Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Sione Mafileo

South Brisbane,Australia

Summary

Dedicated Professional experienced in youth justice, warehousing, logistics, sales, and telemarketing. Developed expertise in behavior management, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention while ensuring safety and wellbeing in high-pressure environments. Recognized for strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to build positive relationships, with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Worker

Brisbane Youth Detention Centre
Brisbane, QLD
11.2021 - Current
  • Supervising and ensuring the safety and security of young people in custody.
  • Cultivated positive, professional relationships with young people to foster constructive behaviour.
  • Managing challenging behaviours using communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Escorted young people within the centre and to appointments, court, or hospital.
  • Maintaining accurate records, incident reports, and case notes.
  • Facilitated rehabilitation through active encouragement of education, vocational training, cultural activities, and life skills programs.
  • Collaborated with psychologists, teachers, nurses, and case workers to develop and support individualized case plans for young people.
  • Managed emergencies, including medical incidents and conflicts, by adhering to departmental procedures.
  • Providing role modelling by demonstrating respectful behaviour, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries.

Whilst working at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre Experiences gained are:
Conflict resolution
Crisis intervention
Risk assessment
Behaviour management
Teamwork
Communication
Report writing
Cultural awareness
Youth engagement
Working under pressure
Security and safety procedures
Professional decision-making

Warehouse order picking

Coles Distribution
Parkinson, QLD
08.2012 - 10.2021
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse.
  • Picked and packed customer orders accurately for timely shipment.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and stock checks.

Factory Labourer

Factory Fencing
Crestmead, QLD
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Operated machinery to assemble fencing components efficiently.
  • Followed safety procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials for production processes consistently.

Telemakerter/Customer Service Representative

Aewsome Water
Brisbane, QLD
01.2011 - 06.2011
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively to ensure satisfaction with service.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries about water delivery services and products.
  • Processed customer orders using company software and maintained accurate records.

Education

Springwood High
Springwood , Brisbane, QLD

Skills

Youth relationship building

  • Behavior management and de-escalation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution

Incident response

  • Maintaining safety and security
  • Situational awareness
  • Professional communication
  • Report writing
  • Working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Trauma-informed approaches

  • Time management and productivity
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Resilience and persistence
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Professionalism
  • Reliability

Adaptability

  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Salesperson
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales and negotiation
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Cash handling and EFTPOS transactions
  • Upselling and cross-selling products
  • Sales target achievement
  • Product knowledge and merchandising

Telemarketer

  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Professional telephone etiquette
  • Persuasion and influencing skills
  • Objection handling
  • CRM expertise
  • Lead generation
  • Meeting performance targets
  • Data entry and record keeping
  • Coles Distribution
  • Warehouse operations
  • Picking and packing orders
  • RF scanner and inventory management
  • Manual handling
  • Working in fast-paced environments
  • Quality assurance and attention to detail
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • High-pressure teamwork

Computer literacy

  • Health and safety awareness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Professional Skills Gained:
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism
  • Resilience
  • Critical thinking
  • Persuasion and influencing skills
  • Decision-making
  • Computer literacy
  • Health and safety awareness

Languages

Tongan
First Language
Chuukese
Advanced (C1)
C1

Certification

  • Cert 3 Fitness and Health

Timeline

Youth Worker

Brisbane Youth Detention Centre
11.2021 - Current

Warehouse order picking

Coles Distribution
08.2012 - 10.2021

Factory Labourer

Factory Fencing
08.2011 - 08.2012

Telemakerter/Customer Service Representative

Aewsome Water
01.2011 - 06.2011

Springwood High
Sione Mafileo