Kerrie Whistler
Taupo,WKO
Summary
Professional Coach with background in developing and implementing strategic coaching programs for my Riders. Possess strong leadership skills, ability to motivate others and knack for improving team performance. Demonstrated success in fostering positive learning environments and promoting sportsmanship among team members. Impactful record of advancing Riders abilities while prioritising safety and well-being of all.
Hardworking Coach with deep love of success and having fun while providing a very safe environment for all. Skilled at working with individuals, team members and families. Comfortable leading coaching staff to operating interesting, challenging, and fully-supported games.
Very inclusive of all and very welcoming. Has the ability to get along with everyone while making everyone feel at ease.
Very thorough in cleanliness and tidiness and not afraid to get hands dirty or do the hard yards. Very approachable and always keen to learn.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Horse Riding Coach
Taupo Riding for Development (Formerly Taupo Riding for Disabled)
Taupo, Taupo
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Be responsible for delivering quality therapy based, educational and sport and recreational rides for our riders.
- To liaise with riders, their families, carers, support people, schools, physio’s, O.T’s and other representatives.
- To maintain ridership records, individual requirements including consultation with medical and education professionals.
- Develop lesson plans in order to improve riders flexibility, stamina and to help achieve their goals.
- Had sole responsibility of daily operation of sessions and record keeping and give direction to Assistant Coach and volunteers.
- Organised and liaise with Volunteers and conduct training and safe operating procedures with them.
- Maintain a happy, safe and healthy work environment for all I work with.
Cleaner in a Private Home
Wendy McNeil
Taupo, Taupo
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Once a week for 4 hours I would do a thorough clean of the home.
- Cleaned all areas of the house, dusted, cleaned and disinfected everything, cleaned 3 bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning windows.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and replenished when needed.
Cleaner
Taupo Squash Club
Taupo, Taupo
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Sole charge of cleaning the premises - 2 or 3 times a week for approx 4 hours. Cleaned bathrooms, squash courts, bar and kitchen areas. Full cleans including vacuuming, mopping floors, toilets, showers and had basins, dusting, emptying rubbish and recycle bins. More cleans if required after tournaments or private events.
- Stocked and ordered supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional.
Health and Safety Officer
Wade Construction
Taupo, Taupo
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored the implementation of health and safety standards in the workplace.
- Implemented current H&S standards and operationing procedures.
- Recorded information and follow up emails in anything relating to H&S.
- Liaise with staff and management on all H&S matters.
- Liaise with work safe and make sure everything was up to date and accounted for.
- Checked and replenished all first aid kits - all staff, Workshop and off site.
- Made sure everyone understood the importance of H&S.
Special Education Teacher Assistant - on Call
Ministry of Education - special Needs unit at Tauhara College and also Hilltop School, Taupo
Taupo, Taupo
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Supported students with personalised accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Help and assist teachers where needed.
- Worked alongside students and cared and supported in any way that was needed - personal help and support with toileting or additional needs.
- Guide students and liaise with teachers, school and families.
Inwards Goods and Quotations Officer
Carters Building Supplies
Taupo, Taupo
01.2000 - 11.2006
- Sole responsibility of checking of all goods/stock coming onsite into Carters.
- Checking them in and accounting for them through our computer system.
- Placing them in correct department in storehouse or shop.
- Customer service when short staffed.
- Liaising with clients, companies, staff and customers.
- Doing customer and company quotes - finding and procuring product.
- Following up quotes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taupo Nui A Tia College
Taupo12-1990
Skills
- Hard working
- Honest
- Reliable
- Good time management
- Down to earth and social
- Caring
- Kind
- Thorough
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Horse Riding Coach
Taupo Riding for Development (Formerly Taupo Riding for Disabled)
01.2020 - 11.2024
Health and Safety Officer
Wade Construction
01.2018 - 01.2019
Cleaner in a Private Home
Wendy McNeil
01.2017 - 01.2024
Cleaner
Taupo Squash Club
01.2017 - 01.2020
Special Education Teacher Assistant - on Call
Ministry of Education - special Needs unit at Tauhara College and also Hilltop School, Taupo
01.2014 - 01.2018
Inwards Goods and Quotations Officer
Carters Building Supplies
01.2000 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Taupo Nui A Tia College
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