Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Emmanuela Luka

Lake Macquarie,Australia

Summary

Professional and knowledgeable young office clerk offering several years of experience in administrative support and customer service. Highly efficient planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Chair

Skills and Pathways Youth Advisory Committee
11.2023 - Current
  • Promoting advocacy for young people across NSW, at risk of disengaging with education, work or training through developing policy, educational programs, youth engagement strategies and promotional media materials
  • Led advocacy efforts on behalf of the Dept of Education, influencing key policy decisions and building a strong relationship between the committee and Hon. Steve Whan, Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education.
  • Liaising with government institutions, mental health organisations, youth and educational organisations
  • Organized and chaired regular progress meetings with team members to ensure alignment of goals, responsibilities, and expectations throughout each project lifecycle.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results for all involved parties.

Sales Assistant

Spendless Shoes Pty. Ltd.
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Meeting sales targets and boosting sales through customer service and upselling
  • Providing excellent customer service through approaching customers warmly
  • Enhancing customer shopping experience by assisting with selecting and testing products and giving detailed product knowledge
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Expertise in POS systems and handling cash, beginning each shift with an accurate amount in safe
  • Maintaining visual merchandising strategy through installing aesthetically pleasing product displays
  • Monitoring and managing inventory effectively
  • Coordinating store management with staff and supervising and motivating staff to complete assigned tasks through frequent communication and collaboration skills.

Legal Trainee

Catherine Henry Lawyers
09.2018 - 09.2018
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient document management systems and improving communication among team members.
  • Developing administrative and receptionist skills including greeting clients, taking calls, recording and organising client data and records and communicating with staff to schedule meetings.
  • Ensured accuracy of legal documents by meticulously proofreading drafts before submission to courts or opposing counsel.
  • Handled sensitive confidential information with discretion while maintaining client privacy rights under solicitor-client privilege guidelines.

Crew Member

McDonald's Australia Ltd
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Providing excellent customer service through learning how to build rapport with customers, prioritising their needs and offering support and knowledge where possible
  • Order taking for customers with punctuality and accuracy
  • Handling cash and gaining expertise in using POS systems
  • Meeting key performance indicators that are set each shift
  • Serving and preparing great meals for customers, following hospitality and hygiene protocols
  • Training other crew members to fulfil duties listed above and leading them through workplace processes and routines.

Education

BA Arts (Politics and International Relations Major) -

University of Newcastle
12.2027

Higher School Certificate -

St Francis Xavier's College
12.2020

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • File Organization
  • Inventory Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Database Entry
  • Mail Handling
  • Public Speaking
  • Strong Work Ethic

References

Vanessa Gonzalez | Case Manager | NSW Department of Education 

PH: 0409496956

Email: vanessa.gonzalez@det.nsw.edu.au


Louis Ndagijimana | Project Officer | University of Newcastle 

PH: 0240339461

Email: louis.ndagijimana@newcastle.edu.au

Affiliations

  • Hunter Young Labor Association
  • Labor West Wallsend Branch
  • Young Labor Left Australia
  • Lake Macquarie Youth Council
  • Hunter Multicultural Communities
  • Zara's House
  • Young Future Minds Network

Certification

  • Australian Driver's License
  • Working With Children Check
  • Clinical Pastoral Education

Timeline

Co-Chair

Skills and Pathways Youth Advisory Committee
11.2023 - Current

Sales Assistant

Spendless Shoes Pty. Ltd.
05.2021 - 08.2023

Legal Trainee

Catherine Henry Lawyers
09.2018 - 09.2018

Crew Member

McDonald's Australia Ltd
04.2017 - 01.2020

Higher School Certificate -

St Francis Xavier's College
  • Australian Driver's License
  • Working With Children Check
  • Clinical Pastoral Education

BA Arts (Politics and International Relations Major) -

University of Newcastle
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