CHRISTOPHER MKANDALA
Summary
Personable and astute university student with proven time management and collaboration skills developed from academic, musical, sporting and volunteer engagements. Strong interpersonal skills are enhanced through participation in music & theatre activities, which helped develop confidence and communication abilities. A multi-instrumentalist who has worked individually and as part of several bands and ensembles. Understanding of general employability skills and the importance of working as part of a team, learning from others and continuing professional and personal skills development.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clerical Administrator
Galway Medical Centre
01.2019 - Current
- Records Processing: Entering information into the internal records management system. Updated client records while creating new data files as directed, Data Entry & Processing, Medical Records Processing: Filing & Scanning).
• Reception & Administration: Greeting and assisting patients, managing appointment scheduling, facilitating patient/provider communications, coordinating with doctors, nurses and other medical staff
- Coordinated effectively with doctors and nurses to optimize patient care.
- Proposed and implemented digital record-keeping solutions and policy enhancements. Developed user-friendly templates for efficient data entry.
- Provided comprehensive training and induction for new staff members. Fostered strong relationships with medical staff, enhancing interdepartmental cooperation.
Musician
Self Employed
2018 - Current
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and drums solo and with groups for weddings, concerts and small venues.
- Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
- Developed and executed well-rehearsed setlists to maximize audience satisfaction during live shows.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts - To Complete Semester 2, 2025
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA01-2025
SACE -
Mount Carmel College
Rosewater, SA01-2018
Skills
Woodville high School - Semester 2, 2020
Mount Carmel College - Semester 2, 2021
Renmark High School - Semester 2, 2023
Findon High School - Semester 1, 2025
Pembrok School - Semester 2, 2025
Certification
Fiona Brabender (Practice Manager) - Galway Medical Centre
83512211
David Klingberg (Associate) - Former Chancellor of University of South Australia
0419811110
Pedro Ferreira (Mentor Teacher) - Mount Carmel College
0433877115
Alex Cardone (Mentor Teacher) - Findon High School
Alex.Cardone785@schools.sa.edu.au
Timeline
Clerical Administrator
Galway Medical Centre
01.2019 - Current
Musician
Self Employed
2018 - Current
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts - To Complete Semester 2, 2025
University of Adelaide
SACE -
Mount Carmel College
Placement Experience
2025 (Semester 2) - Pembroke School
Schedule to commence Term 3, Week 6
2025 (Semester 1) - Findon High School
Taugh: Year 10 English, year 7 English/HASS, Year 7 Mentor Group
- Delivered English units on Homelessness and Journalism through practical volunteer work, essay creation and article creation.
- Delivered HASS unit on Deep Time in Australia, helping students understand timescales, anthropology and First Nations History/Culture
- Developed time management, organisation, public speaking and behaviour management
- Supported and performed with students for school concert
- Developed and assisted with organisation of Exhibition of Learning
2023 (Observation & Activities) - Renmark High School
Observed Year 9, 10 and 12 English, Civics and Citizenship History and Research Project
Lead selected classes including:
- English: Developed student understanding of sentence structure and creation
- History: Taught partial Stage 2 unit on World War II
- Civics and Citizenship:
- Research Project: Assisted class with various elements of Folio
2021 (Observation & Activities) - Mount Carmel College
Observed: Year 10-12 English, Year 11 RE, Year 8-10 PE
- Focused on developing relational skills with students
- Led several pastoral care and home room activities
2020 (Observation & Activities)
Observed: Year 8-10 English, Year 12 English
- Assisted Year 12 students with final assessments
- Led several activities in English around grammar, syntax and sentence creation
- Developed foundational skills in behaviour and classroom management
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