Taryn Gifford
Spring Hill,QLD
Summary
Energetic and positive professional with a background in leisure and recreation management, recognized for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Skilled in program development, team leadership, and event coordination. Possess strong interpersonal communication abilities, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to diverse group needs. Excels at creating engaging environments that promote health, wellness, and community connection.
Above all, relationships oriented, bringing forth a compassionate and friendly attitude with peers and customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Activity Leader
Life. Be in it
, QLD
11.2024 - Current
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
- Organized and facilitated games, activities, and challenges to keep children engaged in a fun learning environment.
- Created a warm atmosphere where children felt comfortable expressing themselves freely.
- Assisted with set up and clean up of activity areas.
Corporate Event Host
Tailored Team Building
Brisbane, QLD
10.2024 - Current
- Hosted and facilitated corporate team building events such as mazing races, game shows and spy races.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective strategies for executing events in a timely manner.
- Organized event materials such as signage, decorations, and audio-visual equipment.
Climbing Gym Assistant
ICP Active PTY LTD
Fortitude Valley, QLD
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored patrons' activity in the gym to ensure safety standards were met and enforced rules accordingly.
- Used POS system to assist with new memberships, signing waivers, purchases passes or retail.
- Conducted orientations for new members on how to use the facilities, climb and fall safely, and how to use other exercise equipment properly.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
Administration and Art Instructor
Wesley Taylor Art Studios
Brisbane, QLD
08.2024 - Current
- Greeted and assisted customers with booking reservations and answering additional questions, in person, over phone and via email.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Led guided art classes in many different mediums. Paint, clay and ceramics.
- Entered large volumes of information into spreadsheets quickly and accurately.
Event Staff
Events Services Australia
Brisbane, QLD
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other staff members to coordinate activities throughout the day.
- Provided customer service support to attendees and answered any questions they had about the event.
- Greeted incoming guests, accepted payments, reviewed tickets, and directed to facility locations.
- Engaged with attendees, creating a welcoming and positive event experience.
Climbing Gym Manager, Instructor & Setter
The Arch
Beaumont, Canada
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Established and maintained strong relationships with schools and large groups to drive growth.
- Analyzed customer feedback and collected data to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to increase customer loyalty.
- Managed and trained a high-performance team.
- Monitored program budgets and tracked expenses to ensure financial compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Utilized social media to drive community support and visibility.
- Handled daily administrative tasks including filing paperwork and responding to emails.
Artist
Self Employed
, Canada
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
- Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
- Documented the creative process and maintained an updated portfolio of works.
- Promoted artwork through online platforms such as Etsy, Instagram and own website.
Department Manager
Mountain Equipment Company
Edmonton, Canada
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted regular performance reviews to monitor progress of individual employees.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees.
- Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
Visual Merchandising Specialist
Mountain Equipment Company
Edmonton, Canada
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Attended weekly meetings with managers to discuss upcoming projects and initiatives related to visual display elements throughout the stores network.
- Created effective in-store displays, window displays, and mannequin styling to showcase products.
- Trained retail staff on visual merchandising standards and practices to ensure store-wide consistency.
- Managed visual merchandising calendar, keeping track of all upcoming promotions, events, and seasonal changes.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness and organization within the store environment.
Sales Associate & Customer Service desk
Mountain Equipment Company
Edmonton, Canada
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts, counting money back change and retail accounting.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Beaumont Composite High school
Beaumont06.2016
Skills
- Strong leadership
- Customer service
- Office administration
- Event coordination
- Flexibility
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Microsoft office
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
Certification
- First Aid/CPR HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation., HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support., HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid.
- Blue Card.
- CWA Instructor Level 1, 12/01/23, 12/01/26, Has developed competencies in professionalism, risk management, instruction, and demonstrated skills in bouldering to meet the certification standards of the CWI program.
- CWA Instructor Level 2, 12/01/23, 12/01/26, Has developed competencies in professionalism, risk management, instruction, and demonstrated skills in auto belay and top rope to meet the certification standards of the CWI program.
Languages
- English
- French
References
Kurtis Paul, Owner, The Arch Climbing, Kurtis@trailheadclimbing.com, 1-403-890-7285, Reference letter upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Rock Climbing
- Acrylic and Watercolour Painting
- Clay sculpting
- Video Games
- Travel
- History & Museum
Personal Information
Nationality: Canadian
More Experience
- Framer & Laborer, 5+ years
- Rope Access Safety & Laborer, 2+ years
- Residential Cleaner, 5+ years
- Snowboard Instructor, 2 years
- Booking Agent & Administration, 1 year
- Catering, Banquet Service, 2+ years
- Barista, 2+ years
- Bartender, Server & Hostess, 2+ years
- Meal Prep & Cook, 2+ years
- Volleyball coach, 1 year
Timeline
Youth Activity Leader
Life. Be in it
11.2024 - Current
Corporate Event Host
Tailored Team Building
10.2024 - Current
Climbing Gym Assistant
ICP Active PTY LTD
08.2024 - Current
Administration and Art Instructor
Wesley Taylor Art Studios
08.2024 - Current
Event Staff
Events Services Australia
07.2024 - Current
Climbing Gym Manager, Instructor & Setter
The Arch
03.2023 - 06.2024
Artist
Self Employed
01.2022 - 07.2023
Department Manager
Mountain Equipment Company
08.2021 - 05.2022
Visual Merchandising Specialist
Mountain Equipment Company
12.2018 - 08.2021
Sales Associate & Customer Service desk
Mountain Equipment Company
09.2016 - 12.2018
Highschool Diploma -
Beaumont Composite High school