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Cassandra Sampson

Christchurch,New Zealand

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Contractor

Clearly Speaking Speech Language Therapy
, Auckland
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Auckland Brain Injury Rehab / ACC.
  • The High complex needs Unit of Oranga Tamariki.
  • The Ministry of Education.

Communication Coach

Lingo Live
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Created individualised training sessions tailored to the needs of each client.
  • Coached clients on how to effectively use body language when speaking publicly.
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
  • Encouraged students to explore individual learning opportunities to expand knowledge of subject areas.
  • Assisted clients in understanding the different communication styles used in various contexts.
  • Provided feedback to clients on their verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.

Commercial Mortgage Broker

River Oak Capital
12.2017 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: a US company based in Medellin, Colombia

  • Created and maintained relationships with clients to ensure successful loan transactions.
  • Provided guidance on the selection of loan products best suited for clients' needs.
  • Assisted clients in completing paperwork required for loan application process.
  • Reviewed credit histories from applicants and determined feasibility of granting requested loans.
  • Served as a liaison between borrowers and lenders, and collaborated with both parties to obtain optimal loans for commercial purchases.

Travelling

05.2017 - 12.2017

Speech and Language Therapist

Speech Therapy Associates
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Private practice clients, including children and adults
  • Contracting assignments to:
  • The Ministry of Education, Henderson and Albany offices
  • Henderson: Early Intervention at the clinic, in homes and in kindergartens
  • Albany: Early Intervention in homes and in kindergartens, and school-aged assessments
  • ACC
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Stroke following surgery

Travelling

02.2015 - 05.2015

Speech and Language Pathologist

Lawrence Speech and Hearing
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: Arizona, USA
  • My main role was working independently in a variety of preschools, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona
  • My primary responsibilities included assessment and intervention of a variety of disorders with children from preschool age to high school age, creating individualised education programs (IEP’s) and participating in IEP meetings, creating resources, communicating with teachers, parents and other specialised professionals
  • Arizona, USA

Medical reception and administrator, light nursing duties

O2 Health and Ferrymead Acupuncture
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Provided general administrative support to staff members.
  • Handled correspondence, including drafting emails, memos, and reports for senior management.
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.

Trainee Enrolled Nurse

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2009
  • Company Overview: Sydney, Australia
  • Working in Neurology, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Respiratory
  • Sydney, Australia

Education

Diploma - Web Development and Design

Open Polytechnic
01.2021

Certificate - 120 hour TESOL Certificate Course

International Open Academy
01.2020

Advanced Certification - Nutrition and Health Coaching

Wells College Global
Australia
01.2017

Bachelor - Speech and Language Pathology with First Class Honours

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2013

Certificate IV - Nursing (Endorsed Enrolled Nursing)

Meadowbank TAFE and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney, Australia
01.2009

High School - Level 2 NCEA

Avonside Girls’ High School
Christchurch, New Zealand
01.2003

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • User experience enhancement

Timeline

Owner/Contractor

Clearly Speaking Speech Language Therapy
02.2021 - 03.2023

Communication Coach

Lingo Live
07.2020 - 02.2021

Commercial Mortgage Broker

River Oak Capital
12.2017 - 07.2020

Travelling

05.2017 - 12.2017

Speech and Language Therapist

Speech Therapy Associates
07.2015 - 05.2017

Travelling

02.2015 - 05.2015

Speech and Language Pathologist

Lawrence Speech and Hearing
02.2014 - 02.2015

Medical reception and administrator, light nursing duties

O2 Health and Ferrymead Acupuncture
05.2009 - 12.2009

Trainee Enrolled Nurse

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2009

Diploma - Web Development and Design

Open Polytechnic

Certificate - 120 hour TESOL Certificate Course

International Open Academy

Advanced Certification - Nutrition and Health Coaching

Wells College Global

Bachelor - Speech and Language Pathology with First Class Honours

University of Canterbury

Certificate IV - Nursing (Endorsed Enrolled Nursing)

Meadowbank TAFE and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

High School - Level 2 NCEA

Avonside Girls’ High School
Cassandra Sampson