Chris Riddle
Richfield,MN
Summary
Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Color Glo International
Eden Prairie, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Support 50+ domestic franchise owners
- Process orders for domestic franchises, assure accuracy from order to shipping
- Create and post daily social media using Canva, Buffer, and various tools to create posts.
- Film, edit and post training videos for in-house use, using Vimeo, and Adobe RU
- Write and coordinate the company's 14-page international newsletter. Including interviews, stories and research. A fresh monthly content of business and motivation strategy, franchisee spotlight- an international and domestic story. We feature a guest columnist each month and a lab report from our chemist.
- Write blogs and contribute pieces to our website
- Daily administrative tasks which include processing warranty claims, franchise fees and maintaining purchase minimum yearly orders
- Ensure all franchisees have current business insurance and certificates on file.
- All additional support for our team — from warehouse to lab to executive
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Gardner School
Edina, USA
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Lesson plans, monthly newsletter, daily parent communication
- Caring for children ages 15 months to 2 years
- Maintaining attendance and ratio records in compliance with Minnesota licensing
- Stocking the classroom with all necessary supplies.
- Teaching cognitive, social and motor skills, including alphabet, numbers, shapes and art.
- Posting projects, lesson plans and newsletters on bulletin boards in compliance with corporate standards
- Keeping the classroom compliant with Minnesota Rule 3, Rules for Childcare Centers.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of up to 10 toddlers in my direct care
Owner/Operator
Curious Corner Childcare
Richfield, USA
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Caring for 6 children in my home, ages 12 months to 3 years
- Maintaining attendance records in compliance with Minnesota licensing
- Lesson plans, menus and daily communications with parents
- Planning, purchasing and preparing 2 meals and a snack for children in my program
- Planning and executing daily outings and field trips for children
- Teaching cognitive, social, and motor skills
- Displaying projects for children’s enjoyment and showcase for parents
- Keeping the property and classroom in compliance with Minnesota Rule 3: Rules for in-home Childcare
- Maintaining Child Care License
- Gaining clients through advertising and social media
Assistant trainer/groom
Rhone Thoroughbred Training Center
Shakopee, USA
03.2013 - 10.2021
- Management of Thoroughbred racehorses
- Feeding, stall cleaning
- Preliminary training of young horses, introducing a saddle, ground driving and grooming
- Maintaining safe stalls and pasture space for horses
Education
Graduated - Required course work, emphasis on writing
Eden Prairie High School
Eden Prairie, MNSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Lightroom
- Canva
- MailChimp
- AP/AR
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Clerical
- Management
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Social Media
- Detail Oriented
- Writing -technical
- Writing -business
- Writing -social
- Order Processing
- Office Management
- Team Building
- Franchise Support
- Sales
References
Furnished Upon Request
Awards
- June Teacher of the Month, The Gardner School
- Various Horse Training Awards including Trainer of the Month, Canterbury Park
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Color Glo International
09.2023 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
The Gardner School
11.2022 - 09.2023
Owner/Operator
Curious Corner Childcare
10.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant trainer/groom
Rhone Thoroughbred Training Center
03.2013 - 10.2021
Graduated - Required course work, emphasis on writing
Eden Prairie High School