Gala Alexander
Sydney,NSW
Summary
My name is Gala and at the beginning of this year I travelled round Thailand for 7 weeks, leaving me wanting to carry on my journey from leaving the United Kingdom and settling down in Australia on a WHV (417). I am looking to move here indefinitely and continue my career. I am a friendly and easy going individual, who loves to meet new people and consider myself to be hard working as I strive to increase my skill set and prove to be determined in the workplace.
I am a highly motivated and disciplined individual with a strong ethic and a commitment to excellence. Possessing excellent teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach to challenges. Experience in competitive environments has allowed me to become resilient, and given me the ability to work under pressure. My work experience below will highlight the skills I have adapted from different work settings, and a high level experience in customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrator
Belmont Junior School
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Delivered a professional front of house service, acting as the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors.
- Coordinated visitor processes, including different sign in procedures and ID checks in adherence to child safety and compliance requirements.
- Kept accurate student attendance records, including late arrivals, early departures and a follow up of all unexplained absences in line with the schools procedure.
- Provided administrative support to SLT and staff document preparation, communications, record keeping and maintaining organised filing systems.
- Managed routine tasks such as office/admin inboxes, meeting schedules, room bookings, calendars and ordering of office and classroom supplies.
- Supported basic financial administration, including preparing and issuing invoices, processing cheques and monitoring income for school programs such as breakfast and after school club.
Education Recruitment Consultant
Step Teachers
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Seeking new job vacancies from both potential and existing schools/nurseries and matching
candidates to positions. - Filtering through, reviewing and shortlisting CVs to identify suitable candidates for available
positions. - Obtaining correct and up to date documentation from candidates in line with legal
requirements. - Cold calling schools/nurseries to offer assistance with recruitment needs and requirements.
- Utilising and updating the database with candidate and job details to ensure that records are
up to date for other consultants and that open jobs are accurately monitored.
Nursery Nurse
Belmont Farm Nursery School
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote child development and learning.
- Supported children's emotional and social growth through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and well-being.
- Monitored and ensured safety standards in all nursery environments and activities.
Education
Early Childhood Education
West Herts College
06-2019
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Community engagement
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Relationship building and networking
- Task delegation
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
School Administrator
Belmont Junior School
09.2023 - 12.2025
Education Recruitment Consultant
Step Teachers
10.2022 - 08.2023
Nursery Nurse
Belmont Farm Nursery School
02.2021 - 10.2022
Early Childhood Education
West Herts College