Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Tatiana Finlan

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Dynamic coach with a proven track record at South Cairns Cutters Sports Club, excelling in athlete development and team building. Leveraged strong communication and safety awareness to foster a supportive environment, enhancing player confidence and skills through tailored training plans. Committed to personal growth and effective collaboration for program success.


Experienced with engaging customers and meeting sales goals. Utilizes effective communication and product knowledge to drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction. Track record of building positive customer relationships, ensuring repeat business and loyalty.


Community-focused professional with background in volunteer initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive outcomes through collaborative efforts.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach

South Cairns Cutters Sports Club
03.2025 - Current
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
  • Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.

Retail Worker

Showbag Warehouse Home of Disney
07.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.

Volunteer

South Cairns Sports Club
03.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Participated in group activities with students to build teamwork and foster healthy relationships.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating strong work ethic, active participation, and commitment to education throughout all volunteer activities.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Babysitter

Family Members
01.2020 - Current
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gordonvale State High School
Gordonvale, QLD
11-2024

Skills

  • Building relationships
  • Team development
  • Safety awareness
  • Athlete development
  • Physically fit
  • Youth sports coach
  • Personal development
  • Game rules
  • Emergency response
  • Patience and empathy
  • Cash handling proficiency
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

    2023 AFL season:

  • Gold coast suns academy u16s national championships
  • ISP allstars representative
  • cairns lions representative-best on ground
  • north cairns tigers u17 girls best and fairest
  • AFL cairns u17 girls runners up best and fairest
  • south cairns cutters women's- leading goal kicker
  • AFL cairns women's runners up best and fairest
  • cairns post team of the year
  • 2024 AFL season:

  • cairns lions u18 representative side
  • women's ISP allstars representative
  • AFL cairns juniors u17 girls coaches player of the year
  • u17 girls team of the year
  • port douglas crocs u17 girls best and fairest
  • AFL cairns women's- polled 4th in the best and fairest votes
  • cairns post women's team of the year
  • u18 girls ISP allstars representative
  • 2025 AFL season

  • u18 cairns lions representative
  • u17 juniors girls coach

Timeline

Coach

South Cairns Cutters Sports Club
03.2025 - Current

Retail Worker

Showbag Warehouse Home of Disney
07.2024 - Current

Volunteer

South Cairns Sports Club
03.2020 - Current

Babysitter

Family Members
01.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Gordonvale State High School
Tatiana Finlan