Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Cathryn Cook

Frasertown,Hawke's Bay
Cathryn Cook

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Wairoa Working Mens Club

Bar Staff and Duty Manager
02.2000 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Mentored and supported junior staff members to apply best practices and follow procedures.
  • Supervised and coordinated team to provide guidance and support and maximize performance.
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
  • Maintained a safe and secure environment for guests and employees through regular facility inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, vendors, and business partners to foster a collaborative working environment.
  • Monitored daily financial reports, reconciling discrepancies to ensure accurate accounting records were maintained at all times.
  • Ensured compliance with all company policies, local regulations, and industry standards related to hotel operations.
  • Supported marketing efforts through participation in promotional events or initiatives aimed at increasing brand awareness within the local community.
  • Assisted in the development of sales initiatives to increase hotel revenue, including upselling techniques and promotional packages.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Waikaremoana Trust Board

Relief Tutor
01.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.

Upskill NZ

Upskill Tutor

Job overview

  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
  • Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated multiple modes of instruction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all learners.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.

IHC Wairoa

IHC Residential Support
04.1993 - 04.1997

Job overview

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each resident''s needs and goals.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations governing residential support services through careful documentation of all relevant activities conducted within the facility.
  • Coordinated resident schedules to ensure smooth transitions between daily routines while minimizing conflicts related to shared resources or space utilization.
  • Monitored residents'' emotional well-being closely while providing compassionate support during difficult periods or transitions within their lives.

Education

Chanel College
Masterton, WGN

6th Form
1985

University Overview

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organization and preparation
  • Adaptable nature
  • Confidence building
  • Learning techniques
  • Note-taking requirements
  • Compliance
  • Records Management
  • Special Needs Support
  • Rapport Building
  • Transitional support
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving Support
  • Building Confidence

Timeline

Relief Tutor
Waikaremoana Trust Board
01.2017 - 03.2018
Bar Staff and Duty Manager
Wairoa Working Mens Club
02.2000 - 01.2014
IHC Residential Support
IHC Wairoa
04.1993 - 04.1997
Upskill Tutor
Upskill NZ
Chanel College
6th Form
Cathryn Cook