Isabel Melhem
Fitzroy
Summary
I'm a dedicated candidate with a unique mix of experience in animal care, cinema operations, and education support, graduating in November 2023 with a Diploma of Auslan. I’m known for being calm, compassionate, and patient, qualities that have helped me support students with additional needs. I’m passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where people feel seen and comfortable.
My background includes providing attentive care for animals, ensuring their well-being and comfort, and thriving in fast-paced cinema roles where I managed operations and delivered exceptional customer service. My strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to helping others define my approach across all roles I take on.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Support Worker
Melbourne Polytechnic
03.2024 - Current
- Supporting students with disabilities/and or emotional support needs
- Assisting Deaf students with breaking down English/Auslan linguistics
- Ensuring students feel safe and comfortable in the classroom
- Breaking down/explaining assessment requirements
- Notetaking
Cinema Crew Member
Barefoot Cinema - Mt Martha/St Kilda
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Kept facilities clean and presentable with regular attention to service needs
- Verified authenticity of tickets and passes before allowing admittance
- Settled seating disputes and helped to solve other customer concerns
- Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors
- Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs
- Prepared popcorn
- Served drinks.
Horse Trail Guide
Gunnamatta Trail Rides - Fingal
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Collected and fed horses
- Tacked up and prepared horses for trails
- Led and helped control clients and their horses
- Assisted customers with how to ride
- Greeted and directed customers.
Cinema Crew Member
Hoyts - Frankston
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted with setting up closed captioning devices
- Processed customer transactions with POS register system to accurately handle cash, card and mobile payments
- Maintained cleanliness of cinemas and bathrooms
- Sanitized high touch areas often.
Floor Staff/ Cafe Worker
Gravity Zone - Seaford
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised customers using trampolines
- Maintained cleanliness
- Assured all trampolines were safe and in working order
- Operated the laser tag
- Prepared and served food
- Prepared and served drinks.
Education
Diploma - Auslan
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC11-2023
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Fluent in Auslan
- Empathetic and patient
References
- Alexander Bennet, eventswithalexander@gmail.com, 0429 905 609
- Beck, frankston@hoyts.com.au, (03) 9026 9940
- Nardia David, nardiadavid@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au, 0477 604 234
Timeline
Education Support Worker
Melbourne Polytechnic
03.2024 - Current
Cinema Crew Member
Barefoot Cinema - Mt Martha/St Kilda
01.2022 - 01.2022
Horse Trail Guide
Gunnamatta Trail Rides - Fingal
01.2021 - 01.2021
Cinema Crew Member
Hoyts - Frankston
01.2019 - 01.2021
Floor Staff/ Cafe Worker
Gravity Zone - Seaford
01.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma - Auslan
Melbourne Polytechnic
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