Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
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Isobel Parkes

Barkly Highway

Summary

I am an 20 year old on a working holiday visa looking for full time work. I have no restrictions on hours I work, and I can stay employed by the same employer for the full time of my visa with no restrictions. I am a keen individual who loves to learn new skills, enjoy working in a team environment and who enjoys a challenge.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

All Rounder

Barkly Homestead
05.2024 - Current
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.

Retail Team Member

PCEC - @liberty cafe and bar
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Input orders into point of sale system and handled customer payments.
  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Created hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.

Event Worker

Hoban Recruitment
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Set up and packed up event equipment, leaving area clean and tidy.
  • Distributed equipment and kept records of item status.
  • Attend meetings prior to the start of an event to review expectations and responsibilities.
  • Greet guests as they arrive and direct them to their seats or other areas of the event.

Area Leader

McDonald's
03.2021 - 09.2023
  • I helped, guided and trained new starters on each station in the restaurant.
  • I completed verifications on new and current staff members to help them progress in the workplace.
  • I managed areas of the restaurant making sure each member of staff knew their goals and targets for the day.
  • I am involved in food preparation and presentation, customer liaison, cash handling and detailed cleaning.
  • This role has provided me with experience of working in a high energised and fast paced environment, whilst working to a deadline, ensuring a high level of customer service and cleanliness.

Office Administrative Assistant

Derbyshire Independent Financial Advisors
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • I organised mail, scanned and uploaded files, along with updating the online filing system in a data compliant environment.
  • I also took the opportunity to gain experience and the necessary skills to function in an office setting.

Work Experience

Royal Derby Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • I have completed work experience at the Royal Derby Hospital within the Radiotherapy department.
  • This included assisting with various activities within the department, such as helping patients during their treatment, preparing equipment, checking patients in and dealing with patient queries.
  • Also, I learnt and developed my communication skills, I gained more confidence and helped me get a feel for the type of environment.
  • It helped me get an insight into what happens and built my knowledge in this field of work.

Skills

  • Decisive Thinker
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Great communication
  • Enthusiastic
  • Quick to learn new skills
  • Punctual
  • Confident
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Certification

  • RSA
  • White Card
  • Food safety
  • WA Drivers License

Timeline

All Rounder

Barkly Homestead
05.2024 - Current

Retail Team Member

PCEC - @liberty cafe and bar
01.2024 - 04.2024

Event Worker

Hoban Recruitment
09.2023 - 04.2024

Area Leader

McDonald's
03.2021 - 09.2023

Work Experience

Royal Derby Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2019

Office Administrative Assistant

Derbyshire Independent Financial Advisors
01.2019 - 01.2021
Isobel Parkes