Mandy Clark
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Accomplished professional with a dual background in education and the arts. Experienced leader. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable. Expert in managing complex projects, driving business growth, and fostering positive work culture. Committed to fostering positive relationships and delivering exceptional service in every interaction. Experienced with strategic planning and business development Strong understanding of team dynamics and operational efficiency, ensuring consistent achievement of organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Company Director & Leading Facilitator
Perfect Circle Poi
London, Europe, Australia
01.2005 - Current
- Achieved a strong brand presence for Perfect Circle Poi since 2005 by delivering engaging poi spinning and fire arts education to diverse age groups and performing at corporate and bespoke events.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through effective oversight of daily activities, marketing strategies, and strategic decision-making.
- Strengthened client relationships and ensured website development and regulatory compliance to support seamless business operations.
- Streamlined office processes, including calendar management and client meetings, leveraging MS Office and MS Teams.
- Met and exceeded sales targets, efficiently processed expense reports, invoiced clients, and managed marketing budgets while effectively addressing inquiries via email and phone.
- Executed captivating poi spinning and fire dancing performances for corporate events, collaborating with companies like Facebook to deliver a memorable show at Hampton Court, UK for their annual summer party.
Primary Teacher/Administrator
South Rise Primary School
London
01.2025 - 02.2025
- In January 2025, I was employed on a short term contract at South Rise Primary School as a Year 5 Primary Teacher. This position required the preparation, teaching and presentation of lessons using Google Suite and MS Office, coordinating team meetings and events via MS Teams, calendar management, assessment and data analysis to monitor students’ progress, and giving and receiving constructive and valuable feedback to staff and students across the department and regular communication with parents and administration staff.
Primary Teacher/Administrator
St Dunstan's Primary School
London
03.2024 - 08.2024
- I was employed on contract at St Dunstan's Primary School as a Primary Teacher. This position required the preparation, teaching and presentation of documents using Google Suite and MS Office, coordinating regular team meetings and events via MS Teams, calendar management, drafting department agendas, meeting specific budget constraints and invoicing, assessment and data analysis via Excel to monitor students’ progress, and giving and receiving constructive and valuable feedback to staff and students across the department. Zoom meetings were a regular part of the meeting and feedback process within staff at the school and within other schools in the district.
Primary Teacher/Administrator
Tudor Academy
London
01.2024 - 03.2024
- I was employed on short term contract as a Primary Teacher working across all age levels including Nursery, Reception, Junior students in teaching and learning classroom responsibilities, working in conjunction with all teachers and staff, submitting expense reports, invoicing, coordinating meetings via Zoom and MS Teams and managing calendar and office administrative duties.
Primary Teacher/Administrator
Good Shepherd Primary School
London
04.2023 - 12.2023
- I was employed on contract as a Year 1 Teacher, being responsible for the planning and presentation of lessons via Google Suite, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office, teaching a wide variety of students within the class. The students presented a wide range of abilities and specific needs including SEND and EAL students. Duties included regular student assessment and managed student progress via Excel, behaviour management of the class and giving and receiving constructive and valuable feedback to staff, students and parents across the department. MS Teams/Zoom meetings were a regular part of the monitoring and feedback process.
Head of Drama Department/Senior Administrator
Norbury Girls High School
London
09.2022 - 04.2023
- I was employed on a fixed contract as Head of the Drama Department for Years 7, 8, 9 and Year 10 & 11 GCSE Drama Program at Norbury Girl High School in London. I was responsible for the planning, teaching and learning and assessment of all students within their Drama Classes. This position required the preparation, teaching and presentation of documents using Google Suite, PowerPoint and MS Office, coordinating team meetings and events via MS Teams and Zoom, calendar management, drafting department agendas, assessment and data analysis via Excel to monitor students’ progress, and giving and receiving constructive and valuable feedback to staff and students across the department. MS Teams and Zoom meetings were a regular part of the meeting and feedback process within staff at the school and within other schools in the district.
Specialist Drama Teacher
Various Specialist Schools
London
10.2021 - 08.2022
- I was employed as a Specialist Drama Teacher at various schools teaching a range of students in small groups and one to one, including ELA, EAL, ADHD and ASD students who required individually planned and bespoke teaching and learning skills as well as specific behaviour management skills.
Head of Drama Department/Senior Administrator
Conisborough College
London
08.2019 - 10.2021
- I was offered a fixed contract for the role of Head of the Drama Department at Conisborough College, London. I was entirely responsible for running the Drama Department, creating and executing lessons for Years 7, 8 and 9 and the Year 10&11 GCSE Drama Program. This position required the preparation and presentation of lessons via PowerPoint and documents using Google Suite and MS Office, submitting regular daily, quarterly and yearly budget and expense reports and invoices, coordinating team meetings and events via MS Teams and Zoom, calendar management, drafting and reporting department agendas and giving and receiving constructive and valuable feedback to staff, students and parents across the department.
