field, Implementing works (4 weeks in advance) in the work program, Liaise with RIC in regards to field duties, Signage repairs and maintenance and installations, Responsibility of vehicle EPIRBS, Workplace health and safety Rep (Cairns South), Designed new Workplace health and safety board in work shed, Organise First Aids, Book vehicles in for servicing, Compliance and online bookings, Weekend patrols, Answering publics enquires e.g
  • Park histories, camping and online booking systems, Understanding signage requirements, Fuel and Chemical Audits, Equipment Audits, Understanding SAMS and Budgets, Cultural significance project (Rungulla National park), Caves finds, hand prints and other prints, stones and grinding stones, Potential campsite assessments

OO4 Ranger (Field Supervisor)

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Supervise field staff, Implementing works (4 weeks in advance) in the work program, Introduction in SAMS, Liaise with RIC in regards to field duties, Signage repairs and maintenance and installations, Selected for Interview panel, Boardwalk repairs, Worked with volunteers in track work, Supervised Conservation volunteers, Helped Resource ranger in regards to flora and fauna survey before proposed burn

Trainee Ranger

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
2012 - 2013
  • Clear Walking track/ Black Mountain road, Brush cutting/ pruning and Chain sawing, Patrol run, Cleaning Toilet facilities, Blow boardwalks with leaf blowers, Attended Weed control projects with Bio security, Spray jobs (weed control), Designed chemical log books, Help dismantle and put back together fire units, Maintenance on parks, Re-vegetation projects, Using GPS(marking sites and tracks), Office work (Ranger base, policy and procedures), Maintenance on infrastructure, In charge of North Crew inventory of calculating fuel stocks and chemicals, Designed fuel log books, Mixing fuel(two stroke), Maintenance on chainsaws, pole saw’s, whipper snipers and mower, Attend weekly meeting for duty roster, Assist with other Rangers to perform law enforcement duties, Complete daily work diary for the completion of roistered duties, Work in team situations, Assist with contractors to relay bitumen on footpath at Barron Falls, Helped with mountain biking track work, Participated in extra duties of overnight camping for the exploration of old mine shafts; Stampers, Help put back together the power carriers machine, Developed customer service skills from a wide range queries from park visitors or other stakeholder

Sales Assistant

Yarrabah Takeaway
07.2008 - 03.2011
  • Re-stocking shelves, Customer Service and Sales, Cooking, Cleaning, Money management, Unload Stock, Stock taking, Hygiene Management

Veterinarian’s Assistant

Greencross Veterinarians Clinic
2011 - 2011
  • Surgery preparation for animals, Folding gowns, Cleaning of kennels, Re-stocking shelves, Registering animals online, Walking and feeding animals, Cleaning the Surgical tools, Administration duties

Education

Diploma in Higher Education -

James Cook University
Cairns, QLD
07.2020

Certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management -

Australian Agricultural College Corporation
Mareeba
07.2013

Certificate III Horticulture -

TAFE Queensland
Cairns
07.2012

Gordonvale State High
Gordonvale, QLD
11.2011

Skills

  • Australian Barista School- 06 February 2023
  • Diploma in Higher Education- 30 July 2020
  • Dealing with change- 6th May 2014
  • Managing Aggressive Behaviour and Personal Safety (Potentially Violent Situation)- 19th February 2014
  • Certificate 2 In Government (Investigation)- 19th March 2014
  • Mountain Bike Training- 2013
  • Level 2 Chainsaw- 2013
  • Level 1 Fire-2013
  • Code of conduct training- 2014
  • Emergency Evacuation Training-2014
  • First Aid and CPR- 26th August 2014
  • Ethical Compass Training- 6th May 2014
  • CPR Refresher- 2016
  • Remote First Aid- 2016
  • Asbestos training -13th February 2015
  • Yellow crazy Ants induction- 4th March 2015
  • AIIMS Training- 5th-6th March 2015
  • Indigenous leadership program- 22nd-26th June 2015
  • MR truck Licence- June 2016
  • Chainsaw operator accreditation (Level 1) 2013
  • Unrestricted Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate 2013
  • Operation of specialized equipment – Quad bike 2013
  • Completed 4WD training 2013
  • Working with Bio-security on Miconia 2013
  • Conservation and Land Management Certificate 3 (2012-2013)

Contact Number

0402 963 146

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 02/18/94

References

  • Gerry Turpin, Senior Ethnobotanist, James Cook University, (07) 4232 1837, 0407 173 190
  • Jodie Cross, Ranger In Charge, National Parks, 0409 632 779
  • Rosalind Hecker, Retired Midwife, Personal Friend, 0400 112 610

Hobbies and Interests

I have an immense passion for the outdoors and the environment. Growing up in Remote West Cape York and the bush in Yarrabah spending most of my time and life in the outdoors, allowed me to grow a develop a love for nature. This passion encompasses a variety of personal activities and professional opportunities. I am a social person who enjoys interacting with a variety of people, learning through discussions, reflecting on different opinions, and expressing my opinions, advice, and concerns. 

Timeline

Waitress

The Lillipad Cafe
11.2023 - Current

Business Owner

Myself
08.2019 - 07.2023

Research Assistant,TIEC

James Cook University
11.2017 - 06.2020

OO5 Ranger (Field Supervisor)

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
01.2015 - 01.2016

OO4 Ranger (Field Supervisor)

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
01.2014 - 01.2015

Sales Assistant

Yarrabah Takeaway
07.2008 - 03.2011

OO3 Ranger

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
2013 - 2017

Trainee Ranger

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
2012 - 2013

Veterinarian’s Assistant

Greencross Veterinarians Clinic
2011 - 2011

Diploma in Higher Education -

James Cook University

Certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management -

Australian Agricultural College Corporation

Certificate III Horticulture -

TAFE Queensland

Gordonvale State High
Nyoka Hrabinsky