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
Online2019
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
London2006
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