Debbie Owen
Decatur,TX
Summary
Hardworking and motivated EHS Manager with 20+ years of experience and record of success in Childcare industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Manager/Learning Center Coordinator
Child&Family Services Inc of Lea county/ Headstart
Hobbs , NM
08.1999 - 07.2023
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Organized special events such as conferences or training sessions for employees.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
- Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
- Created training modules and documentation to train staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Washington
Hobbs, NM12.2004
Skills
- Staff Development
- Business Administration
- Head Start program familiarity
- Head Start standards
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Early Head Start Manager/Learning Center Coordinator
Child&Family Services Inc of Lea county/ Headstart
08.1999 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
Washington
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