Gregory Baksic

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2020

  Professional Poker Player

  - Using advanced people reading skills, assessment strategies, statistics and mathematics to determine viability of given scenarios- Interpret people's characteristics and tendencies over an extended period of time and using memory to asses best course of action- Employing extreme discipline through lengthy hours and travel

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  +39 Pizzeria

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  Manager

  - Coordinate and ensure effective restaurant operations- Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve effectiveness- Hire and train employees on proper customer service practices- Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations- Create detailed revenue and expense reports

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  Black Star Pastry

  May 2022 - Nov 2022

  Manager

  - Took a person-centred approach and mentored team members to maximise wellness, individuality andcohesion - Developed and maintained relationships with customers, team members and suppliers through constant open dialogue and active listening- Raised performance in areas of staff wellness, skill development, sales and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2023 - May 2023

  Counsellor

  - Freelance counselling working with demographically diverse clients, developed trusting relationships and ensured optimal mental health and wellness - Remaining available, flexible and being able to manage my own client intake and caseload

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  Brisbane Counselling Centre

  May 2023 - now

  Counsellor

  - Accumulation of 500+ client-facing hours in one of Brisbane’s leading counselling clinics- Taking a person-centered approach and creating pathways to well-being through integration of an action plan based in evidence-based techniques i.e. REBT, ACT, CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Regression Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness- Working with individuals presenting with a variety of conditions (anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, addictions, stress and personal struggles)- Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders (GP’s, EAP organisations, care takers, family members and management) - Maintaining ongoing professional development and supervision in order to remain compliant with the association standards Show less