Theresa Buffone
Wallan,VIC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Darraweit Guim Primary School
Darrweit Guim , Victoria
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily operations and administration of educational programs to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Oversaw management of government grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
- Created and enforced school policies and procedures, fostering a safe and effective environment for staff and students.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures for multiple departments.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for school activities.
- Led team meetings to discuss operational improvements and address concerns.
- Coordinated training sessions and workshops for faculty, promoting professional development and instructional best practices.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization through regular meetings.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate project efforts.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for review by executive leadership team.
- Conducted research on current industry trends to identify potential areas for improvement in business operations.
- Developed strong supplier relationships by obtaining alignment and delivering on mutually established goals.
- Evaluated vendor contracts and managed procurement of school supplies.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers based on the school needs.
- Ensured compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards across the school.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.
- Spearheaded innovation projects to develop new services.
- Translated staff needs into operational plan to fulfill projects with right resources.
- Designed strategies for improving the quality of services provided by the school.
- Evaluated employee performance and suggested necessary changes or improvements.
- Organized meetings with stakeholders to discuss objectives, strategies, and timelines for completing tasks.
- Researched competitive landscape in order to develop strategic plans that would provide a competitive advantage over competitors.
- Facilitated student enrollment processes and maintained accurate records.
- Ensured compliance with payroll regulations and maintained employee records.
- Managed maintenance of school buildings and asset register
- Created comprehensive onboarding processes and activities to acclimate new hires.
- Provided training sessions for employees on new software systems used in business operations.
- Used variety of software packages to support sales functions.
- Worked closely with internal teams to deliver on high-profile, complex projects.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations and ordered additional items when necessary.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for supplies and equipment to keep supply well-stocked.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for supplies and equipment to keep supply well-stocked.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
OHS Officer
Darraweit Guim Primary School
Darraweit Guim , Victoria
01.2018 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented safety policies for staff and student activities.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of school facilities and equipment.
- Delivered training sessions on emergency procedures and health regulations.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate safety practices into classroom activities.
- Assessed risks associated with school events and proposed mitigation strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of safety incidents and compliance audits.
- Engaged with local health authorities to stay updated on regulatory changes.
- Coordinated with external agencies such as fire services during emergencies or drills.
- Actively participated in Health and Safety committees and meetings providing input into policy development initiatives.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed strategies to reduce or eliminate health and safety hazards.
- Developed, implemented and monitored occupational health and safety programs.
- Conducted periodic audits of worksites to identify risks associated with personnel, equipment or processes.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety matters.
- Organized first aid training sessions for employees.
- Maintained records of hazardous materials in the workplace; ensured proper storage, labeling, disposal and transport of such materials.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans for potential disasters or hazardous situations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
- Investigated incidents, accidents and near misses; identified root causes; recommended corrective actions.
- Interacted with government inspectors during visits ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Provided training on safe work practices and procedures to staff members.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.
Education Support Officer
Darraweit Guim Primary School
Darraweit Guim , Victoria
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom activities.
- Supervised students during lessons and managed classroom behavior.
- Supported individualized learning plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with academic concepts.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Organized classroom supplies and maintained a clean learning environment.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss student needs and curriculum updates.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and school administrators.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Prepared and set up equipment and materials for laboratory sessions.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Managed the distribution and collection of textbooks and other teaching materials.
- Developed instructional materials and visual aids to supplement lesson plans.
Skills
- Policy writing
- Budget management
- Compliance auditing
- Financial analysis
- Procurement negotiation
- Program development
Timeline
Business Manager
Darraweit Guim Primary School
01.2023 - 12.2025
OHS Officer
Darraweit Guim Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2025
Education Support Officer
Darraweit Guim Primary School
01.2018 - 01.2023