Deborah Sparkes
Childcare Director
Lebanon,OH
Summary
Analytical and organized professional with over 20 years in childcare management. Known for exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills, driving operational excellence. Results driven with extensive experience in compliance oversight, and resource management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Center Director
My Favorite Place
10.1999 - Current
- Experience reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining financial documents.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and provide resources for child development.
- Established budgetary guidelines optimizing resource allocation and cost management strategies.
- Managed budgetary allocations effectively, minimizing unnecessary expenses while ensuring adequate resources for center operations.
- Oversaw compliance with state licensing regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of requirements and addressing any areas needing improvement promptly.
Administrative Assistant/Accounting-Inventory Spec
E-Z-GO Textron
08.1993 - 06.1999
- Coordinated calendar management for executives, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings and appointments.
- Streamlined office procedures by implementing new digital tools, increasing productivity across departments.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency and organization.
- Prepared and reviewed statistical reports.
- Accounts payable/receivable.
- Reconciliation of accounts.
96D Imagery Analyst
US Army
12.1986 - 12.1994
- Analyzed satellite imagery to identify potential threats and support mission planning.
- Collaborated with intelligence teams to integrate geospatial data into operational strategies.
- Developed detailed reports on imagery analysis findings for command briefings.
- Conducted quality control assessments of geospatial products to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Tax Examiner II
Hamilton County Auditor's Office
05.1987 - 05.1992
- Examining and auditing estate tax returns for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies in reported estates.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies in reported income.
- Developed procedures for efficient processing of tax documents.
- Approving applications, and issuing tax releases, remittances, and refunds
- Calculating values of stocks, bonds, real estate, and annuities.
- Led initiatives to enhance accuracy in tax assessments and reduce errors.
- Reduced errors in tax assessments by meticulously reviewing calculations and documentation.
- Conducted comprehensive audits, uncovering hidden assets or unreported income to ensure proper taxation was enforced according to regulations.
- Increased tax compliance by thoroughly examining financial documents and identifying discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Cincinnati, OH 05.2001 -
Real Estate License - Real Estate
Hondros College
Cincinnati, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Organizational skills
Budget management
Excellent Verbal communication
Excellent Interpersonal relations
Data interpretation
Data analytics
Research and documentation
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Reliability
Analytical thinking
Timeline
Real Estate License - Real Estate
Hondros College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Western High School
05.2001 -
Childcare Center Director
My Favorite Place
10.1999 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Accounting-Inventory Spec
E-Z-GO Textron
08.1993 - 06.1999
Tax Examiner II
Hamilton County Auditor's Office
05.1987 - 05.1992
96D Imagery Analyst
US Army
12.1986 - 12.1994