Shari-Lee Cater
Balgownie,NSW
Summary
A caring, enthusiastic educator who aspires to provide children with the necessary care and education to be successful, confident learners. Dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, safe and adaptive to each child's individual needs.
Also to have continued employment in a position where my previously gained skills cans be fully utilised and further enhanced.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Care Assistant & Vacation Care 5-12yr
Figtree Heights Public School
02.2002 - 12.2006
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social skills development and positive peer interactions among students.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, professionally, and compassionately.
- Contributed to a clean and organized environment by maintaining facility cleanliness, setting up activity areas, and storing supplies properly.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted in the planning of special events such as holiday celebrations or field trips, creating memorable experiences for students.
- Promoted physical fitness among students through engaging outdoor games, sports activities.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Participated in staff meetings to share ideas, address challenges or concerns, and maintain a cohesive team environment.
- Daily Bus run assistant, assisted children safely on and off the bus when picking them up from multiple schools and dropping them off.
Sales Assistant
Supre
02.2001 - 09.2003
- Addressed customer issues tactfully, resolving any concerns while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Increased sales by providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.
- Processed shipments efficiently upon arrival to ensure timely stocking of new merchandise on the floor.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and objectives.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts
- Improved store appearance with effective merchandising and creative displays for optimal sales.
- Opened and closed store independently and did daily bank drops.
- Running of the store in the absence of the manager, organising the staff and completing the general responsibilities of the manager
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Childcare Assistant 3-5yrs
K's Kindergarten
12.1999 - 03.2002
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviour, meals, and naps.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and fostering positive interactions.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Assisted in monitoring children's progress by conducting regular observations and assessments.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Participated in staff meetings to share ideas, address challenges or concerns, and maintain a cohesive team environment.
- Boosted children's cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Being a part of the accreditation process
Waitress/Food Prep/Retail Sales Assistant
Delifrance
12.2000 - 01.2002
- Contributed to the restaurant's positive reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and building rapport with regular patrons.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining cleanliness of work areas, utensils, equipment and seating areas.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
Retail Assistant (Voluntary)
Lifeline Second World
09.1999 - 10.1999
- Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere through courteous interactions with both customers and fellow staff members.
- Enhanced store appearance through diligent merchandising and regular upkeep of displays.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Certificate III in Community Services -
Tafe
11.2023
Diploma of Community Services(Children's Services) - Children Services (Part Completion of Units)
Tafe
Wollongong, NSW2003
Higher School Certificate -
Figtree High School
Figtree, NSW12.1998
Skills
*An effective communicator and listener
*Well organised and able to prioritise my workload
*Honesty and integrity
*Caring, hardworking and patient
*Ability to analyse situations and if necessary, improve methods of efficiency
*Flexibility
*Fast Learner
*Team Collaboration
*Respectful and Compassionate
*Bubbly personality
*Planning and Leading Activities
*Friendly
Additional Information
2007-2023
I have spent these years being a stay at home mother with my two children, which I have been very grateful to do. I am now eager to pursue work in the areas of Disability Support, having recently gained my Certificate III in Community Services, Retail sales assistant, Childcare, After School Care (Oosh) and or Cafe/Barista work. Thanks for taking the time to read my resume.
Timeline
After School Care Assistant & Vacation Care 5-12yr
Figtree Heights Public School
02.2002 - 12.2006
Sales Assistant
Supre
02.2001 - 09.2003
Waitress/Food Prep/Retail Sales Assistant
Delifrance
12.2000 - 01.2002
Childcare Assistant 3-5yrs
K's Kindergarten
12.1999 - 03.2002
Retail Assistant (Voluntary)
Lifeline Second World
09.1999 - 10.1999
Certificate III in Community Services -
Tafe
Diploma of Community Services(Children's Services) - Children Services (Part Completion of Units)
Tafe
Higher School Certificate -
Figtree High School
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