Experienced professional with a background in business ownership, family services, and education. Skilled in leadership, client service, problem solving, and team collaboration, with a strong record of building relationships and supporting positive outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Fairytales, Glitter and Grace Photography
Poteet, TX
06.2018 - Current
Developed and implemented promotional strategies to enhance business visibility while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
Oversaw product execution, ensuring progress of each phase, quality of workmanship, and team performance for on-time delivery of projects.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Participated in networking events to strengthen community ties and establish B2B relationships, enhancing industry connections.
Supervised Visitation Monitor
Children Matter Family Life Center
Pleasanton/ San Antonio, Texas
03.2019 - 01.2023
Facilitated visits between children and their non-custodial parent in a supervised setting.
Communicated critical observations to caseworkers and family service staff to ensure child safety and well-being.
Prepared visitation rooms for child-friendly family meetings
Supported families by providing respectful, neutral supervision during visitations, fostering a safe environment for positive interactions.
Collaborated with social workers, attorneys, and other professionals involved in the case.
Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
Facilitated parenting classes and developed tailored strategies to manage challenging behaviors during visits, enhancing family dynamics.
Adjunct Instructor
Southern Careers Institute
San Antonio, Texas
08.2017 - 06.2018
Lectured clearly and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Integrated multimedia tools into classroom instruction for broader, engaging learning experience.
Linked course material to relevant themes and current events to promote critical thinking and lifelong learning.
Engaged in college community to enhance undergraduate teaching effectiveness and student learning.
Provided academic support during office hours, fostering student understanding and success.
Director
In God's Hands Child Development Center
Poteet, TX
08.2009 - 10.2012
Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
Collaborated with CPS to ensure compliance and quality of care for children.
Cultivated and maintained positive relationships to support a collaborative work environment.
Enhanced production methods and fostered employee motivation to elevate team performance.
Inspected all areas of the building regularly to maintain operational efficiency and cleanliness..
Provided comprehensive care for children and their parents in a supportive environment.