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Sally Newman

Geraldton,WA

Summary

A compassionate individual with strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Experience working with vulnerable clients, able to work independently, as part of a team and master new skills quickly.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

SalusWA
Geraldton, WA
03.2016 - Current
  • Monitored progress of individual cases through regular contact with clients, employers, and other service providers.
  • Attended team meetings with stakeholders to discuss case-specific objectives and strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of all assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, as per Work Cover guidelines.
  • Developed rehabilitation programs tailored to each client's specific needs (WSA, RTW planning, and monitoring).
  • Connected individuals with relevant resources and coordinated medical referrals.
  • Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to guide, plan, and monitor rehabilitation programs.
  • Provided adjustment to injury counseling, helping to identify and overcome psychosocial barriers to returning to work.

Learning and Development Coordinator

Portman Building Society
Bournemouth , Dorset
07.2005 - 10.2009
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive learning and development plans to meet organizational objectives.
  • Coached individuals on soft skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork.
  • Organized workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences, and other events to promote staff development initiatives.
  • Conducted training needs assessments to identify areas of improvement in employee performance.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing training programs through surveys and feedback from participants.

Qualitative Market Researcher

Conway Smith Rose (CSR International)
Covent Garden, London
05.1999 - 02.2005
  • Collaborated closely with clients during briefing meetings to develop comprehensive research plans, ensuring alignment between objectives and desired outcomes.
  • Led focus groups across the UK and global markets to investigate participant views, attitudes, and conduct related to specific concepts, materials, and products.
  • Creating presentations that highlight the meaning and significance of social phenomena through textual analysis, aiding in guiding advertising and product development strategies.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Rehabiliation Counselling

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
08-2021

Certificate of Health Coaching

Institute of Integrative Nutrition
New York, USA
01-2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Reading University
Reading, UK
10-1996

Skills

  • Client Advocacy (listening, problem solving, facilitation)
  • Compassionate Care (supportive, cultural sensitive)
  • Confidentiality Practices
  • Documentation skills (assessment, computer, analytic)

Affiliations

  • Enjoy cooking healthy meals, and growing vegetables
  • Enjoy walking (finished the 134km Cape to Cape track in Southwest WA, in April 2024)
  • Ocean swimming, community yoga and clinical Pilates

Certification

  • Member of ASORC (#14557)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

SalusWA
03.2016 - Current

Learning and Development Coordinator

Portman Building Society
07.2005 - 10.2009

Qualitative Market Researcher

Conway Smith Rose (CSR International)
05.1999 - 02.2005

Post Graduate Diploma - Rehabiliation Counselling

La Trobe University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Reading University

Certificate of Health Coaching

Institute of Integrative Nutrition

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