Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with strong administrative and leadership background
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Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a strong administrative and leadership background, developed through extensive experience as an Office Manager and Executive Manager.
Trainer with over 30 years of experience in the childcare industry, including 27 years of executive leadership successfully leading start-up and turnaround childcare facilities. Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop staff, implement innovative solutions, and improve operational processes that increase efficiency, customer satisfaction, and organizational performance. Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows platforms.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish (read and write). Demonstrates strong management, negotiation, and people-leadership skills. Creative, dependable, and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
Self-motivated, independent, and highly effective in time management.
Executive Director at THE KIDS CORRAL (2019-11 – Present)
PD Specialist at COUNCIL FOR PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION (2019-03 – 2021-07)
Director at THE KIDS CORRAL (2017-02)
Operate and manage, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Managed 25 staff members. Managed all facets of the day-to-day administration of the preschool. Oversee curriculum ensuring staff use age appropriate curriculum.
Director at KIDDIE ACADEMY (2015-11 – 2017-01)
Assisted in start-up project from construction to opening process of the facility. Including acquiring school license to operate. Recruited, trained and supervise staff, conducted tours. Implemented all daily operation procedures. Oversee all aspects of the daily operation.
Director at CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY (2011-06 – 2015-11)
Operate and manage, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Managed 20 staff members. Managed all facets of the day-to-day administration of the preschool. Oversee curriculum ensuring staff use age appropriate curriculum. Plan for the evaluation of students in relation to progress, abilities, and special needs. Ensure compliance to mission, policies and procedures of the preschool. Assist in the preparation and operation within the annual budget. Oversee purchase of classroom, office and building supplies and equipment.
Resource (recruit, train, and supervise staff), filing, payroll, Childcare Manager Software, marketing, newsletters, and customer service.
Director at STONEBRIDGE ACADEMY (2010-06 – 2011-05)
Operate and manage, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Managed 12 staff members, assist owner in managing all aspects of the center including financial systems, quality control, marketing, and physical facility. Human Resource (recruit, train, and supervise staff), filing, payroll, ProCare software, marketing, newsletters, and customer service.
Director at CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTER (2007-02 – 2009-11)
Operate and manage, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Learning Care Group Guidelines. Managed 12 staff members. Manages all resources effectively within budget. Effectively assessed program's needs. Duties included administration, supervision, Procare Software and customer relations.
Expos and other marketing events. Grew revenues. Reduced unnecessary expenses. Equipped and managed program implementation to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children. Monitored pre-service, in-service and ongoing training and evaluation of staff.
Accounting Associate at WALMART INC. (2006-10 – 2007-03)
Center Director at THE CHILDREN'S ARK CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL-CLUB IMPACT (2002-05 – 2006-05)
Turned around company, initially, by providing training programs, improving recruiting, and implementing strategic plan. Reduced unnecessary expenses. Reduced payroll. Grew revenue. Established formal HR policies, job descriptions, and annual written performance reviews.
Developed business plan and increased marketing tools. Articulated a rationale for program practices to the advisory board. Conducted expos and other marketing events. Continuously exceeded training requirements.
Successfully translated program goals into well written policies and procedures.
– GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS CREDENTIAL (2003-06)
PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATORS CREDENTIAL (1998-08)
