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Sima Al-Taey

Campbelltown,NSW

Summary

Qualified forensic scientist and return-to-work coordinator, bringing expertise in driving operational excellence, risk management, and maximizing value through robust frameworks. A strong passion for psychological sciences, building and driving a safety culture with dedicated focus on employment wellbeing, and implementing trained investigation techniques into a work environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Injury Support Officer

Harris Farm Markets
08.2023 - Current

Achievement's/Tasks

As an Injury Support Officer, I have reduced Lost Time Frequency Rate (LTIFR) in the work place by referring workers to Early Intervention Programs (EIP), Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Return To Work (RTW) programs, resulting in a safer work environment, reduced injuries and reduced costs.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Successfully implemented robust Food Safety and WHS systems that were complaint with relevant regulatory requirements, resulting in zero major incidents.
  • Reduced costs by successfully managing and investigating claims made by workers, participating in case conferences with specialist, doctors and physiotherapists and efficiently coordinating RTW plans for the worker to safely return to work.
  • Increased number of workers returning to work after an injury by initiating calls, check ups, and meetings with injured workers, insurers and supervisors to communicate situation details and ensure a beneficial outcome for all parties involved.
  • Improved hazard identification and risk reduction across the organisation by implementing a comprehensive WHS framework, integrating measures to address psychological hazards and promote employee safety and wellbeing.
  • Assessed Work Capacity certificates made by medical professionals for injured workers to ensure the worker is receiving adequate medical treatment and to generate cost efficient RTW programs to implement suitable work duties to accommodate to the workers injury.

QA Analyst

Steric Trading Pty Ltd
03.2021 - 08.2023

Achievements/Tasks

As a QA Analyst, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and integrity of products and processes. Leveraging my strong attention to detail and analytical skills, I contributed to the optimization of quality assurance procedures and the enhancements of overall product reliability through analysis and trending of KPIs and complaints.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and specifications, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and company goals.
  • Designed, executed and documented comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts, facilitating rigorous testing of software applications and systems.
  • Conducted thorough functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing, identifying defects and issues, and providing timely recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Utilized automated testing tools to streamline testing processes and increase efficiency, resulting in reduced testing cycles and faster time-to-market for new releases.
  • Participated in regular defect triage meetings, effectively communicating with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to prioritize and resolve identifies issues.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by providing valuable insights on QA processes, leading to the implementation of best practices and increased overall product quality.

Customer Service Representative

Johnny Bigg Pty Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2021

Achievements/Tasks

  • Anticipated customer needs and provided them with exceptional service while upholding brand standards and values to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Actively stay informed about latest sales offerings and loyalty programs which resulted in increased customer sales.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.

Retail Assistant

Sportsgirl
05.2018 - 09.2019

Achievements/Tasks

  • Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.

Education

Bachelor's of Forensic Science - Science

University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW
02.2023

Skills

  • Work Coordination
  • Investigation Leadership
  • Safety Management
  • Wellbeing Program Development
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Incident Investigation and Analysis
  • Safety Culture Enhancement
  • Compliance Management
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis
  • DNA Analysis and Next-Generation Sequencing
  • Crime Scene Investigation and Documentation
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Report Writing and Documentation
  • Attention to Detail and Accuracy
  • Strong Analytical and Research Skills
  • Laboratory Procedures and Safety Protocols
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Return-To-Work Coordination training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Injury Support Officer

Harris Farm Markets
08.2023 - Current

QA Analyst

Steric Trading Pty Ltd
03.2021 - 08.2023

Customer Service Representative

Johnny Bigg Pty Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2021

Retail Assistant

Sportsgirl
05.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor's of Forensic Science - Science

University of Tech Sydney
Sima Al-Taey