Personable professional seeking employment in a field where my attention to detail and people skills can flourish.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Director
CDA assessments
01.2019 - 02.2024
I am solely responsible for hiring new staff, all licensing issues, training for staff, billing, parent inquiries, resolution of issues, ordering, accounting and calendars and newsletters.
Handled admission and placement of new students.
Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
Coordinated facility operations by establishing logical policies and communicating to staff, teachers and parents.
Conducted rigorous interview and hiring process to deliver qualified teaching staff for parents and students.
Planned large-scale preschool events.
Developed preschool curriculums in accordance with regional laws.
Improved on school curriculum and policies by conducting research on developments in early childhood education and integrating findings during planning.
Designed yearly budget based on previous year's experience and forecasting.
Developed annual budget by assessing teacher and program needs and implementing cost-effective solutions.
Wrote newsletters and email to communicate monthly activity schedules to parents.
Reported health concerns and posted health warnings in case of illness.
Led team-building exercises for staff to improve communication and teamwork.
Planned weekly menus for 200 children following nutritional and allergen guidelines.
Controlled administrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility.
Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
Office Manager
SPRING DENTAL GROUP-Houston, TX
05.2016 - 03.2019
I was solely responsible for all aspects of HR for over 60 employees
As a manager I was responsible for staffing, client interactions, membership growth, cleanliness of the office, ordering, event coordinating etc.
Completed pre-screening activities for new hires and processed background checks and prior employment verification.
Reviewed and processed employee claims submitted for workers' compensation and Family and Medical Leave Act.
Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
Automated office operations by managing client correspondence and data communications.
Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
Managed service agreements and purchase orders to drive budget performance and meet schedule requirements.
Handled high volumes of package and mail distribution for executive leadership according to determined schedules.
Prepared and proofread internal and external communications for syntax and grammar.
Collaborated with administrative support to oversee calendars and prioritize meetings and appointments.
Office Manager
Vet 365-Spring-TX
01.2014 - 05.2016
Maintained inventory, booking appointments, maintaining employee and business files as well as running payroll and paying monthly bills.
Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution of these.
Gave tours, was leading sales person for our company.
Office Manager
Alternative Services Network
02.2024 - Current
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
Spa Manager
Faces365
01.2010 - 01.2014
Anticipated spa and salon guest concerns and addressed problems quickly and to satisfaction of patrons.
Documented client records and information.
Recruited, trained and monitored performance for 80 employees.
Hired, led and provided performance management for spa employees.
Maintained meticulous records to document client information.
Developed seasonal and targeted promotions to drive brand exposure and generate revenue.
Led profitable spa operations through budgeting, aesthetics, employee training and renewing dormant client memberships.
Created seasonal and targeted offers to enhance visibility and generate revenue.
Applied knowledge in budgeting, aesthetics and employee development to foster profitable spa operations.
Supervised operations for spa, handled staff personnel recruitment and management and implemented regular training to keep employee skills sharp.
Oversaw spa renovation, coordinated with vendors and managed transactions.
Managed social media presence on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to drive new business.
Applied marketing, networking and interpersonal skills to build practice and loyal clientele.
Rebranded spa by implementing digital and promotional marketing plans, created new website and collateral and leveraged social media outreach with Facebook.
Saved costs, negotiating with suppliers to maintain optimal pricing strategy.
Organized business accounting and invoicing in QuickBooks.
Preschool Director
Stepping Stones family Resource & Child Development Center-The Woodlands, TX
02.2000 - 12.2010
I worked in various classrooms as a Lead Teacher for 4 years, advanced to Assistant Director for 1 year and progressed to Director for the last 5 years
As a Director I was in charge of hiring and redirecting staff, touring and enrolling new families, staffing and scheduling daily for 50 teachers, giving quarterly training, checking and implementing lesson plans, writing school newsletters & menus, as well as training incoming staff and helping with sales and marketing of the school
I worked between 2 locations as an Area Director my last few years and was responsible for over 100 staff members
We were a NAEYC accredited center so I taught classes in order for teachers to obtain their CDA.
