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Laura Dudley

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record as an Assistant Childcare Director, adept at overseeing operations, managing staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Possesses strong organizational and leadership skills honed through 3 years of experience in the childcare industry. Demonstrates a keen ability to work hard on managing different processes, optimize resources, and deliver exceptional service in fast-paced environments.

Seeking to branch over into administrative field and use prior skills and knowledge to enter a challenging administrative role. Proficient in office management, scheduling, budgeting, and client relations. Known for fostering collaborative relationships, implementing efficient workflows, and driving operational excellence. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational growth through strategic administrative support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Center Manager

Guardian Early Learning Centre
2022.08 - Current

Provide confidential administrative support, including, but not limited to, partial inbox and diary management, calendars, tasks and group meetings. Assist with presentation materials and collating reports. Filing, preparation, collation and distribution of documents/ correspondence

· Schedule and co-ordinate both internal and external meetings.

· Assist in forward planning to provide relevant preparation material/ pre-brief for meetings

· Ensure weekly/ monthly/ quarterly reporting is prepared and lodged within deadlines

· Co-ordinate VIP and general visits for the line manager including logistics of meeting rooms, presentations, listening forums, site access and catering as required

· Complete monthly expenses in line with Company policy, payment of invoices as required and raising Purchase Requisitions

· Maintain email distribution group lists

· Provide cover for sick leave and annual leave when required within the Function/ Program

Coordinate meetings, inclusive of meeting logistics, catering, minute taking, recording actions and maintaining meeting agendas

· Raise purchase orders, process payment of invoices and reconcile credit card expenses in line with company policy

· Order office supplies, consumables and stationery as required

· Prepare correspondence on behalf of manager and/ or team leads

· Effective stakeholder engagement and maintenance of positive relationships

· Assist with the on-boarding and induction of new staff members

· Maintain confidentiality at all times

· Provide cover for periods of leave for other administrative team members within the organisation as required

. filing and collection of personal records and remain confidentiality that align with government bodies


Educational Leader

Stepping Stone
2019.01 - 2022.07
  • Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as differentiated instruction or integrating technology in the classroom effectively.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based instructional strategies.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and tailor lessons accordingly for increased success rates among students.
  • Established a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the classroom through regular reflection on instructional practices and student outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress through diligent documentation practices, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders about achievements or concerns.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Australian Institiute of Technology Transfer
Adelaide
01.2017

Skills

  • File Management
  • Administrative Management
  • File Organisation
  • Report Preparation
  • Customer Relations
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Document Preparation
  • Information Protection
  • Front Desk Management
  • Customer service understanding
  • Calendar Management
  • Presentation Development
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Organisational Leadership
  • Public speaking skills

Timeline

Assistant Center Manager

Guardian Early Learning Centre
2022.08 - Current

Educational Leader

Stepping Stone
2019.01 - 2022.07

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Australian Institiute of Technology Transfer
Laura Dudley