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Alison Giraud

NORTH VANCOUVER,BC

Summary

Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years of experience in child development, program management, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in leading educational initiatives and ensuring adherence to early childhood education standards. Aiming to transition into a Licensing Officer role to enhance policy development and enforcement for child safety and educational quality. Strong commitment to building collaborative relationships with educational providers while maintaining high standards of care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Abacus North
09.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined Executive Operations:
    Spearheaded the optimization of the CEO’s calendar and communications, reducing scheduling conflicts by 95% and increasing executive efficiency.
  • Board & Stakeholder Coordination:
    Successfully managed logistics and preparation for quarterly board meetings and investor updates, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of materials and flawless execution of high-stakes presentations.
  • Confidential Project Management:
    Oversaw the execution of confidential merger and acquisition activities, maintaining strict compliance with all regulatory and legal protocols while coordinating cross-functional teams discreetly.
  • Enhanced C-Suite Productivity:
    Developed and implemented a digital dashboard for executive KPIs, enabling real-time performance tracking and strategic decision-making support for the CEO.
  • Investor & Client Relationship Support:
    Facilitated high-level interactions with key investors and institutional clients, strengthening relationships and contributing to a 20% increase in repeat investor engagement.
  • Executive Communication Leadership:
    Drafted and edited high-impact internal memos, external correspondence, and CEO speeches, contributing to a 40% improvement in communication clarity and executive branding.
  • Office of the CEO Operations Lead:
    Led the reorganization of executive office processes, including travel, expense management, and executive reporting, resulting in a 30% reduction in administrative overhead.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Acted as a liaison between the CEO and departmental heads, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives across compliance, underwriting, loan servicing, and capital markets teams.
  • Event Planning & Investor Relations Support:
    Coordinated annual leadership offsites and investor roundtables, securing venues, managing budgets, and overseeing all logistics with zero errors.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Preparedness:
    Maintained and organized confidential regulatory and licensing documents required for mortgage operations, ensuring audit-readiness and full compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Principal

Rothewood Academy
White Rock, Canada
11.2019 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced Child Development Outcomes:
    Designed and implemented a child-centered curriculum framework aligned with developmental milestones, resulting in a 25% improvement in student readiness assessments over two academic years.
  • Instructional Leadership & Teacher Coaching:
    Conducted regular classroom observations and one-on-one coaching for teaching staff, fostering a professional growth culture that led to a 40% improvement in instructional quality based on internal evaluations.
  • Optimized Budget Management:
    Developed and managed a $1.2M annual operating budget, reallocating resources strategically to enhance classroom materials and special programs—achieving a 10% savings while maintaining program quality.
  • Efficient Staff Scheduling:
    Introduced a dynamic teacher scheduling system to align staff availability with peak classroom demand and student ratios, increasing operational efficiency and reducing last-minute staffing gaps by 90%.
  • Parent & Community Engagement:
    Strengthened school-parent relationships through consistent communication strategies and inclusive school events, boosting parent satisfaction survey scores by 35% year-over-year.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation Readiness:
    Led successful school inspections and accreditations by aligning all programs and operations with state education regulations and early childhood education standards, achieving full compliance with zero violations.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making:
    Implemented a digital assessment and tracking system to monitor individual student progress and identify developmental needs, enabling timely interventions and support services.
  • Professional Development Initiatives:
    Established a biannual professional development program tailored to early childhood educators, resulting in improved staff retention and a 20% increase in certified teacher qualifications.
  • Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Skills:
    Mediated staff and parent conflicts with discretion and empathy, resolving 95% of issues amicably and strengthening school community trust.
  • Inclusive Learning Environment:
    Championed diversity and inclusion practices in the classroom, incorporating multicultural materials and special needs accommodations, resulting in increased student engagement and parent satisfaction.

Early Childhood Educator ECE/IT/SN Assistant Director

Kids and Company
South Surrey, Canada
06.2016 - 11.2019

Volunteering

09.2014 - 01.2016

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

Douglas College
06.2016

Handsworth Secondary School
06.2000

Skills

  • Staff Supervision & Development
  • Curriculum Design & Implementation
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Budget Planning & Financial Oversight
  • Scheduling & Resource Allocation
  • Regulatory Compliance (State & Accreditation Standards)
  • School Safety & Crisis Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Parent & Teacher Communication
  • Team Building & Staff Morale
  • Calendar and travel management
  • High-Level Meeting Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Executive-Level Correspondence
  • Professional Writing & Editing
  • Discretion with Sensitive Information
  • Internal & External Stakeholder Relations
  • Presentation & Report Preparation

Certification

  • First Aid/ CPR
  • Early Childhood Education License
  • Special Needs and Infant Toddler Certification

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

Abacus North
09.2023 - Current

Principal

Rothewood Academy
11.2019 - 09.2023

Early Childhood Educator ECE/IT/SN Assistant Director

Kids and Company
06.2016 - 11.2019

Volunteering

09.2014 - 01.2016

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

Douglas College

Handsworth Secondary School

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