Thursday, March 26, 2020

Resume

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Abigail Stanbridge

Address: Newtown, VIC, Australia

Email: abigailstanbridge@gmail.com



Phone: +61 408 587 025

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Date: December 2018 - 2021
Position: Guide, Administration Assistant, Photographer & Videographer 
Company: Cape Otway Lightstation

Date: August 2016 - Oct 2018
Position: Operations Manager, Nature Guide, Photographer & Videographer 
Company: Scenic Rim Trail by Spicers

Date: 2011 – 2016
Program: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns
Position: Casual Radio Program Producer
Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Date: 2011 - 2014
Program: ABC Far North News Radio, Cairns
Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Date: 2013 – 2014
Program: ABC Far North Saturday Breakfast
Position: Radio Program Presenter
Company: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns


Date: June/July 2012
Program: ABC Naidoc, Cairns
Position: Radio Producer
Company: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns


Date: 2011 - 2014
Program: Seven Local News, Cairns
Position: Freelance Senior Television News Reporter
Company: Seven Network


Date: 2010 – Current
Company: Finesse Makeup & Hair, Cairns

Date: 2015 – 2016
Position: Kitchen Hand
Company: The Camp Oven

Date: 2015
Company: Nature Play Queensland / Queensland Department of Sport and Recreation, Cairns

Date: 2013
Position: Media Advisor
Company: Human Services Minister and Senator for Queensland, Jan McLucas, Cairns

Date: 2012
Company: Queensland Health, Cairns

Date: 2010 – 2011
Company: Jewel Hair Boutique, Cairns

Date: 2009 – 2010
Position: Personal Assistant
Company: Federal Member for Leichhardt, Jim Turnour MP, Cairns

Date: 2006 – 2009
Company: WIN News, Cairns

Date: 2002 – 2005
Company: NBN News, Lismore NSW

Date: 2002
Program: National Nine News, Brisbane
Position: Newsroom Production and Script Assistant, Autocue Operator
Company: Nine Network

REFEREES

Owner, Studio Productions
Ph: +61 408 555 665

Owner, Big Planet Media
Ph: +61 411 593 919

Former Regional Content Manager, ABC Far North, Cairns
Ph: +61 428 219 312

Jim Turnour
Former Federal MP for Leichhardt 
Ph: +61 408 754 251

Craig Arlidge
Former General Manager Scenic Rim Trail by Spicers
Ph: +61 477 307 571

REFERENCES

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Tourism and Events Queensland
WIN Television
Studio Productions
Big Planet Media
NBN Television

TESTIMONIALS
Tin Can Island Productions


BROADCAST PROJECTS

Date: March 2017
Program: Corporate Media Training for Cairns Returned Services League
Position: Media Trainer
Company: Studio Productions 

Date: June 2016
Program: Indian Media Familiarisation
Position: Freelance Familiarisation Host, Guide, Location Manager
Company: Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: May 2016
Program: Corporate Media Training for McGrath Foundation
Position: Media Trainer
Company: Studio Productions

Date: 2011 – 2016
Program: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns
Position: Casual Radio Program Producer
Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Date: April 2016
Program: Hong Kong Media Familiarisation
Position: Freelance Familiarisation Host, Film Crew Location Manager
Company: Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: November 2015
Program: Flight Centre Corporate Video, Far North Queensland
Company: Flight Centre Creative

Date: October/November 2015
Program: Wild Australia with Ray Meares, Far North Queensland
Position: Freelance Fixer/Production Assistant
Company: Tin Can Island Productions

Date: September 2015
Program: My Kitchen Rules Instant Restaurant, Cairns
Position: Freelance Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist
Company: Seven Network

Date: September 2015
Program: Cairns Amateurs Race Day Promotional Video, Cairns
Position: Freelance Script Writer
Company: Studio Productions

Date: September 2015
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Eromanga Dinosaurs, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: September 2015
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Birdsville Races, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: April 2015
Program: ANZAC Day Dawn Service, Cairns
Position: Freelance Assistant Director
Company: Studio Productions

Date: December 2014
Program: National Basketball League OB 2014/2015, Cairns
Position: Freelance Camera Operator
Company: Studio Productions & Perform Media Australia

