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Alex Wood

Scarborough,Australia

Summary

  • Results-driven with numerous years of progressive experience
  • Exceptional leader, change manager, and complex problem solver.
  • Proven skills in operations oversight, policy development, and process improvements.
  • Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.
  • Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
  • a collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture.
  • Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Head of Residence - Boarding

Scotch College
01.2018 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

Teacher

Scotch College
02.2012 - Current
  • Psychology, Marine and Maritime and Science
  • Blair clan,
  • Year 9 Residential Life,
  • 7/8 Residential Life
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies

Coach and Teacher in Charge (Rugby and Basketball)

Scotch College
01.2019 - Current
  • 1st Teams, Rugby and Basketball Coach
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
  • Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
  • Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote coaching services.
  • Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.

Programs Coordinator

Venues West
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
  • Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services
  • Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively
  • Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants
  • Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully
  • Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term

Project Co-ordinator

Freehills
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Client management, contract briefing and review
  • Develop legal review platforms
  • Team training and development programming.

Policy Officer

Department of Premier, Cabinet
05.2006
  • Office of Crime Prevention
  • Project management and construction
  • Client management, contract briefing education and review.

Indigenous Tutor

Self Employed Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Teaching style - interactive approach, with a student-centred learning style, to further both the WACE and International Baccalaureate standards
  • Managing Report and Marks to ensure team moderation in marking
  • Individual Tailored teaching and tutoring to ensure education and development needs
  • Tutor and mentor on the SCINS indigenous program
  • Psychology Teachers Association and The Western Australian Marine and Maritime Teachers Association.

Middle School Teacher, Tutor

Wesley College
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • English and HASS
  • Pastoral care through daily interaction, activities, weekly newsletters and parent liaison
  • Managing Report and Marks to ensure team moderation in marking
  • Assist with Co-Ordination of co-curricular activities - School camp, interstate trips and sporting events
  • Individual Tailored teaching and tutoring to ensure education and development needs
  • Tutor and mentor the Moordijt Mob indigenous boys.

Swim Teacher and Coach

Challenge Stadium
01.2009 - 01.2010

Community Development Officer

RFU
01.2002 - 01.2005

Education

LLB (Hons) - Business Law

Bournemouth University
2008

Diploma of Education - Politics and Law and Health and PE

Edith Cowan University
2010

Management in Teaching

NESLI
Online
2019

Australian Inst Management Executive Development Course - undefined

Greenhouse Gas Institute GHG
2009

Advanced Diploma - Business management

Australian Inst Management
2008

Diploma of Sports Psychology - Psychology

BYS Group
London
2006

Diploma of Business Studies - undefined

TAFE
1997

Diploma of Marine Fisheries - undefined

TAFE
1996

HSC - undefined

SCECGS
1995

Skills

  • Operational leadership
  • Conflict management
  • Business Development
  • Staff Management
  • Budgeting
  • Policy development and optimization
  • Relationship Management
  • Business administration

Additional Information

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Timeline

Coach and Teacher in Charge (Rugby and Basketball)

Scotch College
01.2019 - Current

Assistant Head of Residence - Boarding

Scotch College
01.2018 - Current

Teacher

Scotch College
02.2012 - Current

Indigenous Tutor

Self Employed Services
01.2011 - 01.2014

Programs Coordinator

Venues West
01.2009 - 01.2010

Middle School Teacher, Tutor

Wesley College
01.2009 - 01.2012

Swim Teacher and Coach

Challenge Stadium
01.2009 - 01.2010

Policy Officer

Department of Premier, Cabinet
05.2006

Project Co-ordinator

Freehills
01.2006 - 01.2007

Community Development Officer

RFU
01.2002 - 01.2005

LLB (Hons) - Business Law

Bournemouth University

Diploma of Education - Politics and Law and Health and PE

Edith Cowan University

Management in Teaching

NESLI

Australian Inst Management Executive Development Course - undefined

Greenhouse Gas Institute GHG

Advanced Diploma - Business management

Australian Inst Management

Diploma of Sports Psychology - Psychology

BYS Group

Diploma of Business Studies - undefined

TAFE

Diploma of Marine Fisheries - undefined

TAFE

HSC - undefined

SCECGS

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