Donna Flint
Winthrop,ME
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve goals.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director of Childcare
The Comfort Zone Family Childcare
Winthrop, ME
04.2001 - 02.2024
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Maintained a safe physical environment by regularly inspecting classrooms, play areas, equipment.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the childcare center including scheduling classes and activities.
- Evaluated programs offered at the childcare center to ensure they met both state and local guidelines for quality standards.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as physicians or nutritionists to plan meals or health screenings for children in care.
- Assisted teachers in developing age-appropriate curriculums based on current educational trends and best practices.
- Monitored attendance records of children enrolled in programs at the childcare center.
- Responded promptly to any complaints from parents or guardians regarding their child's experience at the facility.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure the safety of children in care.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Livermore Falls High School
Livermore Falls, ME06-1980
Skills
- Ability to work well with all walks of life
- USDA food knowledge
- MRTQ childcare training
- Dependable
- Trustworthy
- Hardworking
- Flexibility
Timeline
Owner/Director of Childcare
The Comfort Zone Family Childcare
04.2001 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Livermore Falls High School