Primary Teacher/Administrator
English Martyrs
London
08.2018 - 08.2019
- In 2018, I was offered a one-year contract as Year Five Primary Teacher at English Martyrs, London. I was responsible for designing and creating units of work for each subject via PowerPoint presentations, the preparation and presentation of content using Google Suite and MS Office, assessment monitoring via Excel and book moderation. I was also involved in the calendar management of all school activities and excursions, managing daily, quarterly and yearly budgets and invoicing, coordinating meetings via MS Teams, drafting agendas and the minutes for all team meetings and preparing/emailing minutes taken to all relevant staff.
Head of Performing Arts Department (Dance/Drama Specialist Consultant)
Spa School
London
01.2006 - 01.2013
- In 2006 the position of Dance /Drama Specialist Consultant was specifically created for me at Spa School, a Special Needs school working with students with Autism and Asperger in London. I was primarily responsible for designing and creating bespoke drama, dance and circus skills performances, workshops and assessment of the students. Lessons were individually designed to suit the specific requirements of students within a range of unique abilities in relation to their social, emotional and educational requirements and experience. This position required a proactive, compassionate and thoughtful approach, specifically aimed at dealing with conflict resolution and management.
Head of Performing Arts Department/Senior Administrator
Handsworth Boys Grammar School
Birmingham
09.2004 - 12.2005
- In 2004, I was offered the position of Head of Performing Arts Department at Handsworth Boys Grammar School, Birmingham (UK) on a fixed contract. I was solely responsible for the management, administration, teaching and assessment of the year 10&11 GCSE Drama Department and Sixth Form Drama Department. In addition, I was also responsible for the Junior School Drama Department (Years 7, 8 & 9). This extensive role included all administrative duties performed via MS Office and Excel including the management of daily, quarterly and yearly budgets and invoicing, coordinating team meetings and events via MS Teams, calendar management, creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations, drafting and recording all department agendas and giving and receiving constructive and valuable feedback to relevant staff and students.
Head of Dance/Drama Department & Senior Lecturer/Administrator
Uxbridge College
London
09.2002 - 09.2004
- In 2002, I was offered the position of Head of Drama/Dance Department and Senior Lecturer at Uxbridge College in London on a two-year contract. I was responsible for several challenging roles which included management of the BTEC Dance and Drama Course, management of all teaching and administration staff, the entire student body and continual BTEC Course curriculum advancement. This position required strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills, the preparation and presentation of lessons via PowerPoint and documents using Google Suite and MS Office an submitting daily, quarterly and yearly budgeting and expense reports, and invoices. I was directly responsible for office administrative work including coordinating team meetings and events via MS Teams and Zoom, calendar management, drafting department agendas and giving and receiving constructive and valuable feedback to staff and students across the department.
Primary Teacher/Administrator
Charlotte Sharman Primary School
London
04.2001 - 09.2002
- In 2001, I was offered the position of Primary Teacher of a Reception class at Charlotte Sharman Primary School, London. I was solely responsible for designing and creating units of work for each subject via PowerPoint presentations, the preparation and presentation of content using Google Suite and MS Word, printing of documents, assessment via Excel and book moderation. I was also involved in the calendar management of all school activities and excursions, coordinating and drafting agendas and recording the minutes for team meetings via MS Teams and preparing staff minutes.
Specialist Dance/Drama Teacher
Verity Education
London
08.2000 - 04.2001
- I was employed as a Specialist Dance/Drama Teacher working at Primary and Secondary schools across all Year Groups, teaching bespoke lessons in Performing Arts. Secondary Lessons ranged from Performing Arts History, Dance techniques classes including Contemporary, Classical Ballet and Commercial Jazz, Choreography, Acting Classes and the study of Directing. Primary Lessons ranged from Improvisation, Clowning, Script study, Mime and Movement, Voice-work, Dance technique classes including Contemporary, Classical Ballet and Commercial Jazz.
Call Centre Consultant
ARN Sydney NSW Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia
01.1998 - 08.2000
- As a Call Centre Consultant, I was responsible for accurately collecting reliable data through phone calls, following a script, providing excellent professional customer service whilst conducting surveys, maintaining clear and professional communication skills, adhering to the confidentiality of respondent data, ensuring data integrity through active listening and accurate recording of data and following company protocols and procedures.
