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Natalie Rikihana

Tugun,QLD

Summary

Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Experienced in creating engaging, nurturing, and inclusive environments to support child development. Strengths include knowledge of child development theories, ability to design age-appropriate activities, and effective communication skills with both children and parents.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Pay Roll/Office Administrator

TNK Roofing Pty Ltd
Miranda, NSW
02.2012 - 10.2025
  • Processed invoices, pre-pared quotes and payments using accounting software program MYOB
  • Monitored email accounts regularly and responded appropriately within established timeframes
  • Processed payroll information accurately and timely

Personal Trainer

The Body Factory
Miranda
11.2022 - 01.2025
  • Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
  • Suggested exercise modifications to individual clients to avoid strain and injury

Early Childhood Educator

Tom Thumb Kindergarten
Gymea, NSW
02.2003 - 03.2013
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's learning and development at home and in the classroom.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Organised and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.

Education

Diploma - Beauty And Massage

Gymea Tafe
Sydney, NSW
12-2024

Cert 111 & Cert 1V - Fitness Education

Loftus Tafe
Sydney, NSW
07-2017

Cert 111 in Small Business -

TAFE Queensland
QLD
02-2012

Diploma -

ECTARC Early Childhood Training Resource Centre
NSW
02-2010

Year 12 Certificate -

Mount Austin High School
Wagga Wagga, NSW
11-2000

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Payroll and accounts payable and receivable
  • Business administration
  • Motivational programming
  • Fitness training
  • Healthy lifestyle advocacy
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Goal setting assistance
  • Personal training and coaching
  • Leadership skills
  • High-intensity interval training
  • Program design
  • Early childhood education specialist
  • Child development knowledge
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Relationship building
  • Play-based learning
  • Health and safety

Timeline

Personal Trainer

The Body Factory
11.2022 - 01.2025

Pay Roll/Office Administrator

TNK Roofing Pty Ltd
02.2012 - 10.2025

Early Childhood Educator

Tom Thumb Kindergarten
02.2003 - 03.2013

Diploma - Beauty And Massage

Gymea Tafe

Cert 111 & Cert 1V - Fitness Education

Loftus Tafe

Cert 111 in Small Business -

TAFE Queensland

Diploma -

ECTARC Early Childhood Training Resource Centre

Year 12 Certificate -

Mount Austin High School
Natalie Rikihana