Rachel Cotton
Marrara,NT
Summary
A dedicated photographer exhibiting true love for the craft, art and science of photography process. A solid background using camera lenses, controls, camera software and lighting equipment to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational & interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
Self Employed Services
04.2018 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
Chef / OWHS Data & Receptionist Administrator
ESS Compass Group
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Mentor and lead more than 10 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Spearhead menu planning, recipe development and day-to-day management, as well as catering operations.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Adhered to strict ESS kitchen OWHS standards.
- OWHS Data Administrator assistant
- Collection and data entry for company regulatory weekly reporting.
- Constructing accurate and comprehensive Safe Handling Procedural Manuals for each department within ESS organisation.
- Overseeing every on-site Safety Manual releases were updated.
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients and employees to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Greeted incoming employee and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception data entries & filing up to date.
International Flight Attendant
Skytrans Airline
08.2008 - 12.2013
- Engaged professionally with passengers, ground staff and fellow flight crew throughout flight process.
- Attended interstate workshops and training, regarding regulatory cabin crew assessments and certifications, conflict resolution tactics, and numerous other company mandatory requirements.
- Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
- Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
- Performed pre-flight cabin checks to maintain operational safety equipment.
Project Manager
Darwin Community Arts
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for small and large cooking projects for the My Sisters' Kitchen Project- A safe and Inclusive cooking space for refugee woman and their family.
- Formed successful government and independent grant submissions for MSK.
- Achieved all project deadlines for grant reporting of the required monitoring performance and delivery outcomes.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and Multicultural and Government organisations for catering events, certifications and food training programs delivered.
- Formed trusting relationships with group members and their family.
Education
Cert IV - Training And Assessment
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, NT05.2014
Certificate III - Commercial Cook
International Collage of Advanced Education
Darwin, NT12.2013
Certificate III - Heritage And Interpretive Tourism
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, NT05.2001
High School Diploma -
Castlemaine Senior High
Castlemaine, VIC1994
Timeline
Professional Photographer
Self Employed Services
04.2018 - Current
Chef / OWHS Data & Receptionist Administrator
ESS Compass Group
02.2014 - 06.2017
Project Manager
Darwin Community Arts
12.2011 - 12.2012
International Flight Attendant
Skytrans Airline
08.2008 - 12.2013
Cert IV - Training And Assessment
Charles Darwin University
Certificate III - Commercial Cook
International Collage of Advanced Education
Certificate III - Heritage And Interpretive Tourism
Charles Darwin University
High School Diploma -
Castlemaine Senior High
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