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Rachel DODD

Irymple,VIC

Summary

Highly motivated and professional Police Officer, looking to expand within the field of emergency management. An excellent team play who is both passionate and compassionate in service provided to the community. A reliable employee who thrives under pressure and adapts to dynamic situations. Hardworking individual with exceptional physical endurance and mental toughness with outstanding emotional maturity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

First Constable

Victoria Police
07.2019 - Current
  • Diligent and professional Police Officer with experience working in metropolitan (Moorabbin & Caulfield) and rural areas (Mildura) as well as current posting with a satellite station in Red Cliffs, Victoria.
  • Use of high level critical thinking and continual risk assessment and mitigation when working through complex dynamic day to day situations including emergency response, conflict resolution and complex investigations.
  • Contributed to increased positive public perception through working within local police proactive unit. Conducted lessons with key community stakeholders with strong focus on developing strategies to minimise crime and enhance road safety.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders within local community.
  • Police Service Medal awarded for service during 2019/20 Bushfire operations.

Cook & Rifleman

Army - (Australian Defence Force)
01.2013 - 06.2020
  • Completed both fulltime and reservist service enlisted in the Australian Army.
  • Committed and reliable team member who demonstrated extreme resilience and determination working within highly stressful, challenging environments.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism in both training and operational environment.
  • Completed deployments both within Australia and overseas including operations in Bougainvillea and Papua New Guinea as well as deployment attached to patrol ships working with Australian Border Force on joint border force operations.
  • Achieved Defence Service Medal and Defence Operational Medal.

Manager

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work resulting in key performance indicators exceeding expected management level.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes, whilst maintaining professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Cook

The Boardwalk Restaurant
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Psychology

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC (online)
07.2026

Diploma - Policing

Victoria Police Academy
Melbourne
08.2021

Bachelor of Arts -

La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC
04.2019

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC
06.2013

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Catholic College Bendigo
Bendigo, VIC
12.2012

Volunteer and other relevant experience

St. Vincent De Paul Crisis Centre

Volunteer support worker

Feb 2017- 2018

  • Provided support networks and counselling to youth and adults in need of assistance and support within their day to day lives.
  • Maintenance of client confidentiality and adhering to legal frameworks such as The Privacy Act (1988).
  • Use of computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.


La Trobe University

Bendigo Student Facilitator/ Ambassador

August 2016- 2018

  • Represent, network, and promote La Trobe University in social and public events.
  • Lead groups of young adults and students to participate in team and confidence building activities while providing youth with insight into higher education.

Timeline

First Constable

Victoria Police
07.2019 - Current

Manager

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse
01.2018 - 05.2019

Cook

The Boardwalk Restaurant
01.2016 - 07.2018

Cook & Rifleman

Army - (Australian Defence Force)
01.2013 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Psychology

La Trobe University

Diploma - Policing

Victoria Police Academy

Bachelor of Arts -

La Trobe University

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Chisholm Institute

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Catholic College Bendigo

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