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Was a prize winner in developed a natural supplement patented by Sanovi Aventis.
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Elizabeth Whyte-Jordan

Bywong,New South Wales

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Groups' Facilitator

Richmond Fellowship ACT
04.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for implementing and supporting a range of activities for NDIS funded participants.
  • Work flexible hours to encourage improved participation and interests e.g. evening community markets.
  • Collaborate with other agencies for best practice and cost effective expansion.
  • Proven successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Naturopath and Shop Supervisor

Queanbeyan Health Foods
10.2009 - Current

I consult with clients in a Naturopathic capacity.

  • I do the store's point of sale and data entry.
  • I provide health advice to customers to the store.
  • I oversee the work flow and staff operations to ensure a high level of service.
  • I train other employees on how to operate POS.
  • Spent many years maintaining social media pages.

Support Worker

Richmond Fellowship ACT
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Helped NDIS funded clients with a psychosocial disability manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

Territory Manager - Sales and Service

Kadac
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed over 80 accounts within the ACT and NSW Regional and Riverina areas.
  • Met key sales targets and expanded the region through new accounts.
  • Undertook merchandising, compliance, and provided in store training and presentation nights.
  • Used remote software applications to communicate with head office as well as the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.


Support Coordinator

Richmond Fellowship ACT
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Identified and implemented supports from NDIS funding for registered clients with a mental illness.
  • Provided advocacy.
  • Assisted clients with reviews with the NDIS and resolved issues arising from supports.
  • Worked to the corporate policy of promoting strength and resilience in clients.

Executive Assistant, Various Positions

Government And Private
01.1989 - 01.2003
  • I was first employed as a secretary with the Department of Treasury.
  • I worked for DFAT and had a 14 month posting to Mexico City.
  • I did temp work for government departments including the former Department of Employment, Training and Youth Affairs and the former Bureau of Transport and Research Economics.
  • I worked as an ASO4 as a permanent position for Jayne Wolfe, the Assistant Secretary for the former ACT Roads and Transport
  • I took a job with the Mexican Embassy in 1999 and worked for Ambassador Raphael Steger for two years.
  • I worked for the Canberra Club for two years.
  • I worked for Mitchell Service Centre for two years.
  • My duties included being able to:
  • Organize and coordinate conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Process travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Screen calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Write letters, language translations and draft speeches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Complementary Medicine

Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW
03.2011

Advanced Diploma - Naturopathy

Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT
03.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Spanish

Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
03.1995

Skills

  • Facilitating Groups
  • Running workplace training
  • Writing health articles and reviews for graded texts
  • Educating people in healthy life skills
  • Identifying strengths to help people become self empowered
  • Developing client relationships

Accomplishments

Won the ACT Vocational Student of the Year in 2007.


Won the Nutrition Prize in 2007 when graduating from the CIT.


Was recently nominated and a finalist for the ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards in 2022.


Developed a health supplement and was a prize winner as part of a country wide competition held by Sanovi Aventis in 2009.


Have had book reviews published by the Australian Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and articles printed by the Blue Mountains Magazine.



Was a prize winner in developed a natural supplement patented by Sanovi Aventis.

I received $2000 for developing a product designed to help with skin conditions.

Timeline

Groups' Facilitator

Richmond Fellowship ACT
04.2021 - Current

Support Worker

Richmond Fellowship ACT
01.2019 - 04.2021

Territory Manager - Sales and Service

Kadac
07.2017 - 12.2018

Support Coordinator

Richmond Fellowship ACT
01.2017 - 06.2017

Naturopath and Shop Supervisor

Queanbeyan Health Foods
10.2009 - Current

Executive Assistant, Various Positions

Government And Private
01.1989 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Complementary Medicine

Charles Sturt University

Advanced Diploma - Naturopathy

Canberra Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Spanish

Australian National University
Elizabeth Whyte-Jordan