Donald Loccisano
Keilor,Vic
Summary
Experienced professional with history of impactful decision-making and strategic vision. Proven ability to drive organizational growth through collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs. Strong background in governance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Known for fostering teamwork and consistently delivering results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Mayfield Childcare
- Provided strategic guidance on organizational governance and policy development.
- Collaborated with board members to establish long-term vision and mission alignment.
- Reviewed financial statements to guarantee operational transparency.
- Advocated for community engagement initiatives to enhance organizational presence and impact.
- Guided emerging leaders to enhance their professional skills.
- Led discussions on risk management strategies to safeguard organizational assets and reputation.
- Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decisionmaking.
Consultant
Piece Property
03.2022 - Current
- Contributed to project success by acquiring essential data and resources.
- Assisted team in research and analysis for decision-making.
- Learned to utilize various software tools to track project progress and document outcomes efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Coordinating Manager
Early Learning Kinders
03.1996 - 11.2017
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to enhance team collaboration and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, increasing operational effectiveness across departments.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to align project goals with organizational objectives.
- Monitored compliance with company policies, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying areas for optimization and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within teams.
- Led initiatives to streamline communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
- Evaluated project outcomes against strategic goals, refining approaches for future initiatives based on insights gained.
- Standardized departmental procedures through the creation of detailed guidelines, promoting consistency across all team functions.
- Optimized resource allocation by developing comprehensive schedules and monitoring progress to ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the workplace by fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring equal opportunities for all staff members.
- Reduced operating costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures within department processes.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly to identify areas of improvement and provide targeted support for professional development opportunities.
- Reviewed budget allocations on a regular basis to monitor financial health of the department and make necessary adjustments as needed.
- Established strong partnerships with external stakeholders including clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies for successful project outcomes.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Safeguarded compliance with industry regulations by staying current on updates and disseminating relevant information to team members accordingly.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood -
Early Learning Kinders Academy
Melbourne, VICSkills
I have built childcare centres form plans to opening I have with others designed the building ,sourced materials to build a 70 placement and a 90 placement Have taken over other centres and increased occupancy from 50% to 90% I have employed over 200 staff produced policies and procedures documentation Work with the various government departments and agencies Was involved at beginning in discussions papers with accreditation policies
I truly love working with children and establishing centres that are child centred
Timeline
Consultant
Piece Property
03.2022 - Current
Coordinating Manager
Early Learning Kinders
03.1996 - 11.2017
Board Member
Mayfield Childcare
Diploma of Early Childhood -
Early Learning Kinders Academy