SOPHIE BARNES
Watson
Summary
Driven professional with a proven track record in academic advising and team leadership, notably at the University of Canberra Library. Excelled in multitasking and problem-solving, enhancing library service efficiency by 30%. Skilled in presentations and public speaking, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and collaboration in diverse roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Skills and Knowledge Advisor
University of Canberra Library
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Providing assistance with:
- Understanding and structuring assessment tasks
- Research and referencing
- English and grammar
- Borrowing and renewals
- Printing, scanning, and Wi-Fi
Optical Dispenser and Receptionist
Specsavers Canberra Centre
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Administrative procedures
- Operating optical pre-testing equipment
- Sales, merchandising and stocktake
- Training junior staff
- Glasses repair
House Cleaner
Absolute Domestics
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Various cleaning tasks as requested by the client
Kitchenhand, Event Coordinator and Housekeeper
Cooba Motel
05.2008 - 02.2010
- Serving and preparing food for guests (teachers, students and large groups)
- Coordinating special events for students
- Kitchen maintenance and upkeep, housekeeping, and grounds maintenance
Cook and Waitress
Tasty Takeaway
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Food and beverage preparation
- Clearing tables and cleaning
- Restocking freezers and refrigerators
Supermarket Employee
Berridale Trading Company
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Date processing
- Cleaning
- Working checkout
- Unpacking orders and restocking shelves
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Diagnostic Pathology
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT03.2022
Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Biology
University of Canberra
Bruce, ACT01.2017
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Presentations and public speaking
- Compliance requirements
- Group facilitation
- Academic advising principles
- Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Professionalism
References
- Effie Miris, Manager, Specsavers Canberra Centre, 0414727741
- Chris Hedger, Manager, Cooba Motel, 0413005773
- Julie Corbett, Shop Owner, Berridale Trading Company, 0412437766
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/18/91
Timeline
Academic Skills and Knowledge Advisor
University of Canberra Library
02.2017 - 03.2022
Optical Dispenser and Receptionist
Specsavers Canberra Centre
03.2011 - 10.2013
House Cleaner
Absolute Domestics
09.2010 - 03.2011
Kitchenhand, Event Coordinator and Housekeeper
Cooba Motel
05.2008 - 02.2010
Cook and Waitress
Tasty Takeaway
06.2007 - 09.2008
Supermarket Employee
Berridale Trading Company
09.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Biology
University of Canberra
Postgraduate Diploma - Diagnostic Pathology
University of Canberra
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