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Education
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Certification
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Takisha Johnstone

Summary

I currently work part-time as a qualified hairdresser whilst studying my Diploma of Community Services. I'm seeking a change in my career after hairdressing for almost 8 years. I have a passion for helping and supporting people to create a positive impact and improve their quality of life. I would like to further my knowledge and skills by working with children, young people, families, and individuals experiencing domestic violence. I believe I have experience in both my personal and work life that will reflect my passion for working in this area that is dedicated to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children, young people, and families.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Hairdresser

The Urban Hair Lab
08.2019 - Current
  • Taken on leadership and management roles.
  • Trained and supported apprentices to reach their full potential to deliver high levels of team culture, client satisfaction and salon performance.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Developed a loyal following of clients by providing high-quality and reliable services.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Initiated and engaged clients in conversations as part of personalized service.
  • Investigated and resolved complaints to satisfy guests and maintain salon quality.
  • Conducted and maintained inventory and organised retail displays.

Placement Student

Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
10.2023 - 11.2023

Case Management -

  • Collected information, updated case plans and attended client meetings, visits and supervised contacts between clients and parents.
  • Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Documented extensive case notes to document observations, first home visits, supervised contact visits and client visits.
  • Assisted families in accessing resources and other support services.
  • Assisted in completing assessments of clients and their families to identify goals and needs.
  • Attended court proceedings.


Investigation and Assessment -

  • Attended first home visits/unannounced visits and took extensive notes of interviews, observations and uploaded them to client files and case reports.
  • Assisted SEPL with serving no harbouring and no contact notices with police escorts.
  • Responded to claims of abuse, neglect and or safety concerns.
  • Engaged with internal and external .... to collect information in relation to the reports received.


Placement Student

Impact Recovery
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Completed 155 hours of placement.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Conducted UDS and breathalyzer testing.
  • Facilitated phone calls for clients.
  • Transported clients to appointments.
  • Supported reception- answering phone calls, collecting and storing data, filing, scanning, printing and storing documents.
  • Completed AOD intake assessments with clients and observed case management sessions.
  • Assisted clients with daily tasks and living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.

Hairdresser

Marita Willet Hairdressing
12.2015 - 07.2019
  • Completed 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of apprenticeship before qualifying in 2019.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Performed basic housekeeping duties such as cleaning, setting up clients, providing clients with refreshments and restocking products.
  • Assisted hair stylists with colour, cutting and styling to maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients though consistent delivery or requested services and exceptional results.

Education

Diploma of Community services -

Bendigo TAFE
11.2023

Certificate IIII in Hairdressing -

Bendigo TAFE
12.2019

Year 11 -

Bendigo Senior Secondary College
11.2015

Year 7-10 -

Bendigo South East College
12.2014

Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work with others and in a team environment
  • Demonstrated time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Demonstrated efficiency and productivity in previous work roles
  • Always willing to learn and expand my knowledge
  • Always willing to self reflect and make improvements by receiving constructive criticism
  • Great interpersonal skills – able to build instant rapport with clients by being friendly and polite
  • Demonstrated caring and compassionate attitude
  • Demonstrated being a reliable and hard worker
  • Ability to keep confidential and privacy matters to myself
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer literate – capable in the use of Microsoft software and the internet

Certification

  • Volunteer Working with Children's Check (Current)
  • Police Check (Current)
  • COVID-19 Infection Control Training

References

Hollie Baxter            Kelli Gordon              Kellie Hoggan

Case Manager         Prison Officer             Case Worker 

0474 170 483          0458 855 145           0412 336 376

Timeline

Placement Student

Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
10.2023 - 11.2023

Placement Student

Impact Recovery
05.2023 - 06.2023

Senior Hairdresser

The Urban Hair Lab
08.2019 - Current

Hairdresser

Marita Willet Hairdressing
12.2015 - 07.2019

Diploma of Community services -

Bendigo TAFE

Certificate IIII in Hairdressing -

Bendigo TAFE

Year 11 -

Bendigo Senior Secondary College

Year 7-10 -

Bendigo South East College
Takisha Johnstone