Melissa Vlachoulis
Adelaide
Summary
Accomplished education professional with over 24 years of diverse experience, eager to embrace new opportunities that enhance skills across various employment sectors. Recognized for a strong commitment to high professional standards and meticulous attention to detail, fostering an environment of excellence. Dedicated team player thriving on continuous learning and aiming to make meaningful contributions with a positive mindset. Actively seeking a full-time role that leverages exceptional interpersonal skills, effective time management, and a dedication to driving success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafe Worker
The Blue Lime Cafe
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Customer service
- Food Preparation / Presentation
- Waitressing
- Kitchenhand
- Maintaining a high level of cleaning, adhering to strict hygiene standards
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
School Service Officer 2
The Grove Education Centre
11.2001 - 04.2025
- Assisting in the educational and social development of students
- Classroom curriculum support for students with an intellectual disability and complex needs - working with groups of students and individually
- Implementing behaviour management and supervision
- Effective use of communication devices/boards and applied sensory programs
- Assisting with personal care, mealtime management and administering prescribed medication and treatments accurately
- Establishing and managing The Hub Library Resource Centre
- Maintained classroom cleanliness and organisation by sanitizing surfaces, sweeping/mopping floors and restoring equipment after instructional lessons
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported diverse student needs through individualized attention and encouragement.
Target – KFC – Colmart – Kmart – Holly’s Restaurant
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Customer service, operating checkout registers, restocking floor items, stocktake
- Food handling / preparation, kitchen hand
- Sanitized and managed cleanliness of kitchen equipment and utensils
- Layby office, parcel archiving, cashier balancing
Education
High School Diploma -
Edward John Eyre High School
Whyalla, SA12-1988
Skills
- Comprehensive administrative support
- Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Have experience driving Heavy Combination trucks – local and long-haul transport
- Transporting oversize machinery and heavy equipment on lusty floats to mine sites
- Experience with using a side loader, loading/unloading 20ft containers
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to use initiative
- Strategic problem solving
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexibility
Certification
- Car ~ S.A
- HC Truck Licence ~ S.A
Languages
Serbian
Professional Working
Timeline
Cafe Worker
The Blue Lime Cafe
08.2025 - 09.2025
School Service Officer 2
The Grove Education Centre
11.2001 - 04.2025
Target – KFC – Colmart – Kmart – Holly’s Restaurant
01.1987 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Edward John Eyre High School
Qualifications
- Senior First Aid
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN-EC)
- Multiple Certificates in training modules
- Autism Awareness
- Proactive Strategies for Behaviour Management
- General Construction Induction Card – White Card
- Currently studying Certificate IV in Community Services
Attributes
- Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and colleagues
- Supportive of work philosophy – professional values, mission and culture
- Self-directed and highly motivated
- Willing to implement and comply with all workplace programs
- Commitment to developing new skills and seek opportunities for growth
- High professional standard with a strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate high resilience, confidence and adaptability
- Competent in efficient communication, rapport building and an active listener