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Samantha Chapple

Frankston

Summary

Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and friendliness while seeking a role to positively impact community lives.

Achieved diploma in counselling and Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, ready to apply theoretical knowledge in community outreach initiatives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Private support worker

Ability Ally
Frankston, VIC
01.2021 - Current
  • Experienced Personal Support Worker with 4 years of experience providing compassionate care to elderly and disabled clients. Adept at developing individualised care plans, promoting independence, and managing complex mental health needs. I have proven my ability to build strong relationships with clients and their families while maintaining the highest standards of care.

Hairdresser

Home Based
Frankston, VIC
01.2010 - Current

Oversaw home business operations while balancing academic commitments.

Casual VAOD Assessor

Gippsland
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Voluntary Alcohol and Other Drug program delivers AOD assessment to clients across regional Victoria (excluding Barwon). Clients or their peers, family or health workers can make referrals to the VAOD team at ACSO Connect if they are experiencing issues arising from alcohol or drugs which could place themselves or others at risk of harm. The aim of the assessment is to determine the most suitable services requires for their needs, and assist with access into these services.

Volunteer

Inclusions Melbourne
- 01.2011
  • Assisting service users to participate in community activities.
  • Inclusions Melbourne Inc, is a not-for-profit organisation that assists adults with an intellectual disability to create highly individualised and flexible lifestyles, based on their needs and wants.

Administration officer, Reception

Lean Healthcare Consultants
11.2009 - 02.2010
  • Receptionist- Duties include attention to detail and ability to multi task, computer proficiency, effective time management, organisational skills and interpersonal skills.

Senior Hairdresser

Glo Hairstylists
Cairns, QLD, Australia
05.2009 - 10.2009
  • Duties included complete styling of men, women and children’s hair, appropriate service and product recommendation and a focus on customer service and relationship building.

Senior Hairdresser/Team Manager

Absolutely Fabulous
London, United Kingdom
09.2008 - 09.2008
  • Duties included complete styling of all types of clientele. Regular managerial responsibilities involved the time and individual management of the entire team. Ordering and communicating with suppliers and clients via; phone, fax, email and mail.

English teacher

ACLE
Italy
06.2008 - 09.2008
  • English teacher to Italian children at educational summer camps - Duties included effective communication of curriculum objectives to all students through the language barrier, enabling them to further their English skills and personal development. The position required the management of several large groups of children, featuring varied personality types and learning abilities.

New Image Salon
Knox City, Vic, Australia
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • ‘Certificate III in Hairdressing’ achieved during this positions term. Duties included – complete styling of a full range of clientele. Position also required constant communication with clients with particular focus on the recommendation of appropriate services, products as well as directing dispute resolution procedures whilst maintaining a professional manner and relationship.

Store Manager

Freshabake Café
Moorabbin, Vic, Australia
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Duties included stock ordering and replenishment via phone, fax and mail. The supervision of all staff, including the formulation of rotating staff rosters. Customer service responsibilities and cash handling.

Education

Diploma Of Counselling - undefined

AIPC
Australia

Certificate 4 - AOD (alcohol and other drugs)

ACSO

Introductory course ‘Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ - undefined

Associazione Culturale Linguistica Educational Institution (ACLE)
San Remo, Italy

Continued study of ‘Teaching English as a foreign language’ - TEFL qualification

‘Advanced level course’ - undefined

L’Oreal training facility
North Melbourne

Certificate III in Hairdressing - undefined

Biba Academy
Fitzroy

Level 2 First Aid Certificate - undefined

01.2013

‘Responsible Service of Alcohol’ certificate - undefined

Box Hill Tertiary Institution
01.2005

Certificate II in Hospitality - undefined

01.2001

VCE; unit’s 1& 2 - undefined

Forest Hill Secondary College
01.2001

Skills

  • Well practiced customer service agent, with particular focus on developing client relationships
  • Strong work ethic
  • Time management skills gained through 5 years of working in a time-pressured industry
  • Proficient Microsoft Office operator including; word, excel and publisher
  • Amiable phone demeanour that also includes skills in using fax, email and mail services
  • Ability to follow instruction and complex direction

Timeline

Private support worker

Ability Ally
01.2021 - Current

Casual VAOD Assessor

Gippsland
01.2015 - 01.2019

Hairdresser

Home Based
01.2010 - Current

Administration officer, Reception

Lean Healthcare Consultants
11.2009 - 02.2010

Senior Hairdresser

Glo Hairstylists
05.2009 - 10.2009

Senior Hairdresser/Team Manager

Absolutely Fabulous
09.2008 - 09.2008

English teacher

ACLE
06.2008 - 09.2008

New Image Salon
01.2005 - 01.2008

Store Manager

Freshabake Café
01.2004 - 01.2005

Volunteer

Inclusions Melbourne
- 01.2011

Diploma Of Counselling - undefined

AIPC

Certificate 4 - AOD (alcohol and other drugs)

ACSO

Introductory course ‘Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ - undefined

Associazione Culturale Linguistica Educational Institution (ACLE)

Continued study of ‘Teaching English as a foreign language’ - TEFL qualification

‘Advanced level course’ - undefined

L’Oreal training facility

Certificate III in Hairdressing - undefined

Biba Academy

Level 2 First Aid Certificate - undefined

‘Responsible Service of Alcohol’ certificate - undefined

Box Hill Tertiary Institution

Certificate II in Hospitality - undefined

VCE; unit’s 1& 2 - undefined

Forest Hill Secondary College
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