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Tara Richardson

Mackay,QLD

Summary

Highly-skilled Courier successful in providing quality service and completing on-time deliveries.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Courier

Team Global Express (through Private Contractor)
12.2022 - Current
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
  • Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
  • Contacted customers to confirm delivery details and locations.

Co Owner

Donna's Divine Herbals
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Established team of motivated and highly skilled employees to help run business (Recruitment of Commission Based Consultants)
  • Monitored performance, identified areas of improvement and devised solutions to address areas of weakness.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.

Personal Carer

Disabled Partner And Child With Autism
08.2016 - 08.2021

Emotional, Physical and Practical support for Adult male partner with a Physical Disability.

Parenting and Support from a male child from January 2017- August 2021 when child passed away suddenly

  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Fostering Case Worker

Churches Of Christ Care
11.2009 - 09.2015
  • Provide quality support to Foster carers in accordance with Child Safety legislation
  • Complete Foster Carer assessments and reports in accordance with Child Safety legislation and requirements
  • Provide mandatory training to Foster Carers
  • Mentor and Support other Caseworkers in the role of a Senior caseworker
  • Provide backfill of Team Leader position during scheduled leave
  • work as part of a multi disciplinary team
  • work autonomously

Education

Certificate IV - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment

Brisbane Business & Hospitality Training
Brisbane, QLD
04.2013

Bachelor Of Community Welfare - Community Welfare

James Cook University
Mackay, QLD
10.2004

Skills

  • Package Delivery and Pick-Up
  • Attention to Detail
  • Working Independently
  • Loading and Unloading Materials
  • Time Sensitive Deliveries
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Schedule Adherence

Additional Information

Professional Referees:


Ashton Solli : Aurizon Rotables Coordinator for CQCN North

Ph: 0472 515 766

Email: Ashton.Solli@aurizon.com.au


Christine Ogden : Manager Nutrimetics

Ph: 0418 912 795


Matthew Perrin: Courier Team Global Express, current colleague

Ph: 0437 693 955

Timeline

Courier

Team Global Express (through Private Contractor)
12.2022 - Current

Co Owner

Donna's Divine Herbals
08.2021 - 07.2023

Personal Carer

Disabled Partner And Child With Autism
08.2016 - 08.2021

Fostering Case Worker

Churches Of Christ Care
11.2009 - 09.2015

Certificate IV - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment

Brisbane Business & Hospitality Training

Bachelor Of Community Welfare - Community Welfare

James Cook University
Tara Richardson