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MICHAEL MEHARI
London, UK
07956668642
MichaelMehari.1@hotmail.com
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mic
hael-mehari-6b7524134
PERSONAL PROFILE
I have spent the better half of my life trying to find solutions to obstacles. Seeking
results on behalf of people who needed help and guidance from someone who
they knew cared. My professional and volunteering experience has allowed me to
hone a set of skills that allow me to remain calm when facing adversity; identify
the important challenges a client may face; adapt tailored solutions to specific
problems while being able to communicate my ideas to relevant stakeholders
concisely and ultimately, that my clients’ success hangs on my need to learn.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & ACHIEVEMENTS
Support Work / Caretaker
Marcus & Marcus
Jun 2015 – Present, London, UK
 Working with vulnerable young people and young adults with behavioral
problems and learning difficulties such as autism and ADHD
 Completing risk assessments and client care plans in a residential setting and
off site activities
 Providing stimulating (creating)activities to keep clients motivated such as;
music sessions, outdoors activities, organizing social events to encourage
social interaction, art sessions, etc…
 Encourage and demonstrate independency in house affairs e.g. monthly
personal budgeting by teaching them to utilize helpful budgeting tools and up
keeping a clean household
 Assisting clients with their everyday needs involving their learning and
development
 Ordering and administering 7 types of medication for several clients
 Supporting clients’ goals to independence
 To better serve our clients I drove them to their appointments to connect and
identify how to raise their quality of life
Retail assistant
RETAIL (Sainsbury’s & Subway)
2009 – 2012, London
 Serving customers on the shop floor
 Serving customers on tills and cashing up
 Sorting out deliveries and goods in the warehouse
 Ordering and replenishing stock
 Serving our clients over the phone
Personal Advisor
Cambridge House
2007, Southwark
 Providing advocacy work to individuals and families
 Managing high caseloads (10-15 clients)

2.  Providing advice and support on issues that would entail housing, immigration
and domestic violence. Examples would be: providing advice, filling up files and
applications for housing, supporting on filing crime reports regarding domestic
violence or immigration status, directing individuals to the correct organization
who can support them further and following up their cases on the individuals’
behalf.
 Assisting clients with application forms, job searches, CVs
 Liaising with different agencies e.g. charities, MP’s, solicitors
 Providing excellent customer service
Retail Assistant
Pound Stretchers
2005-2006, Harlesden, London
 Assisting customers
 Stocking and replenishing stock on shop floor & warehouse
 Dealing with customer complaints and queries
 Cashing up tills
Classroom Assistant
Ferry Lane Primary School
London 2003
 Assisting teachers of classes from years 2-5
 Supervising children
 Provide mentoring support
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Construction management, South Bank University
2009 – 2010, London
Brickwork Level 1, Acton College
2007 – 2008, London
Auto CAD level 2, Northwest College
2006 – 2007, London
(A4e) Training, Action for Employment
2005, Wembley - London
BTEC 1st in Electronic Engineering, City & Islington College
2004 – 2005, London
GNVQ Foundation in Electronic Engineering & IT Skills, City & Islington College
2003 – 2004, London
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
Personal Tutor - St Michael’s Church,
2010, London
 Teaching children and young people (aged 6-15 yrs) Tigrinya
 Teaching Maths, Science, English and Key (life) skills
 Assisting young people with their homework
 Taking parents and their children out on trips to the sea side, fun fair
activities, games and creating interactive games such as contest or sports.
Areas of Expertise
Communications
Language skills
Sales
IT skills
Craftsmanship
Languages
Arabic– Native
English – Fluent
Tigrinya - Fluent
Interest
Researching
Reading
Swimming
Running
General fitness
Football
MICHAEL MEHARI