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Cassandra Shanklin
Gaston,SC
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Summary
Results-driven professional with entrepreneurial and management experience. Cultivates strong relationships with co-workers, staff, and clients while overseeing administrative and sales teams. Demonstrates effective leadership and collaboration skills to drive organizational success. Leverages business acumen and sound judgment to achieve and surpass goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director of Early Childhood Education
Lexington Academy LLC
Lexington, South Carolina
06.2006 - 06.2023
- Led staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a skilled team.
- Created curriculum materials and instructional resources tailored for diverse learners.
- Coordinated daily operations and logistics to ensure effective educational program delivery.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase enrollment and community outreach.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Oversaw daily operations of multiple classrooms to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with families to support children's individual learning needs and development goals.
- Monitored compliance with state licensing requirements for early childhood education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic performance data.
- Performed year-end processing of W2s and 1099s to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Director of Early Childhood Education
Whiteford Christian Preschool
Lexington
06.1995 - 06.2003
- Supervised and trained staff in early childhood education best practices to improve instructional quality.
- Developed curriculum plans for preschool children at Whiteford Christian Preschool.
- Coordinated parent engagement activities to strengthen community ties and support children's learning.
- Oversaw daily operations of preschool programs and staff management.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance child learning experiences and outcomes.
- Implemented training programs for educators to promote best teaching practices.
- Organized field trips and special events that promoted educational growth among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic performance data.
- Monitored compliance with state licensing requirements for early childhood education programs.
Secretary
Gilliam's Roofing & Construction
North Charleston, South Carolina
09.1989 - 05.1995
- Organized project documentation and maintained filing systems for efficient access.
- Scheduled meetings between contractors and clients to facilitate project operations.
- Managed office communications and coordinated appointments to support construction projects.
- Process payroll for employees using accounting software and systems.
- Ensure accurate data entry for hours worked and deductions.
Education
North Charleston High School
North Charleston, South CarolinaSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCCertification
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Owner/Director of Early Childhood Education
Lexington Academy LLC
06.2006 - 06.2023
Director of Early Childhood Education
Whiteford Christian Preschool
06.1995 - 06.2003
Secretary
Gilliam's Roofing & Construction
09.1989 - 05.1995
North Charleston High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Midlands Technical College