Elizabeth Powell
Houston
Summary
Dynamic administrator with proven expertise in office administration and team leadership, honed at Sherwood Forest Montessori School. Excelled in enhancing document management and improving new hire satisfaction, demonstrating exceptional recordkeeping and a knack for fostering collaborative environments. Achieved significant cost savings through effective vendor negotiations, showcasing a blend of strategic thinking and customer service excellence.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator/ Toddler & Early Childhood Director
Sherwood Forest Montessori School
07.2000 - Current
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel and student records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Conducted tours for families interested in enrollment.
- Oversaw maintenance of office equipment, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade software, ensuring all systems were up-to-date and running efficiently.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure more favorable terms, resulting in cost savings for office expenses.
- Enhanced employee onboarding process, improving new hire satisfaction and reducing time to productivity.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Observed in classrooms to support teachers and strengthen program.
- Communicate and meet with parents, as needed, regarding their child.
- Ensure that the school adheres to Texas Health & Human Services Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
- Network with other Early Childhood Directors/Administrator in the area.
Education
No Degree - Child Care Business
Texas A&M University Continuing Education
College Station, TX07-2021
No Degree - National Administrator Credential
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
Merrifield, VA06-2016
No Degree - Montessori Early Childhood Credential
Houston Montessori Center
Houston09-1988
No Degree - Child Development 0 - 8 Yrs
West Lothian College of Further Education
Scotland, UK01-1982
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Recordkeeping and file management
- Office administration
- MS office
- Documentation and reporting
- Team building and leadership
- Schedule coordination
- Bookkeeping
- New hire onboarding
- Payroll administration
- Expense monitoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- Child Care Director Texas Dept of Health & Human Services [August, 2002]
Timeline
Administrator/ Toddler & Early Childhood Director
Sherwood Forest Montessori School
07.2000 - Current
- Child Care Director Texas Dept of Health & Human Services [August, 2002]
No Degree - Child Care Business
Texas A&M University Continuing Education
No Degree - National Administrator Credential
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
No Degree - Montessori Early Childhood Credential
Houston Montessori Center
No Degree - Child Development 0 - 8 Yrs
West Lothian College of Further Education
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