Brandi Bartow
Malvern,AR
Summary
Experienced manager with a strong problem-solving ability and a passion for promoting teamwork, leadership, and motivation. Exceptional customer relations aptitude and talent for building strong relationships. Skilled in making independent decisions and exercising sound judgment to drive positive outcomes for the company. Committed to utilizing training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and elevate performance levels.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
First Baptist Children’s Center Malvern
05.2020 - Current
- Duties include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the childcare center, all staff and all children enrolled
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff
- Develop and manage the center’s budget
- Collecting tuition from parents weekly
- Develop and implement curriculum and activities for the classrooms
- Monitor the safety and security of the center
- Maintain records of children’s attendance, progress, and behavior
- Plan and coordinate special events and activities
- Establish and maintain relationships with parents and guardians
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations
- Manage and supervise a team of around 20 staff members while providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and babies between the ages of 6 weeks to 13 years old
- Attending board meetings and presenting concerns that need to be addressed
- Repairing furniture, playgrounds, etc that may be a hazard to the children
- Applying for grants to update the centers flooring, classrooms, playgrounds etc
- Calculating and submitting payroll biweekly to our CPA.
Photographer
Brandi Bennett Photography- Brandi Bartow Photography
01.2008 - Current
- Photographing senior, family, bridal, wedding, children, sports, and events photography
- Editing images using Photoshop and delivering to clients in a timely manner.
Billing Assistant
Wayne Holden & Co.
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Duties include assisting the office manager with billing for the company
- Billing invoices for the company to CenterPoint Energy’s database in order to receive payment for finished jobs
- Entering mobile data information into CenterPoint Energy’s database from completed services from map drawings and material list
- Keeping a running list of 94 trucks and getting registrations for every truck upon due date
- Keeping a running list of 115 trailers and making sure that the trailers have legible license plates and replacing when needed
- Going through weekly pay roll and creating excel sheets in order to separate regular time, over time, per diem and vacation in each state for yearly audits
- Perform quarterly IFTA tax reports and calculate total miles in each state and gasoline purchased in each state and submit tax returns to the state of Arkansas.
Receptionist
Wayne Holden & Co.
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Duties include welcoming visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring to inquiries
- Maintain driver files and pulling motor vehicle records
- Using excel and word to create spreadsheets and maintain record of documentation on drivers
- Assisting the accounts payable with receipts and credit card statements
- Collect invoices and sort for accounts payable
- Filing driver vehicle inspection reports
- Faxing documents in order to obtain documentation on new employees
- Entering mobile data information into CenterPoint Energy’s database from completed services from map drawings and material list.
Head Start Teacher
CDI Head Start Serving South West Arkansas
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Duties include being the lead teacher of a classroom of 20 children aged 3-5
- Plan and implement individual and group daily learning experiences for children that advance their school readiness skills and stimulate language, social, emotional, and motor skills growth
- Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Arkansas Minimum Licensing requirements and federal and state regulations
- Creating lesson plans and activities for the children focused on the topic of the week
- Completing folders for each child which includes required paperwork for the agency as well as licensing
- Referring parents to doctors and dentist as the child's physical and dental are due yearly
- Putting attendance in CAP-60 daily and keeping in contact with parents when the child is out due to illness, etc
- Entering due dates in Cap-60 and maintaining them adequately
- Completing assessments on each child such as Brigance and Lap 3 assessments
- Referring children to agencies such as Co-op for therapies when needed
- Providing training and guidance to the Teacher Assistant, substitutes, and volunteers
- Ensure progress in all areas of child development and early learning as outlined in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework and Kindergarten School Readiness Skills.
Family Support Specialist
Opportunities Inc.
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Duties include completing eligibility, recruitment, selection, and enrollment paper work daily
- Keeping record of attendance and making referrals and home visits on attendance when necessary
- Assisting families with their personal concerns and needs as well as the safety of the children
- Leading a 'Family Meeting' each month developed around the needs of the families
- Collaborate with community partners and service providers to ensure quality services are provided to children and families
- Assist in planning and preparing special events or activities
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, families, and staff in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
Early Head Start Teacher
Opportunities Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Duties include creating lesson plans, behavior management, supervising and caring for the physical, social and emotional safety of children daily, and meeting their needs
- Completed training in Conscious Discipline among numerous other trainings
- Conduct home visits in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards
- Oversee the management and supervision of children in order to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment
- Ensure implementation of the agency approved curriculum plan
- Form relationships with parents to foster effective learning environments for the child
- Provide an atmosphere that promotes family involvement in the classroom.
Arkansas Children's Para-Professional
Opportunities Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Duties include supervising and caring for children with a variety of physical and cognitive delays
- Meeting the needs of each individual child while maintaining a safe and pleasant environment
- Assisting a certified teacher and completing goals and paperwork on each child daily
- Assist children with their plans, diapering, toilet training, hygiene, and daily activities in a caring, nurturing, and supportive learning environment
- Assist children to and from transportation loading/unloading area and before/after care services
- Respond to emergency situations and drills as required
- Perform housekeeping duties such as mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, organizing, and cleaning restrooms.
Photographer
Patterson’s Camera Shop
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Duties include responding to customer inquiries via phone and in person
- Resolving customer complaints and issues in a timely and professional manner
- Process customer orders and returns
- Provide product recommendations and information to customers
- Develop film and print photos.
Education
Bachelor Degree Applied Arts and Sciences -
TAMUT
12.2018
Associate Degree -
Texarkana College
08.2012
CDA (Child Development Associate) -
Texarkana College
01.2011
High School Graduate -
Liberty Eylau High School
01.2008
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Team Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Strategies and goals
- Staff Management
- Budget Control
- Budget Management
- Business Planning
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Director
First Baptist Children’s Center Malvern
05.2020 - Current
Billing Assistant
Wayne Holden & Co.
12.2017 - 05.2019
Receptionist
Wayne Holden & Co.
08.2017 - 12.2017
Head Start Teacher
CDI Head Start Serving South West Arkansas
08.2014 - 01.2017
Family Support Specialist
Opportunities Inc.
01.2014 - 08.2014
Early Head Start Teacher
Opportunities Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
Arkansas Children's Para-Professional
Opportunities Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2010
Photographer
Brandi Bennett Photography- Brandi Bartow Photography
01.2008 - Current
Photographer
Patterson’s Camera Shop
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor Degree Applied Arts and Sciences -
TAMUT
Associate Degree -
Texarkana College
CDA (Child Development Associate) -
Texarkana College
High School Graduate -
Liberty Eylau High School
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