Anita Nolan
Landsborough,QLD
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director/Group Leader
GLKCCC Gympie Little Koala Child Care Centre QLD
01.1993
- Responsible for assisting in the management and supervision of the child care center.
Group Leader
Harmony Montessori Children’s House Buderim QLD
01.1993
- Responsible for leading a group of children in the child care center.
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
PELC Palmwoods Early Learning QLD
11.2019 - Current
- Responsible for managing and supervising the early learning center.
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
YMCA Sunshine Coast University Hospital Child Care Centre QLD
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Responsible for managing and supervising the child care center.
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
AEIOU Sippy Downs Early Learning QLD
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsible for managing and supervising the early learning center.
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
GOODSTART Early Learning Noosaville (2013) & Kuluin QLD
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Responsible for managing and supervising the early learning center.
Trainer/Assessor
(ACCCO) Australian Child Care Career Options QLD
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Responsible for training and assessing child care professionals.
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
NLELC New Leaf Early Learning Centre QLD
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Responsible for managing and supervising the early learning center.
Managing Director & Group Leader
LMECC Little Mountain Early Childhood Centre & ABC Little Mountain QLD
10.1997 - 12.2007
- Responsible for managing and supervising the early childhood center.
Junior Assistant
GCCCC Glenelg Community Child Care Centre Sth Aust
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the child care center.
Education
Future studies: Cert IV Frontline Management, Diploma of Human Resources, TAE 40122 -
Commissioner for Declarations -
12.2012
Certificate IV in Workplace Training TAE 40110 -
07.2012
Bachelor of Early Childhood -
QUT Kelvin Grove
06.2003
Associate Diploma of Education (Child Care) -
Rockhampton College of TAFE
12.1992
Skills
- Staff Management
- Creative Direction
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Operations
- Project Management
- Employee Relations
- Staff Development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Task Delegation
- Program coordination
- Crisis Management
- Risk Analysis
- Meeting facilitation
- Staff Coordination
- Operations Management
- Financial Administration
- Human Resources
- Business Development
- Financial Management
- Business Planning
- Budgeting expertise
- Consulting
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Administration
- Workforce Planning
- Media Relations
- Negotiation
- Report Generation
- Corporate Governance
- Contract Management
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Service
- Documentation And Reporting
- Training and Development
- Decision-Making
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Hiring and Training
- Customer Relationship Management
- Good Judgment
- Professional and Courteous
- Goal Setting
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Administration and Reporting
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Development
- Project Planning
- Shift Scheduling
- Performance Evaluations
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Performance reviewing
- Emergency Response
- Human Resources Management
- Preventive Maintenance
Characteristics And Abilities
True, True, Highly developed communication skills including the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict with children, parents and staff, True, True, True, True, True, True, True, True
Personal Development And Training
- Obtained Senior First Aid Certificate and current CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training.
- Hold a Current Positive Notice Suitability (Blue) Card. I also hold the TAE Cert IV in Training.
- I am competent at “Qikids”, “PC –Pro” and “Craft” Childcare computer packages, and self-taught in Windows 2007, Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2010, MS Publisher, Excel, Word ’97, PowerPoint, Internet and e-mail.
- I have attended many workshops including: - “Building Championship Teams” - “Conflict resolution” - “Reflective Practitioner’ - “Work Place Health & Safety” - “Working with Parents” - “Food Handlers Training” - “Parent Effectiveness Training’ - “2002 C & K Conference” - “Programming for Cultural Diversity” - “Differences are good” - “Law in Child Care” - “Walk the Talk”
Written References
- Mrs Megan Colless, Owner/ Approved Provider, Palmwoods Early Learning Centre
- Mr John Fadian, Licensee, New Leaf Early Learning Centre
- Mrs Jennifer Tyrell, Licensee, Little Mountain Early Childhood Centre
- Ms Melinda Brummell, Group Leader/ Assistant Director, ABC Little Mountain
- Dr Francis Hendry, Licensee, Warana Beach Child Care & Pre-School Centre, QLD
- Ms Kylie Blake, Previous Director, Warana Beach Child Care & Pre-School Centre, QLD
- Ms Glenda Sawtell, Licensee, Harmony Montessori Children’s House, Buderim, QLD
- Mrs Anne Thessman, Licensee, Kidz Cubby Day Care Centre, Yeppoon, QLD
- Mrs Margaret Coole, Director, Glenelg Community Child Care
Contact Tel Numbers
0439 424 491
Roles And Responsibilities
In my position as Centre Managing Director/ Nominated Supervisor, I have been responsible for the following:
- Supporting, developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders; inclusive of : families, local and broader community and schools
- Ensuring equity for all
- Positively Facilitating Kindergarten children’s Transition to school
- Supervision of staff/ HR Related matters in regard to creating positive Culture and classroom programming
- Recruiting, training and appraisal of staff
- Creating a safe, diverse and caring environment for children, families and staff
- Research, compiling information inclusive of data analysis to develop and update policies, procedures, implementation of best practice to improve outcomes for children and families
- Submitting data evidence driven precise reports timely to all internal and external stakeholders
- Communication correspondence (written and verbal) with all internal and external stakeholders
- Implementing the standards of the National Childcare Accreditation Council standards/ National Quality Framework and submitting associated paperwork
- Implementing current child care legislation, licensing regulations and centre policies
- Policy development and review
- Parent and staff education
- Updating centre handbooks in conjunction with parents and staff
- Developing, updating and examining staff position descriptions
- Marketing, accessing local government planning documents on development. i- to inform marketing strategies and actions
- Implementing occupational health and safety
- Operating within a budget and fundraising
- Staff wages
- Weekly rosters
- Maintaining a mutually agreeable Occupancy
- Organize a yearly calendar of events for children, staff & parents
- Abiding by the Code of Ethics and Privacy Act
- Implementing the EYLF curriculum and supporting documentation
- Evaluating staff programming
- Overseeing After School Care Program
Hobbies and Interests
I value time spent with family, friends and pets, reading, walking, camping, 4WD, travelling.
References
Ms Denise Brooks, Previous Environmental Health - Community Health Program Officer, Noosa Council, 0407 136 778
Timeline
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
PELC Palmwoods Early Learning QLD
11.2019 - Current
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
YMCA Sunshine Coast University Hospital Child Care Centre QLD
10.2016 - 11.2019
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
AEIOU Sippy Downs Early Learning QLD
10.2015 - 10.2016
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
GOODSTART Early Learning Noosaville (2013) & Kuluin QLD
03.2013 - 10.2015
Trainer/Assessor
(ACCCO) Australian Child Care Career Options QLD
02.2012 - 02.2013
Managing Director/Nominated Supervisor
NLELC New Leaf Early Learning Centre QLD
01.2008 - 02.2012
Managing Director & Group Leader
LMECC Little Mountain Early Childhood Centre & ABC Little Mountain QLD
10.1997 - 12.2007
Assistant Director/Group Leader
GLKCCC Gympie Little Koala Child Care Centre QLD
01.1993
Group Leader
Harmony Montessori Children’s House Buderim QLD
01.1993
Junior Assistant
GCCCC Glenelg Community Child Care Centre Sth Aust
01.1988 - 01.1990
Future studies: Cert IV Frontline Management, Diploma of Human Resources, TAE 40122 -
Commissioner for Declarations -
Certificate IV in Workplace Training TAE 40110 -
Bachelor of Early Childhood -
QUT Kelvin Grove
Associate Diploma of Education (Child Care) -
Rockhampton College of TAFE