Diana Ricks

As the Director of the Junior School at Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance, I currently look after approximately 180 students as well as being main point of contact for parents. As director my day to day duties include:

- ensuring all parent/teacher correspondence are up to date

- providing support to the finance department and following up outstanding fees

- managing general enquiries about the school and services we offer

On a larger scale, I direct two shows a year where I manage the following:

- scheduling of all rehearsals

- ensuring all chorepgraphic content is of a high standard and shows our school in a professional light

- manage the costume department (includes sourcing costumes, props, set, facilitate fittings)

- collecting all music from the 55 classes we offer on a weekly basis

- creating hair/makeup/costume briefs

Within this business there are many different departments and my skills are used across each one. providing support within the Full Time Course, VCE/VET & Ministry of Entertainment. In addition I also work closely with our High School - Ministry of Performing Arts College, ensuring all creative decisions reflect our culture and quality of training.

As Full Time Course Administrator, I worked closely with the Directors of the courses as well as the finance department and the Director of Education. My role included but was not limited to:

• Maintaining records of student enrollment, grades, and attendance.
• Coordinated with instructors to ensure courses were properly scheduled.
• Provided customer service to students regarding course-related matters.
• Resolved conflicts between students or faculty members related to course requirements.
• Communicated regularly with instructors regarding any issues that may arise during a course session or semester period.
• Provided support services such as photocopying, filing, scanning, as required for effective administration of courses at the institution.
• Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
• Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.