Brittany Mercer
Houston,Texas
Summary
Diligent Childcare Director with over 19 years of experience directing enrichment activities, curriculum and caring for children in licensed childcare facility. Oversees over 100 staff and operations to meet Texas licensing standards and contract requirements resulting in successful inspections and monitoring reviews. Cultivates safe and nurturing environment for children while maintaining profitability and business growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
YMCA Childcare Director
The YMCA of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur, TX
02.2015 - Current
- Put into Operation Five new childcare facilities while overseeing a total of 9 afterschool sites, 2 summer camps, including one off site and the YMCA child watch area servicing over 600 families annually
- Supervised a diversified team of over 100 staff and volunteers, four coordinators, including full time and part time employees
- Monitor afterschool, and summer camp programs to ensure all administrative buildings and school site protocols are maintained
- Implemented online registration to assist families with a quicker and easier process for registering students in programs
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, performance management evaluation, administering 20 hours of annual training and mentoring all child care related staff
- Create and maintained good relationships with schools, program staff, volunteers, youth, families and community
- Coordinate Annual “healthy kids’ day”, “Fall fest” events and Programs kicks offs by securing vendors, volunteers and donors
- Direct Annual Project Graduation for Local High School
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives
YMCA Literacy Director
The YMCA of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur, TX
02.2015 - Current
- Hired, mentored and supervised over 15 instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals at four school sites
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities
- Meet with other local administration and community organizations to build and maintain strong relationships
- Coordinated meetings and Communicate effectively with superintendent of PAISD, principals, teachers and parents to ensure students success
- Gather and maintain information, data and reports to review and write grants in order to request assistance to help provide funding for supplies, computer software, reading workbooks and provide tutors as needed for one on one learning support
YMCA Childcare Coordinator/YMCA Literacy Coordinator
The YMCA of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur, TX
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Provide leadership in pre-camp staff training
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Ensures that accurate camp records are kept for personnel (time cards/sheets), camper attendance (sign-in sheets), purchasing (receipts), transportation (van logs), facilities maintenance (maintenance forms), and daily program evaluation (employee counseling forms)
- Aide Literacy director in program planning and implementation
- Meet with principals to plan and assess the Literacy program;
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Childwatch staff/Camp Counselor/Aftershool Care Counselor
The YMCA Of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur, Tx
11.2005 - 08.2014
- Supervise children while parent’s workout
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and play
- Develop and build relationships with families and coworkers, teachers, members and state licensing authorities
- Lead groups of kids through exciting curriculum, and activities as well as healthy snacks
- Adhere to Minimum Standards Rules and Regulations
- Work in a safe manner to avoid accidents and injuries
- Report problems and concerns to supervisors
Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX2008
Lamar University
Port Arthur, TX2006
Associates Degree - Psychology
Blinn Jr. College
Brenham 09.2004
Graduate -
Langham Creek High School
Houston, TX2002
Skills
- Payroll Preparation
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Leadership skills
- Program Development
- Emergency Response Plans
- Staff Development
- Daxco Software
- Delegating Assignments
Certification
- Licensed Childcare Director certificate for 7years
- 30 hours of Annual Training
- First Aid and CPR July 2022- July 2024
- Child abuse prevention
- Professionalism In the Work Place
- Emergency Preparedness
- Leadership and Expectations
Timeline
YMCA Childcare Director
The YMCA of Southeast Texas
02.2015 - Current
YMCA Literacy Director
The YMCA of Southeast Texas
02.2015 - Current
YMCA Childcare Coordinator/YMCA Literacy Coordinator
The YMCA of Southeast Texas
08.2014 - 02.2015
Childwatch staff/Camp Counselor/Aftershool Care Counselor
The YMCA Of Southeast Texas
11.2005 - 08.2014
Lamar University
Lamar University
Associates Degree - Psychology
Blinn Jr. College
Graduate -
Langham Creek High School
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