Christine Almond
Queens Park,WA
Summary
I am an active ongoing person who enjoys working both in a team or independently.
I work well and enjoy a good rapport with other team members and have been actively involved in working parties, focus groups and committee groups.
I seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
I have strong communication and interpersonal skills and I am a very articulate and empathetic person.
I enjoy helping others and believe organization and planning is the key to success
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Aboriginal Engagement & Cultural Advisor
St John Of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals
02.2020 - Current
- Provide important role in health care, welfare and support of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who access the Emergency Department at St John of God Hospital in Midland.
- Assist in developing cultural secure practice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients while they utilise SJOG Public and Private hospital.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with Aboriginal patients and their families.
- Liaison with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations including: Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services, Moorditj Koort, Wungening Aboriginal Coorporation, Moorditj Djena, Nyoongar Outreach Service, Midland Withdrawal & Intervention Centre (MWIC).
- Processing referrals internal and external to relevant Community Controlled Health Organiations.
- Support other Caregivers in developing and delivering of Closing The Gap programs that contributes to better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Used multiple information systems to analyse interactions and deliver detailed results
Associate Lecturer Indigenous Centre
Curtin University Of Technology
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Participated and led lecturing classes to 1st year students enrolled in Indigenous Culture & Health Behaviour's unit, at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
- Held weekly office hours to work with struggling students one-on-one and increase their understanding of Aboriginal culture.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next steps for education and career preparedness.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Organized and developed eye-catching PowerPoint presentations to facilitate learning objectives.
- Planned lectures based on targeted learning outcomes as assigned by organizational leadership.
Indigenous Support Officer
Curtin University Of Technology
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Providing support and guidance to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Curtin University.
- Work closely with the Centre of Aboriginal Studies Manger to ensure that all students information was entered in daily to or register.
- Sitting in lecturing classes, providing mentoring to students.
- Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
- Developed and maintained relationships with students to enhance stability in completing their studies.
- Promoting study courses that The Centre for Aboriginal Studies has on offer.
- Attending workshops locally and remote to attract future students.
- Provided students with information on Scholarships and how to apply for them via their student OASIS account.
Indigenous Outreach Worker
South West Aboriginal Medical Service
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Planned outreach events for Child & Material Health patients to reach out to including their families.
- Advocated for client needs and support families who are dealing with Department of Community Protection (DCP).
- Assisted families with financial and housing resources.
- Reached out to nonprofits and other organizations to find funding for at-risk families
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Worked closely with Manager Director, Clinic Manager, specialist coordinator, General Practitioners and other Allied Health professionals to support and improve daily communication, coordination and data collection on our weekly meetings.
Utility Worker
Compass Group ESS
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Completed daily maintenance tasks in record time to maximize productivity.
- Collected and disposed of trash.
- Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working in the kitchen.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Trained other personnel in correct procedures when working in the crib area
- Clean and set up cold wells for service, ensuring the refrigerators are clean and in accordance with prescribed standards.
Blast Crew Labour
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Measuring each blast holes ensuring to put the correct numbers of explosive that is required
- Primming and loading holes.
- Following all instructions from Shotfire.
- Loading each holes with Stemming.
- Ensuring communications via two-way radio at all times with blast crew members and heavy machinery operators.
- Daily data entry are entered into our database.
- Cleaning and washing down all our vehicles ready for the next shift crew.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
Site Clerk Administration
NRW Pty Ltd
04.2008 - 03.2012
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Coordinated Travel and Accommodation arrangements for all staff members with NRW.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Promotion
Diploma in Health Promotion
Lidcombe, NSW04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Indigenous Health Management Studies
Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Studies
Sydney, NSW03.2010
Skills
- Outgoing person who enjoys working both in a team and independently
- Strong Communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to prioritize and time management skills
- Cross-Cultural Communications
- Cultural Diversity
- Student Support
- I Believe planning is the key to success
Timeline
Aboriginal Engagement & Cultural Advisor
St John Of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals
02.2020 - Current
Associate Lecturer Indigenous Centre
Curtin University Of Technology
09.2019 - 02.2020
Indigenous Support Officer
Curtin University Of Technology
04.2018 - 09.2018
Indigenous Outreach Worker
South West Aboriginal Medical Service
03.2017 - 01.2018
Utility Worker
Compass Group ESS
11.2015 - 12.2016
Blast Crew Labour
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
04.2012 - 06.2014
Site Clerk Administration
NRW Pty Ltd
04.2008 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Health Promotion
Diploma in Health Promotion
Bachelor of Science - Indigenous Health Management Studies
Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Studies
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