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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
undefinedInterests
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 -
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