Quality Associate

• Jan 2017 - Present

Penguin Keeper

• Mar 2012 - Jan 2015

As a penguin keeper, I had the care and feeding of 20 little penguins (Eudyptula minor) as part of a team of three. These penguins were all rescued birds judged unable to survive in the wild after rehabilitation was completed. There were a range of injuries and care requirements needed to keep the birds comfortable and content in a captive environment. As these birds were on display to the general public, I was continually on hand to answer questions as I went about the daily cleaning required, and gave an ongoing and informative commentary to viewers of the twice daily penguin feeding.

Guide

• Mar 2012 - Jan 2015

As a Guide, I supervised various attractions as our visitors underwent various ‘Antarctic’ experiences within the building, presented information to tour groups and filled in in any area as required. I also covered breaks for the Ticketing staff as required as well as providing additional assistance during school holidays.

Vehicle Operator

• Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

As a Shuttle Driver I was tasked with the movement of passengers in a safe and timely manner. These activities took place in an extreme environment, on both Ross Island and on the sea ice/permanent ice shelf. This involved the constant use of a handheld radio, using several different vehicle types, depending on passenger numbers and weather conditions. I also performed dispatching duties and the scheduling of projected vehicle use depending on passenger and air craft movements. When scheduled as Airfield Taxi, I oversaw and organized passenger and aircrew movements at the airfield in a safe and efficient manner. I was head hunted to go back down again as a Shuttle Driver (Nov 2012 to Feb 2013) as a contractor with Lockheed-Martin and the management at the International Antarctic Centre were able to give me a leave of absence.

Legal Receptionist

• Jun 1998 - Feb 2009

I was employed as a receptionist and general clerical worker on a part time basis and was able to work in, and experience, many different aspects of office administration during my time there. My duties included organisation of files and case documents, overseeing operation of the office computer system, preparation and organisation of procedural documentation, in addition to frontline customer service as office receptionist. I also created and maintained a client database that was used daily. I was employed as a receptionist and general clerical worker on a part time basis and was able to work in, and experience, many different aspects of office administration during my time there. My duties included organisation of files and case documents, overseeing operation of the office computer system, preparation and organisation of procedural documentation, in addition to frontline customer service as office receptionist. I also created and maintained a client database that was used daily.

Caregiver

• Jul 2007 - Nov 2008

I worked as an on call caregiver going to several different rest homes and hospitals to assist in the daily care of residents at various facilities. I worked as an on call caregiver going to several different rest homes and hospitals to assist in the daily care of residents at various facilities.