Christine Karlis
Pelham,NH
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Compassionate Childcare Director with significant experience in managing childcare facilities. Showcased proficiency in curriculum development, staff training, budget management, and ensuring adherence to state regulations. Demonstrated strength in enhancing the learning environment for children while maintaining a safe and nurturing setting. Consistently made positive changes by implementing innovative teaching strategies and fostering strong relationships with parents and staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Director
The Children's Center of Hamden
Methuen, MA
09.2006 - 05.2020
- Assisted with the preparation of grant applications for funding opportunities.
- Developed marketing plans to increase enrollment numbers in the program.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources for children in care.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by parents regarding satisfaction levels with services provided.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors supplying materials necessary for operating the childcare center.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Reviewed licensing regulations regularly to maintain compliance standards.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Implemented innovative programs designed to enhance cognitive development among young learners.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness and safety requirements are met.
- Participated in community events that promoted early childhood education awareness.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss strategies for improving quality of childcare services.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, social workers and nutritionists to coordinate services for children in need.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, cutting waste and strengthening revenue streams.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Childcare Director
Merrimack Valley YMCA
Lawrence, MA
05.1999 - 10.2004
- Assisted with the preparation of grant applications for funding opportunities.
- Developed marketing plans to increase enrollment numbers in the program.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources for children in care.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
- Developed, implemented and monitored policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all children in care.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by parents regarding satisfaction levels with services provided.
- Monitored financial budgets related to childcare operations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors supplying materials necessary for operating the childcare center.
- Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Reviewed licensing regulations regularly to maintain compliance standards.
- Provided guidance for parents on child development issues.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and families.
- Implemented innovative programs designed to enhance cognitive development among young learners.
- Enforced rules to promote positive behavior among children under care.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure cleanliness and safety requirements are met.
- Participated in community events that promoted early childhood education awareness.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children by providing appropriate supervision of their activities.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss strategies for improving quality of childcare services.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, social workers and nutritionists to coordinate services for children in need.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Keene State College
Keene, NHSome College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Rivier College
Nashua, NHSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood
Castle College
Windham, NHSkills
- Staff Management
- Safety regulations compliance
- Reliability
- Staff Supervision
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team building
Timeline
Childcare Director
The Children's Center of Hamden
09.2006 - 05.2020
Childcare Director
Merrimack Valley YMCA
05.1999 - 10.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Keene State College
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Rivier College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood
Castle College
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