Cindy Scherer
Loyal,WI
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Shining Stars Child Care
Marshfield, Wisconsin
10.2014 - Current
- Crafted engaging lesson plans for infants and toddlers at Shining Stars Child Care.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical and cognitive development.
- Established safe, nurturing environments for children to explore and learn.
- Organized daily schedules to balance playtime, learning, and rest periods efficiently.
- Collaborated with parents to share insights on child progress and milestones, fostering strong home-school connections.
- Trained new staff on classroom management techniques to create supportive learning environments.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress and assessments to inform individualized learning strategies.
Owner and Teacher Family Daycare
Loving Hands Daycare
Loyal, Wisconsin
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum and educational programs for children aged 0-11 years.
- Fostered positive learning environment through engaging activities and superior customer service.
- Implemented health and nutrition standards in meal planning, promoting children's well-being.
- Managed daily operations of licensed childcare facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incidents, licensing requirements to ensure operational compliance.
- Oversaw budget management, tracking expenses to support financial objectives.
- Monitored progress by establishing budgets and measuring productivity against goals.
- Reviewed legal documents to ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
Shift Manufacturing Lead person
Fiskars
Spencer, Wisconsin
03.1990 - 06.1999
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of production teams, ensuring timely project completion.
- Managed team workload, preventing burnout and promoting equitable task distribution.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and standard procedures, improving compliance and team performance.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly enforcing safety regulations and procedures.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure operational reliability.
- Enforced quality control measures to consistently meet product standards across production lines.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Data entry clerk - Incomplete orders
Figi's
Marshfield, Wisconsin
09.1989 - 06.1990
- Verified and corrected data entry errors to ensure accuracy across systems.
- Reviewed existing records for precision and made necessary updates.
- Followed up on pending tasks, ensuring timely completion and reducing backlog.
- Collaborated with departments to resolve data entry discrepancies, improving overall data integrity.
- Checked source documents against entered data for consistency.
- Proofread and edited documents to eliminate errors.
- Engaged with customers to address inquiries, enhancing their understanding of data processes.
- Operated office equipment, including scanners and printers.
Assistant Manager
Italian Slice
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
06.1986 - 07.1989
- Supervised daily operations at busy Italian restaurant, ensuring high service standards.
- Managed staff scheduling to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours, enhancing customer service.
- Trained new team members on customer service and operational standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to uphold food quality and presentation.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing feedback to improve team skills and service quality.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Delegated tasks to staff while setting clear priorities and goals.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure secure handling of meals.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and customer interactions daily.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Organized deliveries by grouping them into specific routes for efficiency. according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
Education
Early Learning And Child Care
Infant And Toddler Certification
Wisconsin Registry09-2011
High School Diploma -
Cadott High School
Cadott, WI05-1985
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Record keeping
- Safety compliance
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Recordkeeping
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Hygiene standards
- Nutrition
- Language development
- Early childhood certification
- CPR certification
- Multitasking
- Reliable
- Child nutrition
- Empathy and patience
- Positive and cheerful
- GPS and route planning
- Safe driving record
- Dependability
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Shining Stars Child Care
10.2014 - Current
Owner and Teacher Family Daycare
Loving Hands Daycare
06.2011 - 09.2014
Shift Manufacturing Lead person
Fiskars
03.1990 - 06.1999
Data entry clerk - Incomplete orders
Figi's
09.1989 - 06.1990
Assistant Manager
Italian Slice
06.1986 - 07.1989
Early Learning And Child Care
Infant And Toddler Certification
High School Diploma -
Cadott High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire