Arif Erbasi
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with children and families. Experienced in working with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Proficient in trauma-informed practice, and fluent in Turkish.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
School Counsellor
Ilim College
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyse progress.
Friendline Volunteer
Friends For Good
03.2023 - Current
- Engage with callers of diverse backgrounds and mental health conditions to aim to reduce loneliness in the Australian community.
- Make assessments on the state of the caller to best refer callers to appropriate services depending on the severity of their condition.
- Employ strong interpersonal skills depending on each caller to encourage meaningful connections that often are missing in callers' lives.
Student Intern
Psych Press
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Involved in the promotion and marketing of psychological assessments published by Psych Press.
- Utilised various advanced search engines to create a contact database for Psych Press.
- Effectively adapted to sudden changes within a highly professional working environment.
- Utilised creative thinking to design relevant and unique test items for various personality test scales.
Placement Student
McAuley
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported children and families that were disconnected from learning.
- Trained in trauma informed practice.
- Worked closely with parents to ensure regular engagement.
- Tailored tutoring program to meet specific needs of each child.
- Provided important updates on the progress of each child.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Sehzade Kebab And Bakehouse
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Managed team of up 20 restaurant staff, maintaining exceptional customer service and quality standards.
- Performed daily administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies, processing invoices and reconciling accounts.
- Selected, trained and carefully supervised staff; bringing in well-qualified, hardworking and diligent employees.
- Trained workers in money handling, food preparation and cleaning to help facilitate restaurant operations.
Education
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Ilim College
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Commerce -
Australian Catholic University
2022
Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours -
Australian Catholic University
11.2023
Skills
- Psychological Testing
- Cultural Competence
- Mental Health Support
- Emotional Intelligence
- Data Management
- Conflict resolution skills
Awards
- Golden Key International Honour Society (2019 - 2022)
- Executive Dean's Commendation; achievement of 6.00+ GPA (2019 - 2022)
Certification
- Working With Children Check (2021-2026)
- Police Check
References
Elizabeth Pizarro: 03 9953 3110
Australian Catholic University
Honours Supervisor
Meg Vincent: Meg.vincent@hotmail.co.uk
Friends for Good
Volunteer Coordinator
Cennet Gul: 0413 815 157
Sehzade Kebab and Bakehouse
Restaurant Owner
Timeline
School Counsellor
Ilim College
05.2024 - Current
Friendline Volunteer
Friends For Good
03.2023 - Current
Student Intern
Psych Press
01.2022 - 05.2022
Placement Student
McAuley
05.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Sehzade Kebab And Bakehouse
10.2019 - 06.2024
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Ilim College
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Commerce -
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours -
Australian Catholic University
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