- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Travel
- Physical Fitness & Wellness
- Music & Singing
- Outdoor Adventure
- Cooking
- Gardening, Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Camping
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Interior Design
- Yoga and meditation
Simone Verdon
Coniston,NSW
Summary
Im a service-driven professional with extensive hands-on experience in consultation and community services, competent at supporting clients with a person centered approach to their goals and lives with a proactive and positive attitude.
Recognized for my adaptability, commitment, compassion, eye for detail and creativity, I've consistently delivered effective support and solutions to a diverse range of individuals in need.
Im passionate and committed to making meaningful contributions, no matter how simple or complex and have a proven track record for being detailed and organized, I have a strong ability to work effectively within team environments and autonomously as required, keen to be proactive in providing the best service possible.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ARCHITECTURAL DOOR HARDWARE CONSULTANT
Self-employeed
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Door & Window Hardware specialist
- High End Residential Projects Sydney & Northern NSW
CONSULTANT / RESIDENTIAL PROJECT SALES
Keeler Hardware (Sydney Central Locksmiths Pty Ltd)
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Full Time – Hybrid Work From Home July 2023 - Nov 2023
- Part Time 20hrs per week - Nov 2023 - May 2024
COMPANY MANAGER
Style Finish Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Full Time
SENIOR CONSULTANT / TEAM LEADER RESDIENTIAL PROJECT SALES
Style Finish Pty Ltd
2014 - 01.2022
- Full Time
COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
Byron Emergency Accommodation Project Inc
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Full Time
SENOIR CASE MANAGER (Generalist Refuge, Crisis & Medium Term Housing)
Byron Emergency Accommodation Project (BEAP Inc)
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Full Time
COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER – Case Manager
Byron Emergency Accommodation Project (BEAP Inc)
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Full Time
Education
Diploma - Community Services
BCA National
Diploma - Management
BCA National
Certificate 4 - Workplace Training & Assessment
Adult Community Education
Adult Education LismoreCertificate III - Health Care Assistant
TAFE NSW
NSW09-2025
Skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Compassionate client care
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Behavior redirection
- Emotional support
- Care plan management
- Attention to detail
- Integrity and honesty
- Active listening
- Client documentation
- Computer literate
- Case management
Certification
- GROUP LEADERSHIP & FACILITATOR TRAINING (TaKeTiNa Rhythm for Evolution)
- Advanced Teacher Training USA 1.5 years (2010-2012)
- Teacher Training USA 3 years (2005-2008)
Interests
Hobbies and Interests
Gardening including agroforestry, food forests & fruit trees, Bush Walking, Yoga & Strength Training, Reading, Singing
Awards
2012 Winner Northern Rivers Social Development Council, Excellence in Community Services Sector ‘In the Line of Fire’, 2011 Finalist Northern Rivers Social Development Council, Excellence in Community Services Sector ‘In the Line of Fire’
Community Service Projects & Employment
- PATHWAYS FOUNDATION – Rite of Passage Programs, Senior Program Facilitator & Trainer, 2000 - 2012
- PATHWAYS FOUNDATION – Rite of Passage Programs, Foundation Trustee, 2009 -2010
- AUSTRALIAN RITES OF PASSAGE INSTITUTE, Rite of Passage Programs Facilitator, 2012 - 2014
- AUNTY PROGRAM, Area Coordinator Byron Bay, 2006 - 2007, Program Manager for Mentoring Program for Girls
- CASPA – CHILD & ADOLECENT SPECIALIST PROGRAMS & ACCOMODATION, Team Leader – Youth Programs & Accommodation, 2002 - 2006
- SHEACH CONSULTANCY – YOUTH PROGRAMS, Coordinator Youth Programs & Residential Care Worker 1999 - 2002
Training
- 2013 Adaptive Leadership Training (GHSH reform) 2013 – Social Leadership Australia Pty Ltd
- Good Practice Governance
- Transitional Housing Reforms
- Person Centred Workplace Development
- Person Centred Performance Management
- Senior First Aid
- Alcohol & Other Drugs Prevention & Intervention
- Community Asset Building
- 2012 Case Management - Building Practice
- Supervising Community Sector Employees
- Assist in Mental Health First Aid
- Data Platform System Training
- Specialist Homeless Service Learning & Development Training (2006-2014)
OTHER CURRENCIES & COMPETENCIES
- Landcare Grant Recipiant & Landcare Program Manager – Northern NSW
- Open Colleges – Environmental Study Units
- Nature Care College – Certificate of Swedish massage
Timeline
ARCHITECTURAL DOOR HARDWARE CONSULTANT
Self-employeed
09.2024 - 05.2025
CONSULTANT / RESIDENTIAL PROJECT SALES
Keeler Hardware (Sydney Central Locksmiths Pty Ltd)
07.2023 - 11.2024
COMPANY MANAGER
Style Finish Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 07.2023
COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
Byron Emergency Accommodation Project Inc
01.2011 - 01.2014
SENOIR CASE MANAGER (Generalist Refuge, Crisis & Medium Term Housing)
Byron Emergency Accommodation Project (BEAP Inc)
01.2006 - 01.2011
COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER – Case Manager
Byron Emergency Accommodation Project (BEAP Inc)
01.2003 - 01.2006
SENIOR CONSULTANT / TEAM LEADER RESDIENTIAL PROJECT SALES
Style Finish Pty Ltd
2014 - 01.2022
Diploma - Community Services
BCA National
Diploma - Management
BCA National
Certificate 4 - Workplace Training & Assessment
Adult Community Education
Certificate III - Health Care Assistant
TAFE NSW
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