Experience

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  National foods operations limited

  Oct 1989 - Apr 1995

  Lab tech

  • Testing of raw to final product material using microbiological, biological and chemical testing. Mostly milk and cream however would locum at the ice-cream factory also.• Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures and internal auditing.

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  Ferrosan

  Jun 1995 - Nov 1996

  Qa scientist

  • Testing of raw to final product material using a multitude of assays using chemical and biological testing. Mostly AA, HPLC, GC, TLC and general laboratory preparations.• Product tested were Vitamins and Creams.

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  Chr. hansen

  Feb 1997 - May 1998

  Qa technician

  • Testing of raw to final product material using a multitude of assays and tests using chemical, biological and microbiological testing. Mostly UV testing, osmolarity and buffer preparation.• Products tested were rennet, lipase, enzymes and food colourings.

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  The body shop

  Jun 1998 - Jul 1998

  Laboratory technician

  • Testing of raw to final product material using a multitude of assays via chemical, biological and microbiological testing. Mostly Kjeldahl digestion, titrations, GC and HPLC.

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  Allergy therapeutics

  Jul 1998 - May 2004

  Senior qa scientist

  Senior QA Scientist, Document Controller/Compliance Officer and Archivist• Testing of raw to final product material using a multitude of assays via chemical, biological and microbiological testing. Mostly HPLC, GC, Technicon, ELISAs and TLCs.• Preparation of documents for Medicines Control Agency auditing. writing Standard Operating Procedures and liaising with all departments to ensure compliance of documentation supplied was in line with current regulations and their standards/regulatory bodies.• Products tested were allergens, adjuvant technology, sublingual immunotherapy• Successfully passed Medicine Control Agency audits x 2 Show less

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  Sundial chiropractic clinic

  May 2004 - Aug 2006

  Front desk receptionist

  • General reception duties including preparation of the patients for the chiropractors, Pilates classes and massage therapists, foot orthoses fitting and all duties pertaining to the effective running of a busy multidisciplinary clinic. • This part-time role inspired me to study further once I completed my Biochemistry degree. (I had had a car accident in my first year of university and Chiropractic helped immensely. It also helped when I fractured my coccyx too)

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  Allied and clinical healthcare

  Dec 2006 - Jun 2009

  Carer

  • Assisting clients with activities of daily living and general household duties. I worked primarily with clients who had cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and Huntington’s. • These roles were long shifts of 48 hours over the weekends which enabled me to study Chiropractic. I enjoyed working with these individuals and they taught me so much from dealing with bed bound clients, drug chart management, PEG feeds, wound care, personal care, listening skills and patience.

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  Stepping out chiropractic

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2020

  Chiropractor

  Treating patients holistically using various techniques:Diversified techniqueWestern Medical AcupunctureSacro-occipital technique (SOT)CuppingDynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS)Mastugova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI)Myofascial toolsEar AcupunctureTaping techniquesRehabilitationI worked hard to achieve DNS practitioner status and utilised this method with most patients to achieve better patient outcomes with reduced patient visits. This method improved my understanding of pathophysiology, developmental kinesiology and paediatric practice too.Worked closely with an acupuncturist to achieve some great results with patients with complex medical histories. Show less

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  Shoreham chiropractic clinic

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2016

  Chiropractor

  I worked concurrently within a team environment whilst working as a sole practitioner. This enabled me to have a greater understanding of different chiropractic methodologies within a small practice and assisted my learning exponentially. Please see above for techniques utilised and achievements.

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  Australia post

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Contract post woman

  • Working as a part time contractor delivering post and parcels in the Coolum Beach area.

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  Cruizin driving school and all abilities driving education

  May 2021 - Jan 2025

  Specialised driving instructor

  Provide Specialised Driving Instruction to individuals who require car modifications as a result of medical episodes/interventions i.e. amputees, stroke patients, acquired brain injuries etc. I also predominantly work with the neuro-diverse population assisting them to obtain their driving licenses. I work collaboratively with driver assessor OT's to perform driving assessments and to ensure clients either cease driving or return to the roads safely which may include driver rehabilitation driving lessons. Show less