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Kavita Vikashni Chetty

Minto

Summary

The immediate goals and career objectives that I have are to pursue and undertake a position as a Centre Manager . I am willing and able to undertake any form of required training to achieve this goal. My background and experience working as a centre manager at Caringbah Pre-Kindergarten , has equipped me with the knowledge and understanding of how to present myself in a professional manner, carry out tasks to a high level, high regard for presentation and attention to detail, a sense of pride in my personal appearance, and the ability to communicate professionally to others within the working environment.

I enjoy being around children and educating them and building relationships to gain trust in children and families life’s.

I have worked alongside some great colleagues who have helped and taught me enough to get to my role today as a centre manager.

Experienced Center Manager with a background in overseeing daily operations, managing staff and ensuring optimal customer service. Strengths include strategic planning, team leadership and organizational skills. Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency and implementing innovative strategies for business growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Center Manager/ Educational Leader

Keyorris
Caringbah
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed strategies to increase sales revenue within the center.
  • Resolved conflicts between customers and staff members in a professional manner.
  • Established customer service standards for the center and monitored performance of staff against those standards.
  • Recruited new employees by conducting interviews and orientations for new hires.
  • Monitored stock levels at the center in order to determine when additional supplies or products should be ordered from vendors.
  • Participated in networking events with other centers or representatives from corporate headquarters.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership teams on initiatives that would improve overall operations at the center.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to ensure all personnel were properly trained on policies and procedures.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed center's budget.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll information and other administrative tasks related to personnel management.
  • Monitored employee attendance records and addressed any issues accordingly.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the center, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, inventory control and customer service.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as local regulations regarding safety, health, security and labor laws.
  • Provided guidance to team members on how to handle difficult customer situations while maintaining excellent customer service levels.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
  • Evaluated building condition, workflow and service quality to keep operations in compliance with requirements.
  • Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss and consistently met desired margin targets.
  • Developed and monitored key performance indicators to track center achievements and goals.
  • Fostered an inclusive environment, promoting diversity and employee well-being.
  • Kept facility clean, safe, and well-organized to maximize productivity and provide professional impression to all patrons.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase center visibility and attract new clients.
  • Established partnerships with community organizations to promote center programs and services.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Conducted research and analysis to identify best practices in the field of educational leadership.
  • Facilitated team meetings, fostering communication and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Working on QIP and getting staff involved.
  • Supporting of other services when in need of my help
  • Making monthly rosters for catering staff needs.
  • Staff lunches , employee of the month celebration of staff.
  • Staff training weekly meeting.
  • Assisting with program planning monthly observations and follow ups.
  • Daily social media updates, weekly updates to all families.
  • Planning of events for families.
  • Address support to kitchen being food safety officers.
  • Organized parent-teacher conferences to foster positive communication between families and educators.

Enrolment Officers

Heritage house
Chatswood
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Did all new enrolments for 9 services
  • Helped open two services with all community events to getting new families.
  • All centre tours all locations.
  • Did all paperwork and taking bond payments.
  • Doing data spreadsheet of payment and enrolments.
  • Weekly reporting to management.
  • Weekly meetings with management on occupancy.
  • Help support staff training on tours and getting out in the community for involvement.

  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a polite manner.
  • Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
  • Directed strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform business decisions and strategies.
  • Represented the organization at external events and conferences.
  • Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects to achieve company objectives.
  • Led training and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.