Education
Bachelors - Business Management
Central Texas College
02.1998
Skills
ADP Policy Creation
Employee Relations
Tadpoles Use
HR
Childhood Education
Recruiting
Texas Regulatory Requirements
Benefits Administration
Payment Collection
Employee Orientation
Microsoft Office
Human Resources Conflict Resolution
Human Resources Management
Friendly, Positive Attitude Management
Training & Development
Payroll
Computer Skills
Performance Management
Customer Service
Workers' Compensation
Problem Resolution
Strategic Planning
Hiring and Training
Conflict Management
Goal Setting
Talent Acquisition
Cost Control
Employee Evaluation
Budget Management
Office Management
Training and Development
Interviewing
Team Leadership
ProCare Software (10 years)
Team Building
Team Training (10 years)
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Personnel Training
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Hiring
Educational Staff Performance Evaluations
Curriculum Development
Scheduling and Coordinating
Event Planning
Staff Training
Staff Supervision
Employee Coaching and Motivation
Office Administration
Teamwork and Collaboration
Operations Management
Accounting Software
Menu Planning
Financial Report Writing
Management
Social Media Management
Merchandising
Purchasing
Childcare
Early childhood education
Mentoring
Leadership
Budgeting
Supervising experience
Conflict management
Financial report writing
Talent acquisition
Teaching
Operations management
Training & development
Marketing
Curriculum development
Google Suite
Social media management
Human resources
Account management
Menu planning
Photography
Office management
Customer service
Personal assistant experience
Bookkeeping
Accounting software
Microsoft Access
Procurement
Preschool experience
Education administration
Research
Events management
Sales
Microsoft Powerpoint
Phone etiquette
Clerical experience
Organizational skills
Microsoft Excel
Negotiation
Hospitality
Retail sales
Senior leadership
Document management
Front desk
QuickBooks
Workforce management
Cash handling
Medical office management
Debits & credits
Microsoft Word
Event planning
High-end sales
Performance management
Employee orientation
Employee evaluation
Multi-line phone systems
Time management
Google Docs
Classroom experience
Experience with children
Sales management
Store management
Experience working with students
Customer relationship management
Cash register
CRM software
Property management
Yardi
Administrative experience
Communication skills
Intake
School experience
English
Customer support
Typing
Relationship management
MINDBODY
Guest relations
Upselling
Senior care
Computer skills
Millennium
Salon software
Inventory control
Retail management
Business development
Product demos
Beauty & cosmetics sales
Aesthetic treatments
B2B sales
Business management
Math
Team management
Higher education teaching
First aid
Cost control
Infant care
Childhood development
Med spa experience
POS
Spa services
Microsoft Outlook
Property leasing
Problem management
Animal care
Pet care
Animal restraint
Veterinary experience
Proofreading
Data entry
Computer literacy
Editing
Law office
Filing
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Office administration
Customer relations
Billing
Administrative support
Payroll processing
Scheduling and calendar management
Payroll and budgeting
Clerical support
Account reconciliation
Credit and collections
Relationship building
Mail handling
Scheduling
Staff management
Supply management
Staff hiring
Documentation and control
Policy implementation
Workflow optimization
Team supervision
Financial accounting
Business administration
Event coordination
Certification
SIDS Certification
First Aid Certification
Child Development Permit
Child Development Teacher Permit
Driver's License
CPR Certification
Timeline
Office Manager
Alternative Services Network
02.2024 - Current
Area Director
CDA assessments
01.2019 - 02.2024
Office Manager
SPRING DENTAL GROUP-Houston, TX
05.2016 - 03.2019
Office Manager
Vet 365-Spring-TX
01.2014 - 05.2016
Spa Manager
Faces365
01.2010 - 01.2014
Preschool Director
Stepping Stones family Resource & Child Development Center-The Woodlands, TX
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