DAVENA ASHBY
Community Entrepreneur
Epping
Summary
Dedicated community health and wellbeing entrepreneur with extensive experience in community health, mental health support, and program development. Holds a diploma in Community Services and a Certificate IV in Training and Education. Excels in designing and implementing health programs, engaging with diverse community groups, and providing trauma-informed care. Skilled in developing strategies for health prevention, collaborating with stakeholders, and analyzing social issues for policy development. Passionate about improving community health through evidence-based practices and collaborative efforts.
Experienced Life Coach versed in guiding individuals to build useful life skills and manage challenging circumstances. Compassionate and energetic with in-depth understanding of coaching processes, documentation requirements and available resources.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifestyle Coach - NDIS Holistic Practitioner
NDSP Plan Managers
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: NDIS
- Consulted and profiled client, created natural treatment plans and complementary medicines, and provided universal healing (tablework)
- Duties: Light-housekeeping, grocery shopping, companion, medication reminders, client check-ins, reporting and profiling.
- Utilized a holistic approach to address all aspects of clients'' lives, including physical, mental, emotional, and social factors.
- Contributed to a positive, supportive team environment by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing resources and ideas, and collaborating on joint projects.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by developing customized lifestyle plans tailored to individual goals and needs.
- Evaluated program outcomes regularly using surveys and data analysis tools to inform future improvements in services offered.
Family Daycare Educator
Gateway to Growing Families
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Childcare and Education
- Duties: Profiling, program planning, meal planning, excursions, financial planning, early childcare learning framework, transportation, providing 13-hour care for 2 children daily
- Achievements: Implementing customized strategies and skills for each child, facilitating one-on-one learning and development, creating small-group and intense skill-based learning programs, developing and implementing Learning Framework.
- Boosted creativity among children with the implementation of art projects, music, and imaginative play sessions.
- Facilitated regular parent-educator meetings to discuss individual child progress, address concerns, or answer questions about curriculum content.
- Continuously sought professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and maintain state-mandated training requirements.
- Provided compassionate care during naptime routines by creating calming environments conducive to restful sleep patterns for young children.
Education
Diploma -
Community Services
01.2014 - 01.2019
Certificate IV - undefined
Training and Assessment
01.2021 - 01.2024
Certificate III - undefined
Individual Support
01.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate III - undefined
Massage Therapy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate III - undefined
Childrens Services
01.2014 - 01.2019
Certificate IV - undefined
Entrepreneurship and New Business
01.2024 - 01.2025
Certificate in Trauma - undefined
Informed Coach
Level 3 - undefined
Computing and Administration
Level 4 - undefined
Computing and Small Business Management
Skills
Analysis
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
PCW - Personal Care Worker
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Maori
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Holistic Practices
Darts
Transformative Practices
Cultural Events
Quote
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
Abraham Lincoln
Timeline
Lifestyle Coach - NDIS Holistic Practitioner
NDSP Plan Managers
06.2024 - 10.2024
Certificate IV - undefined
Entrepreneurship and New Business
01.2024 - 01.2025
PCW - Personal Care Worker
11-2023
Certificate IV - undefined
Training and Assessment
01.2021 - 01.2024
Certificate III - undefined
Individual Support
01.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate III - undefined
Massage Therapy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Family Daycare Educator
Gateway to Growing Families
01.2014 - 01.2017
Diploma -
Community Services
01.2014 - 01.2019
Certificate III - undefined
Childrens Services
01.2014 - 01.2019
Certificate in Trauma - undefined
Informed Coach
Level 3 - undefined
Computing and Administration
Level 4 - undefined
Computing and Small Business Management
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