Date: December 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Coral Spawning, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: November 2014
Program: The Project
Role: Freelance Television Producer for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Story
Company: Network Ten

Date: October 2014
Program: No1. Super Mission Hainan Beauty Contest Reality TV Series, Cairns
Role: Freelance Location Manager
Company: Hainan Communication and Travel TV Channel & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: September 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release – Instagram Moment, Green Island
Position: Crew Manager for Cairns
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: August 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release – G20 Finance Meeting, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: May 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Human Hamster Wheel, The Daintree
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: May 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Japanese Yabusame, Port Douglas
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: April 2014
Program: Reuters Video News Release - UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: 2013 – 2014
Program: ABC Far North Saturday Breakfast
Position: Radio Program Presenter
Company: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns

Date: 2013 – 2014
Program: Seven Local News, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Editor, Quantel
Company: Seven Network

Date: November 2013
Program: Reuters Video News Release - Coral Spawning, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: September 2013
Program: Real Housewives of Melbourne, Mission Beach
Company: Matchbox Pictures

Date: August 2013
Program: Commbank Corporate Video, Mena Creek
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Camco Television

Date: June 2013
Program: Relay For Life, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Presenter
Company: Studio Productions

Date: June 2013 
Program: Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, Laura 
Position: Freelance Television Producer and Runner
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: June 2013
Program: Reef Live, Cairns
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism and Events Queensland

Date: May 2013
Program: Rotary Field Days Corporate Video, Mareeba
Company: Studio Productions

Date: 2012 – 2013
Program: National Basketball League OB 2012/2013, Cairns
Position: Freelance Namaji Graphics Operator
Company: Studio Productions & Perform Media Australia

Date: 2012 - 2013
Program: National Basketball League OB 2012/2013, Cairns
Position: Freelance Cable Puller
Company: Studio Productions & Perform Media Australia

Date: November 2012
Program: Solar Eclipse, Cairns
Position: Freelance Television Producer
Company: Big Planet Media & Tourism Queensland

Date: 2011 - 2014
Program: Seven Local News, Cairns
Position: Freelance Senior Television News Reporter
Company: Seven Network

Date: June 2012
Program: Relay For Life, Cairns
Position: Freelance Camera Operator
Company: Studio Productions

Date: June/July 2012
Program: ABC Naidoc, Cairns
Position: Freelance Radio Producer
Company: ABC Far North Radio, Cairns

Date: 2011 - 2014
Program: ABC Far North News Radio, Cairns
Position: Freelance News Reporter, Newsreader
Company: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Date: March 2010
Program: Corporate Training Video
Position: Freelance Voiceover Artist
Company: T.V.I.P

Date: 2010 - 2013
Program: WIN News, Cairns
Company: WIN Television

Date: 2001
Program: S.O.S, Feature Film, Cairns
Director: Jim Gorman


VOLUNTARY WORK
Organisation: Adventure Sport NQ
Date: 2013 – current

Organisation: James Cook University Bettong Research Project
Role: Field Assistant
Date: 2015 – current

Organisation: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Yellow-Bellied Glider Research Project
Date: 2015

Organisation: James Cook University Frog Survey 
Role: Field Assistant
Date: 2015

ACADEMIC RECORD AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Courses/Certificates

Name of Organisation: Wilderness First Aid Australia
Course: HLTAID003 Provide First Aid 
Course: SISOOPS305A Provide First Aid in a Remote Location
Course: SISXOHS101A Follow Occupational Health and Safety Policies
Results: Statement of Attainment
Completed: 31 May 2017
Expiry: CPR March 2018 / WFA March 2022


Name of Organisation: Smith Training & Development Pty Ltd
Course: FPICOT2237A Maintain Chainsaws
Course: FPICOT2239A Trim and Cut Felled Trees
Results: Statement of Attainment
Completed: 2 June 2017 


Name of Organisation: Driver Skills International
Course: 4WD Training: Defensive, Winching, Towing & Inspection
Results: Statement of Attainment
Completed: 14 March 2017 & 4 July 2018


Name of Organisation: Express Online Training
Course: SITHFAB201 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
Results: Statement of Attainment
Completed: 12 May 2016

