Jessica Calligas
Bankstown,NSW
Summary
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Hydroworks Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Centre
01.2021 - 12.2022
- 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
Precision Tuition
02.2022 - 06.2022
- 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
Bankstown Bruins Basketball Stadium
04.2016 - 05.2022
- 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
Bankstown Bruins Basketball Stadium
02.2018 - 07.2018
- 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 -
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW02.2025
Certificate of Completion - Paralegal Essentials -
Centre For Paralegal Studies
Sydney, NSW02.2022
High School Certificate -
La Salle Catholic College
Bankstown, NSW10.2021
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 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant
Hydroworks Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Centre
01.2021 - 12.2022
Basketball Coach
Bankstown Bruins Basketball Stadium
02.2018 - 07.2018
Basketball Referee
Bankstown Bruins Basketball Stadium
04.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Laws -
Macquarie University
Certificate of Completion - Paralegal Essentials -
Centre For Paralegal Studies
High School Certificate -
La Salle Catholic College
- NSW Drivers License
- NSW Registered and Insured Motor Vehicle
- COVID Vaccinated
- National Police Check Certificate
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