Cassandra Bartels (Cassie)

Email: cgbart001@myacu.edu.au

Education/Qualifications

Currently studying a Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Technology at

Australian Catholic University Strathfield Campus.
Successfully completed HSC course at Beverly Hills Girls High (2007)
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110)
Level 3 qualification in Leadership and Management
Valid Working with Childrens Check
Senior First Aid Certificate
Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Resuscitation Examiner License
Swim & Survive Examiner License
Bronze Medallion Examiner License
Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate
Austswim Teacher of Competitive Strokes
Austswim Teacher of Infants Aquatics
Austswim Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion (Disabilities)
Austswim Assessor License
Pool Lifeguard Certificate
Bronze Medallion
Anaphylaxis Certificate
Diploma in Child Behavior
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Diploma in Counselling Children & Adolescents
Hospitality Operations Certificate II
Swedish Massage Certificate
Make Up services Certificate
Waxing Certificate

Employment History
October 2007 Present

Roselands & Canterbury Aquatic Centre

(Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, LTS/ Reception, Cashier, Kiosk Attendant)

Duties Include:
Learn to Swim Instruction to range of individuals including infants; toddlers; school aged children and
adults and coaching stroke correction, also to those with any impairments/disabilities.
Training new staff/instructors
Assessing new instructors to become Austswim qualified
Spreadsheets for lessons
Plan & Prepare School Programs
Confirm bookings, privates & groups
Organise new bookings/promote enrolments for swim school
Dealing with conflict resolution
Operating front desk & Learn to Swim desk
Customer service (face to face/phone)
Selling and renewing gym and/or swim memberships

Review and consolidate classes on a weekly basis

End of day reconciliation
Take part in the promotional activities in swim school
Food handling and preparation
Aquatic supervision
Cleaning and general maintenance
Chemical handling
Water quality testing

October 2005 2014

Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink

(Shift Supervisor & Kiosk Attendant)

Duties Include:
Open & Close of business
End of shift reconciliation
Ice resurfacing
Assist with set up & efficient running of birthday parties
Supervise all ice sessions
First point of contact with customers
Supervise and direct staff members
Cash handling
Answering phones
Equipment hire
Ice supervision
Apply First Aid
Kiosk Food preparation and cleaning
Espresso machine
March 2008 - June 2012
CMP Dance Studio and Studio 5 School of Dance
Duties Include:
Group lesson plans for dance, singing, musical theatre, drama and Glee club
Instructing students in both physical ability and vocally
Commanding attention from students (aged 2yrs-adults)
Choreographing routines for various levels
Explain & demonstrate correct dance technique
Open and close of venues
Costume Design & Apply stage make up
Perform (sing/dance) at end of year Concert
Backstage assistant
Teacher of dance styles; Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Modern/Lyrical, Broadway, Musical
Theatre/Comedy, Burlesque and Entertainment
Other Work Experiences
Catalogue Model for Curvaceous Clothing (2013-present)
Fit model for Autograph Clothing (2014-2015)
Note taker for University lectures to assist students with disabilities (current)
Nanny/babysitter to several families (current)
Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre-Team Leader Swim School
ABC Swimming Ashfield
Marias Academy of Beauty Therapy (2005)

Harlequin Ballet Centre (2008)

WKA Legal Assistant Secretary (2008)

Volunteer Work
St George Motor Boat Club (2006)
The Avenue Caf (2007)
Roselands Soccer Club (1998-2004)
Make up application and demonstrations
Flexibilty & Dance coach for International Synchronised Skating Team (2012/3)
Played Mrs Clause at Bonnyrigg Plaza & Mt Druitt Westfields (2012)
2 weeks involved in a Community Engagement Program based in Chiang Mai, Thailand (2015)
Other Relevant Information
Computer Literate. Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (fast learner with new programs)
Experience in handling customer complaints & conflict resolution
Rostering staff
Implementing swim school lesson plans
Plan & Prepare school programs
Confirm schools booking
Enrolling new students & re enrolling current students
Organise new bookings and promote enrolments of the swim school
Organised and assisted fundraising events such as;
- Shopping tours
- Family Photo Shoot
- Christmas Concerts
- Dance/Singing Competitions
- Trivia Nights
- Shave for a Cure
Hobbies/Interests
Icon @ Taxi Club (One off performance) (2010)
Manly Musical Societys Production of Cabaret Helga (2010)
Semi-Finals in Open Mic Night for Piano Bar lounge singer (2010)
Performed at Panania Christmas Show (2009)
Classically trained singer and dancer
Regularly perform in various shows/concerts/competitions - Singing and Dancing
Participated in Myers Big is Beautiful Competition (top 10) 2011
Participated in Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival (2011)
Performed with Carol Murray Productions for various Christmas Shows & Parades Mrs Clause (2011)
Performed at various clubs in singing competitions (2012)
Guest performer at Leonie Brown Dancers 25th Anniversary Concert (2012)
Performed at Lynwood Public Schools inaugural Christmas Carols Event (2012)
Parade and photo opportunities at Bonnyrigg Plaza & Mt Druitt Westfields as Mrs Clause (2012)