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Joel Wackett
Community Services
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Motivated Employment Consultant with a community services background experience in matching jobseekers with appropriate employers. Skillful teaching job search techniques, holding workshops and one-on-one training sessions. Practiced in working with individuals of all career types, education backgrounds and skill levels. My skills are suited to business and personal development and I thrive for constant improvement and personal growth. I enjoy coming up with innovative ideas to improve any programmed i am involved with. Well-versed in developing job opportunities, vocational plans and specialized support strategies to address work-related, behavioral or other barriers to gainful employment. Highly analytical and organized with a forward-thinking and adaptable approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Employment Consultant
Jobs Victoria OCTEC Jobs Victoria
Geelong, VIC
01.2021 - Current
- Interviewed clients and administered skills assessments to determine employability.
- Enhanced candidates' potential to find employment by teaching job search skills and holding mock interviews.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Exceeded KPI's consistently
- Networking and forging relationships with key stakeholders
- Reviewed, tracked and coordinated employment referrals.
- Trained, mentored and coached staff to improve performance and results for clients.
- Marketed individual skills, abilities and interests to develop potential employment opportunities and secure community employment.
Restaurant Owner
Edina On The Waterfront
Portarlington, VIC
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Enhanced business productivity by training team members and servers on best practices and protocols.
Youth Program Coordinator
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Warrnambool, VIC
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Observed staff and volunteers to verify compliance with educational, safety and interpersonal guidelines.
- Incorporated understanding of multiple learning modalities and leveraged assessments to develop personalized enrichment curricula.
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
- Strengthened academic, social and physical education program offerings for area youth.
- Partnered with businesses, schools and nonprofits to expand youth program outreach and impact.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
Classroom Facilitator
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Warrnambool, VIC
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Introduced guest speakers and use educational materials to inspire students during classroom activities
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Family Case Manager
OzChild
Warrnambool, VIC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Assessed childs need and report to General Manager
Executive Chef
Hunnis Restaurant
Warrnambool, VIC
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control and customer service for restaurant.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Increased profits and efficiency [Number]% by building optimal inventory control model.
- Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Head Chef
Portifinos Restaurant
Warrnambool, VIC
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Education
High School -
Brauer College
Warrnambool, VIC 04.2001 -
CERT IV in Commercial Cooking - Chef Training
South West Tafe
Warrnambool, VIC 01.2008 - 01.2011
Diploma - Family And Community Services
South West Tafe
Warrnambool, VIC 01.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
Planning skills
Role modeling
Program management expertise
Support planning
Service delivery
Development activities
Report writing
Interests
Community development
Plants and horticulture
Basketball
Timeline
Employment Consultant
Jobs Victoria OCTEC Jobs Victoria
01.2021 - Current
Restaurant Owner
Edina On The Waterfront
02.2019 - 01.2021
Youth Program Coordinator
Southern Grampians Shire Council
11.2017 - 01.2019
Classroom Facilitator
Southern Grampians Shire Council
10.2016 - 02.2017
Family Case Manager
OzChild
01.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma - Family And Community Services
South West Tafe
01.2015 - 01.2017
Executive Chef
Hunnis Restaurant
02.2014 - 01.2016
Head Chef
Portifinos Restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2014
CERT IV in Commercial Cooking - Chef Training
South West Tafe
01.2008 - 01.2011
High School -
Brauer College
04.2001 -