JOSEPH RAYMOND WEHBE
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Client-focused professional with experience performing administrative duties in fast-paced office environments. Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality. Offers background developing and leading successful youth programs. Proven success in building relationships with young people, working with vulnerable populations, and providing guidance and support. Skilled in creating and facilitating engaging activities to foster collaboration and personal growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Chaplaincy Spiritual Care Volunteer
Westmead Sydney Local Health District
09.2023 - Current
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
World Youth Day Small Group Leader - Volunteer
Maronite Eparchy Of Australia
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Provided pastoral counselling to members of congregation.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
Pastoral Care Team Member
Hawkesbury District Health Service
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counselling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Student Mentor - Volunteer
University of Notre Dame Australia
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.
- Offered stability and positive reinforcement in student lives to build strong rapport and trust with students and parents.
- Counselled students individually and in group sessions to help promote personal and educational motivation.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Administrative Assistant and Advertising
WTP PTY LTD
08.2018 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
- Directed creative process for traditional and online ads.
- Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services and work with customers, company officials and advertising agencies.
- Alerted and contacted customers about account or informational issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Monitored product development and audience response to adapt marketing and promotion campaigns accordingly.
Youth Leader - Volunteer
St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Parish
01.2015 - 04.2023
- Coordinated team-building group activities to promote socialization.
- Provided guidance and support to participants to promote memorable experiences.
- Demonstrated positive social skills to build healthy relationships.
- Participated in session wrap up to provide feedback for continuous improvement of program.
- Monitored and observed participants and reported concerns to supervisor for immediate attention.
- Answered visitor questions and shared details about special programs and experiences.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Led dynamic group topics to help facilitate discussions among group members.
- Participated in regular meetings with leadership team to discuss strategies, challenges and successes.
- Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
- Cultivated relationships with community organizations to create opportunities for youth.
- Organized and facilitated youth retreats and workshops to promote personal growth and self-awareness.
Sacramental Program Teacher - Volunteer
St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Parish
02.2015 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Choir Master - Volunteer
St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Parish
01.2012 - Current
- Educated choir members on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
Education
Master of Arts - CHAPLAINCY STUDIES
University of Notre Dame Australia
Sydney, NSW2024
Bachelor of Theology -
Catholic Institute of Sydney
Sydney, NSW08.2021
Bachelor of Philosophy/Psychology - Philosophy/Psychology
University of Notre Dame Australia
Sydney, NSW04.2019
Higher School Certificate -
Maronite College of The Holy Family
Sydney, NSW09.2014
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Counselling
- Meeting Facilitation
- Youth Engagement
- Overnight Retreats
- Active Member Engagement
- Community Events
- Shepherding
- Spiritual Guidance
- Volunteer Management
Additional Information
- EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF THE EUCHARIST | Maronite Eparchy of Australia (2019)
- SAFE PARISH WORKSHOP BEYOND THE ROYAL COMMISSION | Maronite Eparchy of Australia (2019)
- STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM | University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney Campus (2022)
- BISHOP OF PARRAMATTA AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE | Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (2014)
- COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD | Maronite College of The Holy Family, Harris Park (2014)
- YEAR 12 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FIRST PLACE AWARD - DRAMA | Maronite College of The Holy Family, Harris Park (2014)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
References
Joanne Wehbe - WTP PTY LTD
Email Address - joannewehbe1@hotmail.com
Contact Number - 0414 607 818
Rev. Fr Charbel Abboud - St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Parish
Email Address: cabboud@stcharbel.nsw.edu.au
Contact Number: 0491 235 629
Rev. Fr Michael Boudaher - St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Parish
Email Address: frmichael@maronite.org.au
Contact Number: 0401 369 892
Stuart Clark - Hawesbury District Health Service
Email Address: stuart.clark@sjog.org.au
Contact Number: (02) 4560 5649
Professor Renee Kohler-Ryan
Email: renee.kohler-ryan@nd.edu.au
Phone: 02 8204 4171
Dr Sylvie Magerstaedt
Email: sylvie.magerstaedt@nd.edu.au
Phone: 02 8204 4684
Timeline
Hospital Chaplaincy Spiritual Care Volunteer
Westmead Sydney Local Health District
09.2023 - Current
World Youth Day Small Group Leader - Volunteer
Maronite Eparchy Of Australia
07.2023 - 08.2023
Pastoral Care Team Member
Hawkesbury District Health Service
03.2023 - 03.2023
Student Mentor - Volunteer
University of Notre Dame Australia
08.2021 - 11.2022
Administrative Assistant and Advertising
WTP PTY LTD
08.2018 - Current
Sacramental Program Teacher - Volunteer
St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Parish
02.2015 - Current
Youth Leader - Volunteer
St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Parish
01.2015 - 04.2023
Choir Master - Volunteer
St Raymond's Maronite Catholic Parish
01.2012 - Current
Master of Arts - CHAPLAINCY STUDIES
University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Theology -
Catholic Institute of Sydney
Bachelor of Philosophy/Psychology - Philosophy/Psychology
University of Notre Dame Australia
Higher School Certificate -
Maronite College of The Holy Family
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