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KATE RICKARD

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

I am a Griffith University student currently in my final year of the Bachelor of Counselling whilst also working as a manager in a large venue overseeing a young team. Throughout my senior years of schooling and my current role, I have trained and mentored young people from pre-primary students to older teens. I have a passion for being a support to people whilst they navigate young life and all the significant choices and milestones throughout their developmental years. I believe having this support sets them up to become more confident and capable members of society. These experiences have led me to choose counselling as a career with a focus on youth counselling, and I look forward to gaining experience in a professional environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Front Office Receptionist

Robina Town Medical Centre
05.2023 - Current

Working full time across two sites to provide administrative support to up to twenty doctors and allied health providers.


  • Coordinating patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing
  • Adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy
  • Organizing all practice paperwork such as requests, referrals, reports (medical and insurance), results and and reports for practice and patient needs.


Assistant Venue Manager

Timezone Australia
05.2017 - Current
  • Communicate effectively with others in management and encourage them to display open and understanding attitudes in the workplace especially with younger team members
  • Encourage and facilitate positive working relationships amongst team members
  • Manage cleaning, maintenance and repair of venue grounds, equipment, and facilities
  • Monitor equipment use and storage to safeguard against damage or theft
  • Manage and oversee events hosted by the venue for groups ranging from 10 to 200
  • Enforce safety measures and procedures, which reduces accidents and mishaps
  • Monitor department expenses and revenue to meet budget requirements
  • Train team members in procedures and policies for a safe working environment
  • Respond promptly to emergencies to assess situations, administer first aid, and coordinate further additional personnel
  • Clean and sanitize recreational equipment to facility standards.

University Placement - Counsellor

Benowa High School
07.2022 - 07.2023


  • Built and maintained good rapport with clients from intake session to establish trust and connection within the therapeutic environment on the basis of unconditional positive regard


  • adhered to core counselling frameworks and utilised existing knowledge of current counselling theories and interventions


  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.


  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes for effective case management.

Teacher's Assistant

Emmanuel College
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Assisted with organizing and teaching dance classes for junior students in Emmanuel Dance Academy
  • Mentored younger students, promoted inclusivity and skills development, and worked on increasing students' confidence within their abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Counselling

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
07.2023

Emmanuel College
11.2016

Skills

  • Understanding of theories behind counselling process
  • Practical experience through course working with clients in roleplay sessions to hone micro and macro skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Effective communicator with coworkers and supervisors
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • High level written and verbal communication

References

Kiara Agius, Venue Manager, Timezone Robina, 0431 452 224


Timeline

Medical Front Office Receptionist

Robina Town Medical Centre
05.2023 - Current

University Placement - Counsellor

Benowa High School
07.2022 - 07.2023

Assistant Venue Manager

Timezone Australia
05.2017 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Emmanuel College
03.2015 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Counselling

Griffith University

Emmanuel College
KATE RICKARD