Room Leader: Preschool Room /2IC Manager/Lead Educator - Toddlers

G8 Education
Chatswood
10.2011 - 07.2022
  • I have 20 years experience working with children.
  • In Greenwood did a lot of 2IC roles to support centre manager.
  • Did rostering and payroll for company while centre was away.
  • Daily attendance for children and making sure we are in ratio daily.
  • Checking over all daily tasks have been done my all team members.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
  • Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
  • Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
  • Carrying out daily observations of the children
  • Leading a room of preschool children aged 2-5 years and guiding and mentoring two assistant educators
  • Maintaining children’s portfolio’s
  • Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
  • Doing educational leadership training with educators.
  • Doing centre tours as 2IC
  • Monitored workflow processes and identified areas of improvement.
  • Completing the Daily Diary. This is the end of day report outlining and explaining the learning outcomes the children achieved today
  • Implementing age appropriate learning activities for the children
  • Communicating and maintaining positive interactions and communications with parents
  • Linking all activities and learning stories to EYLF outcomes
  • Built strong, positive relationships with children and families
  • Supported a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
  • Actively contributed to the education program in the room and the center team
  • Was room leader for toddlers room completed my 10 years with G8 Education
  • I’m also a certified supervisor at my current job
  • I have always been a room leader worked with all age groups
  • Scheduled shifts according to workload requirements.
  • Identified training needs for staff members and developed appropriate programs.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in order to apply best practices.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.

Supported centre management with roles through out the centre.

  • Doing fire drills
  • Trained staff what to do if emergency services was neeeded
  • First Aid officers

Child Care Educator

Kids Paradise
Auburn
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Implementing age appropriate learning activities for the children.
  • Working with ages from 0-5
  • One to one looking after disabled child, and addressing his needs
  • Completing the Daily Diary. This is the end of day report outlining and explaining the learning outcomes the children achieved today
  • Communicating and maintaining positive interactions and communications with parents
  • Linking all activities and learning stories to EYLF outcomes
  • Engaged and supervised the children at all times
  • Built strong, positive relationships with children and families
  • Supported a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
  • Actively contributed to the education program in the room and the center team
  • Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
  • Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
  • Read stories aloud to the kids both individually and collectively during story time sessions.
  • Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
  • Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
  • Attended workshops and training sessions related to childcare education and best practices.
  • Provided educational and developmental activities for children aged 2-5 years old in accordance with curriculum standards.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
  • Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
  • Supported parents by providing information about their child's growth, nutrition requirements.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle habits like exercising regularly, eating nutritious food amongst the kids.
  • Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
  • Facilitated group discussions among the kids regarding various topics such as sharing experiences.
  • Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
  • Developed lesson plans that were stimulating and engaging for the children.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
  • Supported growth, development and integration of immigrant children and families.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a disciplined and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -

12.2014

diploma - in children services

12.2014

Certificate 3 - In Children's Services

H & H accredited Education
08.2009

Higher School Certificate -

Auburn Girls High School
01.2008

Year 10 School Certificate -

Auburn Girls High School
01.2006

Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • Non-verbal Communication
  • Independent Work
  • Operational Advice
  • Needs Assessment
  • Information Interpretation
  • Operational Improvement
  • Delegation
  • Assertiveness
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Responsibility
  • Budget management
  • Sales strategy
  • Staff recruitment
  • Customer service
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee training
  • Community engagement
  • Event planning
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Training coordination
  • Staff leadership
  • Sales management
  • Regulatory standards
  • Staff development
  • Financial reporting
  • Staff hiring
  • Staffing
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Team supervision
  • Reliability
  • Goal setting
  • Staff management
  • Employee reviews
  • Supervision and training
  • Policy development
  • Staff scheduling
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

  • 15 years working in child care with children from 0-12 years
  • Completed my RSA / Completed my RCG (10/2011)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Social Arts and Craft
  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Dancing

References

  • Michelle Fenten, Assistant manager, 0431 177 161
  • Rachel , Center Manager, +61 420 213 241

Timeline

Center Manager/ Educational Leader

Keyorris
09.2023 - Current

Enrolment Officers

Heritage house
02.2023 - 09.2023

Room Leader: Preschool Room /2IC Manager/Lead Educator - Toddlers

G8 Education
10.2011 - 07.2022

Child Care Educator

Kids Paradise
01.2010 - 01.2011

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -

diploma - in children services

Certificate 3 - In Children's Services

H & H accredited Education

Higher School Certificate -

Auburn Girls High School

Year 10 School Certificate -

Auburn Girls High School
Kavita Vikashni Chetty