Shenala Taylor
Broome,WA
Summary
Punctual and driven to succeed. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Officer
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
Broome, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Managed and maintained office filing systems, ensuring all documents are accurately stored and easily retrievable.
- Answered incoming telephone calls and responded to customer enquiries promptly and courteously.
- Set appointments and managed meeting schedule.
- Answered telephones to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Aboriginal Intervention and Prevention Officer
Kimberley Community Drug and Alcohol Service
Kununurra , WA
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented prevention programs to reduce the risk of injury or illness.
- Assisted the drug service workers and counsellors doing outreach services in remote communities following up on clients.
- Doing intervention programs alongside other organizations to evolve and expose more of our services to the community so they can have access to our services.
- Identified client needs and worked closely with risk management personnel to ascertain appropriate solutions.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Youth Worker
Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation
Kununurra, WA
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts.
- Monitored attendance and progress of participants in programs.
- Advised family members on how to best support their children's growth and development.
- Conducted assessments of needs and risk factors among participants in order to develop appropriate interventions.
- Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
- Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
Trainee Child Care Educator
Care for Kids
Mosman Park, WA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
- Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
- Read stories aloud to the kids both individually and collectively during story time sessions.
- Facilitated group discussions among the kids regarding various topics such as sharing experiences.
Education
Cert II Business
Wongutha Caps
Gibson, WA12-2020
Yr 8 - Yr 11
East Kimberley College
Kununurra, WA11-2019
Yr 7 - Yr 8
Mercy College
Coburg, VIC12-2018
Skills
- Documentation and control
- Calendar Management
- Administrative Support
- Scheduling expertise
- File Management
- Relationship Building
- Reporting skills
Timeline
Administration Officer
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
07.2024 - Current
Aboriginal Intervention and Prevention Officer
Kimberley Community Drug and Alcohol Service
04.2023 - 01.2024
Trainee Child Care Educator
Care for Kids
01.2022 - 02.2023
Youth Worker
Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation
08.2021 - 01.2024
Cert II Business
Wongutha Caps
Yr 8 - Yr 11
East Kimberley College
Yr 7 - Yr 8
Mercy College