Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Gladys Smith

Rockford,IL

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with over 30 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Swedish American Hospital

Supervisor
01.1969 - 03.1994

Job overview

  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
  • Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.

YMCA Daycare

Childcare Worker
01.1979 - 04.1992

Job overview

  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Education

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

University Overview

West Madison
Huntsville, AL

GED
05.2004

University Overview

Skills

  • Early Education
  • Structural Limits
  • Vacuuming and Sweeping
  • Foundational Knowledge
  • Changing Diapers

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Lighthouse food Pantry, Women Prayer Group.

Affiliations

Affiliations

Ministry, community involvement of neighbors Association,

Volunteer in community Food Pantry Coalition.

Certification

  • Licensed Minister - 1996-Present
  • Licensed Theology Teacher - 2008-Present

Timeline

Childcare Worker
YMCA Daycare
01.1979 - 04.1992
Rock Valley College
West Madison
GED
Supervisor
Swedish American Hospital
01.1969 - 03.1994
Gladys Smith