Brandie Crusa
Baxter Springs,KS
Summary
Offering a compassionate and dedicated approach to supporting families and children, eager to learn and thrive in this environment. Brings strong understanding of child development and family dynamics, while demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. Ready to use and develop these skills as a Family Advocate.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Pastor and Office Administrator
Galena Assembly Of God
09.2017 - Current
- Provides spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Interacts with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Facilitates a parenting class for the church and community quarterly.
- Officiates special services such as weddings, child dedications and baptisms.
- Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Participates in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Acts as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Implements monthly and quarterly training for team members and families in the church.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Assisted in event planning efforts for church gatherings, conferences, and events to enhance the church community.
- Improved office efficiency by streamlining filing systems, ensuring documents were easily accessible.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to increase the availability of services for community members in need.
Board of Directors Treasurer
Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Neosho
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Oversee the business and finances of the Non-Profit Organization
- Responsible for creating an annual budget in collaboration with the Chairman and Director
- Event planner for the2016 and2017 Annual Fundraising Banquet
- Liaison for local churches who support the ministry
Early Head Start Teacher
Economic Security Corporation of SWA
07.2013 - 08.2017
- Worked with teaching team to create a safe environment where children can learn and explore through adult-facilitated and child-initiated activities created with the children’s interests and individual goals in mind
- Worked with teaching team to create a school family atmosphere among children and staff to improve the culture of the classroom environment through positive communication
- Worked with Area Supervisor, EHS Coordinators, Child Care Specialists and teaching team to meet the requirements of Child Care Licensing as well as Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Advocated for the needs of children and families within the Head Start program by participating in policy discussions at local and regional levels.
- Worked with parents to set developmentally appropriate goals for children in my primary care
- Enhanced family engagement by conducting regular home visits and establishing strong relationships with parents.
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Assessed children's progress regularly using various assessment tools and adjusted instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Designed and implemented areas and activities on the playground to create an outdoor classroom
- Responsible for giving hands on training to new classroom staff as needed
- Site director at Anderson EHS July2013-November2015
- As site director: responsible for maintaining Child Care Licensing files for the center including sanitation, fire, staff training and health records
- Assisted Area Supervisor in the renewal of child care license
- Maintained knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations governing Head Start programs to ensure compliance with all requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining center records including In Kind, CACFP, attendance, center visit reports, sanitation, fire, staff training/health records and child files
Consultant/Sales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics
07.2011 - 08.2014
- Purchased inventory and sold products to customers while building relationships with people
- Mentored women into leadership positions within the company
- Earned the position of Sales Director as part of the top2% of the company
Director/Teacher
Anderson Adventures Daycare & Preschool
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Supervisor of 7-12 staff members
- Responsible for hiring and termination of employees
- Worked with Early Head Start Coordinators to meet Early Head Start Program Performance standards
- Worked with Child Care Licensing to ensure that licensing rules were known and followed
- Worked with Child Care Licensing to create an Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Worked with Child Care Licensing and Center Owner to renew child care license
- Responsible for weekly staff scheduling and day to day scheduling needs
- Created menus for the center using CACFP guidelines
- Responsible for maintaining center records including In Kind, CACFP, attendance, center visit reports, sanitation, fire, staff training/health records and child files
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Studies
Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX04-2023
Associates of Arts - Preschool/Paraprofessional
Crowder College
Neosho, Missouri12.2017
Skills
- Family engagement
- Confidentiality practices
- Child development
- Problem Solving
- Data collection
- Time Management
- Creativity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community service and outreach
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Computer skills include Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Canva and Child Plus
Timeline
Children's Pastor and Office Administrator
Galena Assembly Of God
09.2017 - Current
Board of Directors Treasurer
Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Neosho
07.2013 - 06.2018
Early Head Start Teacher
Economic Security Corporation of SWA
07.2013 - 08.2017
Consultant/Sales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics
07.2011 - 08.2014
Director/Teacher
Anderson Adventures Daycare & Preschool
10.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Family Studies
Nelson University
Associates of Arts - Preschool/Paraprofessional
Crowder College
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