Jennifer Stephens

• Assisted with kitchen duties. Casual placement in Childcare kitchen preparing nutritious meals, for approximately 80 children, daily. Ensuring special dietary requirements were catered for as well in the food preparations.
• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.

A program which delivers an Aboriginal awareness through education to students, providing resources and teaching staff in-services, and cultural authentic hand made product availability.

• Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
• Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper storage and disposal practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
• Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
• Managed complex calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments to maximize executive availability and effectiveness.
• Assisted in the development of strategic plans to achieve company objectives while maintaining a focus on excellent customer service delivery.
• Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
• Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.

Paint company created to provide supplies to government sectors and professional trades. Works closely with long term established paint company, Luxury Paints.

• Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
• Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
• Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
• Developed and implemented marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.

Display Homeworld located in Kellyville, NSW. High paced environment with four home sales reps and consistent potential customer traffic. Open 7 days a week. I worked 6 days a week

• Provide customer service and support as first point of contact face to face and phone calls
• Prepare display homes for daily viewing, cleaning and set up
• Perform basic admin duties, i.e. faxing, emailing, data input
• Weekends saw the need to work under pressure and multitask to meet staff admin needs and high volume of people with enquiries

With the completion of Floristry studies in TAFE, my floristry business was established to provide floral and gift products to community and local businesses

• Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.
• Ensured store cleanliness and visual appeal by regularly maintaining displays, workspaces, and retail areas.
• Developed positive relationships with clients and vendors to boost rapport and trust.
• Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
• Utilized floral design techniques to craft unique floral arrangements.
• Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.

• Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
• Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
• Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
• Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.

• Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
• Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
• Facilitated clear communication between clients and attorneys by acting as a liaison to ensure all parties were informed of updates or changes.
• Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.