April Potter

•Alongside the Director, assists in overseeing the center's operations. Helps welcome and train new staff.

•Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.

• Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
• Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
• Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
• Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
• Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
• Developed positive relationships with parents through communication about their child's daily activities.
• Encouraged socialization among peers by facilitating interactions between kids during outdoor playtime.
• Assessed individual needs of children regarding emotional stability, physical health and mental capacities.
• Administered basic first aid when necessary while notifying parents or guardians immediately.
• Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
• Communicated effectively with families on a regular basis regarding any changes in behavior or health issues.
• Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
• Created stimulating learning opportunities through hands-on experience with educational toys and materials.
• Established routines that provided consistency for young learners resulting in better behavior management skills.
• Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
• Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
• Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
• Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
• Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
• Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.

• Communicated regularly with management team concerning all aspects of sales and associate performance
• Supervised hourly employees and provided work direction and reviewed work processes
• Collaborated with store manager to direct and delegate work assignments and ensure execution of plans and strategies across the store
• Attended store walkthroughs with the management team and followed-up on any concerning focuses
• Reviewed reports and assisted in driving performance and productivity
• Stayed current with all store initiatives and communications, sharing with associates as required during daily huddles
• Coached, trained, recognized, and managed all aspects of performance for store associates
• Responsible for ordering and keeping in-stock through replenishment process
• Opened and closed store
• Communicate with vendors and outside merchandisers to keep items in stock
• Target, Team lead

• Rotated through different positions during my 9 1/2 years with the company
• Trained new team members
• Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
• Interviewed applicants for employment, made hiring decisions, and trained new staff in job functions
• Open and closed store
• Reviewed reports regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
• Carried out any new transitions and planograms
• Communicated with vendors to keep in stock on top performing items.