Sian O'Connor

Ashburton,CAN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2025

years of professional experience

2002

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Salon Manager /Small Business Owner

Pinkie Polish

11.2021 - 12.2024

Managed daily operations of salon to ensure smooth workflow.
Oversaw scheduling and appointment management for staff and clients.
Trained and mentored new staff on salon procedures and customer service.
Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract clients.
Addressed client concerns promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Coordinated staff meetings to discuss performance and service improvements.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of salon environment for safety standards.
Opened salon to prepare for daily demands by setting up registers, counting totals and organizing all needed supplies.
Oversaw inventory control for retail products and supplies.
Created monthly reports that tracked progress towards goals set by ownership.
Analyzed financial data on a weekly basis to make informed decisions about budgeting and expenditures.

Office Manager

O'Connor Auto Painters

01.2014 - 12.2021

Managed daily office operations and ensured a smooth workflow.
Coordinated schedules and meetings for senior management and staff.
Oversaw office supply inventory and placed timely orders to maintain stock.
Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as fuels, oils and solvents.

Calf Rearer

Omega dairies

Ashburton , Canterbury

Assisted in feeding and caring for calves daily.
Monitored calf health and reported concerns to management.
Maintained cleanliness of calf enclosures and feeding equipment.
Recorded daily calf growth and behavior observations accurately.
Participated in training sessions on animal care best practices.
Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians.
Scheduled regular veterinary visits for preventive care of calves.
Worked closely with the herd manager to ensure efficient management practices were implemented at all times.
Developed effective strategies for managing large groups of animals while minimizing stress levels.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during handling of animals.
Cleaned and sterilized equipment used for calf rearing.
Assisted in maintaining inventory levels of supplies needed for calf rearing operations.

Education

Diploma in Veterinary Assistant

Careers Academy

03.2025 - 12.2025

Howick College

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude
Conflict resolution
Customer relations
Organization
Dependable and responsible
Computer skills
Verbal communication
Office administration
Medical assistance
Schedule management
Animal feeding

Compassionate communication
Animal handling
Veterinary support
Self motivation
Multitasking capacity
Record keeping
Cage Cleaning
Human and animal safety
Microsoft office
Professionalism

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