Dragon Boating (recently competed in the 2024 Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna, Italy)
Gardening
Keeping fit
Reading
Kate Cameron
Carterton
Summary
My most recent role was in Sydney, and was that of a Meter Reader. This was an independent, outdoor role where managing my own workload and time was important to get the job done. It allowed me to keep very active; sometimes walking over 20km per day.
It was an all-terrain, all-weather job where I had to travel to various parts of the city to complete the day's work.
I am therefore looking for another outdoor role with plenty of variety. I love being outside in the garden, walking and being fit and active.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Meter Reader Technician
Sydney Water
10.2016 - 08.2024
- Worked independently to ensure timely completion of assigned routes with accurate meter readings.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness required for daily walking routes under varying weather conditions.
- Training of new Meter Reader Technicians.
- Strengthened communication skills by liaising effectively with customers.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling various types of utility meters, including water, electricity and gas.
- Contributed to company cost savings by identifying meters requiring replacement or repair.
- Utilized tools and equipment to optimize route planning for increased productivity.
- Assisted customers in understanding their utility bills by providing clear explanations of consumed units based on accurate meter readings.
- Detected potential tampering or damage to meters, promptly reporting issues to authorities for investigation.
- Improved safety records by adhering to established protocols and took part in company safety audit to help reduce incidents.
Design Technician (part Time Role)
Palindrome Design
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Was working this role as well as the Sydney Water role for a brief period
- Fittings on models of varying sizes, and noting alterations to improve fit of the lingerie and sleepwear.
- Edited and maintained Excel databases for internal purposes.
- Reported fit comments to Chinese factories using Adobe illustrator to accurately show changes to patterns required.
- Utilized Lectra computer software to create, grade and plot design files.
- Prepared technical drawings and size charts using Adobe Illustrator
- Worked as part of a small, closely knit team.
- Reduced production delays by efficiently resolving any issues that arose,
- Weekly production meetings
Senior Designer
Pacific Brands (Berlei Bras)
10.2008 - 02.2015
- Designed twice-yearly lingerie collections to a product brief
- Researched and sourced raw materials for samples
- Worked closely with sample machinists to make samples
- Fitted samples
- Presented range to sales and product teams
- Fitted and approved all sizes for production
Designer/Senior Designer
Bendon Lingerie
01.1997 - 02.2007
- Designed twice-yearly lingerie collections to a product brief
- Researched and sourced raw materials for samples
- Worked closely with sample machinists to make samples
- Fitted and approved samples
- Presented range to sales and product teams
- Grading of all sizes
Education
Advanced Diploma - Fashion Design
Wellington Polytechnic (now Massey University)
WellingtonSkills
- Work independently
- Highly organised
- Ability to manage own work
- Ability to work towards a deadline
- Problem-Solving
Interests
Timeline
Meter Reader Technician
Sydney Water
10.2016 - 08.2024
Design Technician (part Time Role)
Palindrome Design
02.2015 - 10.2017
Senior Designer
Pacific Brands (Berlei Bras)
10.2008 - 02.2015
Designer/Senior Designer
Bendon Lingerie
01.1997 - 02.2007
Advanced Diploma - Fashion Design
Wellington Polytechnic (now Massey University)
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