ALESSIA VAN DER EERDEN
Greenwith,Australia
Summary
I am a motivated and passionate third year occupational therapy student at the university of Adelaide, currently working as a social support mentor for NDIS participants. Through this role i have gained invaluable experience supporting clients with diverse needs, promoting independence and supporting engagement in the community.
I bring previous experience in retail and customer service along with strong problem solving , organisational and interpersonal skills. Im energetic, empathetic and adaptable, equally confident in both team or individual work. My goal is to now grow within the company to contribute to the planning and coordination of services that empower participants to achieve meaningful goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Support Mentor
Together We Can
01.2024 - Current
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship environment.
- Provided tailored one on one support to NDIS participants
- Collaborated with families and colleagues
- Wrote shift notes in a timely manner
- Helped participants manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
Sales Assistant, Person in Charge
Peter Alexander Sleepwear- The Just Group
05.2023 - Current
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Person In Charge across consecutive days, including opening and closing store
- Processed payments, refunds, deals and specials
- Trained across all roles, stock receiving and send outs, sales, keyholder
- Trained other team members
- Organising the covering of shifts
- Looking out for co-workers in terms of catering to wellbeing needs whilst being supervisor to create a open and safe space
Checkout Assistant
Romeos
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Processed payments, refunds, deals and specials
- Trained supervisor
- Trained other team members
- Organising the covering of shifts
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA11-2026
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective leadership
- Team collaboration
- Organization
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal communication
- Reliable and punctual
- Customer service
- Time management
- Friendly and outgoing
Certification
NDIS workers clearance
WWCC
First aid and CPR
Full drivers license
RRHAN
Referees
Rebecca Cadman- Assistant Store Manager at Peter Alexander
0426 700 282
Marc Mclivar- Former Romeos Store Manager
0400 096 026
Timeline
Social Support Mentor
Together We Can
01.2024 - Current
Sales Assistant, Person in Charge
Peter Alexander Sleepwear- The Just Group
05.2023 - Current
Checkout Assistant
Romeos
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy -
University of Adelaide
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