Cynthia Frato
Summary
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Campus Operations
Children's Home Network
08.2017 - Current
- Responsible for campus operations to ensure quality care, contractual compliance, safety and risk management, staff and supervisor schedules, hiring, staff development and training for a facility that holds up to 60 youth
- Manage recruitment and hiring of residential staff in accordance with established protocol
- Provides ongoing oversight of cottages, education department, Kitchen and campus conditions, identifying safety issues or environmental standards
- Oversee and monitor agency compliance with COA Group Living Services (GLS) and DCF Quality Standards, including but not limited to development of protocol and procedures as needed
- Provide training for staff regarding procedure and practice requirements
Temporary Chef
The Children's Home Network
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Cook for staff and youth (up to 60 youth) Lunch and Dinner
- Serve to staff and youth on a daily basis
- Packing and Delivery of food to Cottages
- Receiving of food and stocking
Maternity Program Supervisor
Children's Home Network
02.2017 - Current
- Oversee the Children's Home Maternity Program for youth/teens who have been victims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment
- Duties involve responsible professional work directing and integrating program operations for the Maternity Program
- Tasks added to my job: Supervisor on Duty and Administration on Call
- Managing staff, team leads, and the daily routines within the maternity program
- Planning and implementing activities for staff and youth
- Communication with External Partners
- Experience with DCF, WIC, School Readiness Program, Healthy Families, Parents as Teachers, and Champion for Children, coordinating of life skills and parenting classes per groups and/or individuals
Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Planning of instructional strategies and/or behavior modification programs
- Records pertinent to student performance, growth and completes progress reports
- Communicating with families and community agencies in response to culturally sensitive issues
- Advocate on behalf of parents and students in matters pertaining to placement, promotion, retention, achievement and special assignments
- Individualized work with students
- Working with students with behavioral setbacks and/or learning disabilities
- Creating lessons plans
- Working with children from preschool level to the fifth grade
Director
YMCA
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Creating and implementing daily schedules and activities for ages 4-12
- Overseeing childcare center (including pre-k and children with disabilities) with 80 Children in attendance daily
- Holiday/Summer camps with 150 children in attendance
- Weekly accounting and record of all accounts
- Coordination of all field trips
- Management of staff
- Parent Conferences
- Assistance in the kitchen with preparing and serving children breakfast/lunch
Personal Trainer
Self-employed
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Design and implement personalized fitness programs
- Motivating and provide support to clients
- Educate clients on proper exercise techniques and monitoring their progress to help them achieve their fitness goals.
- Educate clients on healthy meal options
Manager
Cool Cuts 4 Kids
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Oversee the businesses
- Working hands-on with Children
- Staffing and training of all staff
- Process and record Sales Reports
- Inventory Control
- Marketing the business
Coordinating/General Manager
Great Clips
01.2002 - 02.2011
- Closure of one business to open two new locations
- Cutting unnecessary costs within the budgets
- Identifying and hiring a team of managers for both salons
- Increasing monthly and yearly revenue
- Grew Salon Customer Counts
- Key Responsibilities in my Management positions: Oversee the businesses
Oversee a team of 30+ employees
Process and record Sales Reports
Inventory Control/Ordering
Marketing the business
All staff training
Volunteer Work
Folsom Elementary
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Classroom Work with the Children from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade
- Setting up/planning events
- Creating and guidance with activities
- Kitchen assistance in café –Handling of food and serving to the children
Volunteer Work
06.2010 - Current
- Coaching/Training-Running Skills
- Guide Support Groups
- Coordinate Charity Events
- Team Building Focus Groups/Individual
Volunteer Work
03.2009 - Current
- Coaching Ages 3 – 12 in Soccer, T-ball and Baseball
- Teaching children the basics of the sport and team work
- Coordinating Schedules for all involved
Education
RBT Certification -
Autism Partnership Foundation
Tampa, FL12.2021
RBT Certification -
Autism Partnership Foundation
Tampa, FL12.2015
Youth Professional Development Certificate -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL07.2015
Associates in Science Degree - Human Services/Social Services
St. Petersburg Community College
St. Petersburg, FL07.2010
Cosmetology Program -
Traviss Technical Center
Lakeland, FL05.2000
Skills
- Effective Relationship Management
- Strategic Development
- Effective Communication Skills
- Decision-making
- Operational Efficiency Management
- Team Leadership
- Financial Budgeting
- Non-Profit Leadership
- Proficient Task Management
- Crisis Resolution Strategies
- Team Leadership Development
- Proficient Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Workforce Stability
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
- Business Management Certification
Timeline
Temporary Chef
The Children's Home Network
06.2018 - 11.2018
Director of Campus Operations
Children's Home Network
08.2017 - Current
Maternity Program Supervisor
Children's Home Network
02.2017 - Current
Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
08.2015 - 02.2016
Director
YMCA
03.2013 - 07.2014
Manager
Cool Cuts 4 Kids
08.2011 - 01.2012
Volunteer Work
Folsom Elementary
08.2011 - 06.2013
Personal Trainer
Self-employed
07.2010 - 01.2013
Volunteer Work
06.2010 - Current
Volunteer Work
03.2009 - Current
Coordinating/General Manager
Great Clips
01.2002 - 02.2011
RBT Certification -
Autism Partnership Foundation
RBT Certification -
Autism Partnership Foundation
Youth Professional Development Certificate -
St. Petersburg College
Associates in Science Degree - Human Services/Social Services
St. Petersburg Community College
Cosmetology Program -
Traviss Technical Center
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