English Tutor
English Tutors
QLD/NSW
01.1992 - 08.2000
- I was employed as an English Tutor working one to one with both Primary and Secondary students in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. I taught mainstream, ESL, EAL and SEND students, preparing and delivering bespoke lessons to students, dependent upon the individual students needs and requirements.
Yoga & Pilates Instructor/Freelance Business Owner
Freelance Brisbane/Sydney
Australia
01.1992 - 08.2000
- I taught a variety of Yoga styles (including Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar and Yin Yoga) Pilates Mat-work and Meditation techniques as a freelance yoga practitioner at a variety of gyms and community events in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. As a freelance practitioner, I managed all aspects of running a business including marketing, self promotion and branding, sales and managing all financial elements including submitting expense reports, budgeting and invoicing. I had a strong focus on customer retention and client satisfaction through professional leadership, attention to the clients experience both in person and via emailing/phone and customer service.
Head of Performing Arts Department/Senior Administrator
Bundamba High School
Brisbane, QLD
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Education (Drama/English) from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Brisbane, Australia in 1995, I was appointed Head of the Performing Arts Department, Bundamba High School (Brisbane, Australia) as an NQT. As one of the youngest graduates to be offered this role, I was made solely responsible for managing the Dance/ Drama Departments (staff and students) through proactive management, the application of resourceful and innovative strategies to engage the student cohort and detail-oriented administrative duties to support the entire Performing Arts Department. This role included all administrative duties performed via MS Office and Excel, coordinating team meetings and events, calendar management, creating PowerPoint presentations, drafting department agendas and giving and receiving constructive and valuable feedback to staff and students. This role provided a strong foundation in administrative and leadership skills and multitasking.
Call Centre Consultant
4KQ Radio Station
Brisbane, QLD
01.1992 - 12.1995
- As a Call Centre Consultant, I was responsible for accurately collecting reliable data through phone calls, following a script, providing excellent professional customer service whilst conducting surveys, maintaining clear and professional communication skills, adhering to the confidentiality of respondent data, ensuring data integrity through active listening and accurate recording of data and following company protocols and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Western Sydney (UWS)
Sydney, NSW, Australia08-2000
Bachelor of Education - Drama/English
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane, QLD, Australia12-1995
Skills
- Operational efficiency management
- Personnel management
- Effective time management
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Team leadership
- Leadership training
- Coaching and mentoring expertise
- Client engagement
- Organizational strategy development
- Project coordination
- Workforce development
- Performance improvement strategies
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised and collaborated with a team of twenty performers and backstage crew in the development of Facebook Summer Party project
- Trained and supervised a team of six staff members
- Achieved higher client retention via expertise development of course content and staff training and management
Certification
- Driving License
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (Bodhi Tree Yoga International)
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Primary Teacher/Administrator
South Rise Primary School
01.2025 - 02.2025
Primary Teacher/Administrator
St Dunstan's Primary School
03.2024 - 08.2024
Primary Teacher/Administrator
Tudor Academy
01.2024 - 03.2024
Primary Teacher/Administrator
Good Shepherd Primary School
04.2023 - 12.2023
Head of Drama Department/Senior Administrator
Norbury Girls High School
09.2022 - 04.2023
Specialist Drama Teacher
Various Specialist Schools
10.2021 - 08.2022
Head of Drama Department/Senior Administrator
Conisborough College
08.2019 - 10.2021
Primary Teacher/Administrator
English Martyrs
08.2018 - 08.2019
Head of Performing Arts Department (Dance/Drama Specialist Consultant)
Spa School
01.2006 - 01.2013
Founding Company Director & Leading Facilitator
Perfect Circle Poi
01.2005 - Current
Head of Performing Arts Department/Senior Administrator
Handsworth Boys Grammar School
09.2004 - 12.2005
Head of Dance/Drama Department & Senior Lecturer/Administrator
Uxbridge College
09.2002 - 09.2004
Primary Teacher/Administrator
Charlotte Sharman Primary School
04.2001 - 09.2002
Specialist Dance/Drama Teacher
Verity Education
08.2000 - 04.2001
Call Centre Consultant
ARN Sydney NSW Australia
01.1998 - 08.2000
Head of Performing Arts Department/Senior Administrator
Bundamba High School
01.1996 - 01.1998
English Tutor
English Tutors
01.1992 - 08.2000
Yoga & Pilates Instructor/Freelance Business Owner
Freelance Brisbane/Sydney
01.1992 - 08.2000
Call Centre Consultant
4KQ Radio Station
01.1992 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Education - Drama/English
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Western Sydney (UWS)