ROSEMARI VAN DER SANDT
MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Energetic self-starter and team builder, able to navigate high-stress situations and achieve goals in a timely manner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
RoseGoldau
10.2021 - Current
- Plan and implement marketing campaigns
- Source, arrange and store inventory
- Capture and reconciliation of expenses & distributions of funds
- Generate invoices and reconciliation of petty cash expenses
- Create desirable on brand products
- Create designs and SVG’s
- Photograph products and edit images
- Create, update and maintain website and webpages
- Package items, create shipping labels and mail packages.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Assess income and expenses and adapt plans to improve profit levels.
- Develop business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior personalized products to customers.
- Assess financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Used well-honed negotiation skills to garner cost-effective pricing for products and equipment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Early Years Educator
Happy Hippos Childcare
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervise indoor and outdoor play and activity time
- Ensure seamless transitions during shift changes
- Provide general support and guidance to visitors and volunteers
- Plan and prepare learning opportunities
- Ensure equipment remains safe and operational by requesting maintenance and repairs
- Assist with progress reports and assessments
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive network for student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Maintained health standards for food preparation, diapering and medication administration.
- Ensured operational equipment by arranging maintenance and repairs, maintaining equipment and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Early Years Educator
Kids Island Nursery
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted with updating and compiling policies and procedures
- Contributed to nursery social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook & Google business)
- Produced and updated regular scheduled reports
- Developed and maintained filing systems.
- Provided general support and guidance to visitors and volunteers
- Acted as company representative at marketing events
- Inventory and management of resources and equipment
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within classroom.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure accommodations and modifications were implemented for students with unique learning needs, enabling their success within classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Delivered high-quality educational environment and nurtured diverse population of preschool children.
- Verified safety of children by surveying indoor and outdoor equipment and communicated concerns to director.
Second in Command and Educator
Kids Spot Nursery
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Wrote, implemented and updated policies and procedures
- Performed nursery tours and facilitated registrations
- Performed risk assessments for nursery premises and outings
- Managed team of 20 + employees, oversaw hiring, renewals, training and professional growth of employees on site
- Contributed to creation of multiple training modules as part of continuous learning development
- Generated manual of Health, Safety and Security
- Ensured training needs were met by leading in house training sessions and coordinating staff training plans
- Planned nursery events and field trips, sourced and coordinated with vendors and service providers
- Rostered and scheduled staff shifts, set out responsibilities across organization and coordinated with payroll to ensure correct processing of shifts
- Contributed to nursery social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook & Google business)
- Ordered, inventory and managed resources and equipment.
- Enhanced childcare program quality by implementing innovative learning activities and age-appropriate curriculum.
- Strengthened community partnerships through collaboration with local organizations for field trips and educational experiences that enriched childcare program.
- Established strong relationships with families by organizing engaging events and workshops to involve parents in their child's development journey.
- Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures, best practices within childcare industry, and specific expectations related to their role as daycare providers.
- Balanced administrative tasks efficiently alongside supervisory duties to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within childcare center.
Early Years Educator
Horizon Kids Nursery
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Coordinated curriculum, lead planning meetings and completed final approval of planning and newsletters
- Constructed staff schedules and set out responsibilities
- Performed risk assessments for nursery premises and outings
- Managed team of 15 + employees, overseeing hiring, renewals, training and professional growth of employees on site
- Contributed in creation of multiple training modules as part of continuous learning development
- Rostered and schedule staff shifts
- Handled parent’s questions and complaints, to find suitable solutions
- Produced and distributed correspondence ie memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Assisted with updating and compiling policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Carry out administrative duties such as filling, typing, copying, binding and scanning
- Order, inventory and manage resources and equipment.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Fostered creativity in classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Early Years Educator
The Children’s Garden
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Produced and update regularly scheduled reports
- Developed and maintained filing system
- Provided general support and guidance to visitors and volunteers
- Acted as company representative at marketing events
- Ensured operation of equipment by completing maintenance, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment, evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Coordinated with management and classroom support to ensure best practice
- Ordered inventory and managed resources and equipment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, leading to improved student performance over time.
- Maintained health standards for food preparation, diapering and medication administration.
- Managed resources effectively by employing various materials while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons to help students understand practical applications of course content.
Assistant Coach
New York Tennis Academy
12.2011 - 09.2012
- Set up and disassembled equipment
- Assisted with scheduling and coordinating of appointments
- Offered support, guidance and encouragement to students during sessions
- Guided small groups of children through structured activities
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
Model and Promoter
Star Model Manageent
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Represented agencies at different modelling and marketing events as well as photoshoots
- Build lasting relationships with modelling and promotional customers
- Present products using interactive materials such as videos, charts, slideshows
- Set up booths or promotional stands and stock products
- Arrange products so that they present well to customers
- Disseminate product samples, brochures, flyers
- Submit feedback to agency.
Receptionist
Madame et Monsieur Salon
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Capture and file expense receipts
- Coordinate with Administrator to ensure all documents and accounts are kept up to date
- Schedule appointments and maintain appointment calendar
- All general administration, including; filling, invoicing, petty cash
- Answer and direct incoming calls, handle customer questions and complaints, to find suitable solutions
- Greet and welcome clients and provide them with a positive first impression
- Comply with procedures, rules, and regulations on keeping a safe and clean reception area
- Order, track, distribute and keep inventory of supplies
- Operate point of sales system
- Rostering and scheduling staff shifts.
Sales Assistant
Rodilo Boutique
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Capture and file expense receipts
- Coordinate with Administrator to ensure all documents and accounts are kept up to date
- Answer incoming calls, handle customer questions and complaints, to find suitable solutions
- Greet and welcome clients and provide them with a positive first impression
- Comply with procedures, rules, and regulations on keeping a safe and clean boutique
- Order, track, distribute and keep inventory of supplies
- Operate point of sales system
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
- Maintain outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards
- Actively involved in the receiving of new shipments.
Education
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
Australian College of Teacher Aides And Childcare
Melbourne, VIC08.2023
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
Early Years Educational Services
Dubai, UAE09.2014
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Annual Planning
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Self-motivated professional
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Responsible
- Leadership
- Team building
- Organization and Time Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Staff Training and Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator
RoseGoldau
10.2021 - Current
Early Years Educator
Happy Hippos Childcare
02.2020 - 04.2021
Early Years Educator
Kids Island Nursery
09.2017 - 12.2019
Second in Command and Educator
Kids Spot Nursery
12.2015 - 09.2017
Early Years Educator
Horizon Kids Nursery
09.2013 - 12.2015
Early Years Educator
The Children’s Garden
09.2012 - 09.2013
Assistant Coach
New York Tennis Academy
12.2011 - 09.2012
Model and Promoter
Star Model Manageent
06.2008 - 12.2011
Receptionist
Madame et Monsieur Salon
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sales Assistant
Rodilo Boutique
01.2007 - 01.2008
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
Australian College of Teacher Aides And Childcare
Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education
Early Years Educational Services
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