Tara Shannon Rigney
Bellfield,Australia
Summary
Passionate and motivated graduate currently pursuing a Psychology Masters, dedicated to healing trauma through psychological and psychosomatic practices. Experienced in working for non-for-profit organizations and businesses that align with my values. Seeking culturally safe environments that prioritize the well-being of BIPOC communities as both a professional and member of the community. I have warm, approachable, inclusive, insightful, and caring qualities that I wish to integrate and share.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Sole Trader
01.2022 - Current
- Yoga instructor: teaching vinyasa and yin practices.
- Event organising assistance: assisted community events for tea apothecary, employer Beit E'shai.
Student Volunteer
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Footscray, Victoria
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted within the Food bank and Kitchen.
- Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
- Directed or led members to rooms and buildings.
KX Pilates Instructor
KX Pilates
04.2018 - 08.2020
Science Customer Service & Support Officer
MyDNA
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Manage patient/customer phone queries
- Data entry to manage pathology requests and sending of results
- Sending out Results to Health Professional
- Specimen Reception - receive samples and enter into Specimen Reception dashboard
- General admin/reception tasks
- Customer service over phone - liaising with medical clinics and pharmacies and explaining My DNA services
- Provided technical support to customers via phone, email and in person.
- Conducted daily system checks and monitored system performance.
- Resolved customer queries in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and service requests.
- Consulted with customers to gather and define requirements.
- Fostered positive and inclusive team culture for support staff.
Administration
Northern Sports Physiotherapy Clinic and Neutral Bay Physiotherapy
11.2014 - 04.2017
- Performed various secretarial duties such as writing letters, documenting, photocopying, faxing, mailing and organising filing systems
- Observed Physiotherapy and Pilates sessions
- Greet clients and guests and decide whether they should be given right of enter to specific staff
- Handles telephone calls, transferred calls and relayed messages to appropriate staff members
- Ensure the confidentiality of both verbal and written information
- Handle administrative issues and conflicts as per company's policies
- Train and supervise casual staff
Marketing Promotions
Various
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Demonstrating & providing information on promoted products/services
- Distributing product samples, brochures, flyers etc
- To source new sales opportunities
- Explaining product benefits, including health products, to the public
- Warm, approachable informative team player, quick thinking with good personal appearance
Bartender & Waitress
St Leonards Tavern
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Sales Assistant - Christmas casual
Forever New
12.2012 - 01.2013
- Building rapport with customers and helping collect outfits from them
- Selling clothes and accessories
Bartender & Waitress
Oaks Hotel, Neutral Bay
03.2012 - 01.2013
- As above
Waitress
Arax Restaurant
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Greet guests and make them feel comfortable
- Learn menu items in order to describe them appropriately to guests
- Work with other servers and be a team player
Education
Post Graduate degree - Psychology
The University of Melbourne
12.2023
200hr Yoga Teacher Training -
Good Vibes Yoga
01.2020
Certificate IV - In Pilates Mat work and Reformer
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Major in Human Biology
Macquarie University
01.2016
HSC -
St Andrews Cathedral School
01.2011
Skills
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Meditation and Yoga Techniques
- Anatomical knowledge
- Music Preparation and Setup
- Payment and sales handling
- Classroom preparation
- Group and individual instruction
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Motivating
- Workshop Facilitation
- Client Relations
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Teaching Forms and Techniques
Certification
- Working with children's check
- First Aid Certificate
- AIS training on child protection
- Certificate IV in Pilates
- 200hr Yoga teacher training
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
09.2023 - 09.2024
Yoga Instructor
Sole Trader
01.2022 - Current
KX Pilates Instructor
KX Pilates
04.2018 - 08.2020
Science Customer Service & Support Officer
MyDNA
04.2017 - 10.2017
Administration
Northern Sports Physiotherapy Clinic and Neutral Bay Physiotherapy
11.2014 - 04.2017
Bartender & Waitress
St Leonards Tavern
01.2013 - 12.2013
Sales Assistant - Christmas casual
Forever New
12.2012 - 01.2013
Bartender & Waitress
Oaks Hotel, Neutral Bay
03.2012 - 01.2013
Marketing Promotions
Various
01.2012 - 01.2014
Waitress
Arax Restaurant
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Working with children's check
- First Aid Certificate
- AIS training on child protection
- Certificate IV in Pilates
- 200hr Yoga teacher training
Post Graduate degree - Psychology
The University of Melbourne
200hr Yoga Teacher Training -
Good Vibes Yoga
Certificate IV - In Pilates Mat work and Reformer
Bachelor of Science - Major in Human Biology
Macquarie University
HSC -
St Andrews Cathedral School
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