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Work History
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Taleesha Ivey

Townsville,QLD

Summary

My objective is to utilise my skills to benefit your business and to improve and develop my own skills for the future. My choice for an employer would be one that offers opportunities to young adults, and strives to build their skills so they can better develop the working world: Throughout my working history, I have set out to achieve a high standard in all activities undertaken. I have reached out to different fields of interest to demonstrate my passion to succeed. If given an opportunity with your business, I would strive to become a valued member of your team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospitality Worker

Shalom Elders Village
Townsville, QLD
04.2022 - Current

Kitchen

  • Maintained clean workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
  • Prepared Meals and Beverages for Residents according to individual dietary requirements
  • Set Tables and Trolley ( for room service residents )
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean

Cleaner

  • Performed general cleaning duties including, full cleans and spot cleans
  • Performed bed linen changeovers
  • Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
  • Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.

Laundry

  • Operated industrial washing machines/Dryers to clean linen and other textiles using appropriate methods
  • Sorted, Washed, Dried and Folded Linen, Personal Items and soiled Materials using correct training and protocol
  • Handled and Cleaned equipment correctly as well as restocked chemicals
  • Made minor sewing repairs where needed

Laborer - All Rounder

Costas Bananas
Tully, Qld
06.2021 - Current
  • Stacked finished cases on pallets according to customer requests.
  • Checked food goods for quality to remove unwanted items as well as cluster fruit to customer standard and size
  • Prepared food packaging boxes by folding and taping.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
  • Wrapped and packed perishable food in boxes based on quality and quantity.

Contract Laborer (3 Months)

Leahys Bananas
Tully, QLD
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes while following all rules and regulations of company.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Carefully clustering and sorting bananas before packaging.

Laborer

ATM Bananas
Tully, QLd
03.2019 - 01.2021

Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Inspected and packed produce as per company policy
  • Prepare product for packaging by clustering and sorting fruit for more quality product
  • Demonstrated strong understanding of product knowledge & quality standards
  • Handled multiple responsibilities with strengths in multitasking & time management
  • Operating lid machine as well as assembling and maintaining both boxes and lids

Receptionist

Queensland Youth Services
Townsville, QLD
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
  • Process Payroll & Handle Wages, Assist in maintaining all financial records
  • Design & update promotional and informational material throughout workplace as well as assist in planning & organizing of company events
  • Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution and filing.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

Waitress-All Rounder

Sizzlers
Townsville, QLD
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Maintaining Food Prep as well as Buffet stock and attending salad bar as "Salad Bar Captain".
  • Kept track of till balancing using cash registers and EFTPOS machines to handle sales with customers

Cashier, Assist Cook

Moody's Pizza
Tully, QLD
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Cash handling/EFTPOS & till balancing
  • Front of house operations
  • Taking orders over phone
  • Preparation of food & food handling
  • Inventory stock management

Education

Certificate III - Business Administration

Skill360
Townsville, QLD
12.2018

Certificate II - Tourism

TAFE Queensland - Pimlico
Townsville, QLD
12.2016

Certificate II - Hospitality

TAFE Queensland - Pimlico
Townsville, QLD
12.2017

Certificate II - Workplace Practices

TAFE Queensland - Pimlico
Townsville, QLD
12.2017

High School Diploma -

Pimlico State High School
Pimlico, QLD
12.2017

Skills

  • Current Learners License
  • RSA- 20/01/2017
  • RSG- 02/04/2016
  • Business Marketing Award Tully SHS- 2015
  • Can work in team environment
  • Ability to adapt and learn quickly
  • High level of punctuality & presentation standards
  • Flexible, passionate, and reliable attitude which strengthens ability to work in high-pressure situations
  • Experience working with disadvantaged youth
  • Experience working with systems such as MYOB & Microsoft Office

Additional Information

World Rafting Championship (2019)

Member of Costas Safety Committee (2022)

References

Jennifer Lindsay :

Shed Supervisor, Costas Bananas

+61 437 990 783

Linda Davies :

Manager, Laurelis Packing Pty Ltd

(07) 40667662 - 0428 711 945

Lydia Marou :

Kronos Supervisor, Shalom Elders Village

07472 271 02 - 0457 835 265


Timeline

Hospitality Worker

Shalom Elders Village
04.2022 - Current

Laborer - All Rounder

Costas Bananas
06.2021 - Current

Contract Laborer (3 Months)

Leahys Bananas
01.2021 - 03.2021

Laborer

ATM Bananas
03.2019 - 01.2021

Receptionist

Queensland Youth Services
03.2018 - 03.2019

Waitress-All Rounder

Sizzlers
11.2016 - 12.2017

Cashier, Assist Cook

Moody's Pizza
02.2015 - 10.2015

Certificate III - Business Administration

Skill360

Certificate II - Tourism

TAFE Queensland - Pimlico

Certificate II - Hospitality

TAFE Queensland - Pimlico

Certificate II - Workplace Practices

TAFE Queensland - Pimlico

High School Diploma -

Pimlico State High School
Taleesha Ivey