Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
Languages
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Carmen Alexa

North Balwyn

Summary

Empathetic and results-driven professional with a strong background in childcare, now leveraging exceptional interpersonal skills, resilience, and adaptability to pursue a career in sales. Proven ability to foster meaningful relationships, manage high-pressure environments, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

2IC/Room Leader

Montessori Academy
02.2025 - Current

As a Second in Charge, responsibilities include guidance, support and general supervision of children, staff, and volunteers in absence of the Nominated Supervisor of the service.

  • Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all enrolled children, staff, and volunteers at the service;
  • Be the Responsible Person in Charge (RPIC) at the service, and in absence ensure that another RPIC (as defined by National Law) oversees the service;
  • Weekly rostering of staff reflecting optimal utilization of personnel;
  • Conduct Centre tours and positively promote the service;
  • Ensure all checklists and compliance records are complete.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.

2IC/Room Leader

Montessori Academy
10.2024 - 02.2025

2IC/Room Leader

Montessori Academy
05.2023 - 10.2024

Room Leader

Montessori Academy
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Program delivery and planning in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Montessori curriculum;
  • Delivery of daily reports on children's activities, program, and routines;
  • Prepare the indoor environment according to the Centre's philosophy and guidelines;
  • Constant supervision and monitoring children's overall health and wellbeing;
  • Working collaboratively with team members to provide routines and structure that respond to the children's needs and the Centre's philosophy;
  • Communicating regularly with families during drop-off and pick-up times;
  • Document children's learning through individual or group learning activities, daily observations, or developmental milestones.
  • Ensured a safe working environment by enforcing strict compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Room Assistant

Montessori Academy
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assist Room Leader with planning and implementing individual and group learning activities;
  • Work collaboratively with team members to ensure a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children;
  • Provide children with programs and routines that are age-appropriate and respond to their needs and interests.

Room Assistant

Affinity Group
11.2020 - 08.2021

Medical Sales Representative

Mediplus Exim
06.2015 - 08.2019
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets through strong relationship building and product knowledge.
  • Boosted sales performance through effective negotiation skills, customizing pricing plans according to client budgets while maintaining profitability.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring that all clients received timely and accurate product deliveries.
  • Consistently surpassed quarterly quotas by identifying key decision-makers within target organizations and tailoring sales pitches accordingly.
  • Nurtured long-term client relationships through regular follow-up visits, ensuring satisfaction with products and services provided.

Key Account Manager

Mediplus Exim
01.2008 - 06.2015
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and effective problem solving.
  • Created sales forecasts to target daily, monthly and yearly objectives.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving client concerns quickly and efficiently.
  • Negotiated contract renewals with existing clients, securing long-term commitment and fostering ongoing collaboration.
  • Developed thorough understanding of key clients' needs and requirements to prepare customized solutions.

Stock Coordinator

Mediplus Exim
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Supported cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for bulk purchases and advocating for discounts from suppliers when applicable.
  • Collaborated with other departments to forecast demand accurately, ensuring sufficient stock levels at all times.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in market conditions, adjusting inventory levels accordingly to minimize stock obsolescence and financial loss.
  • Maintaining adequate inventory levels to fulfill contractual obligations
  • Managing product stock to ensure timely delivery on client agreements


Tender Assistant

Mediplus Exim
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Implemented robust quality assurance measures within the bidding process to minimize errors and enhance submission quality.
  • Secured contracts for company growth through the development of compelling bid submissions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely submission of tenders.
  • Conducted post-award debriefs to identify areas for improvement in subsequent tenders.

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -

SCEI Melbourne
07.2021

Bachelor of International Economic Relations -

Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest
07.2006

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Time management skills
  • Conflict management
  • Leadership skills
  • Goal-oriented
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Continuous improvements

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Pilates
  • Dancing
  • Travel

Languages

English
Full Professional
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

2IC/Room Leader

Montessori Academy
02.2025 - Current

2IC/Room Leader

Montessori Academy
10.2024 - 02.2025

2IC/Room Leader

Montessori Academy
05.2023 - 10.2024

Room Leader

Montessori Academy
02.2022 - 05.2023

Room Assistant

Montessori Academy
08.2021 - 02.2022

Room Assistant

Affinity Group
11.2020 - 08.2021

Medical Sales Representative

Mediplus Exim
06.2015 - 08.2019

Key Account Manager

Mediplus Exim
01.2008 - 06.2015

Stock Coordinator

Mediplus Exim
01.2007 - 01.2008

Tender Assistant

Mediplus Exim
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of International Economic Relations -

Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -

SCEI Melbourne
Carmen Alexa