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MERIDITH NEILL

NORLANE

Summary

Knowledgeable Childcare Assistant with strong background in supporting educational activities and enhancing student learning experiences. Assisted lead educators in classroom management and curriculum development, contributing to positive learning environment. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills to facilitate smooth daily operations.


Experienced with leading child protection initiatives and ensuring safety and well-being of vulnerable children.


Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.


Administrative professional with proven background in managing office tasks and supporting team functions. Known for strong focus on collaboration and delivering results, with ability to adapt to changing needs. Expertise in scheduling, communication, and office management, valued for reliability and efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Centre Cook/Assistant Educator/Child Protection Officer

World of Learning Leopold
05.2018 - Current
  • Follow early years framework and centre’s policies and procedures and child safe standards.
  • Interact and care effectively for the needs of children, including in health, hygiene, and safety.
  • Create and provide a healthy menu for the children.
  • Follow safe food handling procedures.
  • Support children to positively manage their behaviours.
  • Working with children that have complex needs.
  • Weekly ordering from suppliers
  • Follow daily operation and paperwork procedures.
  • Build relationships with children and families.
  • Parent input and feedback.

Volunteer Canteen Manager/Secretary/Cleaner

Corio Little Athletics Centre
10.2020 - 06.2025
  • Supervised daily cafeteria operations, ensuring quality service and compliance with health regulations.
  • Developed and implemented menu plans that aligned with dietary guidelines and customer preferences.
  • Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and customer service standards.
  • Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock control practices.
  • Coordinated vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality food products.
  • Monitored cash handling procedures closely, ensuring accuracy in transactions and reducing instances of theft or fraud.
  • Inspected kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to verify functional operation and cleanliness.
  • Managed executive schedules, coordinating appointments and meetings for optimal time efficiency.
  • Facilitated effective internal and external communications, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Assisted in event planning.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in various facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Monitored inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring timely replenishment to support uninterrupted operations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.

Relief Cook/Part time Early Childhood Educator

Headstart Early Learning Centre
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Interact and care effectively for the needs of children, including in health, hygiene, and safety.
  • Develop play-based curriculum.
  • Foster relationships with children and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds and build community involvement.
  • Work effectively with culturally diverse co-workers and clients.
  • Participate in supervising indoor/outdoor environments to provide safety for the children.
  • Follow early years framework and centre’s policies and procedures.

Casual Early Childhood Educator

World of Learning Geelong
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Work with staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the day to day running of the centre in accordance with your centre's policies and procedures.
  • Assist staff in the daily routine of appropriate early childhood education and experiences.
  • Positively interact with all children, nurturing their confidence and self-esteem giving each child individual attention and comfort throughout the day.
  • Participate in supervising indoor/outdoor environments to provide safety for the children always.
  • Ensure a clean and healthy environment for all children.
  • Communicate with parents as delegated by the room supervisor or Director.
  • Perform incidental administrative duties.
  • As required perform other duties that are within the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of you as the worker.

Volunteer Administration Assistant

Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Services
07.2013 - 04.2014
  • Provide reception services - answer and direct all calls
  • Open, enter and dispatch mail / Filing / Photocopying
  • Process publication orders
  • Enter statistical data
  • Assist Paralegal and Lawyers

School Canteen (Newtown Nibbles) - Own Business
01.2010 - 04.2011
  • Company Overview: Located at Newtown Primary School
  • Training and collaborating with teenage staff with intellectual disabilities
  • Providing an important level of customer service
  • General cooking, safe food handling, food preparation, catering
  • Stock control
  • Cash handling and bookkeeping

Shop Assistant/Cook/Cake Decorator

Freshwater Creek Cakes
08.2006 - 08.2010
  • Customer service
  • General cooking, food preparation and coffee making
  • Stock control
  • Supervising, staff rostering and training staff
  • Cake decorating
  • General cleaning

Education

Certificate III - School Based Education Support

VFA Learning
Geelong, VIC
11-2025

Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care

VFA Learning
Geelong, VIC
11-2016

Skills

  • Collaborative team member
  • Effective communication with families and staff
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Proficient in managing sensitive data
  • Excellent problem solving, time management and organizational skills
  • Exemplifying positive behaviour for children
  • Child development
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Sanitation practices
  • Contamination prevention

Certification

  • First Aid - HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first Aid response in an education and care setting (2020)
  • Provide Cardiopulmonary resuscitation – HLTAID009 (2022)
  • Asthma & Anaphylaxis
  • Working with children's check (Current)

Timeline

Volunteer Canteen Manager/Secretary/Cleaner

Corio Little Athletics Centre
10.2020 - 06.2025

Centre Cook/Assistant Educator/Child Protection Officer

World of Learning Leopold
05.2018 - Current

Relief Cook/Part time Early Childhood Educator

Headstart Early Learning Centre
06.2017 - 05.2018

Casual Early Childhood Educator

World of Learning Geelong
08.2016 - 06.2017

Volunteer Administration Assistant

Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Services
07.2013 - 04.2014

School Canteen (Newtown Nibbles) - Own Business
01.2010 - 04.2011

Shop Assistant/Cook/Cake Decorator

Freshwater Creek Cakes
08.2006 - 08.2010

Certificate III - School Based Education Support

VFA Learning

Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care

VFA Learning

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