GEMMA MERRITT
Geraldton,WA
Summary
Dedicated Career Development Specialist with expertise in career assessment, program development, and coaching. Proven ability to enhance clients' job search strategies and professional growth through tailored guidance and resource provision. Knowledgeable Training Specialist successful at developing and overseeing site-based and online training programs. Decisive and disciplined professional with personable style and thorough approach. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Development Specialist
Real Futures
Geraldton, WA
04.2023 - Current
Career Assessment: Evaluate client’s skill, interests, and personality traits to help them make informed decisions.
- Career Planning: Assist clients in developing personalized career planning align with their goals
and market trends.
-Coaching and mentorship: Provide ongoing support and coaching to clients
helping them navigate job searches, interviews, and professional development opportunities.
-Resource Provision: Offer resources and advice on job market trends, educational opportunities, and networking strategies to enhance clients’ career prospects.
-Program Development: Design and implement career development programs and workshops to educate clients
on various career paths and job search techniques.
Youth Worker
Geraldton Street workers Aboriginal Corporation.
Geraldton, WA
09.2020 - 12.2020
Managed schedules and logistics for my family
Balanced priorities to create and implement budget
Motivated, coached, and counselled children
Taught and modelled ethics
Worked with teachers to closely monitor academic performance
Planned / organized and supervised extracurricular school activities
Purchased clothing / food and supplies with strong budget constraints
Coordinated medical care for all the family members
Paid invoices / reconciled accounts
Arranged for home & vehicle maintenances and repairs
Education
Diploma of Indigenous Studies. Lifestyle Health Promotion. - Indigenous Health
Mamarapha College
Perth, WA11-2018
Skills
- Career assessment
- Career planning
- Coaching and mentorship
- Program development
- Resource provision
- Job market analysis
- Network development
- Professional development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Career pathing
- Resume writing
- Career counselling
- Self-motivation
Timeline
Career Development Specialist
Real Futures
04.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
Geraldton Street workers Aboriginal Corporation.
09.2020 - 12.2020
Diploma of Indigenous Studies. Lifestyle Health Promotion. - Indigenous Health
Mamarapha College