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Jamal Charmand

110 Salerno Street, Surfers Paradise

Summary

Dedicated and globally experienced professional with a unique background of traveling to 149 countries, engaging with diverse Deaf and disability communities worldwide. As a Deaf individual, I bring lived experience and a deep understanding of accessibility, communication, and inclusion. Through these journeys, I have learned many forms of international sign language and gained invaluable knowledge by meeting Deaf and people with disabilities across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. I also serve as an excellent Deaf translator, bridging gaps when Deaf individuals cannot fully understand Auslan or other formal interpreters by translating into their own home sign languages, both in Australia and internationally. These experiences have strengthened my cross-cultural communication skills and inspired me to advocate for improved education, accessibility, and support systems for people with disabilities. Passionate about driving positive change, I aim to contribute expertise in inclusive practices, cultural awareness, and community engagement to create better opportunities for future generations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Entry

Commonwealth Bank, St George, ANZ Bank
  • Temp Position
  • Data processor

Owner Builder

Self Employed – Home Renovations for profit
01.2012
  • Renovations and upstyle of houses, Painting and Decorating, Tiling, Carpentry and Building.
  • Organizing Trades People for certain jobs outside of my scope, eg plumbers and electricians. Obtaining quotes and price negotiating.

MR Truck Driver

Euro Foods Pty Ltd
01.2011
  • Delivery Driver for Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane

Photoshop Assistant

Check out this place Pty Ltd
01.2010
  • Photoshop retouching and data base management, Customer Service and Computer Set up and Maintenance.

NDIS Support Worker

Self Employment
01.2020 - Current
  • Various Roles and contract roles with Deaf Connect, Hire Up and Private ABN work.
  • Provide Social support and independent living skills to clients who are Deaf and have other Disabilities. Transporting to appointments and shopping.

Business Manager

Deaf Butterflies Pty Ltd
01.2019 - Current
  • Part Time
  • Book keeping, accounts, booking venues and shopping centre locations, stock control, ordering of stock. Fundraising and charity donations.
  • Designer and product development

Business Owner

Deaf Butterflies Pty Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Complete operation of business. Accounts, book keeping, sales and marketing, advertising, designing and book keeping.
  • Development of products, liasoning with suppliers in China for manufacturing
  • Sold business

Property Owner

Charmand Farm Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Goat Breeding, Calf Milking, Fruit and Vegetable Growing and supplier.

Delivery Driver and Sales

Better Rugs Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Customer service. Carpet Deliveries, Import and Export Duties, Marketing and Sales.

MR Driver-Contractor

Australia Post
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Delivery of parcels and postage to customers
  • Record Keeping and tracking of packages. Knowledge of delivery regions

Pet Transporter

Reptiles Food and Breeders
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Safe delivery of Reptiles and various pet items

Data Entry Operator

That Sounds Good Pty Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Word processing and data input

Data Entry

British Consulate
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Data input, alpha and numerical, Maintain Strict Confidentiality, Document Preparation

Education

High School Diploma -

Monash Secondary College
Melbourne
12-1998

Skills

  • Experience working with clients who have complex behaviors and clients with severe Mental Health issues 22 years’ experience
  • Budgeting support
  • Reliable
  • Works well in a team
  • Quick learner
  • Business and administration skills
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Computer Skills, Excel, Microsoft Office and Photoshop
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Fluent in Auslan and other foreign Sign Languages
  • Advocacy
  • Auslan Translation

Certification

  • Certificate 3 in Individual Support
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Training Completed
  • Covid 19 Infection Control Training
  • First Aid
  • Car License
  • MR Truck License
  • NDIS Worker Orientation
  • Covid Safety Training

Interests

  • Enjoy travelling and exploring beaches, with a passion for long-distance driving and road trips
  • Love supporting clients who wish to travel, including interstate or overseas, ensuring their journeys are enjoyable and accessible
  • Interested in sharing knowledge about overseas history and culture with clients who would like to learn during their travels

Timeline

NDIS Support Worker

Self Employment
01.2020 - Current

Business Manager

Deaf Butterflies Pty Ltd
01.2019 - Current

Business Owner

Deaf Butterflies Pty Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2019

Owner Builder

Self Employed – Home Renovations for profit
01.2012

MR Truck Driver

Euro Foods Pty Ltd
01.2011

Photoshop Assistant

Check out this place Pty Ltd
01.2010

Property Owner

Charmand Farm Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007

MR Driver-Contractor

Australia Post
01.2003 - 01.2005

Delivery Driver and Sales

Better Rugs Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2006

Pet Transporter

Reptiles Food and Breeders
01.2002 - 01.2003

Data Entry Operator

That Sounds Good Pty Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2002

Data Entry

British Consulate
01.1998 - 01.2000

Data Entry

Commonwealth Bank, St George, ANZ Bank

High School Diploma -

Monash Secondary College
Jamal Charmand