Bree Bird
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background in the field of Early Childhood & Family Education. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in demanding environments. Talented in supporting the success of others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Breeschool
02.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Created and facilitated workshops and special events to educate and network.
- Provided one-on-one care and education to children and families.
- Coached other professionals in the field.
Assistant Manager
Kalamazoo Farmers Market
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Organized special events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Holistic Health, Family & Women's Studies
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA04.2012
Skills
- People and Culture
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Vision Implementation
- Individualized Support
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Maintaining Safety
- Committed and Dependable
- Mediation
- Making Connections
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Intuitive and Insightful
Certification
General Civil Mediation
Professional Development
Understanding & Analyzing Systemic Racism Workshop, ERACCE, 2017
Postpartum Doula Training, The Seattle Midwifery School, 1998
Timeline
Owner
Breeschool
02.2016 - Current
Assistant Manager
Kalamazoo Farmers Market
09.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Holistic Health, Family & Women's Studies
The Evergreen State College
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