Pearly Alvarenga
Melbourne
Summary
Motivated and dedicated individual with a strong background in administrative roles, emergency response, safety audits, and WHS compliance. Experienced in general administrative tasks, hazard identification, safety inspections, and ensuring workplace safety standards. Excellent communication skills, keen willingness to learn, and proactive attitude. Excited to contribute to a team and grow professionally in a dynamic work environment. Highly organized and dependable candidate who excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to help the team achieve its goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer/ Work Health and Safety Delegate/Unit Representative
Victoria State of Emergency Services (VICSES)
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Assist in community safety education and awareness programs
- Work in a team environment to provide support during critical incidents
- Participate in regular training exercises to enhance skills and readiness
- Represent volunteers in health and safety matters, ensuring WHS compliance
- Identify and report hazards, risks, and incidents
- Assist in WHS investigation and promote a strong safety culture
- Provide input on safety policies and improvements
- Participate in the WHS committee meetings and liaise with management on safety concerns
- Conduct safety audits and ensure WHS compliance within the unit
- Assigned as the first aider, maintaining first aid readiness and compliance
- Guide and direct WHS duties and obligations for the unit’s team management
Administrative Assistant
Western Mindanao Command
12.2006 - 10.2011
- Answering and directing phone calls and emails, taking messages
- Scheduling meetings and appointments
- Organising and maintaining files and records
- Assist with the preparations of reports, memos, and documents
- Build positive relationships with visitors, clients, trades and suppliers
- Managing office supplies and placing orders if needed
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and databases
- Drafting and amending documents as required
- General administration duties as required (filing, photocopying, scanning, printing of documents)
- Ensuring sensitive documents and information are securely accessed and managed
- Responding promptly and effectively to queries while maintaining professional communication
Education
Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety -
Holmesglen Institute
01.2025
Certificate IV Work Health And Safety -
Melbourne Polytechnic
08.2021
Diploma of Computer Programming -
Universidad De Zamboanga
10.2011
Year 12 Diploma -
Zamboanga National High School West
03.2008
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Computer skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, Presentation
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Policy review
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Community Outreach
- Legislative review
Certification
- White Card License, 2024
- Manual Handling Task Certification, 2024
- Lead Initial Response to and Investigate WHS Incidents Certification, 2024
- Conduct Safety and Health Investigation Certification, 2024
- Provide First Aid and Basic Life Support Certification, 2024
- Carbon Monoxide Certification, 2024
- Psychological First Aid, 2024
- Mental Health Awareness, 2024
- Chemical Management Certification, 2023
- Driver’s License
- Work With Children Check
Languages
English
Spanish
Interests
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Camping
- Drone Piloting
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Strategy Games
- Photography
- Road Trips
Timeline
Volunteer/ Work Health and Safety Delegate/Unit Representative
Victoria State of Emergency Services (VICSES)
07.2024 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant
Western Mindanao Command
12.2006 - 10.2011
Year 12 Diploma -
Zamboanga National High School West
- White Card License, 2024
- Manual Handling Task Certification, 2024
- Lead Initial Response to and Investigate WHS Incidents Certification, 2024
- Conduct Safety and Health Investigation Certification, 2024
- Provide First Aid and Basic Life Support Certification, 2024
- Carbon Monoxide Certification, 2024
- Psychological First Aid, 2024
- Mental Health Awareness, 2024
- Chemical Management Certification, 2023
- Driver’s License
- Work With Children Check
Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety -
Holmesglen Institute
Certificate IV Work Health And Safety -
Melbourne Polytechnic
Diploma of Computer Programming -
Universidad De Zamboanga
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