Melissa Hunter
Delaneys Creek,QLD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Director
Goodstart Early Learning
08.2020 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Supporting Centre Directors in their role at different centres. Helping onboard and train new Centre Directors when they begin their journey.
- Advocating for the rights of the child and their families to have access to Early Learning no matter the boundary.
- Leading and motivating a team of 26 employees to expand their skill set and adapt to fast growing culture within the service.
- Ensuring the centre has an updated SIP and QIP through engagement with community families children and Educators at the service.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Centre Director
Goodstart Early Learning
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Assistant Director
Goodstart
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Temporarily covering for Assistant Director whom is off on Maternity Leave
- Assisting the Centre Director and working collaboratively to ensure High Quality of Care is tailored for and delivered daily to Educators and children within our service
- Extending the centre’s current QIP, Mentoring and working closely along side centre Educators
- Ensuring ratios, regulations and standards are followed daily
- Assisting the Director with daily run sheet, staffing requirements etc
- Building positive relationships with current and new families as well as conducting centre tours
- Assisting with debt management and processing fees
- Supervising children and critically reflecting on my own practices.
Director
Little diggers early learning centre
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Centre Director of a well-established privately owned childcare centre
- This centre is a 75-place childcare service with 19 Staff, It was my duties to manage and operate the service
- Conduct staff meetings, liaise with the local community build relationships with family’s children and staff
- Ensure fees were up to date and conduct debt management if needed
- Write revise and implement Centre Policies, cleaning checklists room routines and current curriculum planning as to current standards and regulations
- Staff rosters and wages each fortnight ensuring budgets and deadlines were met
- Proficient in Qikkids and CCS systems
- Whilst operating this service our Centre went from Meeting to Exceeding the NQS
- Mentoring and building strong foundations with Educators so they can also grow within their roles
- Exceptional customer service skills with new and existing families
- Managing Facebook and social media sites from the service
- Consulting with and updating centre’s website and logo designs
- Attending local meeting and following closely with AEDC to ensure this service delivers the best programs for our tailored area
- Keeping up to date with Professional development First Aid and CPR training as well as Fire Safety training food handling certificate.
Lead educator/ educational leader
Little diggers early learning centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Lead Educator of the Senior Kindy room this role entailed training fellow Educators planning and Implementing current ELYF and observations on children
- General cleaning duties and opening and closing procedures of the centre.
Education
diploma - Diploma of Children’s Services
niece
01.2010
cert iii - Certificate III Children’s Services
niece
01.2007
Skills
- Mentor to Educators and Peer network
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with families and children
- More than 17 years’ experience
- Critical Thinking/ Reflecting
- Remote Office Availability
- Verbal Communication
- Supervision and leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Active Listening
- Research
- Troubleshooting
- Cultural Awareness
References
- Nicole Martinez, Goodstart EarlyLearning Centre Performance Coach, nmartinez@goodstart.org.au 0429997679
- Lee Wilcher, leannewilcher@hotmail.com, 0414066189
- Brooke McMaster Goodstart Morayfield, bmcmaster1@goodstart.org.au
Timeline
Centre Director
Goodstart Early Learning
08.2020 - Current
Centre Director
Goodstart Early Learning
05.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Director
Goodstart
05.2019 - 05.2019
Director
Little diggers early learning centre
07.2017 - 05.2019
Lead educator/ educational leader
Little diggers early learning centre
01.2015 - 01.2017
diploma - Diploma of Children’s Services
niece
cert iii - Certificate III Children’s Services
niece
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