Ashley Perera

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Managing Director at Wide Open Education Services Australia

  • Education

    • Sydney cbd college

      2013 - 2013
      Certificate iv in training and assessment
    • University of sydney

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of applied science (exercise & sport science)
    • University of sydney

      2014 - 2015
      Master's degree educational psychology
    • Tafe nsw

      2007 - 2008
      Diploma of sport development & diploma of fitness
  • Experience

    • Sydney olympic park authority

      Jan 2007 - Apr 2016
      Squad coach/swimming instructor

      Create and implement a high-quality teaching/coaching program, to maximise participation and performance. Design and deliver effective competitive and recreational program to attract new participants of all levels and create strategies to retain participant numbers. Evaluate performance to ensure the training outcomes demonstrate progression throughout. Participate in training and development with the New South Wales Institute of Sports (NSWIS) high-performance squad during 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic athletes training programs. Attend to a variety of duties during large sporting events including; World Championships, National Championships, and other sporting engagements. Show less

    • University of sydney

      Feb 2016 - Dec 2017

      An important point of contact for students at the Science Faculty, providing information and advice regarding the university's academic standard policy and progression requirements. Responsible for arranging faculty advice sessions for students who struggle to maintain satisfactory academic standards and providing them with guidelines and strategies to manage satisfactory performance compliance. Participate in academic counselling sessions providing support/advice to both the academic advisors and the students as required. Provide written and verbal briefs for the Associate Dean of the faculty regarding the strategies discussed and adopted during counselling sessions. Show less Deliver student support that includes directional enquires, referral, information about the Library and University environment, and services that are relevant to postgraduate students. Facilitate relevant workshops, services, forums, and online communities to engage and help postgraduate students from a range of disciplines. Seek feedback and input from client groups and stakeholders in order to tailor service provision. Assist in the library, technology, e-Learning, and other support services. Assist in developing web-based resources, technological and other services aimed at assisting postgraduate students. Show less

      • Student Support Officer (Academic Standards)

        Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Peer Learning Advisor

        Feb 2016 - May 2017
    • Cumberland council

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
      Aquatics supervisor

      Supervise a team of 40-45 swimming instructors, squad coaches, group exercise instructors, lifeguards and customer service professionals across 3 swim centres. Supervise and evaluate staff performance, making suggestions for improvement. Ensure compliance with all corporate and government policies and statutory requirements for procedures and processes and enforce adherence to regulations and quality standards. Liaise with a diverse range of external and internal stakeholders including private and government agencies. Identify solutions to build platforms conducive to client interaction as well as providing internal interaction between departments in order to meet both client and business expectations. Show less

    • Belgravia leisure

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Aquatic services coordinator

      Responsible for delivering various Aquatic Programs for over 3000 members and casual visitors. Financial responsibility for delivery of programs, and activities within a strict budget, including financial reporting to senior management ensuring that KPI's are exceeded. Manage a team of 65-70 staff, manage work systems, conduct performance reviews and highlight any areas for improvement and training. Maintain up to date with industry standards and legal obligations, ensuring all regulatory responsibilities are adhered to. Maintain close liaison with external stakeholders such as government, regulatory boards, suppliers and the business community. Show less

    • Wide open education services australia

      Jan 2018 - now
      Managing director

      Wide Open Education Australia is an education agent counsellor service, plays a leading role in referring international students to Australian education providers. We possess comprehensive knowledge of the structure and function of the Australian education system, and we are constantly well informed of the operational practices and developing business trends in the industry. It is our objective to represent Australian education providers with integrity and professionalism when promoting them to potential international students around the world. Importantly, it is our primary responsibility to guide international students through decision making and enrolement process and providing them with ongoing support when in Australia. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bronze licence (swimming coach)

      Australian swimming coaches and teachers association
    • Work with children clearance

      Nsw office of the children's guardian
      Sept 2018
    • Austswim assessor

      Austswim
    • Qualified education agent counsellor

      Pier
    • Accredited exercise professional

      Fitness australia
    • Austswim teacher of water safety & teacher of towards competitive strokes

      Austswim
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Mentor

      Issued by University of Sydney on Mar 2016
      University of SydneyAssociated with Ashley Perera