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Taya Sharpe

Yarraville,VIC

Summary

I am currently looking for a Youth work role.

I have recently completed my Cert IV in Youth work and i am looking for work.

I have a lived experience myself and helping at risk Youth is a passion of mine. I am an extremely hard worker, I am open minded and professional I am hoping to add enthusiasm and knowledge to my workplace.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Panama dining room
Fitzroy, VIC
08.2022 - Current
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
  • Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
  • Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
  • Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.

Bartender

Love Machine
South Yarra, VIC
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.

Hairdressing Assistant

Madeeka hair and beauty
Bayswater, Vic
01.2019 - 12.2024
  • Assisted with sweeping up hair and wiping down stations to keep salon clean and sanitary.
  • Performed relaxing head and scalp massages for customers.
  • Organized the salon by tidying up shelves and displays.
  • Maintained a clean work environment throughout the day.
  • Provided assistance to other staff members during busy times.
  • Performed basic receptionist duties such as answering phones and taking messages.

Youth Worker Placement

Drummond Street Services
Cartlon, VIC
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
  • Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
  • Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
  • Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
  • Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
  • Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
  • Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
  • Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.

Education

Cert IV Youth Work - Youth Work

Swinburne
05-2024

Skills

  • Food Service
  • Food Preparation
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Menu Memorization
  • Health codes compliance
  • Engaging personality
  • Sales expertise
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Professional Appearance
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Paperwork filing
  • Experience with at-risk youth
  • Youth development
  • Teamwork oriented
  • Network Problem Solving

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Youth Worker Placement

Drummond Street Services
02.2024 - 05.2024

Bartender

Panama dining room
08.2022 - Current

Bartender

Love Machine
03.2022 - 12.2024

Hairdressing Assistant

Madeeka hair and beauty
01.2019 - 12.2024

Cert IV Youth Work - Youth Work

Swinburne

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