Highly motivated and experienced within the customer service and childcare industry passionate about entrepreneurship and building successful, sustainable businesses. Demonstrated experience leading teams, launching new products and achieving growth objectives. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, creating strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
Home sweet home Nicole's Family Day care
06.2021 - 05.2023
Providing invoices to families
Managing enrolments,
Determining payroll
Managing finances and budgeting
Liaising with legal governing body accredited scheme
Meeting legal requirements of NSW laws of enrolment such as immunisations and poster requirements
Understanding use of PRODA and CCS
Following guidelines of insurances
Ensuring children are provided with a safe sleep area
Ensuring children are provided with a safe play area
Ensuring children are provided with a safe feeding area
Meeting NSW legal requirements with fire hazards safety
Following and updating legal requirements
Managing families queries and providing solution
Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
Implemented process improvement to shape organisational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Certifcate III childcare worker/ Diploma trained
Big Fat Smile
08.2011 - 01.2015
ROOM LEADER- Caring for children under ages of 5
Working as apart of a team
Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Preparing rest and feeding time for children
Being aware of different circumstances and how to react
Understanding guidelines that the government requires workers to follow
Caring for children with additional needs
Being able to apply senior first aid when required
Programming for each room
Managing staff within services room, conflict resolution, managing parents conflicts and interests and providing an inclusive settings for children, families and staff.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
Administered prescribed medication in pill, liquid and shot format.
Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Applied positive behaviour management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
Cashier
Bi-Lo
11.2009 - 01.2011
High Level of Customer service
Financial Transactions including Cash handling
EFTPOS transactions
Float Balancing Stock taking
Stock Rotations
Inventory control
Roster rotation
Ensuring that staff are compliant with policy and procedures in place
Staff management
Education
Staff management course -
Open Colleges
Online
Certificate III childcare worker - Education
Traineeship, TAFE NSW
Wollongong
Diploma of children services - Education
Australian Careers Business College
Wollongong
10.2014
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
Charles Sturt University
Wollongong
2024
Skills
HLTAID012 (Provide first aid in an education and care setting)