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Christine Brown

Christine Brown

Peabody,Massachusetts

Summary

Seasoned operations professional with over 30 years of experience, including 20 years in management capacity. Led and motivated teams to successful outcomes and experiences across multiple locations and managed budgets. Proven skills in management, operations, compliance and regulation, budgeting, facilities maintenance, all in dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Coodinator

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers
09.2019 - 08.2023

· Provided technical support for employees regarding the use of various software applications used in daily operations. Organized meetings, conferences, trainings, and other events related to operations coordination tasks.

· Drafted communications materials such as memos, emails and newsletters for internal distribution. Ensured compliance with applicable regulations required to maintain EEC licenses.

· Process EEC Background checks on potential employees as well as maintain and resubmit background checks on all current employees.

· Managed on-site facilities needs and executed solutions, including ticket management, vendor coordination and emergency response.

· Monitored MaintainX to review work orders and assign accordingly. Oversee project budgets, vendors, and schedules.

· Provided support to schools to cover for school directors to maintain state licensing requirements. Maintained and renewed state IPMs for all locations.

· Responsible for Child Care Circuit state subsidies for all locations. Created initial billing system, tracked child attendance, processed monthly billing, and reconciled billing and deposits in ProCare.

· Provide assistance to directors with any EEC LEAD Portal issues relating to license renewal or any other required documents.

Director

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers
08.2005 - 09.2019

· Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations and standards.

· Effectively managed day-to-day operations to ensure quality throughout the center.

· Assisted in hiring, training and supervision of teachers and other staff.

· Scheduled and assigned personnel to meet state ratio teacher/child ratios.

· Consistently mentored employees to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunity for growth. Trained new staff members in operational procedures and best practices.

· Maintained staff files and children records as required by Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).

· Resolved customer service issues and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

· Supported budget preparation and monitored expenditures for all supplies.

· Worked closely with the center’s’teachers and staff creating learning plans/curriculum to meet state requirements and parent expectations.

· Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

· Met with families and teachers to keep parent informed of their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.

· Ensured a safe environment for the children in our care.

· Planned community events centered around family engagement.

District Administrator

Linde Gas
02.2001 - 08.2005

· Provide overall office support needs, IT Issues, office equipment and supplies, verification, and processing of all administrative functions.

· Coordinate travel arrangements for district and sales staff, Maintain all payroll related issues within district.

· Interact closely with corporate office dealing with customer financial dilemmas, accounts payable/receivable, payroll entries and HR Issues.

· Handle all customer related problems and resolve to corporate standards. Assist in compiling quotes and contracts for district sales representatives. Responsible for cording all outside cooperate events.

Co-Sales Manager

New York & Company
09.1986 - 02.2001

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA

Skills

  • Training Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Training and Development
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Operations Coodinator

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers
09.2019 - 08.2023

Director

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers
08.2005 - 09.2019

District Administrator

Linde Gas
02.2001 - 08.2005

Co-Sales Manager

New York & Company
09.1986 - 02.2001

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

North Shore Community College
Christine Brown