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Kelly Mason

Corinda,QLD

Summary

Multimedia journalist with a background in psychology, passionate about creating unique and compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences,

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Placement Partnership Adviser

Australian College Of Applied Psychology
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Interviewed students and placement organisations, understanding their goals and managing the placement process to ensure student and course requirements were met.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
  • Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Presented information sessions to prospective ACAP students, fielding questions and providing information about courses and career opportunities.
  • Enforced use of required processes and tools for partnership management
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions

Teacher and Co-Owner

Grow Yoga
08.2014 - 12.2019
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
  • Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
  • Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
  • Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.

• Developed newsletter inserts,enrolments,processing fees, timetables

• Marketing, social media and networking in the Brisbane community.

Customer Service Officer - Assessment

QTAC
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assess qualifications and eligibility of applicant, according to admissions rules of participating institutions.
  • Deliver excellent customer service to QTAC staff, applicants, parents, school staff and institutions, via; phone calls, emails presentations and face to face communication.
  • Interpret and apply QTAC and institution policies.
  • Delivery of variety of assessment tasks in a consistent and accurate manner.

Student Support and Fieldwork Coordinator:

Australian College Of Applied Psychology
05.2005 - 10.2006
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.

Counselling students on campus for personal and academic issues

• Referral to appropriate services in the community

• Developing relationships with organisations in the community and placing students in course-related fieldwork.

• Development and facilitation of study skills workshops for students on campus.

• Administration tasks including. database management, recording accurate case notes, filing, and booking appointments.

• Presented at information evenings for prospective students

• Liaised with Lecturers and the management team to deliver consistent information and provide support for the students

Team Leader

Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre
12.2004 - 05.2005
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.

Carer Support Officer:

Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre
01.2003 - 12.2004

• Care coordination, emotional and practical support to Carers who are aged, ill or disabled in the form of respite e.g. nursing assistance

• Conduct phone interviews to assess and develop support strategies and provide appropriate referrals

• Financial allocation of funds to provide appropriate respite to Carers

• Maintain collaborative relationships with service providers within the Health care networks

  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale

Recruitment Consultant

Manpower Employment Agency
09.2001 - 03.2002
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
  • Managed recruitment process to keep candidates informed about application status and meet organisational recruitment goals.
  • Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
  • Conducted background checks, reference checks and other pre-employment screenings, identifying candidates to meet hiring criteria.
  • Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
  • Negotiated offers and closed deals to finalise recruitment process and secure best talent.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems

Education

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
12.2023

Graduate Diploma - Counselling

Australian College of Applied Psychology
Brisbane, QLD
2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
2001

Skills

  • Interviewing Strengths
  • Check Facts
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Active Listening
  • Researching
  • Telephone Interviews
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Networking
  • Problem solving
  • Creativity

Timeline

Placement Partnership Adviser

Australian College Of Applied Psychology
07.2019 - 03.2020

Customer Service Officer - Assessment

QTAC
08.2018 - 12.2018

Teacher and Co-Owner

Grow Yoga
08.2014 - 12.2019

Student Support and Fieldwork Coordinator:

Australian College Of Applied Psychology
05.2005 - 10.2006

Team Leader

Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre
12.2004 - 05.2005

Carer Support Officer:

Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre
01.2003 - 12.2004

Recruitment Consultant

Manpower Employment Agency
09.2001 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism

University of Queensland

Graduate Diploma - Counselling

Australian College of Applied Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Queensland
Kelly Mason