Carla Barnett
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Innovative educator and business owner skilled in developing impactful curricula and managing diverse operations including working with special needs students. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and quality in service delivery while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Cupcake's Yard Candy & More, LLC
Gainesville, FL
05.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring product quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce waste.
- Trained and mentored staff in customer service best practices and operational procedures.
- Established vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for better pricing and service delivery.
- Designed promotional campaigns that enhanced customer loyalty and retention rates.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
Owner/Operator
In Home Daycare
Gainesville, FL
05.2014 - 05.2020
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to enhance child development and learning outcomes.
- Established and maintained relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding child progress and wellbeing.
- Managed daily operations, including enrollment processes, scheduling, and compliance with state regulations.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment through regular safety inspections and emergency preparedness planning.
- Monitored financial performance, managing budgets effectively to ensure sustainability of operations.
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Worked with developmentally disabled children.
Teacher
Westwood Hills Christian Academy
Gainesville, FL
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology into instructional strategies effectively.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing tailored feedback to support individual growth.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and community involvement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Worked with developmentally disabled students.
Lead Teacher
Childhood Development Services
Gainesville, FL
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address academic concerns.
- Analyzed student performance data to refine teaching methods and improve learning outcomes.
- Worked with developmentally disabled students.
- Mentored new teachers to ensure their successful integration into the Head Start program and adherence to established policies and guidelines.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behavior issues, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Served as a liaison between families, school administration, social services agencies, and other community resources to support student success outside the classroom.
- Enhanced classroom dynamics by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia tools.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Education
High School Diploma -
PK Yonge Development Research School
Gaineville, FLSkills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship management
- Business planning
- Working with developmentally disabled children
- Lesson Planning
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Cupcake's Yard Candy & More, LLC
05.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
In Home Daycare
05.2014 - 05.2020
Teacher
Westwood Hills Christian Academy
08.2010 - 04.2014
Lead Teacher
Childhood Development Services
08.2008 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
PK Yonge Development Research School