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Gretchen marie Bowen

Gretchen marie Bowen

816-325-0910
Kansas City,MO

Summary

Successful Home Daycare Provider with proven skills in caring for children as young as .6 weeks Maintains safe, welcoming environment to encourage children's health development. Offers opportunities to play, learn and explore every day. Personable Childcare Provider effective in providing children with immersive activities, educational assistance and balanced rest periods. Well-versed in childhood development patterns and corrective behavior strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Provider

Myself
Kansas City, MO
09.2018 - 08.2022
  • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and [Type].
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.

Nursery Worker

Jeannes Flowers
Kansas City, MO
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
  • Safely used power and hand equipment for plant care and harvest.
  • Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
  • Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
  • Carefully maintained plant health through watering and proper fertilization to minimize losses and waste.
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.

New Construction Cleaner

American Cleaning Company
Kansas City, MO
02.2014 - 08.2016
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • cleaned new construction in apts, commercial, and houses

Real Estate Agent

Century 21
Kansas City, MO
08.2003 - 12.2006
  • Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Created and implemented marketing plans to drive sales and coached staff on new strategies for maximum results.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
  • Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
  • Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
  • Assisted clients in financial planning for purchase.
  • Followed up with prospective buyers regarding incentives from builder and new developments in surrounding area.

Leasing Agent

Kelly Crossing
Kansas City, MO
03.2000 - 08.2004
  • Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
  • Scheduled various contractors to complete needed work on vacant and occupied units.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Marketed property to local businesses through collateral, emails and phone calls.
  • Used Microsoft word, excell to keep record of financial transactions and rental applications.
  • Oversaw monthly collections and maintained high payment rates by building positive relationships with tenants.
  • Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
  • Recruited new residents through website advertising and marketing.
  • Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
  • Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.
  • Conducted property tours to highlight features of properties.
  • Performed background checks on over 1000 apartment applicants.
  • Participated in property inspections to prepare for move-ins and move-outs.
  • Monitored advertising effectiveness by gathering information about market competition in local area.
  • Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
  • Experienced with new construction, luxury apartment buildings, condominiums and 55+ communities and units.
  • Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments and parking.

Education

GED -

Park Hill High School
Kansas City, MO
05.1996

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Recreational Activities
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Organization and Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Lesson Plan Creation
  • Daycare Center Operation
  • Decision Making
  • Positive Attitude and Energetic
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable

Accomplishments

    I was in the apt industry for a long time later went on to obtain my real estate license and buy and sell houses.


    Im attending nail school to be a nail technecian



Additional Information

currently attending school to be a liscensed nail tech, i go to transformed barber academy. I graduate this month and will be obtaining my nail liscense.

Timeline

Daycare Provider

Myself
09.2018 - 08.2022

Nursery Worker

Jeannes Flowers
05.2018 - 08.2018

New Construction Cleaner

American Cleaning Company
02.2014 - 08.2016

Real Estate Agent

Century 21
08.2003 - 12.2006

Leasing Agent

Kelly Crossing
03.2000 - 08.2004

GED -

Park Hill High School

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