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Emma Vickery

Emma Vickery

Wilton,NSW

Summary

Early Childhood Education professional with deep commitment to fostering safe and enriching environment for young learners. Brings valuable experience in developing age-appropriate activities and managing classroom dynamics effectively. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and consistent results. Key skills include curriculum design and child development. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organisational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee of the Month March 2025

Nido Early Education

Promoted by Management and head office to Employee of the month

Lead Educator - Toddlers

Nido Early Education and Care
Gregory Hills, NSW
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported children''s emotional well-being through empathetic communication, positive reinforcement, and guidance on social interactions.
  • Fostered strong relationships with families through regular communication, including parent-teacher conferences and daily updates on child progress.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and support a high-quality learning environment for toddlers.
  • Designed and implemented individualized learning plans for each student to support their unique needs.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.

Operations Manager

Knockout Nutrition
Miranda, NSW
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Operations Manager

Elite Supplements
Sydney, NSW
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized store, ensuring a welcoming environment for shoppers.
  • Boosted sales through effective upselling techniques and deep knowledge of product features.
  • Processed transactions accurately and efficiently, reducing wait times and enhancing the overall customer experience.
  • Contributed to team sales goals by consistently meeting or exceeding personal
  • Provided support in training new team members, sharing best practices for success in the role.
  • Managed relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers to establish timely delivery of services.

Store Operations Manager

Elite Supplements
Bankstown, NSW
04.2019 - 10.2023
  • Maintained inventory control systems, monitored stock levels and replenished merchandise as needed
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, appraised coached and managed a team of retail staff members
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner and customer queries
  • Overseeing pricing and stock control
  • Maximizing profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so
  • Liaising with head office
  • Networking with surrounding local business and gyms on collaborations and cross promotions.

Childcare Educator

Exceed Early Education And Care
Gregory Hills, NSW
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Organised group activities such as outdoor play, music time, and art projects to promote physical development and social interaction
  • Provided daily care including feeding, changing diapers, playing games, reading stories, and naptime
  • Utilized effective problem solving strategies when dealing with challenging behaviors from the children
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay up-to-date on current trends in early childhood education
  • Created detailed reports documenting each child's progress in areas such as language acquisition, motor skills, cognitive development, and socialization
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communicating with parents, colleagues, and other professionals
  • Implemented positive behaviour management techniques to ensure that the children are behaving appropriately

Educator

Jenny’s Kindergarten and Early Learning
Gregory Hills, NSW
05.2014 - 07.2016
  • Encouraged children to express their ideas and opinions in a safe and supportive environment
  • Implemented and maintained clean, safe, and orderly environment for children
  • Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to help enhance and improve skills
  • Demonstrated flexibility when working with different ages groups from toddlers to pre-kindergarteners.

Education

Diploma Of Education - Early Childhood Education And Care

Australian College

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education

Benchmark College
Sydney
05.2015

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR
  • Strong work ethic
  • Observation and assessment
  • Curriculum planning
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Point of Sale Operation

References

References available upon request

Skills

  • Strong Multitasking Skills
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Stock Management
  • Profit and Loss Control
  • Accurate Money Handling
  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Staff Management
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

LinkedIn

Emma Vickery

Timeline

Lead Educator - Toddlers

Nido Early Education and Care
01.2025 - Current

Operations Manager

Knockout Nutrition
06.2024 - 02.2025

Operations Manager

Elite Supplements
10.2023 - 04.2024

Store Operations Manager

Elite Supplements
04.2019 - 10.2023

Childcare Educator

Exceed Early Education And Care
06.2016 - 01.2019

Educator

Jenny’s Kindergarten and Early Learning
05.2014 - 07.2016

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education

Benchmark College

Employee of the Month March 2025

Nido Early Education

Diploma Of Education - Early Childhood Education And Care

Australian College
Emma Vickery