Jessica Calligas
Hydroworks Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Centre
Bankstown,NSW
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
I am a dedicated, organised and hardworking second-year Bachelor of Laws student at Macquarie University with a strong passion for effecting positive change through the legal sector. Known for my hardworking nature, commitment to teamwork, with a variety of transferable skills that I developed through years of studying, refereeing, coaching, administration and tutoring work. I am eager to contribute to the legal field's advancement and make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and continue to develop my knowledge and experience in the legal industry.
Work History
Administrative Assistant
1 Year 11 Months- Worked at the front desk as a support office role
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Scheduled client appointments using client scheduling systems such as Cliniko and MS Office (Excel, Spreadsheet)
- Reckon Accounting Software to input payroll, data invoices, accounts payable and receivable, NDIS
- Transporting files, report analysis and sensitive material handling
- Arranged significant files, prepared documents and communicated with other staff and managers
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient
- Greet visitors, clients, and customers in a professional manner
- Order and maintain office supplies and equipment
Private Tutor
4 Months- Private tutor practiced at aiding K-12 students advance academically, specifically in English (Standard, Advanced & Extension), Legal Studies, Economics and Studies of Religion
- Experience conducting individual and group tutoring sessions
- Maintain a family-friendly nature, with excellent communication with parents and students
- Organisational skills for scheduling weekly sessions and located
- Worked with students in classrooms, as well as in-home and online through Zoom
- Ongoing communication and reporting to seniors, following a strict guideline of lesson notifications, confirmations, breaks, cancellations, as well as deposits and online transfers
- Reading level analysis, creative and essay writing, evaluation of legislation and legal research, through clear instruction and communication
- Planned lessons and structured activities to meet the students needs, foster educational development for students and promote interactive learning
Basketball Referee
6 Years 1 Month- Developed a sustainable, good working relationship with supervisors, superiors, fellow referees, coaches and players
- Remained calm and controlled crowd noise, hostile coaches, spectators and players in a professional manner to enforce a safe environment
- Held a leadership role when educating training referees and maintained a cooperative environment
- Guided younger players of the rules of the game, maintained a patient attitude to advise them on how to avoid offences
- Professional enforcement of the rules of the game
- Excellent verbal communication skills with players, coaches and spectators
- Officiated basketball games for youth, adult and representative games
- Attended referee caps and gala days which reinforced the rules of the game and ability to remain professional and composure
Basketball Coach
5 Months- Coached multiple primary school student teams throughout the basketball season to the grand finals
- Maintained a strong knowledge of basketball and the court rules
- Promoted the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, commitment and dedication to a team
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community
- Excellent ability to engage with a younger age group, with outstanding communication abilities that accommodated their needs
- Successful leadership through organising training sessions and encouraging team strategies and cohesiveness
- Developed and educated young children on basketball techniques and strategies through teamwork
- Dealt with parental concerns and maintained thorough communication with parents and court supervisors
- Gave feedback through identifying each players strengths and weaknesses to encourage each young player to excel
- Sustained a constant upbeat energy and involvement with the game and teams
Education
Bachelor of Laws
Certificate of Completion - Paralegal Essentials
High School Certificate
- Year 11 DUX
- Band 6's in Advanced English, Extension English, Legal Studies and Studies of Religion
Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills for interacting with customers
superiors and professionals
Proficient in administrative software including MS Office
Cliniko
Reckon Accounting and Single Touch Payroll
Efficiently manage schedules
appointments and deadlines in fast-paced work environment
Ability to handle various responsibilities and tasks through multi-tasking
Ability to gather relevant case law
statutes and regulations
Familiarity and understanding of legal terminology
basic legal concepts and procedures
Thorough understanding of the importance of maintaining client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege
Answer phone calls
respond to emails and correspond to relevant managers and peers
Review documents
reports and briefs for accuracy
Greet visitors
clients and customers in a professional manner
Prepare and edit documents
presentations and reports
Process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
Provide assistance and information to superiors
visitors and callers
Certification
- NSW Drivers License
- NSW Registered and Insured Motor Vehicle
- COVID Vaccinated
- National Police Check Certificate
Additional Information
I pride myself on actively contributing to the local and Australian community through charity work and leadership and volunteering programs, including:
- Donations of goods and services to St Vincent de Paul Society
- Monetary donations of to Project Compassion (Caritas Australia)
- Tech Savvy Seniors Classes at Canterbury Bankstown City Library
- Baked fresh goods and cakes at stalls to raise money for those in need
- Year 10 Peer Support Leader
- Solomon Leadership Program
References
Melinda Touma
0406 099 910
Manager - Hydroworks Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Centre
Timeline
Private Tutor
Precision Tuition
02.2022 - 06.2022Read More
Administrative Assistant
Hydroworks Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Centre
01.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Basketball Coach
Bankstown Bruins Basketball Stadium
02.2018 - 07.2018Read More
Basketball Referee
Bankstown Bruins Basketball Stadium
04.2016 - 05.2022Read More
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Laws
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Centre For Paralegal Studies
Certificate of Completion - Paralegal Essentials
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La Salle Catholic College
High School Certificate
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