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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Sarah Simpson

South Hedland,WA

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs through consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new challenges to enhance the organizational brand. Proven ability to proactively manage risks and potential problems as a client-oriented Event Coordinator.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Daycare Educator

Self Employed
South Hedland , WA
07.2021 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with state licensing standards for childcare facilities.
  • Assisted families in accessing community resources available for their children's continued growth.
  • Proficient in use of XERO, Microsoft, Outlook, Google Drive.
  • Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
  • Developed policies and procedures that comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication about their child's development and needs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
  • Maintained accurate records of child attendance and progress reports.
  • Monitored playground equipment ensuring it meets safety standards set forth by the state.
  • Managed stock levels of required supplies such as diapers, wipes.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents immediately.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.

Early Childhood Educator

Sanctuary Early Learning Bentley Park
Bentley Park
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Ensured accurate record keeping including incident reports, attendance records, immunization records.
  • Participated in budget planning processes to determine appropriate staffing levels and resources needed to run the program successfully.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusion by advocating for diversity within the organization.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and parents when necessary.
  • Advised senior management on initiatives related to early childhood education programs.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
  • Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
  • Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
  • Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
  • Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
  • Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
  • Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
  • Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.

Early Childhood Educator

Kindy Zone Mount Sheridan
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
  • Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
  • Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
  • Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
  • Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
  • Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
  • Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
  • Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.

Assistant Events Coordinator

Shangri-La, The Marina Cairns
Cairns
06.2015 - 07.2017
  • Developed event concepts and ideas to meet customer objectives.
  • Assisted in coordinating logistics for events including catering, transportation, and venue selection.
  • Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Managed the budget for each event ensuring that all costs were within allocated limits.
  • Provided support to speakers and presenters during events.
  • Created detailed timelines to ensure deadlines were met prior to the event date.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations during the planning stage and at the event itself.
  • Worked closely with marketing team to promote upcoming events through print media, email campaigns, social media.
  • Handled inquiries from potential customers regarding availability of services offered by the company.
  • Scheduled meetings with clients to discuss their needs and requirements for upcoming events.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of an event in a professional manner.
  • Responded promptly to emails or phone calls related to events enquiries or complaints.
  • Compiled contact lists of participants prior to each event in order prepare name tags and other required materials.
  • Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.

Assistant Events Coordinator

Peppers Beach club and Spa
Palm Cove , QLD
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Developed event concepts and ideas to meet customer objectives.
  • Assisted in coordinating logistics for events including catering, transportation, and venue selection.
  • Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Managed the budget for each event ensuring that all costs were within allocated limits.
  • Provided support to speakers and presenters during events.
  • Created detailed timelines to ensure deadlines were met prior to the event date.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations during the planning stage and at the event itself.
  • Worked closely with marketing team to promote upcoming events through print media, email campaigns, social media.
  • Handled inquiries from potential customers regarding availability of services offered by the company.
  • Scheduled meetings with clients to discuss their needs and requirements for upcoming events.

Education

Certificate IV In Health Care -

St Johns
Perth, WA
01-2024

Secondary grade 12 -

01.2011

Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education And Care -

North Regional Safe
Port Hedland, WA

Skills

  • Work well with in a team
  • Leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem solving
  • Social awareness
  • Self-management
  • Responsibility and accountability
  • Assertiveness
  • A commitment to customer service

Certification

  • Working With Children Card
  • Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy- HLTAID015
  • Provide Advanced first aid- HLTAID014
  • Open C Drivers License
  • Police clearance

Affiliations

  • Respond to medical emergencies within the community and events.
  • Assess and attend to patients with life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries, while in transit, and transport patients to health facilities such as hospitals.
  • Make quick judgments on complex clinical decisions and work under intense pressure.
  • Working under a paramedic and on occasions alone to non-life threatening emergencies
  • Member of the volunteer leadership group (VLG)

Volunteer leadership group- Promote a positive and rewarding experience at the career station. This can include organising social functions, providing professional and personal growth opportunities, providing appropriate reward and recognition, and consulting with volunteers on matters that may impact them.

The VLG works with the Regional Manager, Station Manager and the organisation to provide volunteers with information to the volunteer group and provide a volunteer perspective on issues that affect volunteers in the station.

Promoting and maintaining a positive ethos within the station by encouraging a good team spirit and positive relationships between Volunteers, Paramedics and the Regional team.

References

  • Justine Fletcher- (St Johns ) 0421 710 175
  • Jac Condren ( Elite Family daycare )- 0437 835 001

Timeline

Family Daycare Educator

Self Employed
07.2021 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Sanctuary Early Learning Bentley Park
05.2020 - 11.2020

Early Childhood Educator

Kindy Zone Mount Sheridan
10.2018 - 03.2020

Assistant Events Coordinator

Shangri-La, The Marina Cairns
06.2015 - 07.2017

Assistant Events Coordinator

Peppers Beach club and Spa
06.2013 - 06.2015

Certificate IV In Health Care -

St Johns

Secondary grade 12 -

Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education And Care -

North Regional Safe
Sarah Simpson