Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Case Management Support Worker
Shelter Housing Action Cairns (My Money Program)
Cairns
11.2021 - 07.2023
Receive and assess client referrals to the My Money Program
Conduct Initial Financial Health Care Checks with new clients to determine support required to access or sustain tenancies, including consideration of support to access income or increased income, manage debt, reduce costs and budget
Provide clients with opportunities to clarify their financial position, explore options, set goals and make informed decisions about using their finances to meet their needs
Develop client case plans with tailored strategies to support access to or sustainment of tenancies
These case plans may include reference to education, advocacy and microfinance products where relevant
Negotiate appropriate assisted referrals and facilitate client access to appropriate agencies within the service sector.
Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network
04.2015 - 11.2020
Meet and greet clients and centre visitors and provide exceptional customer service
Reception duties including answering phones, booking and confirming appointments and entering of new client details on computer software
Assist in Administrative functions for Meetings and events, including Caterings
Maintain accurate financial records including petty cash, expenditure, reconciliations and requests for reimbursement
Ensure adequate supplies of consumables, such as stationary, printer, and kitchen supplies
Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail
Assist with IT services and support.
Community Pharmacy Assistant
The Good Price Pharmacy Westcourt
07.2013 - 10.2014
Opening and closing Pharmacy Assistant responsibility
Develop detailed knowledge of general and non-therapeutic products and services offered by the pharmacy and advising customers on these products
Advise customers on the selection and use of medicines and pharmacy products, under the supervision of the pharmacist
Act as a filter for information and refer customer to the pharmacist where the customer requires further advice on medications, treatments or medical conditions
Operate cash register or point of sale terminals
Refer prescriptions to the pharmacist and advice customers of when the prescription will be ready
Advice customers on medicines and pharmacy products such as to assist them to make a purchase
Maintaining merchandise display and general neatness and appearance of the pharmacy.
Subway (Cairns Showgrounds)
08.2007 - 07.2013
Sandwich Artist
Responsibilities: Trained Junior Staff
Customer service- taking orders quickly, efficiently and accurately
Accurate cash handling/operating register/EFTPOS
Taking phone orders
Balancing till at end of shift
Managed stock display
Opening and closing store responsibilities
Maintaining store appearance and general cleaning duties
Multi-tasking and prioritising orders
Preparing catering orders/platters
Food preparation – prepared salad ingredients such as slicing tomatoes and lettuce etc
Operating commercial oven and baking bread
Stock taking
Adhering to strict Food Safety and Hygiene standards at all times.
Education
Skills
Presentation Design
Life Skills Development
Spreadsheet development
Transcription and dictation
Emotional Support
Budgeting and financial management
Cultural Sensitivity
Cleaning and sanitizing
Professional Development
Completed Certificate III In Business Administration
Completed Certificate II in Community Pharmacy Assistant
Completed Certificate II in Business Administration - TAFE
Certificate II in Retail Operations
References
Donna Hartley, Manager, Subway Cairns, 0407 929 774