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Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Hobbies and Interests
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Michaela Johnson

Box Hill South

Summary

I am an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy student who is passionate about what I am studying and would love the opportunity to gain industry experience to further develop my skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Holder Supervisor

Officeworks
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and staff scheduling.
  • Managed team members by efficiently delegating tasks and supervising their progress.
  • Built rapport with team members and communicated effectively to facilitate a safe environment for everyone.
  • Updated store displays frequently to maintain freshness in presentation while highlighting key products effectively.
  • Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.

Mental Health Pre-Qualification OT

St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Observed and supported occupational therapists with providing assessments and interventions to improve consumers abilities to perform daily activities and manage symptoms.
  • Partook in group programs to support consumers to develop positive social relationships and build functional skills.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive consumer care.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with a variety of consumers.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy.

Retail Sales Assistant

Officeworks
02.2022 - 08.2024

In addition to responsibilities listed below:

  • Handled incoming phone calls, addressing customer inquiries or directing them appropriately within the store.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Increased sales by providing professional customer service and product knowledge.

Retail Sales Assistant

Officeworks
10.2018 - 01.2022
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases in a prompt and professional mannor.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels for optimal sales performance.

Education

Bachelor of - Occupational Therapy

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC

High School Diploma -

Mountain Creek State High School
Mountain Creek, QLD

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Efficient time management
  • Well organised
  • Team orientated worker
  • Reliable and consistent
  • Quick learner

Professional Development

Nine-Week Full-Time Placement: Peninsula Specialist College

April 2025 – June 2025

  • I worked within in a specialist school environment to support students with developing independence and functional skills as well as addressing sensory and regulation needs to enable participation in the classroom.


Five-Week Full-Time Placement: Ability Action Australia 

November 2024 – December 2024

  • I worked in the NDIS space, supporting participants in obtaining funding that aligned with their goals and needs through facilitation of a variety of assessments such as Functional Capacity Assessments.


Five-Week Full-Time Placement: Bright Eyes Therapy (Ballarat)

June 2024 – July 2024

  • I worked within a community private practice setting to support clients with working towards identified therapeutic goals through implementing tailored sessions in mainstream schools and home settings.


One-Week Full-Time Placement: ACU campus

September 2023

  • I worked in a simulated vocational rehabilitation environment to support clients with returning to work after injury.


One-Week Full-Time Placement: ACU campus

May 2023

  • I worked in a simulated community mental health clinic environment to support consumers in navigating a range of mental health challenges.


Two-Week Full-Time Placement: Caulfield Hospital

November 2022

  • I worked in an aged care neurological rehabilitation ward with Alfred Health, supporting patients in their recovery and functional improvement through therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Hobbies and Interests

Amongst a variety of interests, I particularly enjoy netball, pilates, baking and spending time with friends and family. 

Timeline

Key Holder Supervisor

Officeworks
08.2024 - Current

Mental Health Pre-Qualification OT

St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne
02.2024 - 08.2024

Retail Sales Assistant

Officeworks
02.2022 - 08.2024

Retail Sales Assistant

Officeworks
10.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of - Occupational Therapy

Australian Catholic University

High School Diploma -

Mountain Creek State High School
Michaela Johnson