Co-Director at Hill Country Early Learning Center (2025-05 – 2026-03)
- Oversaw daily center operations, ensuring adherence to child care licensing, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Recruited, coached, supervised, and evaluated teaching staff, and partnered with leadership on staffing plans and classroom coverage.
- Maintained comprehensive records for licensing compliance, personnel files, enrollment, and family documentation.
- Led family engagement from first inquiry through enrollment, including tours, open houses, and community events.
- Grew and sustained enrollment through relationship-building with families and community referral partners.
- Represented the center at community outreach events to strengthen referral relationships and visibility.
Manager of Operations at Excelled Montessori Plus (2024-08 – 2025-03)
- Managed daily operations for an infant and toddler program, including staffing, scheduling, classroom operations, and facilities.
- Maintained compliance documentation and prepared for regulatory audits and licensing inspections.
- Supported enrollment growth and retention through clear family communication and conflict resolution.
- Coordinated staff coverage and classroom ratios to meet licensing standards and program quality goals.
Interim Director / Assistant Head of School at Excelled Montessori Plus (2023-05 – 2024-01)
- Directed center administration and staff leadership, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, and performance management.
- Managed program budgets for curriculum, classroom supplies, and daily operations.
- Led admissions and enrollment, conducting tours and consultations with prospective families.
- Resolved family concerns and implemented service improvements that strengthened retention.
Academy Director at His Kidz (2022-02 – 2022-06)
- Restored regulatory compliance and rebuilt internal systems and processes for a center in transition.
- Managed staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training to build a cohesive, high-performing team.
- Rebuilt enrollment and family relationships through improved communication and outreach.
Director at Kids R Kids Learning Academy (2019-07 – 2020-10)
- Led a new franchise location through successful state licensing and opening.
- Built the staffing, scheduling, training, and compliance systems for the center's launch and first year of operation.
- Directed admissions, family consultations, and enrollment growth for a new center.
- Built relationships with families and community stakeholders to establish the center locally.
Director at Prestige Preschool Academy (2016-07 – 2018-03)
- Managed center operations, staffing, program oversight, and Colorado licensing compliance.
- Oversaw budgets and procurement of curriculum materials and classroom supplies.
- Developed family-engagement policies and communication processes that improved service quality.
- Supervised, coached, and evaluated teaching staff and supported ongoing professional development.
Owner / Director at Early Education Expeditions (E3) (2011-09 – 2016-04)
- Founded and operated a licensed early education center serving infants through preschool age.
- Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with early childhood development standards.
- Built the staffing, operational, and record-keeping systems that ran the center day to day.
- Led and supervised a team of 15 staff, including recruitment, training, evaluations, and professional development.
- Managed the full budget and financial operations, maintaining financial sustainability for five years.
- Directed admissions, marketing, and community outreach, building local partnerships that sustained enrollment.
- Maintained full compliance with Colorado child care licensing, health, and safety regulations.
