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Soana Palavi-Reed

Palmerston,NT

Summary

I am a mother of 5 looking to expand my skills of being a CEO at my home. After 4 years of little to no sleep, i would like to try other avenues that might keep me up at night. My time management is that of someone that works for the prime minister. Just like my children are willing to learn, i too am looking to learn new things. Having 5 kids to manage is no easy work, so you could say, i'm a hardworker and very observant because no one wants to spend the next 6 hours in triage. I can be very enthusiastic especially if you're teaching me something my children don't already know. Throw me in the deep, and i will fend for myself like my children do on a sunday morning.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Territory Safety Solutions
Pinelands, NT
04.2024 - Current
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Conducted research online utilizing search engines such as Google or Yahoo!.
  • Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.

CEO Stay At Home Mum

Self Employed
Palmerston, NT
03.2020 - 04.2024
  • Running the household
  • Organizing activities for my children
  • Cooking 3 course meals
  • keeping up with their sports trainings and game days
  • managing our time to get to where we need to be
  • budgeting

Community Junior Rugby Team Manager

Northern Sharks Rugby League Football Club
Palmerston, NT
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed and implemented team-building strategies to promote collaboration and cohesion.
  • Identified training needs, created a comprehensive onboarding program and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Getting involved with families and their children.
  • Providing information to families about training days and game times etc.
  • Organizing end of season awards.

Assistant Educator

Goodstart Early Learning
Berrimah, NT
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans for early childhood education classes.
  • Facilitated classroom activities to ensure an engaging learning environment.
  • Provided guidance, support, and encouragement to children in a variety of educational settings.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's performance.
  • Collaborated with other educators to create meaningful curriculum that met state standards.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed in accordance with school policies.

Childcare Educator/Practical Trainee

CDU Childcare
Casuarina , NT
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Provided educational and developmental activities for children aged 2-5 years old in accordance with curriculum standards.
  • Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and encourage children's learning.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
  • Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.

Hospitality/Floor Manager

Hogs Breath Cafe
Palmerston, NT
11.2013 - 07.2017
  • Ensured that all staff members adhered to safety guidelines and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe, clean and organized floor environment.
  • Assigned tasks to team members in accordance with their skillset.
  • Provided training and guidance to new employees regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Monitored inventory levels, restocked shelves as needed, and reported any discrepancies to management.
  • Resolved customer complaints or escalated them as necessary for further resolution.
  • Created daily work schedules for staff members according to the needs of the business.
  • Coached team members on customer service techniques and provided feedback on performance.
  • Managed financial records related to budgeting, forecasting, and other accounting activities.

Paid Nanny

Private Contractor
Palmerston , NT
12.2012 - 11.2014
  • Provided meals, snacks and drinks for children according to parents' instructions.
  • Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Changed diapers and potty trained toddlers.
  • Read stories, sang songs and played music to entertain children.
  • Followed family rules regarding discipline of the children.
  • Kept accurate records of daily activities including meals served, naps taken and medications administered if necessary.

Retail Assistant/Weekend General Manager

Thingz
Palmerston, NT
10.2013 - 04.2014
  • Processed payments using cash register, credit card machine and POS system.
  • Maintained stock levels by replenishing shelves, tidying displays and organizing merchandise.
  • Performed regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock control.
  • Provided excellent customer service by attending to customer needs in a timely manner.
  • Managed customer complaints in a professional manner while seeking solutions for resolution.
  • Organized storeroom items neatly on shelves according to size, color or type of item.
  • Monitored sales floor traffic and assisted customers with their inquiries.
  • Followed company policies regarding returns, exchanges, refunds and other transactions.
  • Operated cash registers efficiently during peak hours of business.

Storeman/Store Person/Warehouse Worker

Chemist Warehouse
Ludmilla , NT
09.2011 - 11.2012
  • Received and inspected incoming merchandise shipments to ensure accuracy of delivery, quantity and quality.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized systems.
  • Developed and implemented effective storage strategies for warehouse supplies.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Updated stock information on a daily basis in the system.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries regarding products and services offered.
  • Monitored stock levels to identify shortages or overages in inventory items.
  • Conducted regular cycle counts to verify physical inventories against system data.

Retail/Sales Assistant

Crazy Clarks
Palmerston, NT
06.2011 - 09.2011
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Provided product information and answered customer questions.
  • Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.

Work Experience

The Warehouse
Auckland, NZ
07.2010 - 08.2010
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
  • Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.

Skills

  • supportive
  • Reliable
  • Observant
  • Enthusiastic
  • Hardworking
  • Good Practical Skills
  • Loyal
  • Can do attitude
  • Willing to learn
  • Time managing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Territory Safety Solutions
04.2024 - Current

Community Junior Rugby Team Manager

Northern Sharks Rugby League Football Club
02.2022 - 09.2022

CEO Stay At Home Mum

Self Employed
03.2020 - 04.2024

Assistant Educator

Goodstart Early Learning
03.2019 - 03.2020

Childcare Educator/Practical Trainee

CDU Childcare
04.2018 - 06.2018

Hospitality/Floor Manager

Hogs Breath Cafe
11.2013 - 07.2017

Retail Assistant/Weekend General Manager

Thingz
10.2013 - 04.2014

Paid Nanny

Private Contractor
12.2012 - 11.2014

Storeman/Store Person/Warehouse Worker

Chemist Warehouse
09.2011 - 11.2012

Retail/Sales Assistant

Crazy Clarks
06.2011 - 09.2011

Work Experience

The Warehouse
07.2010 - 08.2010
Soana Palavi-Reed