Brenda Liles Kennedy
Summary
Accomplished Child Care Consultant with a proven track record at North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, enhancing program visibility and staff retention by over 20%. Expert in child development and team collaboration, leveraging skills in positive reinforcement and effective communication to foster environments that support children's social-emotional growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Consultant
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
10.2007 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive services for children with special needs.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase program visibility within the community and attract new clients.
- Increased staff retention by providing ongoing professional development opportunities and fostering a positive work environment.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in managing enrollment, billing, and record-keeping tasks.
- Supported children''s social-emotional development through age-appropriate activities that encouraged empathy, cooperation, and selfregulation.
Director
Guilford Child Development
04.2004 - 10.2007
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC08.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Community College
Winston-Salem, NC09.1993
Skills
- Child Assessment Techniques
- Stress Management Strategies
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Documentation And Reporting
- Child development expertise
- Early Childhood Education
- Nutrition knowledge
- Technology proficiency
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Friendly and Respectful
- Caring and Responsible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Punctual and Reliable
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Child Supervision
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Health and safety
- Team building
- Group leadership
- Infant Care
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Written Communication
Timeline
Child Care Consultant
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
10.2007 - 01.2024
Director
Guilford Child Development
04.2004 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Salem College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Community College
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