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Christina Wood CV

Fullarton,SA

Summary

Graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Australia. Known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to effectively support diverse populations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Family responsibilities whilst undertaking Uni SA Bachelor of Social work
Fullarton, SA
01.2009 - Current

Assisting customers with outfits, perfume and Gifts.

Match Studios at Uni SA West Campus

Match Studios, University of SA
Adelaide, SA
02.2024 - 07.2024

Researching mental health sectors

project work and collecting data at Mitcham Girls collaborating with other students that are on workplacement

Pharmacy Assistant

Right Price Pharmacy at Findon
Findon, SA
01.2022 - 01.2023

Assisting with prescriptions, skincare and health requirements and POS

Pharmacy Assistant

Green dispensaries
Blackwood, SA
01.2019 - 01.2020

Assisting with customers' health and skin care needs.

Dispensing and POS.

Pharmacy Assistant

National Pharmacies
Cumberland Park, SA
01.2017 - 01.2018

Assisting customers with their health care needs and POS.

Retail Worker

Jo Mercer Shoes
Norwood, SA
01.2017 - 12.2017

POS and Banking

Casual Retail Assistant

Review Australia
Burnside, SA
01.2015 - 01.2016

Assisting customers with finding outfits

consolidations

Formal Makeup and Makeup Lessons

Mecca cosmetic
Burnside, SA
01.2013 - 01.2014

Taking Part in Leading skincare and makeup Promotions and doing make-ups and lessons

Work Experience Placement

Uniting Care Wesley
Bowden, SA
01.2011 - 11.2011

Emergency Assistance Relief for Youth, Women, Children, Street Kids, Ex-Prisoners, Families & Homeless People

Cosmetologist / Sales

Out of Eden
Unley, SA
01.2008 - 01.2009

Selling and Recommending Skin Care Products

Formal Occasion Makeup Application

Sales Assistant

Casual Living Furniture
Marion, SA
01.2006 - 01.2007

Furniture Sales , Customer service and Cash handling

Senior Beauty Therapist/ Manager

Various Salons
Ireland, Ireland
01.1998 - 01.2006

providing body and facial treatments

selling products and up selling skincare

Education

Certificate in Dealing with Difficult People -

Lutheran Community Care – SA
01.2011

Valuable Volunteer Certificate -

Uniting Care Wesley
01.2011

OHS Training Course -

Uniting Care Wesley
01.2011

Certificate in Cultural Awareness and Recent Arrivals -

Lutheran Community Care – SA
01.2011

Certificate in Emergency Relief Work -

Lutheran Community Care – SA
01.2011

Certificate of Baby Infant Massage Course -

Women’s & Children’s Hospital
01.2010

Certificate in Marketing -

WEA Training Centre
01.2004

Bachelor of Arts – Cultural Studies & Sociology -

Open Universities

Bachelor of Social Work -

Uni SA

Certificate IV – Community Services -

Oten TAFE - NSW

Diploma of Beauty Therapy -

Heather Langton – Beauty Therapy

Completed Year 10 -

Scotch College

Skills

  • Excellent Listening Skills
  • Proven Interpersonal Skills
  • Demonstrated Initiative
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Ability to Work as Part of a Team
  • Ability To Perform a Task Without Direct Supervision and To Follow Instructions
  • Team building
  • Excellent Communication

Summary skills

  • 2IC
  • Training new staff
  • Sales
  • Cash handling
  • Banking
  • Open and close of shop
  • Excellent Listening Skills
  • Extensive Managerial & Supervisor Experience
  • Proven Interpersonal Skills
  • Demonstrated Initiative
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Ability to Work as Part of a Team, and as a Team Leader
  • Ability To Perform a Task Without Direct Supervision and To Follow Instructions
  • Ability To Carry Out Work in A Safe Manner That Complies with OHS Legislation

References



Leanne Mallek, Uniting Care Wesley-Bowden, Previous Supervisor, 08 8245 7100:


Christina excelled in strong and effective communication skills with clients. She could understand their required needs in emergency assistance and work quickly with her problem-solving skills to address any issues with customers that required immediate attention. Her ability to meet the needs of clients needing referrals and support demonstrated her empathy and strong communication skills, as well as her ability to work under pressure with some of the most vulnerable people.


Nhi Lau, Right Price Pharmacy-0412330976:


Christina can make people feel at ease through her active listening skills and empathetic manner. She can assist the elderly with their required health needs by using quick problem-solving skills. She was also able to problem-solve quickly under pressure.

Kyra, Review clothes, State Manager, 0403 581285


Christina can sell to customers and make them feel at ease through her caring and patient manner. She also has a flair for fashion and design, knowing how to put a great outfit together and understanding that every customer has different needs and can be quite vulnerable when finding something that suits them to wear. She also has the ability to listen carefully , therefore has very effective listening skills with customers

Timeline

Match Studios at Uni SA West Campus

Match Studios, University of SA
02.2024 - 07.2024

Pharmacy Assistant

Right Price Pharmacy at Findon
01.2022 - 01.2023

Pharmacy Assistant

Green dispensaries
01.2019 - 01.2020

Pharmacy Assistant

National Pharmacies
01.2017 - 01.2018

Retail Worker

Jo Mercer Shoes
01.2017 - 12.2017

Casual Retail Assistant

Review Australia
01.2015 - 01.2016

Formal Makeup and Makeup Lessons

Mecca cosmetic
01.2013 - 01.2014

Work Experience Placement

Uniting Care Wesley
01.2011 - 11.2011

Retail Sales Associate

Family responsibilities whilst undertaking Uni SA Bachelor of Social work
01.2009 - Current

Cosmetologist / Sales

Out of Eden
01.2008 - 01.2009

Sales Assistant

Casual Living Furniture
01.2006 - 01.2007

Senior Beauty Therapist/ Manager

Various Salons
01.1998 - 01.2006

Certificate in Dealing with Difficult People -

Lutheran Community Care – SA

Valuable Volunteer Certificate -

Uniting Care Wesley

OHS Training Course -

Uniting Care Wesley

Certificate in Cultural Awareness and Recent Arrivals -

Lutheran Community Care – SA

Certificate in Emergency Relief Work -

Lutheran Community Care – SA

Certificate of Baby Infant Massage Course -

Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Certificate in Marketing -

WEA Training Centre

Bachelor of Arts – Cultural Studies & Sociology -

Open Universities

Bachelor of Social Work -

Uni SA

Certificate IV – Community Services -

Oten TAFE - NSW

Diploma of Beauty Therapy -

Heather Langton – Beauty Therapy

Completed Year 10 -

Scotch College
Christina Wood CV