Andrea Barker
Early Years - Regional Coordinator
Beveridge,VIC
Summary
Early Childhood professional with over 7 years of experience in leading Early Years teams and fostering a culture of quality improvement and innovation. Recognized for performance excellence and contributions to success. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to drive team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Regional Coordinator - Early Childhood Services
Hume City Council
11.2020 - Current
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to achieve financial goals and optimise operations.
- Managed the provision of early childhood services to provide viable, high-quality services that comply with legislative and policy requirements.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, positive workplace culture, and driving long-term success through collaborative processes.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for the implementation of 15 hours for 3-year-old kinder, and planning for the provision of 30 hours of pre-prep.
- Aligned personal performance goals with department objectives to contribute to overall organisational success, consistently meeting or exceeding quality rating targets.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing continuous improvement methodologies and best practices.
Regional Team Leader - Early Childhood Services
Hume City Council
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Manage operation of several Early Childhood Services, including Preschool, Long Day Care, Occasional Care, and 3-year-old Activity Programs.
- Support the development of integrated, innovative children's services that are responsive to the needs of children and families.
- Generated reports, identified issues, analyzed information, provided solutions, and recommendations to the Coordinator.
- Resource and assist staff with issues relating to service delivery, including compliance and regulatory issues, standard of education, and care.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through diligent oversight of operational procedures.
- Lead and coordinated recruitment process to build a team of high performers.
Director
KU Children's Service, Craigieburn
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the 68 place education and care service.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- As an educational leader, inspiring, motivating, affirming, challenging, and extending the practice and pedagogy of educators.
- Leading team to provide quality education and care to children and achievement of Exceeding Quality Rating.
Education
Diploma Early Childhood Education -
Selmar Education
05.2019 - 11.2020
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Santa Maria College
01.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Budget preparation and financial analysis
Organisational Governance
Performance management and quality improvement
Leading innovative and contemporary practice
Workforce planning and recruitment and selection
Documentation and reporting
Analytical thinking
Certification
First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training
References
Shannan Mudie - Coordinator Early Years Operations Hume City Council
Phone. 0477 990 876
Email. shannanm@hume.vic.gov.au
Timeline
Regional Coordinator - Early Childhood Services
Hume City Council
11.2020 - Current
Regional Team Leader - Early Childhood Services
Hume City Council
05.2019 - 12.2020
Diploma Early Childhood Education -
Selmar Education
05.2019 - 11.2020
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Santa Maria College
01.2017 - 05.2019
Director
KU Children's Service, Craigieburn
08.2015 - 12.2016