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Olivia Cepeda

Summary

Empathetic and driven Psychology and Counselling student eager to develop skills and experience in assisting and connecting with clients through utilising tools in cultural responsiveness, as to create safe non-judgemental environments for client to connect and share their stories. Skilled in active listening, fostering empathic understanding and communication when approaching clients in therapeutic practice .

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Worker

Just Jeans
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays to attract customer attention.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets consistently.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, improving satisfaction levels.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Provided excellent product knowledge to customers through continuous learning about new items and promotions within the store.
  • Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Waitress

St Paul & Co.
11.2020 - 03.2021

*CHANGE OF OWNER/MANAGEMENT*

Waitress

Macchina Eatery
10.2018 - 11.2020

CONTACT NUMBER: +61 415 987 476

  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Decreased customer wait times by enlisting coworkers assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness, sending back to be washed again when necessary.
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers, handling average sale of $80 per table.
  • Bussed and reset 30 + tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Prepared specialty desserts for customers
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Upsold specialty items, wine selections and desserts to increase overall sales and exceed targets.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
  • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items and performance strategies.
  • Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.

Professional Work Experience

Qantas Airlines
11.2018 - 12.2018

IOC (INTERGRADED OPERATIONS CENTRE)

  • Load Control
  • Crewing
  • Opps Control
  • Customer Journey
  • Qantas Security
  • Engineering
  • Forecasting/Weather
  • Flight Simulator
  • Airport Viewing
  • Check in
  • Offloading
  • Aircraft Viewing
  • Flight crew; pilots, cabin crew, cabin manager, customer service manager


REFEREES

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REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Education

Bachelor of Psychological Science And Counselling - Psychology And Counselling

ACAP University College
Sydney, NSW
2026

High School Diploma -

De La Salle College Cronulla
Cronulla, NSW
2020

ROSA -

Our Lady Of Mercy College
Cronulla, NSW
2018

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Highly Motivated
  • Adaptability
  • Flexibility
  • Clear Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Approachable
  • Efficient worker
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Reliability and consistency
  • Critical thinking
  • Responsible
  • Attentiveness
  • Time Management
  • Organized
  • Willingness to Improve
  • Professionalism
  • "People-first" attitude
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • "Going the extra mile" attitude
  • Resilience
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening

Further Training

  • Completion of Introduction to Prevention of Gender-Based Violence short course (September 2025)
  • Completion of PCO Overview for Campus Pastors & Campus Admins course (August 2025)
  • Completion of PCO People for Campus Admin course (August 2025)
  • Completion of Hillsong Kids | Kids Pastor/Oversight Onboarding (August 2025)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Retail Worker

Just Jeans
05.2021 - 09.2021

Waitress

St Paul & Co.
11.2020 - 03.2021

Professional Work Experience

Qantas Airlines
11.2018 - 12.2018

Waitress

Macchina Eatery
10.2018 - 11.2020

REFEREES

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Bachelor of Psychological Science And Counselling - Psychology And Counselling

ACAP University College

High School Diploma -

De La Salle College Cronulla

ROSA -

Our Lady Of Mercy College
Olivia Cepeda