Candi Collins
Gary,In
Summary
Dedicated business professional with 10 years’ experience as a General Manager. Resourceful General Manager driven to cut company cost and boost company revenue through innovative techniques. Organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Successful in building and motivating dynamic teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Merrillville Community School Corp
01.2020 - Current
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
Child Care Provider
Adventure Club Childcare Provider
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Direct Support Professional
Rescare Home Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked to improve, enrich and respect the lives of individuals with development, physical, and mental disabilities
- Maintained accurate case management reports
- Supervised consumers with their activities of daily life
- Administered daily medication
- Trained in providing medication to consumers
- Assisted with day-to-day operations of consumers accordance with regulatory requirements, agency policy, and quality program standards
- Developed and implemented plans for consumers to achieve greater independence, their daily goals, and community integration
General Manager
Heartland Food Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Implemented a safe work environment
- Performed great leadership skills and people-oriented style that added value to the company
- Developed and motivated new leadership within the company
- Administered strategies to control food cost, labor, cash flow and brought money to the bottom line
- Maintained a positive attitude that promote team work and a favorable image of the company
- Selected, supervised, and supported 15-20 employee team; and upheld company policies
Education
ASB - Associate of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
BSBA – Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
12.2019
Skills
- People Oriented
- Dependability
- Communication
- Strong Management Leadership skills
- Observation
- Strong work ethic
- Administration skills
- Computer literate
- Composure under pressure
- Interpersonal
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Bank Deposits
- Manage Profitability
- Manage Budgets
- Staff Management
Timeline
Instructor
Merrillville Community School Corp
01.2020 - Current
Child Care Provider
Adventure Club Childcare Provider
01.2018 - 01.2020
Direct Support Professional
Rescare Home Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2018
General Manager
Heartland Food Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2012
ASB - Associate of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
BSBA – Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
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