Cristen Stanford
Lowville
Summary
I am a unique and and capable candidate. I bring both education and life experience. As a business owner and home school mom, I learned effective time management and record keeping, the ability to thrive in an ever changing and busy environment, and a passion to continually learn new things. While pursuing my bachelor's degree, I took a wide variety of course work including studies in social work, psychology, statistics, human service agencies and cultural studies. I have used various aspects of my coursework along with life and work experience to become who I am today.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Headstart Classroom Aid
Lewis County Head Start
Lyons Falls
10.2025 - Current
- I assist teachers in providing quality care and educational opportunities for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
- I also engage with parents in order to encourage and strengthen their families.
- I provide for the physical, emotional and educational needs of the children on a daily basis while making sure we are under the NY State childcare guidelines.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Owner/Operator
Rustic Pines Poodles and Doodles
Brantingham
01.2009 - 04.2025
- I raised and sold registered poodle, labradoodle and golden doodle pups to families all over the East Coast.
- I maintained a website, manages social media accounts and advertising, provided efficient customer service, maintained business records and trained and cared for the puppies and adult dogs in my program.
Teacher
Homeschool
Brantingham
09.2006 - 06.2024
- I worked to educate my three children from Pre-K until grade 12.
- I worked under the supervision of my local school district to ensure we met all NY State Education Guidelines.
- I designed and implemented educational plans and curriculum according to the needs of each individual child for each grade level.
- I administered the required standardized tests and kept records of student progress.
Site Leader
Advantage After School Program - South Lewis Central School
Turin
10.2002 - 05.2003
- I managed the after school program for middle school aged children from 2 to 6 PM five days a week.
- Our program provided healthy snacks, homework help and various activities to encourage physical activity and enrich the student's education.
- I created lesson plans for each session and organized field trips and invited guest speakers.
Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
H&R Block
Lowville
01.2001 - 05.2002
- I worked 30 hours a week while attending college.
- My duties included answering phones, making appointments, processing payments, greeting clients, answering client questions, filing, and assisting tax preparers as needed.
General Laborer
Kraft Foods
Lowville
06.2000 - 01.2001
- I was employed as a seasonal college employee in the packaging department.
- I worked in several areas doing a variety of tasks involved in the packing and shipping of cream cheese products.
- I was also asked to work in the human resource office on several occasions.
- I learned the importance of teamwork and the value of hard work during my time at Kraft.
Student Assistant
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh
08.1999 - 05.2000
- This was a work study position.
- I helped aid students in finding and utilizing library resources.
- In addition, I helped maintain library shelves and inventory.
Office Assistant
Beaverite Products
Beaver Falls
05.1998 - 01.2000
- I worked in the office during college breaks.
- I was able to work in Payroll, human resources, data entry, finance and assisted the comptroller and CEO.
- My tasks included filing, designing forms using Microsoft office, making and answering phone calls and emails, helping to create and maintain an employee database, and various other clerical tasks.
Student Assistant
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam
09.1998 - 05.1999
- This was a work/study position.
- I performed a number of clerical tasks including editing forms using Microsoft Office, filing, copying, and taking paperwork to various offices around the campus.
Cashier
Enchanted Forest Water Safari
Old Forge
06.1997 - 08.1997
- I worked in various retail locations throughout the park.
- I handled rentals, restocked shelves, ran the cash register, answered guest questions, opened and closed various shops, and maintained a clean work environment.
Education
B.A. - Sociology/Anthropology
Utica College of Syracuse University
Utica, NYSkills
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Experience with children
- Teaching Experience
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills
- Data entry
Timeline
Early Headstart Classroom Aid
Lewis County Head Start
10.2025 - Current
Owner/Operator
Rustic Pines Poodles and Doodles
01.2009 - 04.2025
Teacher
Homeschool
09.2006 - 06.2024
Site Leader
Advantage After School Program - South Lewis Central School
10.2002 - 05.2003
Front Desk Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
H&R Block
01.2001 - 05.2002
General Laborer
Kraft Foods
06.2000 - 01.2001
Student Assistant
SUNY Plattsburgh
08.1999 - 05.2000
Student Assistant
SUNY Potsdam
09.1998 - 05.1999
Office Assistant
Beaverite Products
05.1998 - 01.2000
Cashier
Enchanted Forest Water Safari
06.1997 - 08.1997
B.A. - Sociology/Anthropology
Utica College of Syracuse University