Angelique Bull
Massey
Summary
As a compassionate and empathetic Counsellor with driving expertise, I excel at connecting with diverse individuals. My experience as a Driver Testing Officer and O endorsement holder ensures a safe and supportive learning environment. I'm drawn to the Howard League's mission and excited to empower responsible driving practices. I'm confident my unique blend of skills will make me an excellent driving instructor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Testing Officer
VTNZ Westgate
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for taking driver test applicants along a prescribed testing route to determine their ability in accordance with the Driver Testing Officers Manual
- Providing a positive customer service experience for all applicants
- Route direction with a clear and friendly delivery of instructions
- Ensuring safety throughout tests by being present and ready to respond to any unsafe situations and/or support applicants if they arise.
- Providing feedback/test outcomes in a kind and constructive way
Meat Packer
Costco
08.2022 - 01.2024
Practitioner
Odyssey House Adult Services
10.2021 - 02.2022
- This was a full-time position as an Addictions Practitioner working within a residential treatment programme specifically for adults aged 18 years of age and over
- Facilitating both therapeutic intervention groups and education groups
- Identifying and assessing clinical risks
- Supervising and providing support/guidance to support workers
- Ensuring the day to day runnings of the programme and therapeutic model was being upheld and used correctly within the therapeutic community
- Medication administration as required
- Driving as and when required (e.g
- Driving whai ora to medical appointments)
- Liaising and maintaining relationships with external professions as required
- Case management
- Providing regular and randomized on site testings for substances, smoke inhalants, alcohol
- Accurate written communication and documentation
Youth Practitioner
Odyssey House
11.2019 - 10.2021
- This position was as a Youth Practitioner, working to provide a therapeutic residential programme for young people who were presenting with high needs aged 14-17 years
- The programme aimed to provide a range of best practice interventions to address the harms from alcohol and drugs, address mental health and well-being and encourage pro-social behavior
- Identifying and assessing both clinical risk and functional risk
- Supervised and provided guidance and support to support workers as required
- Involved in the day to day runnings of the programme
- Facilitating therapeutic groups and education groups
- Managing high risk and crisis situations
- Liaising and maintaining relationships with external professionals (e.g
- Youth Justice case workers, social workers)
- Liaising with and maintaining professional relationships with family/whanau
- Facilitating and supporting regular communication and visits between young people and their family/whanau whenever possible
Counselling Co-Ordinator & Counsellor
Outline Aotearoa
01.2018 - 11.2019
- This was a part-time position, providing rainbow specialized & affirming support & Counselling
- I was an intern in 2017 & gained employment as the Counselling Coordinator in 2018, I did this whilst I was studying to complete my Bachelor of Counselling degree
- Providing face to face Counselling
- Providing health navigation support and information around trans pathways, accessing gender-affirming healthcare and social transitioning
- Networking & connecting with other services & professionals
- Providing support to volunteers and following up with callers who presented as high risk and/or with complex needs
- Following up referrals to the Counselling service in a timely manner
- Working within both the clinical team and administrative staff
Wedding & Event assistant - casual
Ruby Rose Flower Studio
06.2015 - 03.2020
- This was a casual position
Education
Bachelor of Counselling -
Wellington Institute of Technology
Auckland01.2018
National Certificate in Floristry
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland01.2015
Certificate in Community Skills
Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland01.2010
Certificate in Meat Processing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland01.2007
Western Springs College
Auckland01.2006
Accomplishments
- Full Class 1 Licence
- O Endorsement
- Class 2 Learners Licence
Timeline
Driver Testing Officer
VTNZ Westgate
01.2024 - Current
Meat Packer
Costco
08.2022 - 01.2024
Practitioner
Odyssey House Adult Services
10.2021 - 02.2022
Youth Practitioner
Odyssey House
11.2019 - 10.2021
Counselling Co-Ordinator & Counsellor
Outline Aotearoa
01.2018 - 11.2019
Wedding & Event assistant - casual
Ruby Rose Flower Studio
06.2015 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Counselling -
Wellington Institute of Technology
National Certificate in Floristry
Manukau Institute of Technology
Certificate in Community Skills
Unitec Institute of Technology
Certificate in Meat Processing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Western Springs College
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