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SHARRON KETLEY

Baldivis

Summary

Motivated professional with experience in customer service, sales and administrative tasks.

Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Personable and organized with keen eye for detail and positive, upbeat attitude. Possess strong communication skills . Capable of enhancing team efficiency through effective coordination and administrative support.

Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I can handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant /Early Childhood Educator

Nido Early Childhood Centre /
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.

Funeral Arranger/Conductor

Purslowe & Chipper Funeral Home
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted pre-need consultations with individuals seeking assistance in proactively planning their own funerals or those of loved ones to alleviate future burdens on surviving family members.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized funeral arrangement services.
  • Managed on-site event details such as audiovisual equipment setup, floral arrangements placement, and guest seating coordination to create a dignified atmosphere during services.

Program Coordinator

Frank Konency Community Centre
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.

Junior Sous Chef

King Road Brewing Co.
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Maintained inventory records and updated ordering systems regularly to ensure adequate stock levels based on anticipated demand.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and excellent execution of all dishes.

Real Estate Sales Representative

Elders Real Estate
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.

Chef

The Chase Bar & Bistro
10.2011 - 07.2017
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.

Catering Manager

Allen's Croft Children's Centre
12.2008 - 07.2011
  • Company Overview: UK
  • UK
  • Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
  • Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
  • Promoted catering packages with most profitable outcomes without sacrificing client desires.
  • Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, translating it into memorable events that exceeded expectations.

Education

Certificate 3 -

Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate IV -

Property Services

Certificate -

Cookery for the Catering Industry

Food preparation & cooking -

level 2

BIIAB Certificate -

personal licence holder - Level 2

Standard Mental Health First Aider -

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Office administration
  • Computer skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Strong level of empathy
  • Ability to carry out duties in a safe manner
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Caring and understanding nature
  • Dedicated team player

Professionalemploymentsummary

  • Nido Early Childhood Centre, Baldivis, 07/01/23, Present
  • Funeral Arranger/Conductor, Purslowe & Chipper Funeral Home, Fremantle, 07/01/22, 07/31/23
  • Program Coordinator, Frank Konency Community Centre, Parmelia, 08/01/20, 11/30/20, 11/01/20, 07/31/22
  • Junior Sous Chef, King Road Brewing Co., Oldbury W.A, 02/01/17, 03/31/20
  • Real Estate Sales Representative, Elders Real Estate, Rockingham, WA, 01/01/17, 01/31/18
  • Chef, The Chase Bar & Bistro, Baldivis W.A, 10/01/11, 07/31/17
  • Catering Manager, Allen's Croft Children's Centre, UK, 12/01/08, 07/31/11

Highlightsandstrengths

  • Able to coordinate with different types of people
  • Responding to customer enquiries and questions
  • Distributing food among the needy/ food relief programs
  • Scheduling and organising programs/classes
  • Supervising and training staff
  • Achieving customer satisfaction
  • Ensure a high standard, smooth and efficient operation
  • Ensure all Hygiene, WH&S and COVID-19 policies/procedures are carried out
  • Reception work- taking phone calls, bookings, data input etc.
  • Referrals
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Major strengths in planning, problem solving and communication
  • Computer-literate can quickly learn new software
  • Well-organised and efficient
  • Enjoy working and communicating with people
  • Dependable/ can work without supervision
  • A strong customer service ethos
  • Empathy and possess strong communication skills and patience and have a strong underlying desire to want to do more for others

Careerandpersonalstatement

I am a dedicated and compassionate professional wanting to expand and further develop my career. I am highly proficient in meeting customers' needs and achieving customer satisfaction. I am eager to secure a position within a company that will allow me to fully utilize my abilities, skills, and knowledge to achieve the company's goals and objectives.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant /Early Childhood Educator

Nido Early Childhood Centre /
07.2023 - Current

Funeral Arranger/Conductor

Purslowe & Chipper Funeral Home
07.2022 - 07.2023

Program Coordinator

Frank Konency Community Centre
11.2020 - 07.2022

Junior Sous Chef

King Road Brewing Co.
02.2017 - 03.2020

Real Estate Sales Representative

Elders Real Estate
01.2017 - 01.2018

Chef

The Chase Bar & Bistro
10.2011 - 07.2017

Catering Manager

Allen's Croft Children's Centre
12.2008 - 07.2011

Certificate IV -

Property Services

Certificate -

Cookery for the Catering Industry

Food preparation & cooking -

level 2

BIIAB Certificate -

personal licence holder - Level 2

Standard Mental Health First Aider -

Certificate 3 -

Early Childhood Education and Care
SHARRON KETLEY