Gale Gentry
Austin,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at GaleGentry, I excel in staff training and child assessment, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective facility management. My leadership significantly enhanced the learning environment, fostering multicultural understanding and safety. Skilled in both strategic oversight and empathetic communication, I drive excellence in educational services.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Director
GaleGentry
, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Provided emergency first aid when needed during incidents involving any of the children under care.
- Organized activities such as art projects, games, stories, music, field trips. to stimulate learning environment.
- Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure safety standards were met.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the daycare center from approved vendors.
- Created individualized developmental plans for each child based on assessments of their needs.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure safety and quality of care for children.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators in order to develop innovative curriculum that meets the needs of all children attending the daycare center.
- Established relationships with parents through regular communication about their children's progress at the daycare center.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
- Scheduled routine maintenance on equipment used throughout the daycare center.
- Implemented a rewards system for positive behavior among children while enforcing disciplinary action when needed.
Shift Leader
Taco Bell Restaurant
Austin , TX
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss upcoming events or changes in policy and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to uphold company standards.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations to provide a safe workplace.
- Inspected food preparation areas to ensure proper sanitation standards were met at all times.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
- Scheduled team members for shifts based on business needs and customer demand.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Handled emergency situations with composure and in accordance with company guidelines.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain a high level of satisfaction.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate targets, updates, and gather feedback.
- Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
- Assessed reports and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
- Supervised the cleaning of dining areas, restrooms, kitchen equipment, and floors in order to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff alike.
- Enforced safety guidelines among staff members in order to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring on the premises.
- Communicated effectively with other departments within the organization regarding staffing needs or operational issues.
- Collaborated with management to set performance goals and evaluate progress.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new operational procedures.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Trained new employees on company policies, operational procedures, and customer service standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
L. C. Anderson
Austin Tx05-1985
Skills
- Staff training
- Child assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Facility management
Timeline
Daycare Director
GaleGentry
09.2023 - Current
Shift Leader
Taco Bell Restaurant
05.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
L. C. Anderson