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Zahraa Ali

Summary

Dedicated individual with a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to young people. Skilled in various communication techniques to build professional relationships and work with different types of people. Passionate to support and advocate for the wellbeing of individuals within the criminal justice space

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Court Registry Officer

Ministry Of Justice
03.2022 - Current
  • Administrating court process within different stages of the criminal justice system
  • Working with a case management system to ensure cases are accurate and up to date
  • Communicating with key stakeholders to ensure information is shared in a sensitive and confidential manner
  • Running court proceedings and assisting judiciary with any questions or concerns that arise
  • Serving the public community by ensuring their trust in our processes and explaining outcomes of court hearings and serve any court orders or court documents

Telephone Counsellor

Barnardos
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Supported young people with their mental health and wellbeing. Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and guidance.
  • Identified and utilised appropriate interventions and resources available to provide further support
  • Accurately wrote out detailed case reports and created case management plans for regular clients.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

Sales Assistant

Pascoes
05.2019 - 08.2022


  • Increased sales through anticipating customer needs and providing them with excellent customer service by upholding store standards
  • Maintained a clean organised inventory and created rotational displays each season
  • Carried out managerial admin tasks and resolved customer issues.

University Representative

University Of Auckland
05.2021 - 12.2021


  • Confidently promoted and presented university information to key stakeholders and secondary students and families across Auckland.
  • Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.

Sales Assistant

Lovisa Manukau
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills to increase sales and provide a welcoming environment
  • Merchandised new products in a visually appealing mannerand organised displays for promotions.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Psychology

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
01.2021

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Emotional Support
  • Court Processes

References

Referees available on request.

Timeline

Telephone Counsellor

Barnardos
07.2022 - 03.2023

Court Registry Officer

Ministry Of Justice
03.2022 - Current

University Representative

University Of Auckland
05.2021 - 12.2021

Sales Assistant

Pascoes
05.2019 - 08.2022

Sales Assistant

Lovisa Manukau
11.2017 - 12.2018

Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy -

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Psychology

University of Auckland
Zahraa Ali