Name of Organisation: First Response
Course: Senior First Aid and CPR
Results: Statement of Attainment
Expiry: CPR March 2017 / SFA March 2020

Name of Organisation: Queensland Liquor Licensing Division
Course: Responsible Service of Alcohol
Results: Statement of Attainment
Expiry: 25 September 2011

Name of Organisation: Evolve Makeup
Course: All In The Eyes, Contouring & Highlighting
Results: Statement of Attainment

Name of Organisation: Napoleon Perdis Makeup Academy Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Course: Fashion, Glamour & Bridal Makeup Artistry
Results: Certificate of Achievement

Name of Organisation: Elite Pro, Barcelona, Spain
Course: Professional Makeup Artistry
Results: Statement of Attainment

Course: 2-day Management Workshop for First-time Managers, Cairns
Name of Organisation: SkillPath Seminars
Results: Statement of Attainment

TERTIARY EDUCATION
Name of Institution: Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Years attended: 2000 - 2002
Course: KJ32 Bachelor of Journalism
Results: Grade Point Average: 5.2

SECONDARY EDUCATION
Name of school: Trinity Anglican School, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Years attended: 1995 – 1999 (Years 8 – 12)
Overall Position: 5 (calculated on scale 1-25 with 1 being highest)
Positions of responsibility: Foundation Prefect (1999)
School Monitor (1998)
Academic Achievements: Principal’s List for Academic Excellence (1997 - 1999)
Academic Excellence award for Drama (1998 - 1999)
Academic Excellence award for Biology (1998)
Bronze Crest Award for Biology (1999)
Junior Sapphire Award for Dramatic Arts (1997)
Distinction Award for English (1995 – 1998)
Sporting Achievements: Cross Country Age Champion (1995 – 1997)
Athletics Age Champion (1995 – 1998)
House Colours Award for Swimming Carnivals (1995 – 1999)
Other Achievements: Winner of Win Television Junior Newsreading Competition (1998)

INTERESTS

Hiking, running, camping, nature, conservation
Media, makeup, television journalism, film and theatre
Horse trail riding, athletics and other fitness activities
Playing team sports (Netball, Soccer, Touch football)
Singing and the performing arts

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Cape Otway Lightstation

Guide, Administration Assistant, Photographer & Videographer - Cape Otway Lightstation

Job description
Cape Otway Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia and considered the most significant. This leading attraction on the Great Ocean Road attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually. 

Built in 1848, the lighthouse known as the ‘Beacon of Hope,’ sits 90 metres above the pristine ocean of Bass Strait. 

As a Guide it is my role to engage with visitors, provide 20 minute history talks throughout the day, answer questions, supervise all visitors in the lantern room at the top of the lighthouse tower and demonstrate how the mechanism works. 

As Administration Assistant I provide office support to the small management team. Daily tasks include answering telephones, responding to all email inquiries from visitors, tourism partners, accommodation bookings and suppliers. Generating, sending and tracking invoices. Managing retail stock and the point of sale system. Taking all payment for accommodation bookings and managing the various accommodation platforms including Little Hotelier, Booking.com, Expedia and Site Minder. I am also responsible for filing, supporting staff operationally, assisting co-ordinate special events, writing media releases, managing the site in the absence of a Manager, data entry, managing the website and all other administrative tasks as required.

As Photographer and Videographer it is my responsibility to shoot and edit content for social media, blog posts, marketing and events.



Monday, September 11, 2017

Media Trainer

Job Description
Provide a media training course to prepare McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses for reactive and proactive media interviews about the organisation, their role and key topics surrounding breast cancer.
Include a combination of theory and practical application of media training to help the spokesperson maximise every media opportunity.

My Role
Deliver the media training course to eight breast care nurses from across Queensland (metropolitan and regional areas). Covering print, radio and broadcast mediums.
"Vox pop" each nurse as they arrived for training, putting them on the spot with a camera in their face and a "pesky" reporter peppering them with questions about sensitive information. Reviewing this "baptism of fire" at the end of the training session and seeing a marked improvement in each nurse's responses to those initial questions.




Media Trainer

Job Description
Provide media training to the Executive Team and PR departments of the Cairns Returned Services League Sub Branch.

