Telisia Smith

Telisia Smith is an experienced professional with a diverse background in sales, disability support, and academia. Telisia began a career in the retail sector as a Salesperson at Harvey Norman from 2015 to 2016, where skills in inventory management and customer rapport were developed. From November 2017 to February 2018, Telisia worked as a Disability Support Worker at VMCH, emphasizing empowerment and client communication. Currently serving as a Shift Supervisor at BWS since July 2018, Telisia is responsible for cash management and supervising store operations. In academia, Telisia has held roles at Deakin University, including Sessional Academic, Wellbeing Ambassador, and Graduate Research Teaching Fellow, focusing on practical instruction, health promotion, and laboratory competency. Telisia's educational accomplishments include a Diploma in Science, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology, and ongoing PhD studies in Biology and Chemistry at Deakin University.