Tasia Pavletic
Adelaide,SA
Summary
As a counsellor my proactive approach and dedication to client advocacy significantly enhanced individual outcomes, demonstrating a strong ability to meet diverse needs with empathy and efficiency. I am a compassionate counsellor with extensive knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all clients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor, Private Practice
Conscious Choice Counselling
Adelaide, SA
02.2022 - Current
- Implemented and developed treatment plans to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Competent in a vast range of counselling areas and using various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Mindfulness-Based therapy, Addictions counselling, Effective Parenting, Child Development, Grief and Loss counselling, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Disability Support Worker - Self Employed
Walk The Talk Support
Adelaide, SA
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Participated with clients supporting them in social events.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, clients behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
- Assisted clients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Provided client and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges.
Manager, Greengrocer
Gourmet Green Grocer
Adelaide, SA
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timefram
Magistrates Clerk/Court Stenographer
Courts Administration Authority
Adelaide, SA
02.2000 - 01.2019
- Prioritising and managing Court Files sto ensure the orderly progression of matter in the Courtroom.
- Accurately documenting orders of the Court and entering the data into the Court Registry System.
- Taking formal evidence in machine shorthand and producing an accurate transcript of the evidence.
- Providing a comprehensive level of administrative support and assistance to the Magistrate including chambers filing and under direction from the Magistrate provide acts, statutory rules,, sentencing material and other resources as required.
- Ensuring procedural guidelines are maintained.
- Liaise with Magistrates, court staff, members of the public the legal profession and prosecution to ensure orderly and efficient court proceedings.
Secretary to Medical Staff Society
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adeaide, SA
03.1998 - 11.1999
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication between Medical Doctors and Professors.
- Provided clerical support by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Liaised with hospital staff as necessary.
- Typing documentation dictated by members of the Medical Staff Society.
Records Release Unit Data Entry Clerk
South Australian Police
Adelaide, SA
04.1997 - 12.1997
- Prepared Police National Clearance Certificates.
- Conducted criminal history checks on the SAPOL database for applicants.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Elizabeth CIB - Data Entry Clerk
South Australian Police
Adelaide, SA
01.1997 - 03.1997
- Entered Police Incident Reports onto the SAPOL database.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Collated and organized data entry documents into filing systems for easy access.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
Secretary Contracts and Procurements Department
Australian Submarine Corporation
Adelaide, SA
07.1996 - 12.1996
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Adelaide, SA09.2023
Diploma - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Adelaide, SA12.2020
No Degree - Law of Attraction Practitioner
Global Science
Adelaide SA09.2020
Certificate II - Kitchen Operations
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SA07.2018
Certificate II - Animal Studies
Tafe SA
Adelaide12.2017
Certificate I - Civil Construction
Carey Training
Adelaide04.2017
Bachelors Degree - Stenography
Uni SA
Adelaide, SA12.1999
Graduate Certificate - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Prides Business College
Adelaide, SA12.1995
Skills
- Client Counseling
- Office Administration
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Client Records Management
- Client Advocacy
- Needs Assessment
- Mental Health Support
- Behavior monitoring
- Peer Counseling
- Intervention Planning
- Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Database Management
- Grief counseling
Hobbies
- Gym and fitness training.
- Landscape painting
- Writing
- Meditation
Additional Information
- Winner of 1 Highly Commended awards and 3 Commended awards for Art work submitted to the SALA Exhibition.
Timeline
Counsellor, Private Practice
Conscious Choice Counselling
02.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker - Self Employed
Walk The Talk Support
09.2021 - Current
Manager, Greengrocer
Gourmet Green Grocer
02.2019 - 08.2021
Magistrates Clerk/Court Stenographer
Courts Administration Authority
02.2000 - 01.2019
Secretary to Medical Staff Society
Royal Adelaide Hospital
03.1998 - 11.1999
Records Release Unit Data Entry Clerk
South Australian Police
04.1997 - 12.1997
Elizabeth CIB - Data Entry Clerk
South Australian Police
01.1997 - 03.1997
Secretary Contracts and Procurements Department
Australian Submarine Corporation
07.1996 - 12.1996
Bachelor Degree - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Diploma - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
No Degree - Law of Attraction Practitioner
Global Science
Certificate II - Kitchen Operations
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Certificate II - Animal Studies
Tafe SA
Certificate I - Civil Construction
Carey Training
Bachelors Degree - Stenography
Uni SA
Graduate Certificate - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Prides Business College