My Role
Teach the four attendees how to generate positive media interest in their organisation, with highly-effective press releases and proven distribution methodologies.

Demonstrate ways to become expert at articulating key messages, staying on-message and confidently managing a wide range of media relations.

Teach participants how to say and do the right things, even under pressure, by using a real life training scenario in front of camera. 

Explain precisely how to handle the media in the event of a crisis and mitigate the risk of reputation damage.

Discuss the impact of social media on the landscape.

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Operations Manager, Nature Guide, Photographer & Videographer - Scenic Rim Trail by Spicers

Job description
The Scenic Rim Trail by Spicers is a luxury 3 day, 3 night, 36km hike traversing three mountains. Guests of all ages and abilities are accommodated and spend the nights at a fixed safari style luxury camp.

As Operations Manager I am responsible for the overall operation of the Scenic Rim Trail product, all equipment and associated sites in order to deliver a sustainable and profitable business through maximising revenue, effective cost management, team development and delivery of a consistent, quality guest experience.

Overall duties include managing bookings and inquiries by email and phone,  welcoming and hosting guests, staff recruitment, training and support, managing the budget, stocktake and purchasing goods/supplies, nature guiding and interpreting the flora, fauna, geology and history of the local area. Managing the guest experience, front-of-house management, monitoring standards throughout the lodge, marketing, overseeing all operations, managing human resources, coordinating repairs & maintenance schedules, managing profitability, undertaking community engagement, liaising with emergency services and conservation bodies, capturing souvenir photos and videos of the guest experience.

My Roles
Front-of-House 
●Ensure that the entire operation is run at the highest possible standard. 
●Work with all departments: food & beverage, housekeeping, grounds & maintenance, office/reception to ensure that service provided to guests achieves the levels of excellency that are required.
●Lead guided walks when required, perform self study to increase knowledge of local flora, fauna, history, geology and ecology.
●On-call for all emergencies.
●Make pre-arrival calls to finalise itinerary with guests and answer all questions, capturing all client details for arrival/departure/dietary requirements/special requests.
●Perform housekeeping, dining room & bar, grounds & maintenance roles where required.
●Work with the head chef to provide diverse, innovative and delicious menus on a daily basis, catering for all dietary requirements as needed. 
●Work with head chef to manage levels of hygiene in the kitchen and stores, oversee duty roster for chefs throughout the day, supervise presentation and punctuality of all meals (including back-of-house) and co-ordinate stock and orders of regular supplies of beverages, fresh and dry goods. 
●Manage the dining staff and kitchen staff to co-ordinate timing on meals, and impeccable service at all times. 
●Supervise the duty roster for waiters and bar staff throughout the day, to make sure that someone is always on hand to assist and serve the guests. 
●Manage the hygiene levels in the dining room and bar. 
●Supervise the dining room staff to make sure that the bar is always well-stocked, and the public areas (including bathrooms) are always clean, well-maintained and well-stocked with amenities. 
●Manage the controls on movements of stock for front-of-house use and consolidate data to capture cost of food, beverage, and household goods’ consumption per bed night. 
●Work with housekeeping to ensure that guest rooms are kept at a high standard. 
●Check all rooms before guests arrive, leaving welcome notes to please the new arrivals. 
●Oversee the laundry. 
●Promote goodwill by being courteous, friendly and helpful to guests, staff from other Spicers properties and all fellow employees. 
●Ensure that all staff maintain a neat and clean appearance and correct uniform is worn at all times. 
●Meet and greet all guests, giving them appropriate welcome, orientation and safety guidelines. 
●Manage the hosting of guest meals, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for all visitors and inviting other managers, guides, directors to join you and the guests for daily meals as appropriate. 
●Manage the activities available for guests- inclusive of helping to plan and lead their itineraries, and ensuring that safety of guests and staff are considered at all times. 
●Show a very strong interest and passion for wildlife, conservation and the region in general- lead guests on activities and make sure to have an intimate knowledge of all activities on offer as well as the local geography, history and ecology. 
●Work with the necessary back-of-house departments to ensure that all guest rooms, public areas and vehicles are maintained at the highest possible standards. 
●Operate a weekly four wheel drive tour for guests, driving a Toyota Troop Carrier with 8 guests.
●Ensure that hygiene, food handling & kitchen/stores standards comply with both company and government requirements. 
●Strive to maintain and improve cost effective operations in the front-of-house. 
●Manage communications between the lodge and the reservations team, to make sure that all client details for arrival/departure/dietary requirements/special requests are noted and understood. 
●Deal with visiting Agents, Government officials and Dignitaries. 
●Evaluate and implement medical evacuations and treatment as required by staff or clients while in camp. 
●Administer first aid as required to guests and staff, ensure staff training for first aid, responsible service of alcohol, chainsaw operation and 4x4 driving is up to date. 
●Problem solving as required. 
●Handle client complaints and communicate all issues of such nature to head office. 
●Encourage guests that are interested in the community and conservation programs to join our mailing list to learn more about ways to become involved.

