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Karen Sepede

North Fremantle,WA

Summary

Passionate about creating positive change and making a difference in the lives of others. With a strong commitment to serving and empowering those in need, driven by the belief that we have a collective responsibility to uplift and support one another. What truly inspires me is the opportunity to engage with diverse individuals and communities, fostering connections and building bridges across cultures, backgrounds, and generations. Having the ability to complete tasks on time, honest and reliable, and ready to learn and grow. Looking to contribute to meaningful projects with skills, passion, and energy, to an organisation committed to making a lasting and meaningful impact on society.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

IFSS
12.2023 - Current
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.

Community Support Worker

4 Life Skills
03.2023 - Current
  • Developing and implementing programs to meet social service needs of clients and inserting them into the community.
  • Establishing networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
  • Creating and coordinating activities for clients based on their needs, and writing their case notes.


Support Worker

My Place
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisting clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
  • Developing and organising clients' programs based on their needs.
  • Supporting clients' activities and doing case notes.

Fitness Trainer

Speedfit
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Demonstrated how to carry out various routines and exercises.

Community Coordinator Placement

4 Life Skills
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Created and organised activities, programs, and completed case notes.

Social Work Volunteer

Shine Community Care
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Teach Yoga and movement to elder people.

Community Coordinator Placement

Shine Community Service
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated activities, created programs and completed case notes.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Barista and Waitress

Sandrino
10.2018 - 01.2022
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.

Yoga Teacher

Zenda Yoga
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.


Yoga Teacher

San Frenando S.A.C
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.



Yoga Teacher

Lima Yoga
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.

Volunteer

Women's Program In Huaycan
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Teach dance, relaxation and yoga for women in poverty.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.


Community Volunteer

Danza La Esperanza
04.2012 - 07.2012

Participated in a cultural project founded by Vera Stastny and directed by English choreographer Royston Maldoom, where different dancers participate in teaching dance to children of extreme poverty.

Education

Diploma - Community Service

Acknowledge Education
Perth, WA
02.2023

Certificate III And IV - Fitness

Australian College Of Sport And Fitness
Perth, WA
10.2020

200 Hours Of Power Yoga - Yoga Alliance - Yoga

Lima Yoga
Lima, Peru
2015

Skills

  • Group Activity Leading
  • Program Operations
  • Honest
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Speak multiple languages
  • Know how to solve problems

Additional Information

I am someone who has many skills to contribute to the community, not only creative skills, but having studied dance as a hobby and having a certificate in yoga and fitness that allows me to bring that knowledge to people who need it to improve their lives, and to be able to have positive ideas to develop the programs of my clients based on their needs and use my creativity as a potential to present future projects that could be developed for a better community in this magnificent country.


Reference:


Michelle Taylor

Coordinator Social Services

T: 08 9253 5555

E: michellet@shinecommunity.com.au

Curtin Heritage Living Inc. www.curtinheritage.com.au


Ujwala Sharma

Area Manager West

T: 0466 560 679

E: usharma@4lifeskills.org.au

www.4lifeskills.org.au

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Case Manager

IFSS
12.2023 - Current

Support Worker

My Place
04.2023 - 10.2023

Community Support Worker

4 Life Skills
03.2023 - Current

Community Coordinator Placement

4 Life Skills
12.2022 - 02.2023

Fitness Trainer

Speedfit
05.2022 - 05.2023

Community Coordinator Placement

Shine Community Service
05.2022 - 08.2022

Social Work Volunteer

Shine Community Care
06.2021 - 12.2022

Barista and Waitress

Sandrino
10.2018 - 01.2022

Volunteer

Women's Program In Huaycan
11.2015 - 02.2016

Yoga Teacher

Zenda Yoga
10.2015 - 08.2016

Yoga Teacher

San Frenando S.A.C
10.2015 - 08.2016

Yoga Teacher

Lima Yoga
07.2015 - 08.2016

Community Volunteer

Danza La Esperanza
04.2012 - 07.2012

Diploma - Community Service

Acknowledge Education

Certificate III And IV - Fitness

Australian College Of Sport And Fitness

200 Hours Of Power Yoga - Yoga Alliance - Yoga

Lima Yoga
Karen Sepede