Team Member Ready for Placement

Sheera is a passionate and dedicated individual with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She enjoys drawing, singing, and playing musical instruments, which highlight her creative side. With her background as a volunteer in both school and church organisations, she has developed leadership and social media management skills, showcasing her commitment to personal growth and community engagement.

Onboarding Training and Assessment

At Affordable Staff, we aim for each team member to possess a robust understanding of administrative tasks but also have a deep appreciation and comprehension of Australian business practices and cultural nuances, ensuring they are exceptionally well-prepared to support their clients effectively. While this training starts with real estate, the skills acquired provide a comprehensive overview of general admin competencies, ensuring that trainees are versatile and capable of supporting a wide range of administrative tasks.

Affordable Staff understands that residential tenancy agreements vary by state, our basic training covers general principles across different locations in Australia, and we emphasise the importance of client-specific training to address unique requirements.

She is equipped with specialised knowledge and skills tailored to the Australian real estate industry. Her training began with an introduction to the fundamentals of real estate in Australia, including viewing videos and reading articles to understand the market’s nuances. Practical exercises like processing property management tasks like invoices, lease agreements, and routine inspections are central to the curriculum.

These exercises familiarise her with common real estate procedures and hone their data entry and organisational skills, which are crucial for maintaining accurate records and managing properties efficiently.

Affordable Staff Tools Training

Tools Training is an integral part of the General Admin training program, ensuring our team members gain proficiency in essential software used in day-to-day operations. Our team members were introduced to LastPass for password management, Outlook for email and calendar organisation, TechSmith for capturing and recording, Hubstaff for time tracking, Zoom and Teams for virtual communication, OneDrive for file management, and Trello for project management.

Each session combines theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on activities, allowing her to apply the learnings immediately. She is knowledgeable on how to securely manage passwords, organise and categorise emails, capture and share visual content, track work time and productivity, conduct and manage virtual meetings, handle cloud storage, and manage projects effectively.

Additionally, time permitting, she and all team members receive an overview of property management tools like Property Tree, Property Me, Console, DocHub, FileSmart, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat, Console Gateway, 1Form, Inspection Manager, REST Professional, Palace, Maintenance Manager, Realworks, and CoreLogic.

This comprehensive approach ensures she is well-equipped to handle a variety of tools, leading to increased efficiency and task productivity.

Additional Tools Proficiency

Prior to our onboarding training, she was identified as proficient with the following tools and software:

• Advanced: Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Canva
• Practical application: Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, OneDrive, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, AutoCAD, SketchUp

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

While Sheera is a fresh graduate without formal work experience, her extensive volunteer work has provided her with valuable leadership and organisational skills. She has been a church youth leader for seven years, overseeing youth programs and coordinating events. Additionally, she served as a media volunteer, managing social media accounts and creating digital content using Facebook, Canva, CapCut, and Filmora. She has experience in:

• Annual planning, including reporting on past activities, progress, and challenges.
• Creating engaging youth activities.
• Drafting formal letter invitations for pastors, leaders, and executives for church and youth events.
• Managing time effectively under pressure, ensuring successful event execution within short deadlines.

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency

She is a steady worker who shows continuous progress and adaptability in her tasks. She follows instructions with ease, demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, and works with a high degree of autonomy. Her reliability and ability to work independently make her an excellent fit for administrative roles.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics

Sheera’s calm and humble demeanor, combined with her willingness to accept responsibility, reflects her maturity and professionalism. Her versatile and resourceful mindset allows her to approach challenges effectively, while her patience and systematic approach ensure tasks are completed with precision. She is modest and cooperative, fostering a positive working environment and building strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

Suitability

She is greatly suitable for any general administrative position. She is also well-suited for voice roles and basic social media tasks.

Why Sheera is Suitable for the Role

Sheera’s comprehensive training, technical proficiency, and strong interpersonal skills make her a valuable asset for any administrative team. Her ability to work autonomously, paired with her resourceful and organised nature, ensures she can handle a variety of tasks with reliability and accuracy. Her dedication to improving her skills and her receptiveness to feedback highlights her commitment to delivering exceptional results.