Shelly Bird
Muttaburra,Qld
Summary
Experienced and versatile professional with a diverse background in rural contracting, construction, gardening, and maintenance. Skilled in operating various machinery and performing tasks such as welding, fencing, and property infrastructure maintenance. Committed to workplace safety and environmental sustainability. Strong communicator with a passion for delivering high-quality work and contributing positively to team dynamics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Roadhouse Attendant
The Whitebull Roadhouse
10.2023 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service skills as well as being responsible for day to day operations of the roadhouse.
- Provide excellent food and beverage service to customers.
- Assist in food preparation and presentation including: making of Coffees/Teas, cooking take away food, stock replenishment, cleaning and other general duties.
- Maintain a high level of food safety and hygiene.
- Opening and closing procedures.
- Maintaining stock levels, unloading and receiving of stock.
- Operate point-of-sale and eftpos terminals.
- Readings of fuel bowsers.
BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR
Aramac Nursery
06.2021 - Current
- Developed business from ground up, prepare records and manage all financial aspects of the business including budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Analyse financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Keep up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Confer with customers to understand needs and finalise purchase orders. Take care of escalated customer concerns to increase satisfaction.
- Determine pricing for products based on costs and competition.
- Manage and support business risk and work to develop and implement strategic solutions.
RURAL CONTRACTOR
Self-Employed
02.2010 - Current
- Demonstrate both independent and collaborative problem-solving abilities, showcasing exceptional self-discipline and self-management capabilities.
- Organise and prioritise work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner and co-operate with superiors and colleagues to achieve goals.
- Utilise strong decision-making and problem-solving skills while bringing forth excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Utilise excellent organisational skills to achieve goals.
- Proficient in operating, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on a diverse array of machinery, such as tractors, loaders, bobcats, forklifts, station vehicles, motorcycles, quad bikes, buggies, ride-on and push mowers, whipper snippers, pumps, power tools, and more.
- Constructing and maintaining property infrastructure, which encompasses welding, fencing, assembling ends, installing troughs, pipelines, and cattle yards.
Volunteer Firefighter
Rural Fire Brigade & SES
01.2009 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Diverse training encompassing roles such as Crew Leader, Community Educator, Occupational Health & Safety, Traffic Control, Communications, Handling Hazardous Materials, Electrical Safety, Incident Management, Teamwork, Flood Boat Operations, First Aid, CPR, and numerous other areas of expertise.
Education
Certificate in Landscape & Garden Design - Landscape Horticulture
Learning Cloud Australia
North Ryde, NSW05.2024
Certificate in Horticulture - Horticulture
Learning Cloud Australia
North Ryde, NSW09.2022
Skills
- Excellent Writing & Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
- Organisational & Time Management Skills
- Interpersonal & Multi-Tasking Skills
- Technical & Computer Skills
Additional Information
Current Qld HR Drivers Licence
References
Peter Rose “Bede Station” 0484 527 955
Tahnee Dooley “The Whitebull Roadhouse” 0487 235 288
Kate Urquhart “Adelong Station” 0409 860 721
Timeline
Roadhouse Attendant
The Whitebull Roadhouse
10.2023 - Current
BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR
Aramac Nursery
06.2021 - Current
RURAL CONTRACTOR
Self-Employed
02.2010 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Rural Fire Brigade & SES
01.2009 - 03.2021
Certificate in Landscape & Garden Design - Landscape Horticulture
Learning Cloud Australia
Certificate in Horticulture - Horticulture
Learning Cloud Australia
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