Stacey Lock
Port Noarlunga,SA
Summary
Highly conservation minded, passionate about our diverse native flora and fauna, and the symbiotic relationship we as humans have as caretakers to the land we live on.
My various studies on holistic health interwoven with plants and medicine knowledge taught me a great deal about the importance we play in continuing the act of regeneration and sustainability practices; and passing this knowledge on to future generations.
I am multi passionate and skilled, and also well versed in Steiner Education on a personal and professional level with involvement in the field spanning over fifteen years.
A born creative who highly values the importance of tapping into innate talents and gifts.
Exceptionally organised and dependable with a high level of integrity and professionalism in communication. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Nursery Assistant
Mclaren Vale Garden Centre
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Maintaining and tending to overall plant care within a nursery retail setting.
- Excellent interpersonal & customer service skills, both verbal and written.
- Attentiveness to customer needs within a retail setting.
- Fluent experience in computer software and operations (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Consult with customers over phone in order to solve their issues, increasing customer sales.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Efficient in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Build positive relationships with customers and team members.
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Willunga Waldorf School
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Assist class teacher and specialist teachers to provide inclusive, supportive and creative learning environments for the class, and in particular children with learning support needs.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities that are centered around Steiner pedagogy.
- Support students with sculpture and modelling, water colour painting and form drawing.
- Ensure classroom is stocked with all appropriate art supplies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Assist teacher to complete student progress reports mid-term to notify parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Community Garden Coordinator
Willunga Waldorf School
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Co-ordinate bi-weekly team of volunteers gathering in school gardens to assist in maintenance of school grounds through gardening tasks such as pruning, weeding, mulching, harvesting in market gardens and watering.
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to parents and staff.
- Prepare and distribute biannual biodynamic fertiliser to school grounds and gardens in accordance with Rudolf Steiner biodynamic principles.
- Participate in community events to support Steiner Education services and engage with the public.
- Collaborate with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
Massage Therapist
Self Employed
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
Enrolled Nurse
Mount Gambier Hospital
11.2006 - 04.2009
- Performed all typical duties of Enrolled level nurse within medical ward, surgical ward and emergency department of a major regional hospital.
Nurse
RAAF
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Performed duties of Enrolled nurse/paramedic in both a military hospital and field-based setting.
Education
Certificate 3 - Horticulture
ARO College
Adelaide, SA2023
Fundamentals of Steiner Education
Sheoak College
Adelaide, SAAdvanced Diploma - Holistic Health
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Sydney, NSWDiploma of Paramedical Science - Ambulance
RMIT University
Albury, NSWDiploma of Nursing -
RMIT University
Albury, NSW2002
Skills
- Critical thinking, planning & operational focus skills
- Observational and self-management skills
- High level communication & customer service skills
- Collaborative and project management skills
- Creatively driven
- Efficient and able to prioritise tasks
- Active Listener
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
Jodie Thomas – Principal Willunga Waldorf School - 0409 564 406 - jodie.thomas@wws.sa.edu.au
Grant Prior – Business owner and manager Mclaren Vale Garden Centre – 0419 388 810 - goodgarden@bigpond.com
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, we will fall!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. And so, they came. And he pushed them. And they flew."
Guillaume Apollinaire
Timeline
Garden Nursery Assistant
Mclaren Vale Garden Centre
12.2020 - 04.2023
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Willunga Waldorf School
07.2019 - 07.2020
Community Garden Coordinator
Willunga Waldorf School
01.2017 - 07.2019
Massage Therapist
Self Employed
01.2017 - 01.2018
Enrolled Nurse
Mount Gambier Hospital
11.2006 - 04.2009
Nurse
RAAF
01.2002 - 01.2006
Certificate 3 - Horticulture
ARO College
Fundamentals of Steiner Education
Sheoak College
Advanced Diploma - Holistic Health
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Diploma of Paramedical Science - Ambulance
RMIT University
Diploma of Nursing -
RMIT University
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