Brett Rae
Wanneroo,WA
Summary
Over the past several years, I have been a dependable Child Care Worker, adept at creating engaging environments for young children. I expertly lead both individual and group activities to foster learning and enhance social interaction skills through art and nature. As a dedicated professional, I have a history of achieving business objectives through consistent and organized practices. I am skilled in handling pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges, which contributes positively to the organizational brand. I am currently seeking a position that presents new professional challenges where I can utilize my interpersonal skills, exceptional time management, and problem-solving abilities as well as develop my passion to support Women of all shapes, ages and back grounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Day Care Owner
Koolanga Family Day Care Service
10.2022 - Current
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure service excellence.
- Collaborated with other owners and shared resources.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for my organization.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Coordinated with technical and IT teams to develop company website and create online advertisements.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Determined pricing for services based on costs and competition.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Kept up to date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Created company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing my services.
Practical Pedagogy Atelier
Elite Family Day Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Handled up to 20 calls per day to book visit with educators.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Family Day Care Owner
Elite Family Day Care
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs 100% .
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
Art Studio Owner Operator
Ms Brett's House, Art Studio
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Create and offer process art projects.
- Offer Reggio Emilia inspired art projects.
- Programmed sensory-based activities.
- Analyzed industry trends and compiled market research data to inform planning and strategy.
- Directed targeted marketing efforts that introduced new products and promoted product visibility.
- Managed annual operating budget.
- I Increased volume of business by following up on leads, cold calling and networking By 50%
- Managed business finances, including paying vendors and suppliers for product services rendered.
- Created Ms Brett's House, website and main company blog to boost traffic to sites.
- Programmed and performed weekly themed classes including stories, songs, dancing, outdoor play and art projects for over fourteen years.
After School Coordinator
Camp Australia OSHC
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Programmed outdoor and indoor activities for after school aged children.
- Prepared and served afternoon tea.
- Responsible for other staff members
- Evaluations of program
- Provide evidence of following policies and procedures
- Knowledge and follow EYLF and NQF
Family Day Care Owner
Good Vibes FDS
01.2012 - 2015
- Provide and maintain safe and healthy environments for children.
- Promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children.
- Provide opportunities for children to develop positive feelings about themselves as individuals and in groups.
- To meet need for quality childcare.
- To encourage positive and productive relationships with families.
- To meet needs of cultural diversity.
- To provide range of educational, social and recreational activities which are adapted to interests and needs of individual child.
- To ensure that all Regulations and Commonwealth Government Guidelines are adhered to.
- To ensure compliance with National Quality Standards
- Personally supervise children at all times.
- Kept all necessary records associated with position.
- Hosted home visits from Family Day Care Field Officer/Coordinator.
- Attended in-service training as required by Co-ordination Unit.
- Researched and updated all required materials needed
Family Day Care Owner
Community Vision
01.2008 - 2010
- Provide and maintain safe and healthy environments for children.
- Promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children.
- Provide opportunities for children to develop positive feelings about themselves as individuals and in groups.
- To meet need for quality childcare.
- To encourage positive and productive relationships with families.
- To meet needs of cultural diversity.
- To provide range of educational, social and recreational activities which are adapted to interests and needs of individual child.
- To ensure that all Regulations and Commonwealth Government Guidelines are adhered to.
- To ensure compliance with National Quality Standards Personally supervises children at all times.
- Kept all necessary records associated with position. Hosted home visits from Family Day Care Field Officer/Co-ordinator.
- Attended in-service training as required by Co-ordination Unit.
- Researched and updated all required materials needed
Educator Assistant
Climb Early Learning Centre
01.2005 - 2008
- Help to ensure safety and welfare of children and protects each from physical or emotional harm.
- Perform all tasks with appropriate level of confidentiality.
- Provide an environment where everyone can have positive experiences throughout the day.
- Treated all children, families, and staff members with dignity and respect, and allowed for individual differences.
- Prepares and follows a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices that helped each child reach his/her fullest potential in all areas of development.
- Supervised and interacted with children at all times; mealtimes, rest periods, restroom times, playtimes, and activity times.
- Provided care for young children, including feeding, and comforting.
- Maintained observation records and other required classroom logs correctly.
- Knew all health and emergency policies of the program and is ready to implement them if necessary.
- Helped with general housekeeping tasks.
- Showed initiative in the improvement of early childhood education, the program, and the curriculum by sharing ideas and participating in available training.
- Maintained a professional attitude at all times.
- Maintained appropriate communication with staff, children, and families at all times.
- Maintained an open, warm and very professional relationship with all families.
- Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Childcare Services
AIWT - City Campus
Perth, WA, Australia2014
Studied Counseling
Open Colleges
online03.2018
Social Media Marketing
Open Colleges
Online01.2018
Skills
- Internet marketing
- Market research
- Creative
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Self-sufficient
- Time management
- People-oriented
- Adept at working with special needs of others
- Self-motivated
- Dependable
- WWC
- Police Clearance
- Open Minded
Referees
Gemma Stokes
gemgemat54@hotmail.com
0439694914
Victoria Volonta
victoriaclarevolonta@gmail.com
0449094151
Damon Rae
damonstration@hotmail.com
0448440189
Timeline
Family Day Care Owner
Koolanga Family Day Care Service
10.2022 - Current
Practical Pedagogy Atelier
Elite Family Day Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
Family Day Care Owner
Elite Family Day Care
01.2019 - 12.2021
Art Studio Owner Operator
Ms Brett's House, Art Studio
10.2016 - 01.2018
After School Coordinator
Camp Australia OSHC
02.2016 - 10.2016
Family Day Care Owner
Good Vibes FDS
01.2012 - 2015
Family Day Care Owner
Community Vision
01.2008 - 2010
Educator Assistant
Climb Early Learning Centre
01.2005 - 2008
Advanced Diploma in Childcare Services
AIWT - City Campus
Studied Counseling
Open Colleges
Social Media Marketing
Open Colleges
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