Back-of-House
Human Resources 

●Handle staff grievances. 
●Ensure all staff comply with company’s code of conduct, and follow the company policies and procedures. 
●Ensure all staff are managed in compliance with the company’s HR policy.
●Ensure staff empowerment through comprehensive and continued development, training & rewards program. 
●Responsible for all staff training, health and welfare. 
●Manage staff accommodation, entry/exit condition, maintenance and repairs.
●Administer first aid as required to staff. 
●Responsible for all first aid kits and stock levels/compliance of kits.
●Carry out regular performance appraisals, identifying areas for development and training needs and ensuring that this training is effected. 
●Maintain a high standard of morale and motivation through good communication skills, enthusiasm and respect. 
●Keep abreast of changes in company policy.  
●Draw up meaningful succession and career plans for staff. 
●Make recommendations for salary increases for junior staff, basing these recommendations on objective performance reviews. 
●Maintain employee awards and long-service awards. 
●Organize events for staff, as well as birthdays, Spice Days and end of season. 
●Ensure all new staff are given correct paperwork, adequate housing, bedding, crockery, cutlery and uniform. 
●Organize duty and leave rosters ensuring that there are sufficient staff to cover all duties, particularly during peak business periods.
●Coordinate weekly staff meeting. 
●Attend meetings with heads of department. 

Administration 
●Generate weekly roster for all staff and input information to Payroll.
●Sign off on all purchases for the lodge.
●Generate weekly financial flash report, investigate any discrepancies, manage budget and wages, manage all costs.
●Book all training courses for staff.
●Book external maintenance teams when required to fix plant equipment, e.g. hot tub, lawn mowers, solar system.
Ensure a continuous audit and accumulation of data, produce monthly reports for head office. 
●Work closely with accounts to control costs, adhere to budgets and set goals for the oncoming year. 
●Regular communication with head office. 
●Regular communication with reservations, accounts, marketing and design. 
●Update reservations calendar, and inform staff of changes. 
●Management of weekly repairs & maintenance, food & beverage orders and supplies to the lodge. 
●Records of petty cash, income from guests and other lodge purchases. 
●Supervise and sign off on monthly stock takes of all departments, investigate any discrepancies
●Ensure the company complies will all relevant legislation. 
●Marketing through regular social media contributions e.g. photos for Facebook & Instagram, blog, newsletters, image and wildlife sighting database. 
●Record all incidents with staff and guests in log book for insurance purposes eg incidents causing injury, administering medication, illness suffered whilst in camp, vehicle breakdowns, water or other supply shortage, bush fires, theft etc. 
●Inventory of all plant equipment and vehicles.

Repairs and Maintenance 
●Responsible for ensuring that fleet of vehicles is kept in the best possible condition. 
●Ensure that accurate records are kept by staff by way of job cards for work done on each vehicle, service dates for vehicles and spare parts ordered for each vehicle, fuel usage of each vehicle, fuel orders, stock takes of workshop etc. 
●Ensure that the lodge as a whole compound is operating effectively and is regular maintained eg water tanks cleaned & filled, solar panels and batteries serviced, roofs repaired, drains and septic tanks in good working order etc. 
●Book and supervise on-going upkeep of grounds and building eg masonry, carpentry, painting, electrical work. 
●Regular meetings with staff to discuss jobs, on-going tasks and to assist with any problem-solving. 
●Use of roster to list daily jobs, which can be added to by managers as needed and addresses tasks systematically and appropriately.