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Indiana Van Arkel

Coombs,ACT

Summary

A young passionate psychology student who is comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating multiple projects. A studious worker with unrelenting dedication to working cohesively within a team and delivering measurable results. Proactive about using proper communication and adhering to administrative policies/protocols.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Issuance Officer

Royal Australian Navy Reserves
07.2023 - Current
  • Actioning requests for certificates pertaining to qualifications gained during a members time in Defence.
  • Working closely within a tight-knit team, fostering an inclusive workplace especially when tackling challenging tasks.
  • Certify qualifications and issue certificates.
  • Attend personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
  • Correspond with clients through Defence ICT systems, email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Sort, receive, and distribute internal correspondence between relevant departments and personnel.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping (Objective) of all interactions and certificates issued.
  • Manage queries from members of Defence regarding a broad range of qualifications.

Youth Reference Group

Headspace
08.2022 - 06.2023

• Attended fortnightly meetings with a diverse group of young individuals facilitated by a Community Engagement Officer.

• Consultation on the design of the centre, ensuring it is a youth-friendly environment.

• Planning of activities and key events.

• Consultation on resource development, social media engagement, and website development.

• Media work.

• Consultation on topics such as quality of care, service delivery, community engagement, and health promotion.

• Involvement in mental health-related focus groups and consultations.

• Participation in recruitment of headspace staff (e.g. sit on interview panels); and

• Provision of information to the headspace consortium that informs members of local issues from their direct experience.

Aviaton Sailor

Royal Australian Navy
09.2018 - 06.2023
  • Marshalled, moved, and secured advanced military aircraft
  • Communicated instructions for tasks clearly and concisely to promote comprehension.
  • Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems, and work areas.
  • Participated in yearly vessel deployments and essential missions during my time on HMAS Canberra.
  • Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
  • Trained sailors in proper use of heavy military equipment, improving crew efficiency and productivity.


Barista

The Hopper Society
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during busy periods to promote a fun, positive environment.
  • Fostered close relationships with owners, employees, and customers.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
11.2025

High School Diploma -

Bomaderry High School
Bomaderry, NSW
09.2016

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

High level of attention to detail

Professionalism

Timeline

Issuance Officer

Royal Australian Navy Reserves
07.2023 - Current

Youth Reference Group

Headspace
08.2022 - 06.2023

Aviaton Sailor

Royal Australian Navy
09.2018 - 06.2023

Barista

The Hopper Society
02.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Macquarie University

High School Diploma -

Bomaderry High School
Indiana Van Arkel