MONIQUE SOUTHGATE

33/2 Studio Dr, Pacific Pines, 4211 · 0435 530 510

Southgatemonique@gmail.com

ABOUT ME
I have a background in the Food industry with proven interpersonal and communication skills. I excel at
working in a fast-paced team environment as well as working independently. Due to my extensive
experience in the Food industry I implement skills relating to OH&S regulations. My best feature and
selling point is my positive attitude in any working environment which always improves the workplace.

EXPERIENCE
FEB 2018 – SEPT 2019
MANAGER, FUNGUY MUSHROOMS
I was headhunted again for the opening position to start up the company where under my
management we sold 2 tons of mushrooms per week. Duties include rostering, managing, picking
mushrooms, recruiting, firing, training new employees, customer relations.

MAY 2017 – FEB 2018

LAUNDRY FOLDER, GOLD COAST AIRPORT LINEN SERVICES
Folding and sealing airline blankets in a factory.

MAY 2013 – MAY 2017

SUPERVISOR, MARLAND MUSHROOMS
I was headhunted from Hinterland Mushrooms to supervise approximately 140 pickers, promote
fast, quality picking and a healthier environment. My duties included educating the trainers,
administrative duties, final say on the picking of the room, rostering of over 100 pickers per day,
continuous OH&S regulation checking. Resolving multicultural differences because the farm had
lots of workers belonging to different ethnicities.

JANUARY 2009 – MAY 2013

MUSHROOM PICKER, HINTERLAND MUSHROOMS
I picked mushrooms at the correct time and rate to ensure the maximum growth and quality of
mushrooms for the market. Belonged to a team of 6 pickers where we formed lifelong
friendships.

MAY 1987 – MARCH 2001

TAXI DISPATCHER, REGENT TAXIS
Shift work in a fast-paced environment. Belonged to a team of 20 people, night shifts were only 2
people. Required high level of communication, for e.g. with irate customers waiting for a taxi.
SKILLS
 Excellent team player who cares about
improving other people’s experiences.
 Food Industry Health and Safety enforcement
 Educating and Training fellow employees
 I have a kind and friendly demeanor.
 I have always worked in a very multicultural
workplace which has taught me excellent
communication between many nationalities
 Great leadership skills because I build
people up which improves everybody.
 Very particular and diligent, especially when
it concerns job satisfaction and quality.
 Punctual
 Resolving many conflicts between staff,
mainly due to multicultural differences

REFERENCES
Rita Sari Marland Mushrooms Assistant Manager 0407662359
Scott Tavener Funguy Mushrooms Business Owner 0408477869
Steve Swanson Funguy Mushrooms Assistant Manager 0415145462