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Shannon Setters

Busselton,WA

Summary

A kind and highly empathetic woman with a vast background in Education and customer service administration, eager to embark on a meaningful career in the mental health sector. Motivated by lived experience and a passionate interest in pyschological theories and research. Currently undertaking a Diploma in Counselling with the Australian Institute of Professional counsellors, with the ambition to continue my studies upon completion with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social work. I am a student member with the Australian Counselling Association and have elected to complete further research and study in the areas of expressive therapies and mindfulness based therapies. I am seeking a role with an employer that will allow me to build my skills whilst furthering my studies in the hopes of establishing a long term career helping the local community.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor and Seasonal Assistant Manager

Super Retail Group (BCF Busselton)
2021.02 - Current
  • Assisted integrally with the opening of Margaret River BCF on a secondment as assistant store manager for 6 months over the summer of 2022.
  • Provided a friendly and knowledgeable first point of contact for customers and visitors at the front register.
  • Ensured compliance of store safety walks, gas decanting station and visitor in and out books/ work permits.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Opened and closed the store and completed end of day banking reconciliation.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with exceptional complaints handling and returns processes.


Receptionist Administrator

KBH Solutions For Cleanaway Pty Ltd
2023.11 - 2024.02
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing incoming calls and directing them to appropriate departments.
  • Streamlined office operations for increased productivity by organizing and maintaining physical and digital filing systems.
  • Completed daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.

Customer Service Advisor

Telstra
2019.03 - 2021.02
  • Maintained customer records and account information, processing addition and removal of fixed and wireless services and updating personal information.
  • Tactfully assisted customers in vulnerable circumstances such as bereavement, financial hardship, theft and fraud.
  • Processed eftpos and cash payments of bills using Bpoint billpay service.


Education

Diploma - Counselling - CHC51015

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Perth
01.2025

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) -

Australind Senior High School
Australind, WA
2018

Skills

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication.
  • Sound computer literacy and well developed typing ability
  • Cultural understanding of issues affecting First Nation's Australians as a proud Wurundjeri woman and member of the Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Corporation.
  • Understanding of trauma informed practises
  • Familiarity with case management and counselling for individual support
  • Highly organised and able to prioritise and manage time well
  • Preparation and revision of risk assessment documents
  • Full class c manual drivers license
  • Working with Children Check
  • Current first aid HLTAID003
  • Australian Counselling Association Student Member
  • Lived experience supporting a sibling with complex mental illness, inpatient facilities and addictions
  • Solution- focused approach
  • Willingness to partake in further study and training in the field.
  • Specific interest in working with young people

References

Curt Milne- Former manager of BCF Busselton and current manager of Margret River- 0484606157

additional references available on request 

Timeline

Receptionist Administrator

KBH Solutions For Cleanaway Pty Ltd
2023.11 - 2024.02

Shift Supervisor and Seasonal Assistant Manager

Super Retail Group (BCF Busselton)
2021.02 - Current

Customer Service Advisor

Telstra
2019.03 - 2021.02

Diploma - Counselling - CHC51015

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) -

Australind Senior High School
Shannon Setters