Leigh Laurence
New Plymouth,Taranaki
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Manager
Eltham District Veterinary Services
05.2023 - Current
- Ensure the clinic meets all regulatory and compliance standards.
- Oversee financial management, including budgeting, invoicing, and maintaining accurate records.
- Lead and support a team of nurses and administrative staff.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Effective communication with the board providing board papers, presenting financial data, and fostering a collaborative relationship.
TiC Business Studies, Jnr Business Studies, Snr Accounting and Business and Enterprise Studies
New Plymouth Girls’ High School
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Over my time at NPGHS I developed the necessary skills to teach students with a range of abilities and to adapt to different learning styles
- During the course of my time at NPGHS I picked up different roles with my most rewarding one being that of the Young Enterprise teacher where I got the opportunity to see students grow as young businesswoman and learn skills that they will use in all facets of their life
- Implementing new programs and new ways of learning was also another benefit of being a Teacher in Charge of an area of study.
Junior Health and PE, Junior Maths and Science, Yr 12 Outdoor Education
Opunake High School
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Opunake has given me the opportunity to not only develop my skills as a new teacher but to also teach some new subjects
- During the year I have picked up a year 12 Outdoor Education class, which has challenged me and help me grow as a teacher
- The experience of working in a co-educational skill has been invaluable in helping me to adjust my teaching style to suit the needs of a variety of students
Physical Education Teacher
SHGC
09.2013 - 12.2013
- As a relief teacher ensure the teachers instructions are carried out and students are on task and completing activities as set by their teacher
- Long term reliever at SHGC as a Physical Education teacher, my role was to continue the programs that had been implemented by their previous teacher
- Continue to run the Sport Performance Programme for the Yr
- 9 & Yr
- 10 students and ensure the program goals were achieved during the final term
Netball Development Officer
Netball Taranaki
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Oversee Representative Programme – including trials, appointing coaches and managers, travel and accommodation logistics, ordering and issuing uniforms and day to day administration of the representative season
- Coaching – plan a coach session for the season, inform prospective coaches of all levels, co-ordinate facilitators, provide resources and support for coaches
- Umpires – assist umpires with fitness sessions, support and up skilling when required
- Players – provide a pathway for elite players as well as all netball players in Taranaki
- Primary and Secondary Schools – offer coaching opportunities for all schools for players and coaches
Netball Development Officer, Outdoor Education Admin Assistant
New Plymouth Girls’ High School
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Provide students the opportunity to participate in quality netball coaching/practices and games as the level of their ability and interest
- Up-skill players in specialist areas of the court
- Provide all coaches with opportunities to develop their coaching and communication skills at practices and games
- Increased general participation in netball
- Organise and run coaching clinics for all age groups at NPGHS and Highlands Intermediate
Education
Graduate Diploma of Teaching - GradDipT
Waikato University
11.2012
Bachelor of Business Studies - Sports Management & Coaching
Massey University
01.1996
Studied first year of Primary Teacher Training -
Palmerston North College of Education
01.1992
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Approachable
- Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated
- Set and achieve goals
- Assertive
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/15/72
Personal Skills And Attributes
Currently I am the Practice Manager at Eltham Vets in Taranaki where I have worked for nearly two years and prior to that I was a secondary school teacher at NPGHS and was the Teacher in charge of the Business Studies Department.
As per my curriculum vitae you can see that before I returned to study at the age of 40 to become a teacher I held various positions that helped me develop a range of financial skills that I think would be suited to this position.
Sport has always been a passion of mine and netball a particular one, after coaching and playing for a few years I have had some time away from the game and have found that I do miss the interaction with players, coaches and volunteers and would love to get back to giving something back to the game I love.
I am an enthusiastic, motivated hardworking person who likes to do their best in whatever role or job they are undertaking.
Timeline
Practice Manager
Eltham District Veterinary Services
05.2023 - Current
TiC Business Studies, Jnr Business Studies, Snr Accounting and Business and Enterprise Studies
New Plymouth Girls’ High School
01.2015 - 05.2023
Junior Health and PE, Junior Maths and Science, Yr 12 Outdoor Education
Opunake High School
01.2014 - 12.2014
Physical Education Teacher
SHGC
09.2013 - 12.2013
Netball Development Officer
Netball Taranaki
12.2012 - 07.2013
Netball Development Officer, Outdoor Education Admin Assistant
New Plymouth Girls’ High School
04.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Business Studies - Sports Management & Coaching
Massey University
Studied first year of Primary Teacher Training -
Palmerston North College of Education
Graduate Diploma of Teaching - GradDipT
Waikato University
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