Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Terri-Ann Box

Adamstown Heights,NSW

Summary

I am keen to utilise my extensive experience gained in a variety of roles within my working and adult life thus far. I am not only motivated but dedicated and focused and excel at prioritising, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve goals. I am excited and beyond keen to grow and learn in furthering my skills within my career in Occupational Therapy.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Newcastle, NSW
01.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.


Occupational Therapy Student Placement

Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, NSW
09.2021 - 11.2021

Acute Care Neurological (Ward 7F)

Fulfilled learning objectives in:

  • successful completion of many initial interviews and assessments with patients
  • developed documentation writing skills (inc.progress notes)
  • Acted in a professional manner and utilised excellent communication skills at all times
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Built on my proficiency in clinical reasoning

Administration Officer

Cutting Edge Mining Services
Newcastle, NSW
07.2017 - 02.2020
  • Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Drafted and distributed invoices for outstanding payments.

Legal Assistant

Hannaford Cox Connellan & McFarland Solicitors
Mudgee, NSW
10.2012 - 06.2013

As an assistant to the Legal Secretaries, I had the following responsibilities:

  • Transcription
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Preparation of legal brief documentation
  • Conveyancing
  • Administration of Probate
  • Completed training in 'Leap' documents and 'Leap' Accounting

Beauty Therapist and Personal Trainer

Self Employed
Mudgee, NSW
08.2007 - 06.2012
  • Owned & Operated a Part time Beauty Therapy and Personal Training Business. This role entailed the following:
  • Regular clientele;
  • Performed all Beauty Therapy requirements (General skin scare & maintenance, facials, massage, manicures, pedicures, spa treatments); and
  • Performed one on one and group based Personal Training including assisting with weight loss & healthy life style choices.

Teachers Aid

Cudgegong Valley Public School
Mudgee, NSW
10.2010 - 12.2011
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Assisted with Special Needs children of various ages and needs


Beauty Therapist

Ultimate Skin & Body Centre
Mudgee, NSW
12.2003 - 08.2004

Commenced an Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy

  • Performed all Beauty Therapy requirements;
  • Customer Service & Skin care advice; and
  • General Training in General Skin care with dermalogica & Ultra Ceuticals skin care products.

Police Officer

NSW Police Force
Mudgee, NSW
01.1990 - 05.2004
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
  • Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.

Proof Operator/Bank Teller Intern

Westpac Banking Corporation
Mudgee, NSW
12.1988 - 06.1989

Commenced a traineeship as a Proof Operator/Teller following completion of Higher School Certificate

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy Student (3rd Year)

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW

Certificate III And Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Training

Australian Institute of Fitness
Sydney

Certificate III & Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy - Beauty Therapy

Western Institute of TAFE
Dubbo

Certificate of Policing - Criminal

NSW Police Academy
Goulburn, NSW

No Degree - Higher School Certificate

Mudgee High School
Mudgee, NSW

Skills

  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Self directed
  • Positive and enthusiastic approach to life
  • Empathetic
  • Have an understanding of and can navigate EMR
  • Adequately developing skills to identify occupational performance issues of patients
  • have been exposed to and completed upper limb (UL) therapy and ongoing UL therapy
  • confident in completing required documentation and assessments

Certification

  • Falls Prevention Home & Community Safety Certificate
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Current Police check
  • Current NSW Health HETI certificates of achievement in:
  • Hand hygiene
  • Infection Prevention and Control Practices
  • Personal Protective Equipment for combined transmission-based precautions
  • Privacy - It's yours to keep
  • Work Health & Safety & Hazardous Manual Tasks
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Student Placement

Royal North Shore Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021

Volunteer

Cerebral Palsy Alliance
01.2020 - Current

Administration Officer

Cutting Edge Mining Services
07.2017 - 02.2020

Legal Assistant

Hannaford Cox Connellan & McFarland Solicitors
10.2012 - 06.2013

Teachers Aid

Cudgegong Valley Public School
10.2010 - 12.2011

Beauty Therapist and Personal Trainer

Self Employed
08.2007 - 06.2012

Beauty Therapist

Ultimate Skin & Body Centre
12.2003 - 08.2004

Police Officer

NSW Police Force
01.1990 - 05.2004

Proof Operator/Bank Teller Intern

Westpac Banking Corporation
12.1988 - 06.1989

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy Student (3rd Year)

University of Newcastle

Certificate III And Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Training

Australian Institute of Fitness

Certificate III & Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy - Beauty Therapy

Western Institute of TAFE

Certificate of Policing - Criminal

NSW Police Academy

No Degree - Higher School Certificate

Mudgee High School
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