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Melissa McCormick

Joondalup,Australia

Summary

Personal Statement I’m an accomplished Carer and Counsellor. I’m an Author of a book after a life of Domestic Violence. I have been a primary Carer for 15 years. I’m passionate about both fields of work. I have had 3 separate caring roles in Mental Illness, Cancer, Palliative Care and Death. Then Autism, Special needs & Disability. I have been studying Counselling, Family Therapy, Psychology and Psychotherapy through AIFC under CCAA Christian Counsellors. 9 am/ 5pm Monday & Friday is my availability. I will love to return to part time work early 2025. Currently studying with Industry Skills Training in the Diploma of Community services. I’m very excited for this new season and great opportunities ahead of me.

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Centacare Employment & Training
Perth, WA
  • Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
  • Assisted in scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars for team members.
  • Supported the onboarding process by preparing new hire materials and orientations.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory and placed orders as needed.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline administrative processes and tasks.
  • Handled incoming calls, directed inquiries, and provided information to visitors.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
  • Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
  • Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
  • Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
  • Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
  • Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
  • Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
  • Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
  • Conducted research on various topics as requested by management.
  • Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
  • Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by management team.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
  • Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
  • Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
  • Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
  • Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.

Education

Diploma - Community Services (Industry Skills

05.2025

Be Job Ready Program -

Perth, WA
03.2023

Carers WA & NDIS training PBS AAWA -

01.2018

Certificate - Christian Ministry & Theology

C3 College
Sydney, NSW
12-2015

Diploma - Christian Counselling and Family Therapy

Austrailan Institute of Family Counselling
Perth, WA
11-2015

online Christian Ministry and Theology -

01.2015

Certificate IV Christian Counselling -

01.2013

Certificate IV Beauty & Leadership Buniness Training Course Nutrimetics/li/ul -

Nutrimetics
01.2010

Computer -

IT Esperance College Tafe, Esperance Tafe
01.2007

Certificate 1 in Customer Service Pre-Apprentice -

Hair Dressing Swan College
01.2004

Skills

  • Skills & Abilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organisational and time management skills
  • I have strong people skills, enjoy working with many people from many different walks of life
  • Ability to monitor personal workload and manage own time
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, written and oral skills
  • Ability to think innovatively and creatively to solve problems
  • Ability to promote a strong positive work culture
  • I’m an encouraging, warm and compassionate person
  • Good typing skills and written skills
  • Able to do a presentation for a class
  • Decisive Leader able to lead many in a group setting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Risk Management
  • Coaching, Mentoring and supporting others
  • Counselling, running therapy sessions and working through the counselling framework with clients
  • Ability to provide a high level of customer service and care
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
  • As a person I can adapt effectively to change
  • As a person who can make fast and good decisions on the spot
  • Ability to work in accordance with the company values and behaviours
  • Demonstrated computer skills in all Microsoft Office programs
  • A gift to form and maintain rapport with colleagues, clients and others
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and security and exercise judgement and discretion
  • Hair, beauty, skin and make up skills
  • Website, Social media marketing & sales

Accomplishments

  • Beldon Education Support Centre
  • Michelle Mason (08) 94023544
  • Carers WA Perth
  • Michelle Learmont
  • Carers WA training program
  • Michelle.Learmont@carerswa.asn.au (08) 92287400
  • At Work Morley
  • Samson Peters
  • Job Coach
  • Industry Skills Training Malaga WA
  • Aaron Nathan
  • Trainer/Assessor (Community Services)
  • Industry Partnerships Coordinator
  • Aaron.nathan@ist.edu.au
  • New Life Christian Centre
  • Senior Pastor Thomas & Jane Bond
  • Alexander Heights WA pstom@nlccperth.com

Information

  • Licences
  • C’ class Driver’s Licence
  • National Police Clearance
  • Working with Children’s Check
  • NDIS Clearance
  • First AID Certificate Career Summary Primary Carer
  • Full time Carer to Son Michael now 16 with special needs and Autism.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Centacare Employment & Training

Diploma - Community Services (Industry Skills

Be Job Ready Program -

Carers WA & NDIS training PBS AAWA -

Certificate - Christian Ministry & Theology

C3 College

Diploma - Christian Counselling and Family Therapy

Austrailan Institute of Family Counselling

online Christian Ministry and Theology -

Certificate IV Christian Counselling -

Certificate IV Beauty & Leadership Buniness Training Course Nutrimetics/li/ul -

Nutrimetics

Computer -

IT Esperance College Tafe, Esperance Tafe

Certificate 1 in Customer Service Pre-Apprentice -

Hair Dressing Swan College
Melissa McCormick