Candace Wilburn
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Talented administrative professional effective at building strong relationships between families and school staff. Organized and proactive with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Resourceful with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Coordinator
Laboratory Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute social media strategies to meet organizational goals and objectives
- Content Creation: Generate compelling and creative content, including text, images, and videos, that align with brand messaging and appeal to the target audience
- Platform Management: Manage and maintain social media profiles on various platforms, including but not limited to Facebook and Instagram
- Created social media content with consistent content and tone.
- Create content calendars, outlining content themes, schedules, and posting frequencies
Parent Liaison
Laboratory Charter School
06.2023 - Current
- Tasks, Data Collection and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of interactions with parents, documenting correspondence and relevant interactions to maintain Title l requirements
- Compile data and generate reports on parent engagement, highlighting successes, challenges, meetings, and workshops
- Parent Support: Offering guidance, resources, and referrals to parents, addressing their concerns, and assisting them in navigating educational systems and processes
- Communication Facilitation: Facilitating effective communication between parents and school staff, including organizing meetings, workshops, and events to encourage active participation and information sharing
- Resource Coordination: Collaborating with community organizations, agencies, and service providers to connect parents with relevant resources, such as childcare, counseling, and health services
- Program Development: Contributing to the development and implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at increasing parental involvement and student success.
- Organized parent volunteers to support school activities and program needs.
Small Business Owner
Cambi Picnics and Parties LLC
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Established a successful pop-up picnic and events planning company for Philadelphia and the surrounding areas
- Creates strategic social media marketing strategies to reach our targeted clients which increased by 25% over the first three months as measured by our scheduling platform, HoneyBook
- Manages the Cambi website and social media platforms to maintain relevant content, increase sales, and provide updates about the company
- Maintains budgets, product inventory, and client scheduling through Excel and online scheduling platforms
Professional Nanny
The Philadelphia Nanny Network
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Provides daily care to a toddler and their family to support the development of the child’s full self
- Maintains the child’s schedule for school, doctor appointment, and extracurricular activities
- Creates daily developmentally appropriate activities for play and education
- Implements developmental methods to help the child regulate his emotions
- Performs light household tasks such as tidying up, organizing the playroom and running errands
- Prepares and provides meals with balanced nutrition
- Works with the primary caregivers and early child intervention specialist to provide behavioral support Children’
Child Life Specialist
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Responsible for providing exceptional service to 20 patients through anticipating and assessing their needs
- Provided patients and families with developmentally appropriate preparation, therapeutic play, sibling support, and bereavement support to minimize stress and enhance coping
- Facilitated program development that included educating new nurses, direct- patient care, data collection, and budgeting
- Organized presentations and facilitated group discussions surrounding the child life skill set and child development
- Created individual assessments frequently to maximize patient care
- Maintained positive professional relationships with patients, caregivers, and medical personnel
- Provided documentation through charting and communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team as well as caregivers Highland’s Child Development Center
Lead Preschool Teacher
Highland's Child Development Center
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Supervised undergrad interns during their Early Childhood Education Rotations through the surrounding colleges
- Ensured childcare routines were prompt, hygienic and consistent with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) policies 10 infants
- Implemented effective childcare through supporting the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development of the children
- Organized each child’s eating schedules and routines to maintain normalcy
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies, Organizational Leadership
The University of Alabama Graduate School
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2017
Skills
- Event Marketing
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Data Analytics
- Administrative Management
- Program Coordination
- Student Support
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Relationship Building
- Program Analysis/Evaluation
- Project Management
- Developmental Assessments
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
Social Media Coordinator
Laboratory Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Parent Liaison
Laboratory Charter School
06.2023 - Current
Professional Nanny
The Philadelphia Nanny Network
10.2021 - 05.2023
Small Business Owner
Cambi Picnics and Parties LLC
06.2020 - 07.2023
Child Life Specialist
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
08.2018 - 10.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
Highland's Child Development Center
02.2018 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Communication Studies, Organizational Leadership
The University of Alabama Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies
The University of Alabama
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