Abby Lawrie
Whyalla
Summary
I’m a compassionate, hardworking, and dependable individual with a strong passion for animals and helping others. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working both independently and as part of a supportive team. With excellent organisational skills and a caring nature, I’m eager to bring my positive attitude and strong work ethic to a Veterinary Assistant role, contributing to quality animal care while continuing to grow and learn within the industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6059
6059
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Domestic Cleaner
self-employed
whyalla
02.2025 - Current
- Cleaned residential spaces using eco-friendly cleaning products and techniques.
- Organized cleaning supplies and maintained inventory for efficient service delivery.
- Developed customized cleaning plans based on client preferences and home layouts.
- Managed scheduling and appointments to ensure timely service for clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service through effective communication with clients.
Disability Support Worker
NDIS independent support worker
whyalla
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Implemented individualized support plans to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in health status.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients during challenging times.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
port lincoln hotel
food and beverage assistant
port lincoln
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and addressing needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, tools, and glassware to ensure hygiene standards.
- Mixed cocktails and beverages according to established recipes and customer preferences.
- Upsold menu items to guests, highlighting daily specials and promotions.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
Cleaner
port lincoln villas
Port Lincoln
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Washed windows both inside and outside of the facility.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Provided assistance with laundry services when needed.
Checkout Operator
cheap as chips
Port Lincoln
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area and ensured it was well stocked at all times.
- Provided assistance to customers with product selection queries.
- Operated point-of-sale terminals to record customer purchases.
- Tracked stock levels throughout shift and alerted supervisor when supplies were running low.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Processed cash, credit, debit, and check payments accurately and efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operation of checkout lanes.
Bartender (fill in Staff for the Day)
Port Lincoln Racing Club
Port Lincoln
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Customer Service
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Cash Handling and register
- Cleaning
- face paced environment
- Team work
- Strong initiative and following of directions
Industrial Cleaner
Quad Services
Whyalla
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Disassembled and cleaned equipment and individual components between jobs.
- Worked around in-operation machinery and with disassembled machinery to remove build-up and restore surfaces to desired cleanliness.
- Operated equipment safely to protect people and property from injury or damage.
- Cleaned restrooms and bathrooms including sinks, toilets, showers and urinals.
- Assisted in the set up of workstations for new employees by providing needed tools and materials.
- Followed all safety protocols when operating machinery or working at heights.
- Removed dirt, grease, oil spills, rust stains, paint splatters, from machines and other surfaces.
- Maintained cleanliness of industrial areas by sweeping, scrubbing and polishing floors.
- Inspected all areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Store Team Member
One-Stop Foodland
Whyalla
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
- Performed inventory control activities such as counting merchandise, reconciling discrepancies between physical counts and computer records.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss strategies for improving customer service.
- Tracked stock levels on a daily basis to ensure sufficient supply of products for sale.
- Managed opening and closing duties such as setting alarm systems, locking doors.
- Attended training sessions focused on developing retail skillset.
- Operated cash register to process sales transactions.
- Assisted in stocking shelves with merchandise.
- Assisted with unloading deliveries from trucks and organizing them in the back room.
Education
RSA
Adelaide
Year 11 Completion -
Edward John Eyre Highschool
WhyallaHigh School Diploma -
Whyalla High School
WhyallaSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Customer service
- Confident working independently
- excellent team player
- Cash Handling
- Excellent Computing Skills
- Billing Adjustments and Refunds
- High-Energy and positive Attitude
- Administrative and Office Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Entry
- strong communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- fast and and efficient service
references
- Sarah-Jane McLean - front-end manager at foodland - ph: 0409 678 025
- Sarah Lovell - front-end second manager at foodland - ph: 0488 451 493
Timeline
Professional Domestic Cleaner
self-employed
02.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
NDIS independent support worker
02.2025 - Current
port lincoln hotel
food and beverage assistant
09.2024 - 02.2025
Cleaner
port lincoln villas
04.2024 - 08.2024
Checkout Operator
cheap as chips
03.2024 - 06.2024
Bartender (fill in Staff for the Day)
Port Lincoln Racing Club
03.2024 - 03.2024
Industrial Cleaner
Quad Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
Store Team Member
One-Stop Foodland
04.2018 - 04.2020
RSA
Adelaide
Year 11 Completion -
Edward John Eyre Highschool
High School Diploma -
Whyalla High School