Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
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Natalie Wikman

PARKDALE,VIC

Summary

To pursue a Master of Psychology (Professional), complete an internship, and obtain registration as a licensed Psychologist.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Literacy Intervention and Severe Behaviour Aide

MORDIALLOC SECONDARY COLLEGE
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated a systematic literacy program targeted to small groups of older, lower-progressing students.

Integration Aide, Special schools, Primary and Secondary Schools.

ANZUK TEACHERS AGENCY
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Designed and implemented a tailored gardening program for Foundation level (5-year-old) students, focusing on hands-on learning and well-being.
  • Integrated humor and engaging activities to create a fun, interactive learning environment, supporting students' social and emotional needs during the COVID lockdown.

OFFICE MANAGER

ATOMIC BOMB TATTOO STUDIO
MELBOURNE
01.2013 - 01.2015

Co-Managing Director/Owner

  • Led customer service initiatives, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
  • Organised and coordinated events
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote services.

SUPPORT WORKER

HANOVER WELFARE SERVICES
STH BANK
01.2003 - 01.2013
  • Supervised crisis accommodation for homeless individuals, managing facility operations and group dynamics outside business hours.
  • Conducted client intake, performing thorough risk and needs assessments.
  • Provided support, advocacy, and counselling, with a focus on harm minimisation strategies.
  • Engaged with clients sleeping rough through "foot patrol" outreach, connection to services and building rapport and trust.
  • Coordinated and facilitated group activities, including organising leisure programs to enhance community engagement.

SALES ASSISTANT

THE GROTTO
ST.KILDA
01.2000 - 01.2003

BARISTA/COOK

ROSATIS RESTAURANT
MELBOURNE
01.1998 - 01.2000

PRODUCTION OPERATIVE

CALEX INTERNATIONAL
DERBYSHIRE
01.1997 - 01.1998

PRODUCTION OPPERATIVE

THORNTONS CHOCOLATES
DERBYSHIRE
01.1997 - 01.1997

BAR MANAGER

AVIEMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT AVIEMORE
01.1997 - 01.1997

WATERSPORTS STAFF

LOCH INSH WATERSPORTS
INVERNESS
01.1997 - 01.1997

BAR STAFF

RAT AND PARROT PUBLIC HOUSE
KENSINGTON
01.1996 - 01.1997

PATRICIA WHITES PERSONAL HOME CARE AGENCY
WIMBELDON
01.1996 - 01.1996

PERISSA YOUTH HOSTEL
SANTORINI
01.1996 - 01.1996

ASSISTANT MANAGER

MEGS BOUTIQUE
MORWELL, VICTORIA
01.1993 - 01.1996

Education

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PSYCHOLOGY - ADVANCED

UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
01.2024

BACHELOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES -

SWINBURNE
01.2023

CERTIFICATE EDUCATION SUPPORT -

MONASH
01.2015

DIPLOMA AOD -

NMIT
01.2006

DIPLOMA HEALTH SCIENCE - COUNSELLING

ACNM
01.2003

VCE -

KURNAI COLLEGE
01.1989

Skills

  • Integration Support Specialist
  • Assessment Skills in Crisis Settings
  • Customer Service; in the retail, entertainment, and hospitality sectors
  • Small business management
  • Aged care
  • Special needs education
  • Medications familiarity
  • Patient Care

Drug and alcohol counselling including

harm minimisation practice

Group facilitation

Volunteer Experience

Mordialloc College, Diversity Inclusion Group (DIG)

References

Simon, Cummins, Assistant Principle, Mordialloc College, Riyad

Timeline

Literacy Intervention and Severe Behaviour Aide

MORDIALLOC SECONDARY COLLEGE
01.2022 - Current

Integration Aide, Special schools, Primary and Secondary Schools.

ANZUK TEACHERS AGENCY
02.2016 - 06.2016

OFFICE MANAGER

ATOMIC BOMB TATTOO STUDIO
01.2013 - 01.2015

SUPPORT WORKER

HANOVER WELFARE SERVICES
01.2003 - 01.2013

SALES ASSISTANT

THE GROTTO
01.2000 - 01.2003

BARISTA/COOK

ROSATIS RESTAURANT
01.1998 - 01.2000

PRODUCTION OPERATIVE

CALEX INTERNATIONAL
01.1997 - 01.1998

PRODUCTION OPPERATIVE

THORNTONS CHOCOLATES
01.1997 - 01.1997

BAR MANAGER

AVIEMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT AVIEMORE
01.1997 - 01.1997

WATERSPORTS STAFF

LOCH INSH WATERSPORTS
01.1997 - 01.1997

BAR STAFF

RAT AND PARROT PUBLIC HOUSE
01.1996 - 01.1997

PATRICIA WHITES PERSONAL HOME CARE AGENCY
01.1996 - 01.1996

PERISSA YOUTH HOSTEL
01.1996 - 01.1996

ASSISTANT MANAGER

MEGS BOUTIQUE
01.1993 - 01.1996

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PSYCHOLOGY - ADVANCED

UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

BACHELOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES -

SWINBURNE

CERTIFICATE EDUCATION SUPPORT -

MONASH

DIPLOMA AOD -

NMIT

DIPLOMA HEALTH SCIENCE - COUNSELLING

ACNM

VCE -

KURNAI COLLEGE
Natalie Wikman