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Overview
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Education
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Ben Southam

Glenelg,SA

Summary

Personable case manager with proven track record of success managing and leading small to medium teams. Skilled in grant writing, budgeting and program evaluation. Strong collaborator and committed to leading and inspiring teams to achieve shared goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Employmnt Consultant

Status Employment
10.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed clients and administered skills assessments to determine employability.
  • Enhanced candidates' potential to find employment by teaching job search skills and holding mock interviews.
  • Developed job leads in order to increase placements.
  • Assisted [Number] clients with job placement.
  • Managed caseloads of up to [Number] monthly clients in search of gainful employment.
  • Reviewed, tracked and coordinated employment referrals.
  • Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers.
  • Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.

Career Coach NDIS

Oak Possability
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
  • Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
  • Developed and implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals.
  • Coached clients on resume and cover letter development to enhance opportunities.

Customer Service Officer

Services Australia
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Completed data entry to record call notes, suggestions and questions.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.

Student Living Support Officer

University of Tasmania

Volunteer Crew Member and Executive Member

Tamar sea Rescue services Inc.

Pastry Chef

Della Valle Natural

Research Assistant

University of Tasmania

Consultant Chef/Trainer

Café Verve Hospitality

Photographer/Food Stylist

Infocus Product Photography

Chef/Coordinator

Tant pour Tant

Team member/power garden expert

Bunnings warehouse

Chef de Party

Sails on the Bay

Commis Chef

Belgian Beer Cafe Eureka

Sous Chef

The Metz Café Bar

Head Chef

Cucina Simpatica

Casual Chef

Matsons Catering

Apprentice Chef and Bar Attendant/Night Manager

Star Bar

Executive/Head Chef

W and G Group
01.2008

Chef de Saucier

Jaques Reymonds
01.2007

Sous Chef

Sosta Cucina
01.2007

Sous Chef

Quigley’s Restaurant
01.2006

Sous Chef

Elaia on Charles
01.2006

Food & Beverage Attendant

Powehouse Café bar
01.2001

Education

Bachelor of Biomedical Science -

University of Tasmania
01.2018

Diploma Business management -

Mission Australia
01.2009

Diploma of Hospitality Management - undefined

William Angliss/Sofitel Melbourne
01.2007

Commercial Cookery - undefined

Drysdale Institute
01.2004

Hospitality Operations - undefined

Drysdale Institute
01.2000

Skills

  • Excellent Time Management
  • OH&S Procedures and knowledge
  • Management and organizational skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Leadership and mentoring experience
  • Good work ethic
  • Disability Services
  • Service planning
  • Disability Support
  • Client Advocacy
  • Needs Assessment
  • Motivational Interviewing

References

Please contact me should you require this information on 0435 214 269

Timeline

Disability Employmnt Consultant

Status Employment
10.2023 - Current

Career Coach NDIS

Oak Possability
08.2023 - 10.2023

Customer Service Officer

Services Australia
08.2022 - 08.2023

Executive/Head Chef

W and G Group
01.2008

Chef de Saucier

Jaques Reymonds
01.2007

Sous Chef

Sosta Cucina
01.2007

Sous Chef

Quigley’s Restaurant
01.2006

Sous Chef

Elaia on Charles
01.2006

Food & Beverage Attendant

Powehouse Café bar
01.2001

Student Living Support Officer

University of Tasmania

Volunteer Crew Member and Executive Member

Tamar sea Rescue services Inc.

Pastry Chef

Della Valle Natural

Research Assistant

University of Tasmania

Consultant Chef/Trainer

Café Verve Hospitality

Photographer/Food Stylist

Infocus Product Photography

Chef/Coordinator

Tant pour Tant

Team member/power garden expert

Bunnings warehouse

Chef de Party

Sails on the Bay

Commis Chef

Belgian Beer Cafe Eureka

Sous Chef

The Metz Café Bar

Head Chef

Cucina Simpatica

Casual Chef

Matsons Catering

Apprentice Chef and Bar Attendant/Night Manager

Star Bar

Bachelor of Biomedical Science -

University of Tasmania

Diploma Business management -

Mission Australia

Diploma of Hospitality Management - undefined

William Angliss/Sofitel Melbourne

Commercial Cookery - undefined

Drysdale Institute

Hospitality Operations - undefined

Drysdale Institute
Ben Southam